Early Childhood Education Program (Fast-Track) (C130)
- Program Name: Early Childhood Education
- Code: C130
- Credential: Ontario College Diploma
- Method of Study: Full-time
- Duration: 10 months plus completion of a two-week orientation course
- Centre:
- School: Early Childhood
- Location: George Brown College at Toronto Metropolitan University Campus
- Starting Months: September
- Domestic Tuition: $3,986.00* †
- International Tuition: $17,033.00* †
- Experiential Learning:
Field Placement
- Fall 2023 Delivery: Semester 3: On Campus
Compare up to 3 programs
Overview
Leadership Claims
George Brown College has been preparing graduates to work as Early Childhood Educators for more than 20 years.
Program Overview
This Early Childhood Education program is currently offering a $2,000 tuition grant to domestic students starting in September 2023.*
*This opportunity is funded in partnership with the City of Toronto, the Region of Durham, the Region of Peel, the Province of Ontario, and the Government of Canada under the new Canada-Ontario Early Childhood Workforce Agreement, which provides one-time federal funding to support the retention and recruitment of a high-quality child care and early years workforce.
George Brown College's Early Childhood Education (Fast-Track) (C130) program is designed for graduates with a diploma or degree in a related field. Students in this program will learn how to design curriculum for child-centred, play-based learning and will develop skills to respond to each child's unique needs and interests as they grow and develop. Students will learn to work with infants, toddlers, preschool and school-aged children in a variety of early childhood education settings.
Full Description
This Early Childhood Education program is currently offering a $2,000 tuition grant to domestic students starting in September 2023.*
George Brown College's Early Childhood Education (Fast-Track) (C130) program is designed for graduates with a diploma or degree in a related field.
In this Early Childhood Education (ECE) (Fast-Track) diploma program, you will learn how to support children as they grow. You’ll study the physical, cognitive, social and emotional development stages of infants (from six weeks), toddlers, preschoolers and school-aged children (to 12 years) and will learn to recognize key behaviours associated with each developmental stage.
You'll learn to design curriculum for child-centred, play-based learning in a variety of early childhood educational settings and will develop skills to respond to each child's unique needs and interests as they grow and develop.
We approach teaching and learning in this ECE program by alternating blocks of classroom theory with field practice. Regularly incorporating theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience, helps students bring theory to life solidifying what they are learning in the classroom. Employers value this approach because it prepares our graduates to work as early childhood educators on day one.
PLEASE NOTE: some of our clinical or work placement partners may require students to show proof of full vaccination. As such, students who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 may not be able to complete the required field placement component of their program in the regularly scheduled time frame. Please visit this page for the latest updates on COVID-19.
*This opportunity is funded in partnership with the City of Toronto, the Region of Durham, the Region of Peel, the Province of Ontario, and the Government of Canada under the new Canada-Ontario Early Childhood Workforce Agreement, which provides one-time federal funding to support the retention and recruitment of a high-quality child care and early years workforce.
Your Field Education Options
Students in this Early Childhood Education (Fast-Track) program will complete a seven-week field placement in each semester. During this time, they will have the opportunity to work with children of different age groups in a variety of settings.
Field placement plays an important role in this ECE program as it provides a continuum of experience that gives students the opportunity to build on their learning as they develop skills and progress through the program.
To support student learning outcomes and ensure you have access to facilities that model the best practices we consider essential, we operate Ontario's largest network of college-run lab school child care centres that serve over 1,100 children and their families each year. These 12 child care centres, located across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), will expose you to the kinds of environments where you will eventually work and provide valuable services to the families and communities that they serve.
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Create learning contexts to enable, build and maintain caring, responsive relationships in partnerships with children, families and communities that value and respect social, cultural and linguistic diversity including Indigenous peoples' world views and Francophone identity.
- Co-create, facilitate and reflect upon inquiry and play-based early years and child care programs and pedagogical approaches to support children's learning, holistic development and well-being following children's capabilities, interests, ideas and experiences.
- Co-design and maintain inclusive early-learning environments to value and support equitable, accessible and meaningful learning opportunities for all children, their families and communities in a range of early years and child care settings.
- Collaborate with children, families, colleagues, agencies and community partners to create, maintain, evaluate and promote safe and healthy early-learning environments to support independence, reasonable risk-taking and healthy development and well-being.
- Use observation strategies to identify children's strengths and challenges and to ascertain when children and families might benefit from additional support or community resources.
- Use professional communication in interactions with children, families, colleagues, employers, the regulatory body, government authorities and children's service agencies to meet legal and ethical standards of the early years sector.
- Act in accordance with relevant legislation, regulations, College of Early Childhood Educators Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, agency policies and procedures and principles of evidence-informed practice and reflect upon their impact on one's own role in early years and child care settings.
- Identify, report and document when a child is in a situation of perceived risk for, or actual neglect or abuse, in accordance with legislation, the College of Early Childhood Educators Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, policies and procedures.
- Create and engage in partnerships with families, communities, colleagues, interdisciplinary professionals, authorities and child service agencies to advocate for quality early years and child care programs and services.
