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School of Early Childhood at George Brown College prepares
students to provide young children with the very best care and education.
Building on its recognised strengths in applying theory and research
in real settings, the Centre provides future early childhood educators
with a solid foundation in the theory of childhood development and practical
experience working with children and families.
Early childhood educators play an important role in the healthy growth and development of our children. To prepare graduates for this important work, we offer a solid academic foundation, hands-on experience and unique placements in our nine child care lab schools, and strong working partnerships with leading early childhood agencies and associations. We have made program flexibility a priority, allowing students to pursue their studies on a full-time or part-time basis, combining a balance of academic study and field placements.
 Career Options
Located in new facilities in the heart
of Toronto, graduates of the School of Early Childhood are
in high demand, with a job
placement rate of 95 percent or more. Employers value
the Centre's unique approach that balances theoretical study in child
development
with blocks of practical field placement training.
Graduates are employed in childcare centres, children's services agencies,
family resource
programs, home childcare, and school based programs.
Our Programs
The early years of a child's life are vitally important. This is
the time when children learn to walk and talk, to run and reason. It's
when they begin to develop as intellectual, social, emotional and physical
beings. The care and education that children receive in the early years
can have a profound effect on their development as healthy, well-adjusted
children and adults. Working with children is exciting, rewarding work.
The School of Early Childhood offers several programs that
prepare students to succeed and thrive in a career in early childhood
education.
Our diploma and certificate programs include:
- Early Childhood Education
- Early Childhood Assistant
- Early Childhood Education Consecutive
Degree Program
Ontario recently introduced the Early Childhood Educators Act (2007), which defines the practice of early childhood education.
The Early Childhood Educators Act established the College of Early Childhood Educators in Ontario. Membership in the College will be required for everyone wishing to use the title of Early Childhood Educator and practice early childhood education in the province.
Contact Us
For more information on the School of Early Childhood and its programs, please contact us at:
Phone: 416-415-5000 ext. 2310
Phone: 1-800-265-2002
Email:
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