Ontario College Diploma in Early Childhood Education
Start Dates:
January 2023
September 2023
January 2024
- Program Highlights
- Why Choose Fleming
- Work Placement
- Is this You?
- Career Opportunities
- Provincial Registration
- Indigenous Perspectives Designation
- Eco-Mentorship Certificate
- Related Programs
- Additional Costs
- Health and Non Academic Requirements
- Minimum Admission Requirements
- Mature Students
- Technology Requirements
- Tuition and Fees Detail
- Transfer Agreements
In the Early Childhood Education program you will learn how to help young children develop their physical, social, and intellectual skills, their self-confidence and imagination.
Program Highlights
Learn how to support, encourage and promote a young child’s growth and development through observation and implementation of creative play based learning experiences.
At Fleming College, Early Childhood Education students have unique opportunities to engage in active classroom learning environments that equip students with the skills and knowledge required to work with children (birth to 12 years).
All courses are based on a philosophy that encourages inclusive practices and partnerships with families. An emphasis is placed on applying what’s learned in the classroom to real–world settings, preparing students to start their careers as early childhood educators.
* Students starting in January are required to attend classes over the summer semester.
Why Choose Fleming
A smaller program size means more individual attention in the classroom and customized field placements.
The program is designed to provide varied and extensive applied learning opportunities -from courses like Interactive Learning with Children and Families and Early Learning Practicums in semesters two, three and four. An interactive online course and a teamwork project “Creating Your Own Childcare” in the final semester consolidates and concludes your ECE learning.
Fleming offers support services to assist students in the further development of fundamental life and learning skills important to successfully complete the program. These skills include being able to work independently, participate in a team, organizational abilities, taking initiative and developing good work habits.
Work Placement
In semesters two and four you'll put theoretical education to work in a child care environment. In semester three, ECE teams will implement and run an Interactive Children’s Program, overseen by ECE faculty in the Peterborough community. This will prepare you for semester four, when you will be pulling it all together in your final block field placements.
A background working with young children (ages newborn to 12) in licensed child care centres is strongly recommended as a prerequisite for field placement.
Is this You?
To succeed in this program and in an ECE career, you need:
- Good communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Experience working with young children
- Well-adjusted, grounded personality
- A good sense of humour and imagination
- Patience
- Empathy
- Creativity
Career Opportunities
There is an extremely high rate of related employment for graduates. As an Early Childhood Educator you will find work in child care centers, nursery schools, home day care programs, before and after school programs, early learning and parenting centers, resource services and Full Day Early Learning Kindergarten classrooms. Possibilities that are more exotic include children’s programming at resorts or on cruise ships. Graduates are also qualified to become owner/operators of child care centers.
Provincial Registration
In order to practice in Ontario as an Early Childhood Educator, graduates must apply for registration in the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE). Graduates of Fleming College will meet the education requirements for registration. For more information please visit www.collegeofece.on.ca
Indigenous Perspectives Designation
The Indigenous Perspectives Designation (IPD) is an option available to students studying in the Early Childhood Education program. To qualify for the IPD, students must take and successfully complete GNED49 - Introduction to Indigenous Studies and GNED128 - Indigenous Knowledges, along with a minimum of four approved co-curricular Indigenous events or experiences that will be incorporated into the final portfolio assignment in GNED128. The student’s transcript will indicate the IPD designation. Upon graduation, students with an IPD will have a strong foundational basis in Indigenous Studies, and a designation that will be marketable in the employment sector.
Eco-Mentorship Certificate
The Eco-Mentorship Certificate is an innovative collaboration between Camp Kawartha and Fleming’s Early Childhood Education program that supports fostering a generation of people committed to the stewardship of the planet . A key focus of the work ECE students will be doing during their fourth-semester placement is inspiring children to learn about - and care for - their local environment. This will be done through discovering and respecting the deep ties that connect all living things on the planet. Students will observe children and find innovative ways to connect them to the natural world through an inquiry-based model of learning. They will be encouraged to integrate indigenous ways of knowing and learning into their experiential experiences with children. In addition to the required field placement curricula planning, students will aspire to create a sense of awe and wonder for children as they integrate outdoor and nature-based activities into their field work.