- Engage in reflective practice and continuous professional learning in accordance with principles of lifelong learning, evidence-informed practices in the early years sector and requirements of the College of Early Childhood Educators.
Courses
Required Courses
SEMESTER 3
Code | Course Name |
---|---|
ECE 1069 | Health, Safety & Nutrition |
ECE 2048 | Policy, Advocacy and Legislation |
ECE 2049 | Inclusion in Early Childhood |
ECE 1096 | Field Practice II |
ECE 1182 | Integrated Seminar II |
ECE 1080 | Professional Development Workshop 2 |
ECE 2053 | Curriculum Theory |
ECE 2056 | Creative Curriculum |
ECE 2057 | Current Issues |
ECE 2061 | Social Policy in the Early Years |
ECE 2062 | Field Practice Tutorial II |
GNED | General Education Elective |
SEMESTER 4
Code | Course Name |
---|---|
ECE 2048 | Policy, Advocacy and Legislation |
ECE 2049 | Inclusion in Early Childhood |
ECE 2050 | Working with Families |
ECE 2060 | Field Practice III |
ECE 1183 | Integrated Seminar III |
ECE 2053 | Curriculum Theory |
ECE 2063 | Field Practice Tutorial III |
GNED | General Education Elective |
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Industry
Successful completion of this ECE (Fast-Track) program will make you eligible for entrance to Ontario's College of Early Childhood Educators as a Registered Early Childhood Educator.
George Brown ECE graduates will:
- Learn to design curriculum for child-centred, play-based learning.
- Support children’s learning and development by responding to their unique needs and interests.
- Build caring relationships with children, families and communities.
- Create safe, healthy and inclusive early learning environments.
Educational Pathways
Students who complete George Brown's Early Childhood Education program with a GPA of 2.5 or higher may apply to complete the bridge courses for entry into the third year of our Honours Bachelor of Early Childhood Leadership (Degree Completion) program.
Your Early Childhood Education diploma will give you credit toward degree programs at other institutions.
For information on future study options, see Transfer Guide.
Tuition and Fees
Domestic Tuition
International Tuition
Additional Costs
* Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2022. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2023 and at later dates.
† In addition, students in C130 are required to take a preparatory course for which an extra fee will be charged (prior to semester 3).
International Students
Visit the International Fees and Related Costs page for more information.
Financial Assistance
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this website is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying George Brown College fee requirements.
How to Qualify and Apply
Admission Requirements
- Degree or diploma in a related field.
OR
- One year completed of an Early Childhood Education credential, plus experience working with children (resumé required).
All qualified applicants must also complete the following as part of the review process:
- Online information session, during which you will be required to complete a digital questionnaire. Other arrangements will be made for those unable to attend the session.
- questionnaire
- interview
- Successful completion of a two-week orientation course in June.
+There is a fee for the two-week orientation course. Applicants who fail the course will not be allowed to continue in the program.
Applicants must apply by August 1st, 2023, to be considered for this program.
Please note: successful applicants must complete a two-week orientation course in June, and a final placement in May of the following year.
* Information sessions are by appointment only and invitations are sent to qualified applicants only.
English Language Proficiency
Domestic applicants with international transcripts who do not provide English proficiency test results must test at the College level in the George Brown College English assessment to be considered for admission.
Please visit English Proficiency page for more details.
Course Exemptions
College or university credits may qualify you for course exemptions. Please visit Transfer Guide for more information.
International Students
Visit the International Admissions page for more information regarding country specific admission requirements.
Special Requirements
Field placement is a mandatory and complex component of the program. Should accommodation issues arise, an Accessible Learning Consultant may be called upon to assist the applicant in determining whether she/he can meet the requirements necessary for safe caregiving for young children.
In compliance with requests from our student placement partners and requirements from Public Health and Ontario legislation, all students in this program must have completed the following prior to beginning field placement:
- Standard First Aid with CPR level C course
- Police Vulnerable Sector Check
- medical clearance
Students who are unable to provide completed field clearance documents may be unable to complete their field placement and, therefore, be unable to complete the program.
For more information on the ECE Field Placement requirements, please email ece@georgebrown.ca.
Public Health recommends that people working with young children and other vulnerable communities be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. As such, students who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 may not be able to complete the required field placement component of their program in the regularly scheduled time frame.
How to Apply
Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges.
International Students
Visit the How to Apply page for more information on how and when to apply.
International students should apply through the George Brown College Online Application System.
Contact Us
School of Early Childhood
Phone: 416-415-5000, ext. 2310
Email: ece@georgebrown.ca
Our office hours are 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
For more information about George Brown College, you may also call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
International Students
Contact one of our international recruitment representatives specializing by country of origin by either booking a virtual meeting or submitting an inquiry. For more information visit the International Contact Us page
Sign up and learn more about your options, our programs, and life at George Brown.
