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Early Childhood Management Certificate
(C914)
Program Details
- Program Code: C914
- Credential: George Brown College Certificate
- Duration: 1 semester
- Method of Study: Part-time
- Starting Months: January, May, September
- Domestic Tuition: Please see the Courses tab for fee details
- Fall 2026 Delivery: Semester 1: On Campus
Program Availability
| Semester | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | Open | Not Available |
| Winter 2027 | Open | Not Available |
| Spring 2027 | Not Available | Not Available |
- PGWP Eligible: No
Program Description
Program Overview
George Brown Polytechnic's Early Childhood (EC) Management Certificate (Post-Diploma) is a certificate program designed to prepare supervisors and directors for their roles and responsibilities in childcare programs, family childcare, preschools, nursery schools, family drop-in centres, family literacy programs and early intervention services. This program will also prepare you for management and leadership in the integrated early childhood system that is emerging in Ontario.
Full Description
George Brown Polytechnic's Early Childhood (EC) Management Certificate (Post-Diploma) is a certificate program designed to prepare supervisors and directors for their roles and responsibilities in:
- childcare programs
- family childcare programs
- preschools
- nursery schools
- family drop-in programs
- family literacy programs
- early intervention services
Key areas of study include:
- Communication skills
- Curriculum design
- Staff supervision and development
- Financial management
- Policy as it relates to the Early Years sector
This part-time program will also prepare you for management and leadership in the integrated early childhood system that is emerging in Ontario.
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Courses
The EC Management Certificate program includes six courses - five compulsory and one elective.
Compulsory Courses:
- Communication Strategies for Managers
- Curriculum Design and Pedagogical Leadership
- Supervision and Staff Development
- Financial Management
- Advocacy and Policy Issues
| Code | Course Name | Tuition | Sem. Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECE 4001 | Curriculum Design and Pedagogical Leadership | $264.00 | Fall |
| ECE 4002 | Working with Boards of Directors | $264.00 | Fall |
| COMM 9063 | Communication Strategies for Managers | $254.00 | Winter |
| ECE 4003 | Advocacy and Policy Issues | $235.00 | Winter |
| MGMT 4002 | Supervision and Staff Development | $235.00 | Spring |
| MGMT 4003 | Financial Management | $254.00 | Spring |
(Choose One):
- Working with Boards of Directors
- Advanced Studies in Inclusive Early Childhood Programs
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
Please see the Courses tab for fee details
Admission Requirements
Applicants must have one-year full time experience in an early childhood setting and be at least one of the following:
- ECE Diploma program graduate or equivalent,
- Approved by the Ontario Ministry for Children and Youth Services and currently as a director/supervisor in a regulated child care setting OR
- Currently working in an early childhood/family setting that is not a regulated childcare program
PLEASE NOTE: This program is open to domestic students only.
Special Requirements
This program is designed for Registered Early Childhood Educators, teachers and supervisors from community-based programs, and Registered Early Childhood Educators and teachers from full day kindergarten programs.
Students will be required to be working directly with children in order to be able to complete the Individual Program Plan assignment.
To start the application process to one of our Early Childhood Education part-time programs, please complete this form.
Contact Us
Phone: 416-415-5000, ext. 2310
Email: ece@georgebrown.ca
Our office hours are 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Visit Our Campus
Take our virtual tour to see our state-of-the-art facilities in downtown Toronto.
Program Description
Program Overview
George Brown Polytechnic's Early Childhood (EC) Management Certificate (Post-Diploma) is a certificate program designed to prepare supervisors and directors for their roles and responsibilities in childcare programs, family childcare, preschools, nursery schools, family drop-in centres, family literacy programs and early intervention services. This program will also prepare you for management and leadership in the integrated early childhood system that is emerging in Ontario.
Full Description
George Brown Polytechnic's Early Childhood (EC) Management Certificate (Post-Diploma) is a certificate program designed to prepare supervisors and directors for their roles and responsibilities in:
- childcare programs
- family childcare programs
- preschools
- nursery schools
- family drop-in programs
- family literacy programs
- early intervention services
Key areas of study include:
- Communication skills
- Curriculum design
- Staff supervision and development
- Financial management
- Policy as it relates to the Early Years sector
This part-time program will also prepare you for management and leadership in the integrated early childhood system that is emerging in Ontario.