Related Programs
If you're sincerely interested in working with children, and are not sure yet which path to take, you might want to consider the Educational Support, Social Service Worker, Developmental Services Worker or Recreation and Leisure Servicesprograms.
Additional Costs
Supplies (name tag for placement, supplies for the Children’s Program experiences, projects, and outdoor classroom supplies) and textbooks total approximately $1200.00 per year. Travel costs include transportation arrangements to and from field practicum experiences.
Health and Non Academic Requirements
Students need the ability to lift children up to five years of age and diaper children of all ages. Please consult the program Coordinator if there is concern regarding the physical expectations of the program.
Non Academic Requirements
Your program has mandatory requirements which may include a criminal reference check, first aid, CPR-C, etc. For more information, please see the Non Academic Requirements page.
Minimum Admission Requirements
Students applying to Early Childhood Education must meet the following requirements:
- OSSD including Gr 12 C English
OSSD with majority of courses at College (C ) or Open (O) unless otherwise stated.
Grade 12 C courses will be accepted where Gr 11 C course requirements are listed.
Where College level courses are listed, U and M courses will be accepted.
Mature Students
If you are 19 years of age or older before classes start, and you do not possess an OSSD, you can write the Skillsmarker to assess your eligibility for admission. Additional testing or academic upgrading may be necessary to meet specific course requirements for this program.
Technology Requirements
PC / Windows
- Operating System:Windows 10
- Processor:Core i5 - 1.6Ghz minimum
- Memory:8GB minimum
- Hard Disk:160GB minimum
Apple / MacOS
- Operating System:MacOS 10.12 or newer
- Processor:Core i5 6th Gen or better
- Memory:8GB minimum
- Hard Disk:160GB minimum
Internet Connection: 2.5 Mbps Download and 3.0 Mbps Upload (minimum)
Students are required to have their own computer, internet access, webcam and microphone.
Tuition and Fees Detail
Tuition and ancillary fees are subject to change without notice. The fees presented below reflect Fall start programs only for the current academic year. For details about the fee differences for other program start dates please refer to the Tuition and Fees Details Chart below.
View complete tuition and fees details
Domestic Students
| Semester 1 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Academic Supports | $24.91 |
| Alumni Fee | $18.24 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $56.30 |
| Career Services | $14.25 |
| Health Plan | $290.00 |
| Health and Counselling | $51.91 |
| Information Technology Fee | $105.93 |
| Integrated Transportation Fee | $255.50 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $92.91 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $12.26 |
| Student Activity Fee | $95.00 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $1,290.38 |
| Total | $2,427.09 |
| Semester 2 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Academic Supports | $24.91 |
| Alumni Fee | $18.24 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $56.30 |
| Career Services | $14.25 |
| Health and Counselling | $51.91 |
| Information Technology Fee | $105.93 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $92.91 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $12.26 |
| Student Activity Fee | $95.00 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $1,290.38 |
| Total | $1,772.09 |
| Semester 3 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Academic Supports | $24.91 |
| Alumni Fee | $18.24 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $56.30 |
| Career Services | $14.25 |
| Health Plan | $290.00 |
| Health and Counselling | $51.91 |
| Information Technology Fee | $105.93 |
| Integrated Transportation Fee | $365.00 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $92.91 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $12.26 |
| Student Activity Fee | $95.00 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $1,290.38 |
| Total | $2,427.09 |
| Semester 4 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Academic Supports | $24.91 |
| Alumni Fee | $18.24 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $56.30 |
| Career Services | $14.25 |
| Health and Counselling | $51.91 |
| Information Technology Fee | $105.93 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $92.91 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $12.26 |
| Student Activity Fee | $95.00 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $1,290.38 |
| Total | $1,772.09 |
International Students
| Semester 1 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Academic Supports | $24.91 |
| Alumni Fee | $18.24 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $56.30 |
| Career Services | $14.25 |
| Health and Counselling | $51.91 |
| Information Technology Fee | $105.93 |
| Integrated Transportation Fee | $255.50 |
| International Health Plan | $880.74 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $92.91 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $12.26 |
| Student Activity Fee | $95.00 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $7,048.71 |
| Total | $8,776.16 |
| Semester 2 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Academic Supports | $24.91 |
| Alumni Fee | $18.24 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $56.30 |
| Career Services | $14.25 |
| Health and Counselling | $51.91 |
| Information Technology Fee | $105.93 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $92.91 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $12.26 |
| Student Activity Fee | $95.00 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $7,048.71 |