Early Childhood Education Program (Fast-Track) (C130)
- Program Name: Early Childhood Education
- Code: C130
- Credential: Ontario College Diploma
- Method of Study: Full-time
- Duration: 10 months plus completion of a two-week orientation course
- Centre:
- School: Early Childhood
- Location: George Brown College at Toronto Metropolitan University Campus
- Starting Months: September
- Domestic Tuition: $3,977.00* †
- Experiential Learning:
Field Placement
- Spring 2023 Delivery: Not Available
Compare up to 3 programs
Overview
Leadership Claims
Preparing graduates to work as Early Childhood Educators for more than 20 years.
Program Overview
The Early Childhood Education (Fast-Track) program is designed for graduates with a diploma or degree in a related field. Students gain skills and knowledge through alternating blocks of classroom theory and field practice, providing theoretical and practical training with infants, toddlers, preschool and school-aged children in a variety of early childhood education settings.
Full Description
The Early Childhood Education (Fast-Track) program is designed for graduates with a diploma or degree in a related field.
In this condensed diploma program, you will learn how to support children as they grow. You’ll study the physical, cognitive, social and emotional development stages of infants (from six weeks), toddlers, preschoolers and school-aged children (to 12 years) and will learn to recognize key behaviours associated with each developmental stage.
We have structured this program to alternate between in-class learning and field placement. This method of teaching helps you to develop confidence in your skills as you learn to apply key concepts from the classroom to a real-world setting. Employers value this approach because it makes our graduates ready to work as early childhood educators on day one.
PLEASE NOTE: Some of our clinical or work placement partners may require students to show proof of full vaccination. As such, students who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 may not be able to complete the required field placement component of their program in the regularly scheduled time frame. Please visit this page for the latest updates on COVID-19.
Your Field Education Options
Students complete a seven-week field placement in each semester of the program. During this time, they will have the opportunity to work with children of different age groups in a variety of settings.
Field placement provides a continuum of experience that gives students the opportunity to integrate and apply theory to practice.
To support student learning outcomes and ensure you have access to facilities that reflect the best practices we consider essential, we operate Ontario's largest network of college-run lab school child care centres located across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). These lab schools expose you to the kinds of environments where you will eventually work and provide valuable services to the families and communities that they serve.
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Create learning contexts to enable, build and maintain caring, responsive relationships in partnerships with children, families and communities that value and respect social, cultural and linguistic diversity including Indigenous peoples' world views and Francophone identity.
- Co-create, facilitate and reflect upon inquiry and play-based early years and child care programs and pedagogical approaches to support children's learning, holistic development and well-being following children's capabilities, interests, ideas and experiences.
- Co-design and maintain inclusive early-learning environments to value and support equitable, accessible and meaningful learning opportunities for all children, their families and communities in a range of early years and child care settings.
- Collaborate with children, families, colleagues, agencies and community partners to create, maintain, evaluate and promote safe and healthy early-learning environments to support independence, reasonable risk-taking and healthy development and well-being.
- Use observation strategies to identify children's strengths and challenges and to ascertain when children and families might benefit from additional support or community resources.
- Use professional communication in interactions with children, families, colleagues, employers, the regulatory body, government authorities and children's service agencies to meet legal and ethical standards of the early years sector.
- Act in accordance with relevant legislation, regulations, College of Early Childhood Educators Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, agency policies and procedures and principles of evidence-informed practice and reflect upon their impact on one's own role in early years and child care settings.
- Identify, report and document when a child is in a situation of perceived risk for, or actual neglect or abuse, in accordance with legislation, the College of Early Childhood Educators Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, policies and procedures.
- Create and engage in partnerships with families, communities, colleagues, interdisciplinary professionals, authorities and child service agencies to advocate for quality early years and child care programs and services.
- Engage in reflective practice and continuous professional learning in accordance with principles of lifelong learning, evidence-informed practices in the early years sector and requirements of the College of Early Childhood Educators.
Courses
Required Courses
SEMESTER 3
Code | Course Name |
---|---|
ECE 1069 | Health, Safety & Nutrition |
ECE 2048 | Policy, Advocacy and Legislation |
ECE 2049 | Inclusion in Early Childhood |
ECE 1093 | Field Practice II |
ECE 1182 | Integrated Seminar II |
ECE 1080 | Professional Development Workshop 2 |
ECE 2053 | Curriculum Theory |
ECE 2056 | Creative Curriculum |
ECE 2057 | Current Issues |
ECE 2061 | Social Policy in the Early Years |
ECE 2062 | Field Practice Tutorial II |
GNED | General Education Elective |
SEMESTER 4
Code | Course Name |
---|---|
ECE 2048 | Policy, Advocacy and Legislation |
ECE 2049 | Inclusion in Early Childhood |
ECE 2050 | Working with Families |
ECE 2060 | Field Practice III |
ECE 1183 | Integrated Seminar III |
ECE 2053 | Curriculum Theory |
ECE 2063 | Field Practice Tutorial III |
GNED | General Education Elective |
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Educational Pathways
Students who complete the Early Childhood Education program with a GPA of 2.5 or higher may apply to complete the bridge courses for entry into the third year of the Honours Bachelor of Early Childhood Leadership (C301) program.
