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Lay a Strong Foundation for Future Learning

Provide a nurturing environment that sparks a love of learning. A diploma in early learning and child care will prepare you for a career working with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children in a variety of settings. In addition to helping children develop and learn intellectually, physically, and emotionally, early childhood educators build relationships with parents and other professionals. A commitment to this rewarding profession has long-term benefits for young children, families, and communities.

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To be considered for admission, you must meet specific criteria, including course requirements, minimum marks, and language proficiencies.
 

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Kickstart a Career in Early Childhood Education

Graduates qualify as Level Two Educators through Alberta Children and Youth Services and develop rewarding careers in child care centres, family day homes, nursery schools, kindergartens, inclusive child care programs, and out of school programs.

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Take a Peek at What's in Store

Get a taste for learning by reviewing a few of the required courses.

A practical course which explores children's art, literature and music from a child-centred perspective.

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This course provides an introduction to the central role of play in early learning and child care settings, with an emphasis on developmentally appropriate, culturally-sensitive practices. This course focuses on a number of topics including the nature, value, and types of play, as well as important theories and issues regarding play. Students will also learn about the role of the practitioner in play, including the use of appropriate observation and documentation to understand and support children's development through play.

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The adults’ role in supporting young children’s learning and development with an emphasis on a child-centered, play-based approach to curriculum planning will be examined in this course. Appropriate child centered routines, schedules, transitions and group times will also be discussed. The focus is on children from birth to age 6.

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We're here to help you land a career that sparks a love of learning in the classroom.

Take a Peek at What's in Store

Get a taste for learning by reviewing a few of the required courses.

A practical course which explores children's art, literature and music from a child-centred perspective.

All Course Information

This course provides an introduction to the central role of play in early learning and child care settings, with an emphasis on developmentally appropriate, culturally-sensitive practices. This course focuses on a number of topics including the nature, value, and types of play, as well as important theories and issues regarding play. Students will also learn about the role of the practitioner in play, including the use of appropriate observation and documentation to understand and support children's development through play.

All Course Information

The adults’ role in supporting young children’s learning and development with an emphasis on a child-centered, play-based approach to curriculum planning will be examined in this course. Appropriate child centered routines, schedules, transitions and group times will also be discussed. The focus is on children from birth to age 6.

All Course Information