| Total | $7,530.42 |
| Semester 3 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Academic Supports | $24.91 |
| Alumni Fee | $18.24 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $56.30 |
| Career Services | $14.25 |
| Health and Counselling | $51.91 |
| Information Technology Fee | $105.93 |
| Integrated Transportation Fee | $365.00 |
| International Health Plan | $880.74 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $92.91 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $12.26 |
| Student Activity Fee | $95.00 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $7,048.71 |
| Total | $8,776.16 |
| Semester 4 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Academic Supports | $24.91 |
| Alumni Fee | $18.24 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $56.30 |
| Career Services | $14.25 |
| Health and Counselling | $51.91 |
| Information Technology Fee | $105.93 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $92.91 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $12.26 |
| Student Activity Fee | $95.00 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $7,048.71 |
| Total | $7,530.42 |
The fees above are for the current academic year for international students. Please note that the fees reflect the Health Plan and Integrated Transportation (Sutherland Programs only) charges for the fall entry point. These charges are applied up front and provide service coverage for a full year September to August. The charges for the winter and spring terms are as follows:
| Health Plan | Intergrated Transportation | Coverage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | $880.74 | $365.00 | September to December |
| Winter | $807.79 | $255.50 | January to August |
| Spring | $367.47 | $142.35 | May to August |
Transfer Agreements
You may be able to use credits obtained at Fleming College to continue your postsecondary education in pursuit of a degree. The articulation and credit transfer agreements with our partner institutions are summarized below.
Algonquin College
Requirement
- Minimum 70% cumulative program average.
- Completion of the Algonquin College Bridge.
Transfer Credit
- 20 out of a 41-course degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Colleges website.
For more information
Athabasca University
Requirement
- Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
- 30 out of a 120 credit degree.
- Refer to the articulation statement for further details.
To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.
For more information
Requirement
- Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
- 30 out of a 120 credit degree.
- Refer to the articulation statement for further details.
To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.
For more information
Requirement
- Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
- 30 out of a 120 credit degree.
- Refer to the articulation statement for further details.
To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.
For more information
Requirement
- Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
- 30 out of a 120 credit degree.
- Refer to the articulation statement for further details.
To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.
For more information
Requirement
- Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
- 30 out of a 120 credit degree.
- Refer to the articulation statement for further details.
To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.
For more information
Requirement
- Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
- 30 out of a 120 credit degree.
- Refer to the articulation statement for further details.
To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.
For more information
Requirement
- Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
- 30 out of a 120 credit degree.
- Refer to the articulation statement for further details.
To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.
For more information
Requirement
- Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
- 30 out of a 90 credit degree.
- Refer to the articulation statement for further details.
To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.
For more information
Requirement
- Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
- 30 out of a 90 credit degree.
- Refer to the articulation statement for further details.
To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.
For more information
Atlantic Technological University – Sligo
Requirement
- Minimum 60% cumulative program average.
- Complete a minimum of 400 hrs of supervised professional placement before entry into year 3.
- Complete bridging studies in Irish Law, and Politics & Policy.
- Enrol in Creative Studies C in semester 5.
Transfer Credit
- Entry into 3rd-year studies of a 4-year program.
- Refer to the articulation agreement for further details.
To apply please see the KOM Consultants website.
For more information
Brock University
Requirement
- Minimum 75% cumulative program average.
- 'Good Standing' with the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE) or in the process of applying for membership.
Transfer Credit
- 7 out of a 20 credit degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
Conestoga College
Requirement
- Minimum 70% cumulative program average.
- Completion of three Conestoga College Bridge courses. Before receiving an offer of admission to the program, two of the courses must be complete.
Transfer Credit
- 20 out of a 41-course degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Colleges website.
For more information
George Brown College
Requirement
- Minimum 2.5-grade point average (GPA).
- Registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators in Ontario.
- Completion of the George Brown College Summer Bridge.
