Early Learning & Child Care Diploma
Online
Diploma
DURATION
1 semester
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2026
TUITION FEES
USD 16,912 *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning, On-Campus
* for international students | for domestic students: 5,526.48 USD | domestic fall term fees: 580.48 USD
Key Summary
About: The Early Learning & Child Care Diploma is delivered online and builds on the certificate for supervisory roles in early learning. It offers five intakes and live classes Wed & Thu 6:30–9:00 P.M. Online is for domestic students; face-to-face cohort accepts international students. Practicum can be arranged at a childcare setting. The program is eligible for the post-graduate work permit; DLI O111010246767.
Career Outcomes: Graduates qualify for Level 3 Early Childhood Educator certification; with 45 hours you can apply for Level 1. Roles include childcare supervisor, program coordinator, center director, preschool lead, early childhood educator and leadership jobs in daycare services.
The Early Learning & Child Care Diploma is delivered fully online and builds upon the certificate program, preparing you to work in early learning programs in a supervisory capacity. There are five intakes during the academic year.
The Diploma program emphasizes the development of knowledgeable and skilled practitioners who can model and lead best practices in early learning and childcare environments. The program's course content provides the student with advanced knowledge and skills in the areas of development, health, family, and more.
Online Program
The online offering is open to domestic students only.
Our online program students receive live instruction with instructor-led classes. There are five intakes and open enrolment so you can start at any time. The Program is delivered two nights a week from 6:30 - 9:00 P.M. (Wednesdays and Thursdays).
Face-to-face cohort
The face-to-face cohort is open to both domestic and international students.
Practicum can be arranged at a licensed childcare setting of your choice.
This program has high enrollment, and response times can take up to a week.
This program is available to International Students through the face-to-face cohort only. Our Designated Learning Institute (DLI) number is O111010246767.
Please note: This program is eligible for post-graduate work permit (PGWP).
Course Listing
- Children With Exceptionalities
- Advanced Studies In Developmental Disabilities
- Early Learning Child Care Curriculum
- Early Childhood Foundations
- Sociology Of The Family
- Practicum I/Integration Seminar
- Child Health
- Developmentally Appropriate Guidance
- Introduction To Daycare Administration
- Language Growth & Development
- Practicum II/Integration Seminar
Graduates of the Early Learning and Child Care Diploma Program qualify for Level 3 Early Childhood Educator through Child Care Staff Certification, Government of Alberta, Children Youth Services.
Students who obtain 45 hours in an Early Childhood course can apply for Level 1 Early Childhood Educator Certification from the Government of Alberta, Children and Youth Services