Early Learning and Child Care Diploma
Admission Requirements Tuition and Fees Program Structure
Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) courses are based on a philosophy that children thrive in developmentally appropriate, child-centered play programs that use a problem-solving approach to guidance. Practical experience with children is an integral part of the program.
The Early Learning and Child Care Diploma is an upward step from our ELCC Certificate program and provides students with the knowledge, skills and competencies to pursue professional, supervisory positions in childcare. Study involves an ongoing forum of networking with other experienced early childhood professionals and projects tailored to students’ specific interests and requirements.
- Year one of the Diploma program is the same as the ELCC Certificate program. After successful completion of year one of studies, diploma students will be eligible for an ELCC Certificate to apply for Alberta Child Care Staff Certification as a Child Development Worker. To continue onto year two, Diploma students will complete registration requirements.
- Year two offers continuous intake every seven weeks and is available on a Full-time or Part-time basis, with programming delivery offered in an alternative format ( online and/or face-to-face with the possibility of web conferencing.) To accommodate working students, face-to-face classes are scheduled in the evenings on weekdays and/or on Saturdays.
Graduates are employed primarily in daycare centres, preschools, out-of-school care (OSC) and family day homes.
Admission requirements
Year 1
| High School Diploma (or equivalent) |
Alberta High School Diploma, or equivalent, with:
OR 65% in English 33/30-2 Mature students (students who are 21 years or older) with less than a high school diploma are encouraged to apply. Applicants will be considered after their overall strengths have been determined through a combination of an interview with ELCC staff and the College Entrance Test. Mature students may be admitted as special students to individual ELCC courses |
Year 2
| High school diploma (or equivalent) |
| Alberta High School Diploma, or equivalent, with
OR
Mature students (students who are 21 years or older) with less than a high school diploma are encouraged to apply. Applicants will be considered after their overall strengths have been determined through a combination of an interview with ELCC staff and the College Entrance Assessment. |
| ELCC Certificate (or equivalent) |
| A Level 2 equivalency, as recognized by Alberta Child Care Staff Certification Office, may be eligible, if applicants provide proof of competency in the following early learning certificate courses: CHSD 104, CHSD 105, ELCC 106, ELCC 206 and have equivalent practicum experience in an early learning setting.
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Additional requirements
| English language proficiency |
See our Credit Calendar for other ways that you can meet the English Language Proficiency requirements. In addition to meeting English Language Proficiency students must also present the appropriate coursework to meet the admission requirements for their chosen program |
| Pre-Practicum Requirements |
We will provide you with the forms for all requirements on Orientation Day for the academic year. Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector CheckYou must submit a Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check on the first day of classes and apply no earlier than the second week of July Child Care First AidYou must complete Child Care First Aid before you begin your first practicum. You can often complete this during the first week of class. You are responsible for the cost associated with this training. Have references availableWe may ask you to provide three references, including their names, phone numbers and email addresses (no family members) |
Tuition and Fees
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*The fee schedule may be subject to change without notice. Tuition and related fees are set on an annual basis.
**Lab fees if applicable have not been included in this amount. For more information view the Keyano College Credit Calendar.
Program Structure
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