Early Childhood Education (Ashtonbee Campus)

Courses

Career Options and Education Pathways

Future Alumni

"Centennial First, Alumni Forever".  Graduates of the Early Childhood Education program will become life time members of the Centennial College Alumni Association (//ccaa.life/). 

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As a graduate from the Early Childhood Education program you will be qualified to:

• Work with children and families in childcare centres;
• Work in full-day learning classrooms within the Boards of Education;
• Work with children and families in drop-in centres, shelters and community service programs;
• Opening your own home childcare in accordance with legislative requirements.

Program Highlights

• You'll experience practical experiential learning through three field placements in the community, working directly with infants or toddlers, pre-school and school-aged children.
• Qualified and experienced supervisors will support you during the field placement to ensure your learning is optimized.
• During the third or fourth semesters, opportunities will be available to work in full-day kindergarten environments.
• In semesters 3 and 4, a block placement will be incorporated to maximize your ability to solidify skills.
• This program is committed to respond to and reflect current trends and directions in the field and profession.
• Highly skilled faculty will create stimulating learning opportunities in the classroom that will address a range of learning styles.

Indigenous Studies: First Peoples in Canada Certificate

ECE students have the opportunity to obtain a concurrent Certificate in Indigenous Studies.  For more information, visit //www.centennialcollege.ca/programs-courses/schools/school-of-advancement/programs/specialized-academic-certificates/indigenous-studies-first-peoples-in-canada-certificate/

Global Citizenship and Equity Portfolio

You'll develop a portfolio documenting your engagement with the College’s signature Global Citizenship and Equity competencies. For more information, please visit //www.centennialcollege.ca/citizenshipandequity.

The Leadership Passport

The Leadership Passport will provide you with opportunities to practice and develop leadership skills through predetermined criteria and to earn a special designation on your Early Childhood Education diploma. For more, please visit: //www.centennialcollege.ca/LeadershipPassport

Graduates have demonstrated the ability to:

• Plan, implement and evaluate curriculum founded on a thorough understanding of child development that's responsive to the developmental needs of children;
• Utilize a variety of observation techniques to enhance work with children, families and co-workers;
• Maintain responsive relationships with children;
• Develop and maintain effective communication with children, families, co-workers, employers and individuals/agencies;
• Apply relevant legislation to early childhood education programs;
• Apply personal philosophy of early childhood education;
• Provide a rationale for practice;
• Demonstrate professionalism in all areas of performance;
• Advocate for quality childcare.

Career Outlook

• Early Childhood Educator
• Registered Early Childhood Educator
• Designated Early Childhood Educator

Education Pathways

Successful graduates of this Early Childhood Education program have the opportunity to apply their credits towards further study at the degree level and complementary streams. Listed below are the pathways from partnering institutions that are available for this program.

Please note that each pathway has a specific minimum grade requirement in order to qualify for transferring credits, which are assessed by the partner institution.

University	Degree
Algoma University	Honours Bachelor of Arts - Psychology or Sociology
	Bachelor of Arts - Psychology or Sociology
Algonquin College	Early Childhood Education, 2 year
	Honours Bachelor of Early Learning and Community Development
Athabasca University	Bachelor of Professional Arts in Human Services
Brock University	Honours Bachelor or Arts in Early Childhood Education
Cambrian College	Early Childhood Educatoin, 2 year
Canadore College	Child Development Practitioner Apprenticeship
	Early Childhood Education, 2 year
Collège Boréal	Early Childhood Education, 2 year
Conestoga College	Bachelor of Early Learning Program Development
Davenport University	Bachelor of Business Administration - General Business
George Brown College	Bachelor of Applied Arts in Early Childhood Leadership
Guelph-Humber, University of	Honours Bachelor of Applied Science - Early Childhood Studies
Lakehead University	Concurrent B.Ed with a Primary/Junior Specialization
	Concurrent B.Ed with Bachelor of Arts
Laurentian University	Bachelor of Arts - Folklore et ethnologie (French language program)
Nipissing University	Honours Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education
	Bachelor of Social Work (3 or 4 year)
Ontario Tech University	Honours Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies and Digital Technology
Ryerson University	Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education
	Bachelor of Arts in Disability Studies
Seneca College	Honours Bachelor of Child Development
Sheridan College	Honours Bachelor of Early Childhood Leadership
Sudbury, University of	Bachelor of Arts - Folklore et ethnologie (French language program)
Trent University	Honours Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Studies
Windsor, University of
	Honours Bachelor of Arts in multiple majors

Please visit our website at www.centennialcollege.ca/admissions/applying/education-pathways/outbound-pathways for more information on articulation agreements.

For pathways to other Ontario post-secondary institutions, please visit ONCAT.

Educational Partners

Please see the Articulation Agreement section. Please note that each pathway has a specific minimum grade requirement in order to qualify for transferring credits, which are assessed by the partner institution.

Professional Associations

All graduates of the Early Childhood Education program are required to apply to practice in the province of Ontario with their professional regulatory body, the College of Early Childhood Educators. (//www.college-ece.ca/en/About-Us/Purpose-and-Mandate) 

The College of Early Childhood Educators (College) regulates and governs Ontario's Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECEs) in the public interest. 