Your Early Childhood Education diploma will give you credit toward degree programs at other institutions. It also makes you eligible for entrance to Ontario’s College of Early Childhood Educators.
For information on future study options, see Transfer Guide.
Tuition and Fees
Domestic Tuition
Additional Costs
* Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2021. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2022 and at later dates.
† In addition, students in C130 are required to take a preparatory course for which an extra fee will be charged (prior to semester 3).
International Students
Visit the International Fees and Related Costs page for more information.
Financial Assistance
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this website is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying George Brown College fee requirements.
How to Qualify and Apply
Admission Requirements
- Degree or diploma in a related field.
OR
- One year completed of an Early Childhood Education credential, plus experience working with children (resumé required).
All qualified applicants must also complete the following as part of the review process:
- Online information session, during which you will be required to complete a digital questionnaire. Other arrangements will be made for those unable to attend the session.
- Questionnaire.
- Interview.
- Successful completion of a two-week orientation course in June+.
+There is a fee for the two-week orientation course. Applicants who fail the course will not be allowed to continue in the program.
Applicants must apply by July 25, 2022 to be considered for this program.
Please note: successful applicants must complete a two-week orientation course in August, and a final placement in May of the following year.
* Information sessions are by appointment only and invitations are sent to qualified applicants only.
English Language Proficiency
Domestic applicants with international transcripts who do not provide English proficiency test results must test at the College level in the George Brown College English assessment to be considered for admission.
Please visit English Proficiency page for more details.
Course Exemptions
College or university credits may qualify you for course exemptions. Please visit Transfer Guide for more information.
International Students
Visit the International Admissions page for more information regarding country specific admission requirements.
Special Requirements
Field placement is a mandatory and complex component of the program. Should accommodation issues arise, an Accessible Learning Consultant may be called upon to assist the applicant in determining whether she/he can meet the requirements necessary for safe caregiving for young children.
In compliance with requests from our student placement partners and requirements from Public Health and Ontario legislation, all students in this program must have completed the following prior to beginning field placement:
- Standard First Aid with CPR level C course
- Police Vulnerable Sector Check
- Medical Clearance
Students who are unable to provide completed field clearance documents may be unable to complete their field placement and, therefore, be unable to complete the program.
For more information on the ECE Field Placement requirements, please email ece@georgebrown.ca.
How to Apply
Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges.
International Students
Visit the How to Apply page for more information on how and when to apply.
International students should apply through the George Brown College Online Application System.
Contact Us
School of Early Childhood
Phone: 416-415-5000, ext. 2310
Email: ece@georgebrown.ca
Our office hours are 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
For more information about George Brown College, you may also call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
International Students
Contact one of our international recruitment representatives specializing by country of origin by either booking a virtual meeting or submitting an inquiry. For more information visit the International Contact Us page
Sign up and learn more about your options, our programs, and life at George Brown.
Early Childhood Education Program (Fast-Track) (C130)
- Program Name: Early Childhood Education
- Code: C130
- Credential: Ontario College Diploma
- Method of Study: Full-time
- Duration: 10 months plus completion of a two-week orientation course
- Centre:
- School: Early Childhood
- Location: George Brown College at Toronto Metropolitan University Campus
- Starting Months: September
- Domestic Tuition: $3,967.00* †
- Experiential Learning:
Field Placement
- Spring 2022 Delivery: Not Running
Compare up to 3 programs
Overview
Leadership Claims
Preparing graduates to work as Early Childhood Educators for more than 20 years.
Program Overview
The Early Childhood Education (Fast-Track) program is designed for graduates with a diploma or degree in a related field. Students gain skills and knowledge through alternating blocks of classroom theory and field practice, providing theoretical and practical training with infants, toddlers, preschool and school-aged children in a variety of early childhood education settings.
Full Description
The Early Childhood Education (Fast-Track) program is designed for graduates with a diploma or degree in a related field.
In this condensed diploma program, you will learn how to support children as they grow. You’ll study the physical, cognitive, social and emotional development stages of infants (from six weeks), toddlers, preschoolers and school-aged children (to 12 years), and will learn to recognize key behaviours associated with each developmental stage.
We have structured this program to alternate between in-class learning and field placement. This method of teaching helps you to develop confidence in your abilities as you learn to apply key concepts from the classroom to a real-world setting. Employers value this approach because it makes our graduates ready to work as early childhood educators on day one.
PLEASE NOTE: Some of our clinical or work placement partners may require students to show proof of full vaccination. As such, students who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 may not be able to complete the required field placement component of their program in the regularly scheduled time frame. Please visit this page for the latest updates on COVID-19.
Your Field Education Options
Students complete a seven-week field placement in each semester of the program. During this time, they will have the opportunity to work with children of different age groups in a variety of settings.
Field placement provides a continuum of experience that gives students the opportunity to integrate and apply theory to practice.
To support student learning outcomes and ensure you have access to facilities that reflect the best practices we consider essential, we own and operate 12 child care centres located across the Greater Toronto Area. These lab schools expose you to the kinds of environments where you will eventually work and provide valuable services to the families and communities that they serve.
