Early Childhood Education Fanshawe College

Overview

This Early Childhood Education  Graduate Diploma from Fanshawe College will give you the skills and the hands-on experience to get you on your way.

Our unique program blends theory and coursework with real experience in the field. You’ll develop knowledge and professional skills in child development with the assistance of our diverse courses and learn about the valuable and specialized role you play in the community. 

Graduates from this program will gain diverse and dynamic skills for the evolving world of childhood education. You’ll be qualified to work in a range of jobs including child care centres, early learning and family centres, before and after school programs and with school boards.

This two-year Ontario College Diploma program will develop students' knowledge and professional skills in the early childhood educator's role and responsibilities. Your work placement will expose you to a wide variety of age groups and multiple organizations. You’ll have had dynamic and eclectic experiences that will make you more valuable to the field of Early Childhood Education

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

This Fanshawe College program is aligned with IRCC's Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 19.0709. Please consult the IRCC website to verify current Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) alignment.

Career opportunities:

Graduates of Fanshawe’s Early Childhood Education program will have the knowledge and skills to work with children, families and the community in the context of early learning and development programs for children from birth to 12 years of age. Graduates will be prepared to find employment in a variety of early childhood settings, including:

• child care centres
• early learning and parenting centres, 
• best start programs
• nursery schools
• pre-kindergarten and kindergartens
• social and family centres
• before and after school programs
• community centres
• hospital playrooms
• centres or programs for children with exceptionalities

• school boards

Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Early Childhood Education (Fast Track) (Weekend) program:

• Early Childhood Educator

Deliver enthusiastic and passionate support working with children aged 3 months to four years in a child care centre.

• Early Childhood Education Centre Supervisor

Recruit, supervise, mentor and motivate staff to develop and deliver quality curriculum in a classroom setting.

• Early Childhood Educator

Plan and implement a child care program while building relationships with families, children and community agencies