Develop the ability to foster a sense of belonging, engagement, expression and wellbeing for children and their families in this rewarding career.
Program Highlights
Living lab provides a realistic early years environment for hands on learning.
Receive support developing a professional e-portfolio.
Preplacement course prepares you for entry to field practice.
Opportunities for specialized placements.
Strong community partnerships providing volunteer experiences.
Learn more about financial support through the Ontario Early Childhood Educators Upgrade and Leadership Programs.
What you'll learn
How to foster the development of the whole child through an understanding of child development and intentional planning.
Collaborative skills to support children and their families through responsive relationships.
Observation, pedagogical documentation and reflection of best practices.
Current legislation and guiding principles of the Early Years System.
Implement an integrated community approach to engage with children, families and professionals.
Program Length
2 academic years (period of 8 months)
Fast Track - allows students to complete a two-year Diploma program in 16 months. Students will start in January and be in school for four continuous semesters: Winter, Spring/Summer, Fall and Winter. Students will not be off during the summer.
Your future career options
Educator for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-aged children
Facilitator of Family Support Programs
Professional Learning Consultant
Team-teach with an Ontario Certified Teacher
Where you could work includes:
Childcare centres and early learning agencies
Parent and child drop-in centres, such as EarlyON centres
Professional Resource Centres
Kindergarten
Opportunities for grads
Membership to Affiliated Services for Children and Youth.
Registration to College of Early Childhood Educators (ECE) upon graduation (required for ECE designation).
Professional membership to Association of Early Childhood Educators.
Educational Pathways
Pathways to Mohawk
If you've successfully taken a course at another post-secondary institution, you may be able to earn course exemptions toward your credential here at Mohawk.
Pathways within Mohawk
If you have successfully completed one of the following programs at Mohawk, you may be eligible to receive transfer credit in this program.
Child Development Practitioner (Apprenticeship)
General Arts and Science Certificate (College Transfer)
Human Services Foundation
General Arts and Science (University Transfer)
We offer a diverse range of programs to further your studies within Mohawk following completion of this program.
Early Childhood Education - Leadership and Administration
Educational Support (Intensive)
Recreation Therapy (Intensive)
Social Service Worker (Intensive)
Child and Youth Care
Autism and Behavioural Science
Brain Disorders Management
Community and Social Services Management
Concurrent Disorders
Early Childhood Resource Consulting
Mental Health and Disability Management
Pathways beyond Mohawk
Earn a degree:
Athabasca University - Bachelor of Professional Arts in Human Services
Davenport University - BBA, General Business
*O preço é estimado e tem caráter informativo, por favor, verifique esta informação com a instituição.
6 Maio 2024, 4 Setembro 2024, 6 Janeiro 2025, 5 Maio 2025
Mohawk College
Fennell Campus (FF),
135 Fennell Avenue West,
Hamilton,
Ontario (ON),
L9C 0E5, Canada
OSSD or equivalent including:
Grade 12 English C or U or equivalent
Volunteer experience in child care recommended
Attendance at program orientation is strongly recommended
Applicants should note that some employment opportunities require that certain physical standards must be met as a condition of employment
Note: this is a Competitive Program
English Language Requirements
See below for accepted equivalents for Grade 12 English:
Successful completion of the GAS-English for Academic Purposes (478 or 278) program
TOEFL minimum score of 560 (83 Internet based) or IELTS Academic minimum score of 6.5 overall with no band less than 6.0.
A Mohawk College está localizada em Hamilton, Canadá, e oferece uma experiência de aprendizado de qualidade em quatro campi e instalações inovadoras.