St. Clair College - Chatham Campus
St. Clair College - Chatham Campus

1001 Grand Avenue West, Chatham, Ontario, Canada

College Diploma - Early Childhood Education (K240)

2-Year Undergraduate Diploma

Program Summary

Graduates of this Early Childhood Education program can be part of the licensed child care team supporting young children in infant, toddler, preschool or school age classrooms in developing thinking, learning, communication, physical, social and emotional skills. Registered Early Childhood Educators design and provide curriculum that is based on the interests and the developmental level of each child. Practitioners in the field of Early Childhood Education work closely not only with children, but also with families and other professionals, so excellent communication and social interaction skills are also required. 

Program Highlights:

  • Placements can be completed in a variety of places and locations. Placements within a variety of settings such as Francophone or Aboriginal settings and also extended hours settings.
  • Graduates are able to apply for certification to the Association for Early Childhood Education Ontario.
  • Graduates must register with the College of Early Childhood Educators to practice in the profession.
  • Registered Early Childhood Educators professionals design and provide curriculum that is based on the interests and development level of each child.

IMPORTANT: COVID-19 vaccination is not required to attend St. Clair College,  some of the placement sites may require students to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 to be eligible to attend. St. Clair College cannot predict if a placement site will require full vaccination.

If placements sites do require students to be fully vaccinated to attend their place of business, students who are not fully vaccinated cannot be provided with a placement for their program and therefore will not be able to complete their programs.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

50%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

6

Writing

6

Listening

6

Speaking

6

Reading

10

Writing

10

Listening

10

Speaking

10

Program Intakes

Open date

January 1, 2025

Submission deadline

July 1, 2025

Open date

May 1, 2025

Submission deadline

November 1, 2025

Cost and Duration

2-Year Undergraduate Diploma

Program Level

2 year college diploma including field placements and practicum

Program Length

$20635 CAD

Cost of Living

$125 CAD

Application fee

$15246 CAD

Tution fee

Other Fees

Mandatory Ancillary Fees: $1,700 per year
Health Insurance Fees: $700 per year
Athletics and Recreation Operating Fees: $190 per year
Student Centre Capital Fees: $150 per year
Student Buildings Operating Fees: $130 per year