This is an accelerated version of our Early Childhood Education program. To take advantage of this accelerated program option, prior education is required. If you do not have prior education, explore our Early Childhood Education (ECE) program.
In this three-semester diploma program, you will learn about the physical, cognitive, social and emotional needs of children. You will understand how to develop and implement inclusive programming to support the healthy development of children ranging in age from infancy to school age.
Your studies will include courses in child development, curriculum, philosophy of education, communication, working with families and administration.
To practice in Ontario as a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) graduates must apply for registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE). Graduates of this program will meet the educational requirements for membership.
All full-time domestic ECE and ECYA first-semester students starting the program in the May 2025 Term are eligible to receive a $2,000 tuition bursary. Eligible students will receive an email with instructions on how to receive the bursary when classes begin.
This opportunity is funded in partnership with the City of Toronto, the region of Peel, the region of Durham, the region of Halton, the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada under the Canada–Ontario Early Childhood Workforce Agreement, which provides funding to support the retention and recruitment of a high-quality childcare and early years workforce.
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:
Field placement is central to the learning experience. You will obtain over 500 field placement hours in a variety of Childcare and Early Years professional settings. These experiences will provide you with the opportunity to integrate classroom learning into practice with groups of children within the community.
| Start in | Location | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Newnham | Open |
| May 2026 | Newnham | Open |
Please note that availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.
| Start in | Location | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Newnham | Open |
Please note that availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.
This program meets Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility requirements.
This program is offered in person. Students are required to come on campus to attend classes.
Learn more: Seneca’s program delivery options and how courses in this program will be delivered each term.
As a graduate of this program, you may pursue future career options within:
You will also have the opportunity to join the following affiliations:
Hear from Valedictorian, Arif Karedia, about his experience as a Seneca student and preparing for a career in early childhood learning and care.