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Create learning contexts to enable, build and maintain caring, responsive relationships in partnerships with children, families and communities that value and respect social, cultural and linguistic diversity including Indigenous peoples' worldviews and Francophone identity.
- Co-create, facilitate and reflect upon inquiry and play-based early years and child care programs and pedagogical approaches to support children's learning, holistic development and well-being following children's capabilities, interests, ideas and experiences.
- Co-design and maintain inclusive early learning environments to value and support equitable, accessible and meaningful learning opportunities for all children, their families and communities in a range of early years and child care settings.
- Collaborate with children, families, colleagues, agencies and community partners to create, maintain, evaluate and promote safe and healthy early learning environments to support independence, reasonable risk-taking and healthy development and well-being.
- Use observation strategies to identify children's strengths and challenges and to ascertain when children and families might benefit from additional support or community resources.
- Use professional communication in interactions with children, families, colleagues, employers, the regulatory body, government authorities and children's service agencies to meet legal and ethical standards of the early years sector.
- Act in accordance with relevant legislation, regulations, College of Early Childhood Educators Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, agency policies and procedures and principles of evidence-informed practice and reflect upon their impact on one's own role in early years and child care settings.
- Identify, report and document when a child is in a situation of perceived risk for, or actual neglect or abuse, in accordance with legislation, the College of Early Childhood Educators Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, policies and procedures.
- Create and engage in partnerships with families, communities, colleagues, interdisciplinary professionals, authorities and child service agencies to advocate for quality early years and child care programs and services.
- Engage in reflective practice and continuous professional learning in accordance with principles of lifelong learning, evidence-informed practices in the early years sector and requirements of the College of Early Childhood Educators.
Courses
Required Courses
SEMESTER 3
Code | Course Name |
---|---|
ECE2048 | Policy, Advocacy and Legislation |
ECE2049 | Inclusion In Early Childhood |
ECE2050 | Working with Families |
ECE2014 | Field Practice III |
GHUM1041 | History of Social Policy in Canada |
ECE1080 | Professional Development Workshop 2 |
ECE2053 | Curriculum Theory |
ECE2056 | Creative Curriculum |
ECE1183 | Integrated Seminar III |
GNED | General Education Elective |
SEMESTER 4
Code | Course Name |
---|---|
ECE2048 | Policy, Advocacy and Legislation |
ECE2049 | Inclusion In Early Childhood |
ECE2050 | Working with Families |
ECE2017 | Field Practice IV |
GHUM1041 | History of Social Policy in Canada |
ECE1080 | Professional Development Workshop 2 |
ECE2053 | Curriculum Theory |
ECE1184 | Integrated Seminar IV |
ECE2057 | Current Issues |
GNED | General Education Elective |
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Your Career
Graduates of this program may find employment in:
- child care centres
- early years centres
- parent resource centres
- pediatric playrooms
- special education settings
- integrated kindergartens
- therapeutic nursery programs
- in-home care
Educational Pathways
Students who complete the Early Childhood Education program with a GPA of 2.50 or higher may apply to complete the bridge courses for entry into the third year of the Honours Bachelor of Early Childhood Leadership (C301) program.
Tuition and Fees
Domestic Tuition
Additional Costs
* Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2020. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2021 and at later dates.
† In addition, students in C130 are required to take a preparatory course for which an extra fee will be charged (prior to semester 3).
International Students
Visit the International Fees and Related Costs page for more information.
Financial Assistance
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this website is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying George Brown College fee requirements.
How to Qualify and Apply
Admission Requirements
- Degree or diploma in a related field
OR
- One year completed of an Early Childhood Education credential, plus experience working with children (resumé required).
All qualified applicants must also complete the following as part of the review process:
- Online Information Session, during which you will be required to complete a digital questionnaire. Other arrangements will be made for those unable to attend the session.
- Questionnaire
- Interview
- Successful completion of a two-week orientation course in June +
+ There is a fee for the two-week orientation course. Applicants who fail the course will not be allowed to continue in the program.
Applicants must apply by June 1, 2021 to be considered for this program.
Please note: Successful applicants must complete a two-week orientation course in June, and a final placement in May of the following year.
* Information sessions are by appointment only and invitations are sent to qualified applicants only.
English Language Proficiency
Domestic applicants with international transcripts who do not provide English proficiency test results must test at the College level in the George Brown College English assessment to be considered for admission.
Please visit English Proficiency page for more details.
Course Exemptions
College or university credits may qualify you for course exemptions. Please visit Transfer Guide for more information.
International Students
Visit the International Admissions page for more information regarding country specific admission requirements.
Special Requirements
Field placement is a mandatory and complex component of the program. Should accommodation issues arise, an Accessible Learning Consultant may be called upon to assist the applicant in determining whether she/he can meet the requirements necessary for safe caregiving for young children.
