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Early Childhood Education

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Learn how to plan educational activities for, care for, and inspire young children aged 0-12 years. Find employment at daycares, preschools, and special education centres. Get real work experience with an 8-week internship. Graduate in just 14 months.

Why Choose a Career in Early Childhood Education?

What is more rewarding than helping a child learn and grow? Early childhood educators (ECEs) have a huge impact on a young person’s attitude toward learning and potential to succeed.

The best reasons to choose a career in early childhood education include:

  • Getting to work in a fun, active, positive environment
  • Helping young children reach their full potential
  • Forming positive relationships with children and families in your community
  • Becoming a valued member of the education team at a daycare or preschool
  • Having the opportunity to start your own daycare business
  • Working with children during the most important stages of emotional, physical, and cognitive development
  • Instilling a love of learning and helping toddlers prepare for school
  • Enjoying new adventures and challenges every day

̽»¨Ö±²¥ Early Childhood Education Certificate Program

The Early Childhood Education certificate program is taught by experts with many years of daycare and preschool experience.

Our students learn how to create a safe, stimulating learning environment for young children, and get real work experience before graduating.

  • 14-month program
  • 8-week internship in a preschool or daycare
  • Multiple program start dates throughout the year
  • Financial assistance may be available for students who qualify
  • Career support to find your first job after graduation

Career Outlook

Successful graduates of our Early Childhood Education certificate program are qualified to work at:

  • Private and public daycares
  • Preschools
  • Special education organizations
  • Kindergartens (as an early childhood assistant)

Typical job titles in this field include:

  • Early childhood educator
  • Early childhood assistant
  • Daycare helper
  • Childcare worker
  • Preschool helper
  • Preschool supervisor
  • Daycare supervisor

Test yourself on these common myths and learn the truth about ECE training and careers.

Study Topics

Our Early Childhood Education courses teach the theory and hands-on skills needed to deliver safe, effective care in a daycare or preschool.

In this program you will learn:

  • Early childhood psychology and physical development
  • How to plan and deliver educational activities for each stage of growth and development
  • How to create a safe learning environment
  • Children’s nutritional needs
  • How to deal with challenging behaviours at a daycare or preschool
  • How to communicate effectively with parents and other educators
  • How to build trust with young children
  • How to observe and report on a child’s progress and development
  • How to support children with behavioural issues and special learning needs

Click for a detailed description of courses:

Observing Children

To observe the children’s behaviour -0191. ÌýThe purpose of this course is for students to learn about the behaviour of children between the ages of 0-12 through guided observation in a childcare setting. The course will explain the importance of observation in the educational process and will address the following topics: Preparing for the observation (identifying the subjects and contents of the observation in relation to the components of a childcare service – child, educator, parent, educational program, physical environment); identifying the different observation methods and tools; adapting the observation methods to the needs; collecting and recording data; analyzing the recorded data, and evaluating the observation project.

Child Development 1 (0-5 years)

To identify a child’s needs with respect to his/her overall development -0192. ÌýÌýIn order to provide a greater familiarity with and understanding of children aged 0-5 years, this course will teach you:
– key concepts in developmental psychology and the main theoretical approaches that have marked the study of human development; and
– the characteristics of physical, sensory, psychomotor, language, moral, emotional, sexual and social development of a child aged 0-3 years.

Safety in Child Care

To function safely in the workplace -0193. ÌýAt the end of this course, you will be able to behave in a secure manner in daycare. The course will enable you to recognize situations that pose a risk, take appropriate measures regarding health and hygiene, ensure proper supervision of children and take measures to protect your physical and mental health and that of others. Finally, you will learn how to detect signs of abuse and neglect in children.

Introduction to the Early Childhood Profession

To examine the profession of an educator -0190. ÌýThis course is designed to acquaint the student with the Early Childhood profession – the tasks and operations related to job function. By the end of the course, the student will be familiar with the various settings such as child care centers, day care centers, home childcare, home childcare coordinating offices, preschools and drop-in centers. In addition, the student will also learn about the conditions of the profession, current terminology and the laws and regulations regarding child care. An overview of the competencies to be attained in the Attestation in Early Childhood Education will be introduced.

