College Diploma - Early Childhood Education (ECHM)

Registered early childhood educators are committed to supporting young children, their families and communities in settings designed to build and maintain inclusive, responsive relationships that support holistic development, optimal learning and well-being.

Graduates work as registered early childhood educators in various settings:

• Private and public full-day kindergarten programs
• Before- and after-school programs
• Licensed childcare centres
• EarlyON child and family centres
• Nursery schools
• Private home childcare pro
• Children’s services, including support with special needs, mental health services and early intervention programs
• Live-in and live-out nannies, both in Canada and abroad
• Resource centres
• Cruise ships and resorts
• Children’s museums, art galleries and science centres
• Advocacy organizations 

Is this the career for you? It may be a good fit if you: 

• Enjoy learning alongside children and families
• Enjoy working as a team, 
• Have patience and compassion
• Are curious about how learning happens 
• Have the ability to approach a challenge from different perspectives

Loyalist’s ECE program consistently ranks high in student and graduate satisfaction, combining theory with practice:

• Build responsive relationships with children, families and communities that value and respect diversity and inclusion
• Create inquiry and play-based learning environments that support children’s capabilities, interests, and ideas. Learning emphasizes inclusive practices, partnerships with families, and evidence-informed practices.
• Get a range of experiences in community early learning programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-aged children.