This program is specifically designed for individuals who are currently working in the field of early childhood education and who wish to earn their ECE diploma while continuing to work. Courses take place virtually in the evenings.
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This part-time, 4 semester program builds on the skills you have already acquired while working in the field of Early Childhood Education. With successful Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition “PLARs”, you may be able to complete the program within 3 semesters.
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.
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.
Funding may be available to students through the Government of Ontario’s Qualification Upgrade Program under the ECE Education Grant. You must enroll and be accepted into the program before you can apply for funding. It is recommended to gather all required documents and apply for funding as early as possible. The application can be found here.
To succeed in this program and in an ECE career, you need:
Having an Early Childhood Educator diploma can provide you with the knowledge and tools to be successful in your career and help you achieve the goal of becoming a Registered Early Childhood Educator.
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.
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.college-ece.ca
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.
Depending on your course of study based on PLAR, there will be additional costs for textbooks.
Each semester students will be required to apply for Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) at a cost of about $157 per PLAR to receive credit for previous learning through formal or informal study, work and life experience.
If students attend placement, they will 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.
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.
Students applying to Early Childhood Education (Advanced Standing) (P-T) must meet the following requirements:
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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 here.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
Visit the Ontario Tech University website for further articulation and program information.
Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
Visit the Ontario Tech University website for further articulation and program information.
Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.
To apply please see the Ontario Colleges website.
Visit the Seneca College website for further articulation and program information.
Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.
See the official articulation agreement.
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