George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work and live in the community with each other.
If you are passionate about early childhood education but don't think you have the time to attend a full-time program, consider a part-time program through the School of Early Childhood. Whether you are just starting out or are looking to build on your existing credentials, we offer a variety of programs to suit your busy schedule.
Part-time programs are offered in the evening. Students must attend an orientation session before registering for a part-time program. Please call 416-415-5000, ext. 2310 to sign up for a session.
Use this tool to help find the right Early Childhood Education Part-Time program for you:
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- Advanced Studies in Inclusive Early Childhood (C915) – Apply to this program if you have a diploma in Early Childhood Education and want to support children with special needs. Starting Months: January
- Child Development Practitioner (ECE Apprenticeship) (C602) – Apply to this program if you are currently working in the field of Early Childhood and want to become certified as a Child Development Practitioner (CDP). Starting Months: September, January, May
- Early Childhood Education (Part-Time) (C132) – Apply to this program if you want to earn your diploma in Early Childhood Education. Starting Months: September, January, May
- Early Childhood Management Certificate (Post-Diploma) (C914) – Apply to this program if you have a diploma in Early Childhood Education and want to develop childcare management and leadership skills. Starting Months: September, January, May
- Bachelor of Early Childhood Education – Honours (Bridging Courses) – Apply to this bridging program if you have a diploma in Early Childhood Education and want to earn a degree in Early Childhood Leadership. Starting Months: September, January, May
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Student Success Story
To learn about the George Brown Polytechnic student experience in the Early Childhood Education (Consecutive Diploma/George Brown Degree) (C148) program, watch this short testimonial.
Raymund Hip Loy Lee (Student 2021, Consecutive Diploma/George Brown Degree)
Our approach is based on three guiding principles
Block placement
Our experience has shown that the best way to build confidence and support our students as they develop their early childhood skills is through a block placement format – seven weeks in class followed by seven weeks in an early learning setting. This gradual but immersive approach, helps students apply what they've learned in the classroom to the early childhood education and care sector working with children and their families.
GTA Lab School Child Care Centres
George Brown is proud to own and operate 14 child care centres across the Greater Toronto Area. These centres model the best practices that we teach in our classrooms and provide top-notch training for our students as well as care for the children and families that we serve. Learn more about our 14 child-care centres here.
Connected to Industry
With over 150 partners across the Greater Toronto Area, we have well-established partnerships that extend into a variety of sectors that include public and private child care centres, school boards, community organizations, hospitals, and government to name a few. Learn more about our industry partners here.
Have questions?
Please contact the School of Early Childhood
George Brown Polytechnic School of Early Childhood
Sally Horsfall Eaton Centre for Studies in Community Health
Toronto Metropolitan University
99 Gerrard Street East, Room 597
Toronto, ON M5B 2L4
Phone: 416-415-5000, ext. 2310 (between 8a.m. – 5p.m.)
Email: ece@georgebrown.ca
43.6596723, -79.3773665
99 Gerrard Street East
Room 597
Toronto ON M5B 2L4
99 Gerrard Street East
Room 597
Toronto ON M5B 2L4
Canada