In compliance with requests from our student placement partners and requirements from Public Health and Ontario legislation, all students in this program must have completed the following prior to beginning field placement:
- Standard First Aid with CPR level C course
- Police Vulnerable Sector Check
- Medical Clearance
Students who are unable to provide completed field clearance documents may be unable to complete their field placement and, therefore, be unable to complete the program.
For more information on the ECE Field Placement requirements, please email ece@georgebrown.ca
How to Apply
Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges.
International Students
Visit the How to Apply page for more information on how and when to apply.
International students should apply through the George Brown College Online Application System.
Contact Us
School of Early Childhood
Phone: 416-415-5000, ext. 2310
Email: ece@georgebrown.ca
Our office hours are 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
For more information about George Brown College, you may also call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
International Students
Contact one of our international recruitment representatives specializing by country of origin by either booking a virtual meeting or submitting an inquiry. For more information visit the International Contact Us page
Sign up and learn more about your options, our programs, and life at George Brown.
Early Childhood Education Program (Fast-Track) (C130)
- Program Name: Early Childhood Education
- Code: C130
- Credential: Ontario College Diploma
- Method of Study: Full-time
- Duration: 10 months plus completion of a two-week orientation course
- Centre:
- School: Early Childhood
- Location: George Brown College at Toronto Metropolitan University Campus
- Starting Months: September
- Domestic Tuition: $3,924.00* †
- Experiential Learning:
Field Placement
- Fall 2020 Delivery Method: Online (on-campus activities will resume as soon as it is safe to do so)
Compare up to 3 programs
Overview
Leadership Claims
Preparing graduates to work as Early Childhood Educators for more than 20 years.
Program Overview
The Early Childhood Education (Fast-Track) program is designed for graduates with a diploma or degree in a related field. Students gain skills and knowledge through alternating blocks of classroom theory and field practice, providing theoretical and practical training with infants, toddlers, preschool and school-aged children in a variety of early childhood education settings.
Full Description
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the planned delivery of this program starting in September 2020 will be online with limited access to field experiences.
PLEASE NOTE: In response to this evolving situation, the delivery, learning activities and evaluation methods may be further modified mid-semester.
Learners will require access to high-speed internet, a web camera, a microphone and Google Chrome or Firefox as a web browser.
The Early Childhood Education (Fast-Track) program is designed for graduates with a diploma or degree in a related field.
Students gain skills and knowledge through alternating blocks of classroom theory and field practice, providing theoretical and practical training in a variety of settings with age groups including:
- infants (from six weeks)
- toddlers
- preschool
- school-age (to 12 years)
Each semester is divided into seven-week blocks. One block is for academic study, the other is for field placement.
Your Field Education Options
Students complete a seven-week field placement in each semester of the program. During this time, they will have the opportunity to work with children of different age groups in a variety of settings.
Field placement provides a continuum of experience that gives students the opportunity to integrate and apply theory to practice.
To support student learning outcomes and ensure you have access to facilities that reflect the best practices we consider essential, we own and operate 12 child care centres located across the Greater Toronto Area. These lab schools expose you to the kinds of environments where you will eventually work and provide valuable services to the families and communities that they serve.
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Create learning contexts to enable, build and maintain caring, responsive relationships in partnerships with children, families and communities that value and respect social, cultural and linguistic diversity including Indigenous peoples' worldviews and Francophone identity.
- Co-create, facilitate and reflect upon inquiry and play-based early years and child care programs and pedagogical approaches to support children's learning, holistic development and well-being following children's capabilities, interests, ideas and experiences.
- Co-design and maintain inclusive early learning environments to value and support equitable, accessible and meaningful learning opportunities for all children, their families and communities in a range of early years and child care settings.
- Collaborate with children, families, colleagues, agencies and community partners to create, maintain, evaluate and promote safe and healthy early learning environments to support independence, reasonable risk-taking and healthy development and well-being.
- Use observation strategies to identify children's strengths and challenges and to ascertain when children and families might benefit from additional support or community resources.
- Use professional communication in interactions with children, families, colleagues, employers, the regulatory body, government authorities and children's service agencies to meet legal and ethical standards of the early years sector.
- Act in accordance with relevant legislation, regulations, College of Early Childhood Educators Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, agency policies and procedures and principles of evidence-informed practice and reflect upon their impact on one's own role in early years and child care settings.
- Identify, report and document when a child is in a situation of perceived risk for, or actual neglect or abuse, in accordance with legislation, the College of Early Childhood Educators Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, policies and procedures.
- Create and engage in partnerships with families, communities, colleagues, interdisciplinary professionals, authorities and child service agencies to advocate for quality early years and child care programs and services.
- Engage in reflective practice and continuous professional learning in accordance with principles of lifelong learning, evidence-informed practices in the early years sector and requirements of the College of Early Childhood Educators.