Child Health in Child Care

To intervene with respect to a child’s health -0195.ÌýThis course will enable you to assess the needs of the child in terms of physical health and to determine how to respond appropriately. It will enable you to provide medical care to the child, potty train the child and administer proper medication. It will explain how to work with health organizations and agencies, and will also teach you how and where to record information about the state of child health and any interventions that took place.

Communication Skills for Educators

To communicate in the workplace -0197. ÌýThis course will help you develop and evaluate your ability to communicate effectively while fulfilling your duties. To do this, you will study: the process and characteristics of effective communication; the formulation of understandable verbal messages; principles of participatory listening and active listening; communication with parents, coworkers and community partners; and basic strategies for presenting and writing documents.

The Development of Autonomy in Young Children

To provide support to a child -019A. ÌýThis course will help you encourage the development of autonomy in children of various ages. It covers: the definition of autonomy in child care; the qualities and behaviours of a teacher that foster the development of autonomy in a child; the means and tools to gather and share information; strategies to promote autonomy; and the evaluation of the relevance of your educational activities.

Child Development 2 (5-12 years)

To identify a child’s needs with respect to his/her overall development -0192. ÌýThis course is a continuation of the first course, Introduction to the Overall Development of the Child (0-3 years), where you started studying child development. The characteristics of physical, motor, cognitive, language, moral, emotional, sexual and social development of a child from 3 to 6 years and 7 to 12 years are presented.

The Development of Meaningful Relationships with Children

To establish an affective relationship with children -0194. ÌýThis course will teach you to consider the emotional needs of children aged 0 to 12 years in order to make connections allowing you to maintain an emotional relationship in individual situations and in group situations. To do this, you will be asked to observe children so as to describe their personality and target their socio-emotional needs. You will also have to analyze various strategies to determine if they are likely to help or hinder the establishment of unconditional and equitable bonding with each child. Finally, you will propose various interventions to create and maintain meaningful relationships with a child or a group of children.

Fieldwork 1 - Initiation

The fieldwork internship, which allows you to translate theory into practice, lasts 6-9 weeks at 2 or 3 days per week and takes place in a daycare governed by the Department of Family and Seniors (schools, CPEs, family environment or daycare). During the internship, you will observe a group of children, participate in their activities and care for them in relation to their basic health and development needs.

Educational Activities for Infants and Toddlers (0-2 years)

To design activities promoting overall child development -019D 60 hours 2,00 credits
To organize educational activities -019E
To lead educational activities -019F
Through this course, you will learn to design, organize and conduct activities that promote the overall development of a child aged 0-2 years. The course covers the following concepts:
• Observation of children to understand their needs and interests.
• Site development activities.
• Planning and design of activities.
• Choice of appropriate and stimulating active learning educational materials.
• Completion of the activity and evaluation of the outcomes.

Guidance Interventions

To help you to intervene with respect to the behaviour of a child or a group of children, this course covers: situation analysis (understanding children and their behaviours); intervention techniques (inventory of techniques); composition of the intervention plan (formulation of objectives and strategies to use); implementation of the intervention plan (attitude development and use of resources that facilitate intervention); and evaluation of the intervention plan (analysis of results and identification of changes).

Educational Activities for Young Children (2-5 years)

To design activities promoting overall child development -019D
To organize educational activities -019E
To lead educational activities -019F
This course will teach you to: search for and compile educational activities for children aged 2 to 5 years; appropriately observe children; choose activities that promote physical, motor, emotional, social, moral, linguistic, cognitive and intellectual development; organize the time and schedule of activities and perform housekeeping duties; and use tips to conduct educational activities.

Educational Activities for School-Age Children (5-12 years)

To design activities promoting overall child development -019D
To organize educational activities -019E
To lead educational activities -019F
This course will teach you to: analyze the individual characteristics, interests and needs of children aged 6 to 12 years who attend a daycare at school; plan, design and adapt activities; clean up the site and prepare the educational materials; organize outings; and evaluate the activities and animation.

Nutrition for Children

To promote good nutrition-196. ÌýThis course will teach you to: create meal and snack menus; prepare meals and snacks, feed the children; supervise meals and snacks; and note information regarding the children’s diet.

Early Childhood Adaptation and Behaviour Problems

To analyze a child’s specific needs-199. ÌýThis course will teach you to: analyze the needs of children with behavioural or adaptation issues; analyze the needs of children from newly-arrived immigrant families; and analyze the needs of children with disabilities.