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Courses
The EC Management Certificate program includes six courses - five compulsory and one elective.
Compulsory Courses:
- Communication Strategies for Managers
- Curriculum Design and Pedagogical Leadership
- Supervision and Staff Development
- Financial Management
- Advocacy and Policy Issues
| Code | Course Name | Tuition | Sem. Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECE 4001 | Curriculum Design and Pedagogical Leadership | $264.00 | Fall |
| ECE 4002 | Working with Boards of Directors | $264.00 | Fall |
| COMM 9063 | Communication Strategies for Managers | $254.00 | Winter |
| ECE 4003 | Advocacy and Policy Issues | $235.00 | Winter |
| MGMT 4002 | Supervision and Staff Development | $235.00 | Spring |
| MGMT 4003 | Financial Management | $254.00 | Spring |
(Choose One):
- Working with Boards of Directors
- Advanced Studies in Inclusive Early Childhood Programs
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
Please see the Courses tab for fee details
Admission Requirements
Applicants must have one-year full time experience in an early childhood setting and be at least one of the following:
- ECE Diploma program graduate or equivalent,
- Approved by the Ontario Ministry for Children and Youth Services and currently as a director/supervisor in a regulated child care setting OR
- Currently working in an early childhood/family setting that is not a regulated childcare program
PLEASE NOTE: This program is open to domestic students only.
Special Requirements
This program is designed for Registered Early Childhood Educators, teachers and supervisors from community-based programs, and Registered Early Childhood Educators and teachers from full day kindergarten programs.
Students will be required to be working directly with children in order to be able to complete the Individual Program Plan assignment.
To start the application process to one of our Early Childhood Education part-time programs, please complete this form.
Contact Us
Phone: 416-415-5000, ext. 2310
Email: ece@georgebrown.ca
Our office hours are 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Visit Our Campus
Take our virtual tour to see our state-of-the-art facilities in downtown Toronto.
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(C914)
Program Details
- Program Code: C914
- Credential: George Brown College Certificate
- Duration: 1 semester
- Method of Study: Part-time
- Starting Months: January, May, September
- Domestic Tuition: Please see the Courses tab for fee details
- Spring 2026 Delivery: Not Available
Program Availability
| Semester | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Open | Not Available |
| Winter 2026 | Open | Not Available |
| Spring 2026 | Open | Not Available |
- PGWP Eligible: No
Program Description
Program Overview
George Brown Polytechnic's Early Childhood (EC) Management Certificate (Post-Diploma) is a certificate program designed to prepare supervisors and directors for their roles and responsibilities in childcare programs, family childcare, preschools, nursery schools, family drop-in centres, family literacy programs and early intervention services. This program will also prepare you for management and leadership in the integrated early childhood system that is emerging in Ontario.
Full Description
George Brown Polytechnic's Early Childhood (EC) Management Certificate (Post-Diploma) is a certificate program designed to prepare supervisors and directors for their roles and responsibilities in:
- childcare programs
- family childcare programs
- preschools
- nursery schools
- family drop-in programs
- family literacy programs
- early intervention services
Key areas of study include:
- Communication skills
- Curriculum design
- Staff supervision and development
- Financial management
- Policy as it relates to the Early Years sector
This part-time program will also prepare you for management and leadership in the integrated early childhood system that is emerging in Ontario.
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Courses
The EC Management Certificate program includes six courses - five compulsory and one elective.