Courses
Required Courses
SEMESTER 3
Code | Course Name |
---|---|
ECE2048 | Policy, Advocacy and Legislation |
ECE2049 | Inclusion In Early Childhood |
ECE2050 | Working with Families |
ECE2014 | Field Practice III |
GHUM1041 | History of Social Policy in Canada |
ECE1080 | Professional Development Workshop 2 |
ECE2053 | Curriculum Theory |
ECE2056 | Creative Curriculum |
ECE1183 | Integrated Seminar III |
GNED | General Education Elective |
SEMESTER 4
Code | Course Name |
---|---|
ECE2048 | Policy, Advocacy and Legislation |
ECE2049 | Inclusion In Early Childhood |
ECE2050 | Working with Families |
ECE2017 | Field Practice IV |
GHUM1041 | History of Social Policy in Canada |
ECE1080 | Professional Development Workshop 2 |
ECE2053 | Curriculum Theory |
ECE1184 | Integrated Seminar IV |
GNED | General Education Elective |
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Your Career
Graduates of this program may find employment in:
- child care centres
- early years centres
- parent resource centres
- pediatric playrooms
- special education settings
- integrated kindergartens
- therapeutic nursery programs
- in-home care
Tuition and Fees
Domestic Tuition
Additional Costs
* Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2019. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2020 and at later dates.
† In addition, students in C130 are required to take a preparatory course for which an extra fee will be charged (prior to semester 3).
International Students
Visit the International Fees and Related Costs page for more information.
Financial Assistance
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this website is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying George Brown College fee requirements.
How to Qualify and Apply
Admission Requirements
- Degree or diploma in a related field
OR
- One year completed of an Early Childhood Education credential, plus experience working with children (resumé required).
All qualified applicants must also complete the following as part of the review process:
- Online Information Session, during which you will be required to complete a digital questionnaire. Other arrangements will be made for those unable to attend the session.
- Questionnaire
- Interview
- Successful completion of a two-week orientation course in June +
+ There is a fee for the two-week orientation course. Applicants who fail the course will not be allowed to continue in the program.
Applicants must apply by August 1, 2020 to be considered for this program.
Please note: Successful applicants must complete a two-week orientation course in August, and a final placement in May of the following year.
* Information sessions are by appointment only and invitations are sent to qualified applicants only.
English Language Proficiency
Domestic applicants with international transcripts who do not provide English proficiency test results must test at the College level in the George Brown College English assessment to be considered for admission.
Please visit georgebrown.ca/englishproficiency for more details.
Course Exemptions
College or university credits may qualify you for course exemptions. Please visit georgebrown.ca/transferguide for more information.
International Students
Visit the International Admissions page for more information regarding country specific admission requirements.
Special Requirements
Field placement is a mandatory and complex component of the program. Should accommodation issues arise, an Accessible Learning Consultant may be called upon to assist the applicant in determining whether she/he can meet the requirements necessary for safe caregiving for young children.
In compliance with requests from our student placement partners and requirements from Public Health and Ontario legislation, all students in this program must have completed the following prior to beginning field placement:
- Standard First Aid with CPR level C course
- Police Vulnerable Sector Check
- Medical Clearance
Students who are unable to provide completed field clearance documents may be unable to complete their field placement and, therefore, be unable to complete the program.
For more information on the ECE Field Placement requirements, please email ece@georgebrown.ca
How to Apply
Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges
International Students
Visit the How to Apply page for more information on how and when to apply.
International students should apply through the George Brown College Online Application System.
Contact Us
School of Early Childhood
Phone: 416-415-5000, ext. 2310
Email: ece@georgebrown.ca
Our office hours are 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
For more information about George Brown College, you may also call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
International Students
Contact one of our international recruitment representatives specializing by country of origin by either booking a virtual meeting or submitting an inquiry. For more information visit the International Contact Us page
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Early Childhood Education Program (Fast-Track) (C130)
- Program Name: Early Childhood Education
- Code: C130
- Credential: Ontario College Diploma
- Method of Study: Full-time
- Duration: 10 months plus completion of a two-week orientation course
- Centre:
- School: Early Childhood
- Location: George Brown College at Toronto Metropolitan University Campus
- Starting Months: September
- Domestic Tuition: $4,156.00* †
- Experiential Learning: Field Placement
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Overview
Leadership Claims
Preparing graduates to work as Early Childhood Educators for more than 20 years.
Program Overview
Full Description
The Early Childhood Education (Fast-Track) program is designed for graduates with a diploma or degree in a related field.
Students gain skills and knowledge through alternating blocks of classroom theory and field practice, providing theoretical and practical training in a variety of settings with age groups including:
- infants (from six weeks)
- toddlers
- preschool
- school-age (to 12 years)
Each semester is divided into seven-week blocks. One block is for academic study, the other is for field placement.
Your Field Education Options
Students complete a seven-week field placement in each semester of the program. During this time, they will have the opportunity to work with children of different age groups in a variety of settings.
Field placement provides a continuum of experience that gives students the opportunity to integrate and apply theory to practice.
To support student learning outcomes and ensure you have access to facilities that reflect the best practices we consider essential, we own and operate 12 child care centres located across the Greater Toronto Area. These lab schools expose you to the kinds of environments where you will eventually work and provide valuable services to the families and communities that they serve.