The College was established under the Early Childhood Educators Act, 2007 (ECE Act), and came into existence in February 2009.

With more than 53​,000 members in good standing, the College is one of the largest professional self-regulatory bodies in Ontario and is the only professional self-regulatory body for early childhood education in Canada.

The College regulates the profession of early childhood education by establishing and enforcing:  ​

• Registration requirements;
• Ethical and professional standards for RECEs;
• Requirements for continuous professional learning; and
• Complaints and discipline process for professional misconduct, incompetence and incapacity.

AECEO

The Association of Early Childhood Educators Ontario (AECEO) is your professional association. Membership supports a strong, united voice for ECEs in our province.  (//www.aeceo.ca/)

OCBCC

The OCBCC is Ontario’s central advocacy group for a universal early childhood education and care system. Formed in 1981, the OCBCC is a member organization comprising local child care centres, national and provincial groups and individuals from all across Ontario (//www.childcareontario.org/)

Placement Partners

The Early Childhood Education Program has a number of Placement Partnerships which include:

• Toronto Children's Services
• YMCA, Early Learning and Care Programs
• Toronto District School Board
• York District School Board
• Durham District School Board
• Catholic District School Boards
• Community Based Child Care Centres 

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or mature student status (19 years or older)
• Grade 12 English (C or U), or equivalent (minimum grade required), or take the Centennial College English Skills Assessment for Admission

Additional Requirements

• English language proficiency

After admission, prior to beginning each Field Placement, students are required to:

• Obtain a clear police check with vulnerable sector
• Provide valid First Aid and CPR certificates before the beginning of the second semester
• Provide a clear medical report including a TB test

Safety Requirements

See the Important Link section "Student at a Glance" (//p.widencdn.net/lvtfct/ECE_program_Flyer) for an understanding of the Safety Requirements for a student in the Early Childhood Education program. 

Semester Requirements

A C Grade is required in all core courses as well as COMM-160/161.

Disability Considerations

The Centre for Accessible Learning and Counselling Services (CALCS) provides a range of programs and services aimed to empower students in meeting their wellness goals, accommodation and disability-related needs, and creating a more accessible campus community. Please see the following link for more information.  (//www.centennialcollege.ca/student-life/student-services/centre-for-accessible-learning-and-counselling-services/)

How to Apply

1. Apply Online

Domestic Students

If you are applying through the Second Career Strategy, please apply at the Employment Training Centre for Second Career (Progress Campus). Second Career Strategy is a funding initiative for those who have been laid-off and are in need of training. For more information go to Second Career Strategy.

If you have previously attended a full-time program at Centennial College, you may be eligible for a Program Transfer. Visit Enrolment Services at any Campus for information.

All other applicants must apply online at Ontariocolleges.ca. A non-refundable application fee of $95 must accompany applications. The fee is payable online, by telephone, online banking, by mail, or in-person to Ontariocolleges.ca. For more information go to Ontariocolleges.ca Application Fees.

International Students

 Apply directly to Centennial College here.

2. Submit Documents

Domestic Students

Current Ontario high school students and graduates from Ontario high schools: Notify your guidance counsellor that you have applied to college and your school will forward transcripts to Centennial College via Ontariocolleges.ca.

Graduates of college/university, or high school outside Ontario but within Canada: You are responsible for requesting that your educational institute sends any required documents and transcripts to Ontariocolleges.ca.

International Students

If you are submitting transcripts to meet admission requirements, you must have the transcripts assessed by an independent credential assessment agency such as World Education Services (WES) or International Credential Assessment Service (ICAS).

For more information go to Submitting your Transcripts.

3. Confirm Your Offer of Admission

Offers of Admission are sent by mail to eligible applicants. When you receive your offer, you must login to your account at Ontariocolleges.ca and confirm before the Deadline to Confirm noted in your offer letter.

You may confirm only one college and one program offer at a time.

You must confirm your offer by the Deadline to Confirm noted in your Offer of Admission letter or your seat may be given to another applicant.

When you confirm your Offer of Admission at Centennial College you are given access to your personal myCentennial account where you can check your email, grades, register for courses, pay tuition fees, and see your class timetable.

4. Pay Fees

Centennial fees statements are sent by email to your personal email account and to your myCentennial email account. Fees statements are not mailed.

You must make a minimum payment by the Fees Deadline noted in your Fees Statement or your seat may be given to another applicant.

5. Build Your Timetable (Register for Courses)

Build your timetable (web-register for courses) at my.centennialcollege.ca.

Fall registration begins mid-July
January registration begins mid-December
May registration begins mid-April

Your web-registration will not open if:

You have not submitted your minimum fee payment by the deadline
You received a Conditional Offer of Admission and you have not met the conditions of your offer.

Once you have paid your fees or have made appropriate arrangements, register for your courses online through myCentennial.

Tuition and Fees

Fees noted below are estimates only. Tuition is based on two semesters, beginning Fall 2021.

Student	Tuition (2 Semesters)	Ancillary Fees	Total
Canadian	$2,721.00	$1,160.24	$3,881.24
International	$15,385.50	$1,669.24	$17,054.74