Professional Partnership

To establish a partnership relationship with parents and resource people -19H. ÌýThis course will teach you to: interact with parents at the daycare; work with them to nurture their respective child’s personal growth; collaborate with resource persons; and produce both oral and written reports regarding the child’s personal experiences.

Early Childhood Program Approaches

follow in an educational daycare setting-FK19. ÌýThis course will prepare you to: examine learning situations; analyze the possible approaches to interacting with children, taking into account existing education models; and determine preferential strategies and means to employ in your approach to dealing with children.

Fieldwork 2 - Integration

To intervene with respect to the behaviour of a child or a group of children -019J.ÌýThis second fieldwork internship is for students who have completed the entire course of the Attestation of Collegial Studies (AEC) in Techniques of Early Childhood Education (TECE). It lasts 35 days and requires four days of work per week in a regulated environment (school, CPE, family environment or daycare). It gives students the opportunity to create a meaningful relationship with children and maintain it through their actions. To do this, students will need to design, organize, conduct and evaluate educational and safe activities while leveraging their creativity. Students will also propose interventions to meet specific needs. This course allows students to translate theory into practice and to measure their ability to adapt and get to know themselves in action as people—by discovering their values, strengths and challenges—and as professionals, by checking the effects of their interventions while receiving feedback from qualified people.

Instructors

Michelle Giarrusso
Instructor, Early Childhood Education

I am the Stage Supervisor at ̽»¨Ö±²¥ with a profound dedication to nurturing young minds. With over 12 years of experience in the industry and a certificate in Child Studies and Early Childhood Education, I have guided children from ages 0-5 years towards holistic development. Now, I am grateful for the opportunity to inspire and educate aspiring early childhood educators at ̽»¨Ö±²¥, fuelling their passion for making a difference in the lives of children. Let’s shape the future together!

Marjolaine Jeanty
Instructor, Early Childhood Education

After finishing my studies, I opted to pursue a career in early childhood education. Despite it not being my initial career choice, I discovered a natural affinity for working with children that led me onto a path that has unfolded over a span of 15 years. I couldn’t be happier with my decision.

Throughout my journey as an educator, my involvement extended beyond the classroom, involving actively participating in various committees including the hiring process committee. This experience kindled my interest in management. Motivated to expand my knowledge in this area, I returned to school to study management and human resources. Subsequently, I served as the director of a daycare for approximately five years.

In 2015, I joined the ̽»¨Ö±²¥ team, where I share my passion and expertise, instructing future educators on the foundations, appropriate practices, and ethics of the profession of early childhood practitioner in Québec. This has proven to be one of the most gratifying experiences of my career.

Much like in early childhood education, prioritizing the individual needs of my students has become a central focus for me. My goal is to assist them in achieving success not only academically but also in their future endeavours.

Admission Requirements

What you need to get started.

  • Minimum of a Canadian high school grade 12 or equivalent, or a mature student
  • Pass an entrance test administered by ̽»¨Ö±²¥
  • Be interviewed in detail regarding interest in the field
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Not all programs and learning formats available at all campus locations.

The Early Childhood Education Certificate Program (JEE.0K) A.C.S. is registered at and delivered by ̽»¨Ö±²¥ Montreal. ItÌýis only available to residents of Quebec.

This program leads to an Attestation of Collegial Studies (ACS) recognized by the Ministère de l’Éducation (MEQ).

̽»¨Ö±²¥ Montreal is a post-secondary institution recognized by the Ministry of Education and Higher Learning (permit number 749758) and a secondary vocational studies institution (permit number 534501).

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Program Length 14 months, includes 8-week internship
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2024 Overall Graduate Employment Rate

84% of available ̽»¨Ö±²¥ graduates were employed in a related field.

*statistics based on most recent availableÌýÌý

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  • Learn from expert instructors with years of experience in early childhood education
  • Accelerated 14-month program that gets you ready for work faster
  • Study in small classes where every student gets step-by-step support
  • 8-week internship that gives you real work experience as an ECE
  • Access to the Herzing Open Education Program (HOEP), which lets you take additional courses after you graduate, tuition-free!
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