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Design, implement and evaluate inclusive and play-based early learning curriculum and programs that support children’s holistic development and are responsive to individual children’s and groups of children’s observed abilities, interests and ideas.
- Establish and maintain inclusive early learning environments that support diverse, equitable and accessible developmental and learning opportunities for all children and their families.
- Select and use a variety of screening tools, observation and documentation strategies to review, support and promote children’s learning across the continuum of early childhood development.
- Establish and maintain responsive relationships with individual children, groups of children and families.
- Assess, develop and maintain safe, healthy and quality early learning environments which meet the requirements of current legislation, agency policies and evidence‐based practices in early learning.
- Prepare and use professional written, verbal, nonverbal and electronic communications when working with children, families, colleagues, employers, and community partners.
- Identify, select and apply relevant legislation, regulations, College of Early Childhood Educators Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics, policies and evidence-based practice guidelines, and interpret their impact on a variety of early learning environments.
- Apply a developing personal philosophy of early learning in accordance with ethical and professional standards of early childhood education practice.
- Advocate for quality early learning environments and collaborate with members of the early learning team, families and community partners to establish and promote such settings.
- Engage in reflective practice, develop learning goals and maintain an ongoing professional development plan in accordance with evidence-based practices in early learning and related fields.
- Plan, implement and evaluate Indigenous early learning curriculum, programs and environments that promote children’s, families and communities knowledge of and respect for Indigenous peoples and their cultures.
Courses
Required Courses
SEMESTER 3
Code | Course Name |
---|---|
ECE2048 | Policy, Advocacy and Legislation |
ECE2049 | Inclusion In Early Childhood |
ECE2050 | Working with Families |
ECE2014 | Field Practice III |
GHUM1041 | History of Social Policy in Canada |
ECE1080 | Professional Development Workshop 2 |
ECE2053 | Curriculum Theory |
ECE2056 | Creative Curriculum |
ECE1183 | Integrated Seminar III |
GNED | General Education Elective |
SEMESTER 4
Code | Course Name |
---|---|
ECE2048 | Policy, Advocacy and Legislation |
ECE2049 | Inclusion In Early Childhood |
ECE2050 | Working with Families |
ECE2017 | Field Practice IV |
GHUM1041 | History of Social Policy in Canada |
ECE1080 | Professional Development Workshop 2 |
ECE2053 | Curriculum Theory |
ECE1184 | Integrated Seminar IV |
GNED | General Education Elective |
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Your Career
Graduates of this program may find employment in:
- child care centres
- early years centres
- parent resource centres
- pediatric playrooms
- special education settings
- integrated kindergartens
- therapeutic nursery programs
- in-home care
Tuition and Fees
Domestic Tuition
Additional Costs
* Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2018. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2019 and at later dates.
† In addition, students in C130 are required to take a preparatory course for which an extra fee will be charged (prior to semester 3).
International Students
Visit the International Fees and Related Costs page for more information.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this website is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying George Brown College fee requirements.
How to Qualify and Apply
Admission Requirements
- Degree or diploma in a related field
OR
- One year completed of an Early Childhood Education credential, plus experience working with children (resumé required).
All qualified applicants must also complete the following as part of the review process:
- Information session* – Other arrangements will be made for applicants who live outside the Greater Toronto Area and/or are unable to attend the information session.
- Questionnaire
- Interview
Applicants must apply by June 1, 2019 to be considered for this program.
Please note: Successful applicants must complete a two-week orientation course in June, and a final placement in May of the following year.
* Information sessions are by appointment only and invitations are sent to qualified applicants only.
English Language Proficiency
Domestic applicants with international transcripts who do not provide English proficiency test results must test at the College level in the George Brown College English assessment to be considered for admission.
Please visit georgebrown.ca/englishproficiency for more details.
Course Exemptions
College or university credits may qualify you for course exemptions. Please visit georgebrown.ca/transferguide for more information.
International Students
Visit the International Admissions page for more information regarding country specific admission requirements.
Special Requirements
Field placement is a mandatory and complex component of the program. Should accommodation issues arise, an Accessible Learning Consultant may be called upon to assist the applicant in determining whether she/he can meet the requirements necessary for safe caregiving for young children.
In compliance with requests from our student placement partners and requirements from Public Health and Ontario legislation, all students in this program must have completed the following prior to beginning field placement:
- Standard First Aid with CPR level C course
- Police Vulnerable Sector Check
- Medical Clearance
Students who are unable to provide completed field clearance documents may be unable to complete their field placement and, therefore, be unable to complete the program.
For more information on the ECE Field Placement requirements, please email ece@georgebrown.ca
How to Apply
Apply To
Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges
International Students
Visit the How to Apply page for more information on how and when to apply.
International students should apply through the George Brown College Online Application System.
Contact Us
School of Early Childhood
Phone: 416-415-5000, ext. 2310
Email: ece@georgebrown.ca
Our office hours are 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
For more information about George Brown College, you may also call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
International Students
Contact one of our international recruitment representatives specializing by country of origin by either booking a virtual meeting or submitting an inquiry. For more information visit the International Contact Us page