Transfer Credit
- 18 out of a 43-course degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Colleges website.
For more information
Lakehead University
Requirement
- Minimum 75% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- 5 out of a 25 credit degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
Requirement
- Minimum 75% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- 5 out of a 30 credit degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
Laurentian University
Requirement
- Minimum 75% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- 45 out of a 90 credit degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
Munster Technological University-Kerry
Requirement
- Minimum 60% cumulative program average.
- Police clearance is necessary for program registration.
- A Bachelor of Arts (Ordinary) in Early Childhood Education and Care graduate with a minimum 50% cumulative average is eligible to enter the 4th year of the Bachelor of Arts in (Honours) in Early Childhood Education and Care program.
Transfer Credit
- Entry into 3rd-year studies of a 3-year program.
- Refer to the articulation agreement for further details.
To apply please see the KOM Consultants website.
For more information
Nipissing University
Requirement
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative program Grade Point Average (GPA).
Transfer Credit
- 30 out of a 120 credit degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
Requirement
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative program Grade Point Average (GPA).
Transfer Credit
- 30 out of a 90 credit degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
Ontario Tech University
Requirement
- Minimum mid-70% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- 60 out of a 120 credit degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
Requirement
- Minimum mid-70% cumulative program average.
- Completion of the Ontario Tech Commerce Bridge.
Transfer Credit
- 45 out of a 120 credit degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
Seneca College
Requirement
- Minimum 70% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- Entry into 4th semester standing in an 8-semester program. Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Colleges website.
For more information
Requirement
- Minimum 70% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- Entry into 4th semester standing in an 8-semester program.
To apply please see the Ontario Colleges website.
For more information
Sheridan College
Requirement
- Minimum 2.5 cumulative program Grade Point Average (GPA).
- Completion of the Sheridan College Bridger with a minimum 2.5 Grade Point Average (GPA).
Transfer Credit
- 59 out of a 119 credit degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Colleges website.
For more information
Toronto Metropolitan University
Requirement
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative program Grade Point Average (GPA).
- The diploma must include a one-year introductory university-level humanity or social science course or equivalent.
- A personal letter explaining how attending this program will benefit the applicant and Disability Communities. The letter should not exceed two pages, double spaced.
Transfer Credit
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
Requirement
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative program Grade Point Average (GPA).
- Before commencing the Early Childhood Studies program, three one-term (or equivalent) liberal studies courses at the university level with minimum B- / 70% grades in each course. One of the lower-level liberal studies courses must be an English subject. The liberal studies courses cannot be introductory level Psychology or Sociology courses.
Transfer Credit
- 20 out of a 40 credit degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
Trent University
Requirement
- Minimum 75% cumulative program average.
- Note: Teacher Education Stream is for students planning to teach at the elementary or secondary level. Students are encouraged to meet with an academic advisor regarding the selected degree major and appropriate educational planning.
Transfer Credit
- 7 out of a 20 credit degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
Requirement
- Minimum 75% cumulative program average.
- Required to self-identify as First Nations, Métis, or Inuit.
Transfer Credit
- 7 out of a 25 credit degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
University of Guelph
Requirement
- Minimum 75% cumulative program average.
- Not less than ten academic courses (exclusive of field-placement ) with a final course grade of "A" or equivalent.
- One Grade 12 University credit in Mathematics.
- One Grade 12 University credit in Biology.
Transfer Credit
- 10 out of a 20 credit degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
Requirement
- Minimum 75% cumulative program average.
- Not less than ten academic courses (exclusive of field-placements) with a final course grade of an "A" or equivalent.
- One Grade 12 University credit in Mathematics.
- One Grade 12 University credit in Biology.
Transfer Credit
- 10 out of a 20 credit degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
University of Guelph-Humber
Requirement
- Minimum 75% cumulative program average.
- Contact the University of Guelph-Humber for details.
Transfer Credit
- 10 out of a 20 credit degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
University of Windsor
Requirement
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative program Grade Point Average (GPA).
Transfer Credit
- 5 out of a 20 credit degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
Requirement
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative program Grade Point Average (GPA).
Transfer Credit
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
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