Compulsory Courses:
- Communication Strategies for Managers
- Curriculum Design and Pedagogical Leadership
- Supervision and Staff Development
- Financial Management
- Advocacy and Policy Issues
| Code | Course Name | Tuition | Sem. Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECE 4001 | Curriculum Design and Pedagogical Leadership | $264.00 | Fall |
| ECE 4002 | Working with Boards of Directors | $264.00 | Fall |
| COMM 9063 | Communication Strategies for Managers | $254.00 | Winter |
| ECE 4003 | Advocacy and Policy Issues | $235.00 | Winter |
| MGMT 4002 | Supervision and Staff Development | $235.00 | Spring |
| MGMT 4003 | Financial Management | $254.00 | Spring |
(Choose One):
- Working with Boards of Directors
- Advanced Studies in Inclusive Early Childhood Programs
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
Please see the Courses tab for fee details
Admission Requirements
Applicants must have one-year full time experience in an early childhood setting and be at least one of the following:
- ECE Diploma program graduate or equivalent,
- Approved by the Ontario Ministry for Children and Youth Services and currently as a director/supervisor in a regulated child care setting OR
- Currently working in an early childhood/family setting that is not a regulated childcare program
PLEASE NOTE: This program is open to domestic students only.
Special Requirements
This program is designed for Registered Early Childhood Educators, teachers and supervisors from community-based programs, and Registered Early Childhood Educators and teachers from full day kindergarten programs.
Students will be required to be working directly with children in order to be able to complete the Individual Program Plan assignment.
To start the application process to one of our Early Childhood Education part-time programs, please complete this form.
Contact Us
Phone: 416-415-5000, ext. 2310
Email: ece@georgebrown.ca
Our office hours are 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Visit Our Campus
Take our virtual tour to see our state-of-the-art facilities in downtown Toronto.
Program Description
Program Overview
George Brown Polytechnic's Early Childhood (EC) Management Certificate (Post-Diploma) is a certificate program designed to prepare supervisors and directors for their roles and responsibilities in childcare programs, family childcare, preschools, nursery schools, family drop-in centres, family literacy programs and early intervention services. This program will also prepare you for management and leadership in the integrated early childhood system that is emerging in Ontario.
Full Description
George Brown Polytechnic's Early Childhood (EC) Management Certificate (Post-Diploma) is a certificate program designed to prepare supervisors and directors for their roles and responsibilities in:
- childcare programs
- family childcare programs
- preschools
- nursery schools
- family drop-in programs
- family literacy programs
- early intervention services
Key areas of study include:
- Communication skills
- Curriculum design
- Staff supervision and development
- Financial management
- Policy as it relates to the Early Years sector
This part-time program will also prepare you for management and leadership in the integrated early childhood system that is emerging in Ontario.
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Courses
The EC Management Certificate program includes six courses - five compulsory and one elective.
Compulsory Courses:
- Communication Strategies for Managers
- Curriculum Design and Pedagogical Leadership
- Supervision and Staff Development
- Financial Management
- Advocacy and Policy Issues
| Code | Course Name | Tuition | Sem. Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECE 4001 | Curriculum Design and Pedagogical Leadership | $264.00 | Fall |
| ECE 4002 | Working with Boards of Directors | $264.00 | Fall |
| COMM 9063 | Communication Strategies for Managers | $254.00 | Winter |
| ECE 4003 | Advocacy and Policy Issues | $235.00 | Winter |
| MGMT 4002 | Supervision and Staff Development | $235.00 | Spring |
| MGMT 4003 | Financial Management | $254.00 | Spring |
(Choose One):
- Working with Boards of Directors
- Advanced Studies in Inclusive Early Childhood Programs
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
Please see the Courses tab for fee details
Admission Requirements
Applicants must have one-year full time experience in an early childhood setting and be at least one of the following:
- ECE Diploma program graduate or equivalent,
- Approved by the Ontario Ministry for Children and Youth Services and currently as a director/supervisor in a regulated child care setting OR
- Currently working in an early childhood/family setting that is not a regulated childcare program
PLEASE NOTE: This program is open to domestic students only.
Special Requirements
This program is designed for Registered Early Childhood Educators, teachers and supervisors from community-based programs, and Registered Early Childhood Educators and teachers from full day kindergarten programs.
Students will be required to be working directly with children in order to be able to complete the Individual Program Plan assignment.
To start the application process to one of our Early Childhood Education part-time programs, please complete this form.
Contact Us
Phone: 416-415-5000, ext. 2310
Email: ece@georgebrown.ca
Our office hours are 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Visit Our Campus
Take our virtual tour to see our state-of-the-art facilities in downtown Toronto.