Centennial College Diploma in Early Childhood Education
Centennial College

Centennial College

Diploma in Early Childhood Education

  • Online Canada
  • Toronto, Canada

Diploma

2 years

English

Full time

Jan 2026

CAD 7,273 / per year *

On-Campus

* International 27805 CAD

Key Summary

    About : The Diploma in Early Childhood Education focuses on developing skills and knowledge essential for working with young children. The program covers various aspects of child development, curriculum design, and interaction techniques. Students will engage in practical experiences alongside theoretical learning, aiming to prepare them for effective roles in early childhood settings.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates may pursue careers as early childhood educators, preschool teachers, or childcare center directors. Opportunities also exist in policy development and early intervention services, contributing significantly to children's educational experiences and development.
  • Program Type: Post-secondary program
  • Program Length: 2 years/ 4 semesters
  • Start Date: Fall, Winter

As a student of the Early Childhood Education (at Progress Campus) program, your first priority will be to learn how to provide high standards of quality care to children and their families. This School of Community and Health Studies is highly respected, as it will teach you to take responsibility for observing the needs of each individual child and groups of children, and create well-planned and stimulating programs suited to each child’s needs. You will come to understand the learning needs of infants, toddlers, pre-school and school-aged children. Facilitated from Progress Campus, the Early Childhood Education program is a hands-on offering that will include real-world experience at Centennial College’s two early childhood education centers. Used as lab schools, these centers, located in East York and at Progress Camps, will allow you to experience and understand high-quality childcare.