Penticton,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Diploma in Early Childhood Education in Kelowna Canada | Okanagan College
Okanagan College
|
Kelowna Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
14,856
(c. USD10,655.05)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Early Childhood Education program equips students to support young children across diverse inclusive settings. Participants will develop the expertise, competencies, and professional approach needed to collaborate with children, families, and communities in creating enriched programs for daycares, preschools, infant/toddler centers, and other early development initiatives. Completing the four-semester Diploma in Early Childhood Education (including the intercession practicum) meets the certification standards set by the Early Childhood Registrar, Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD), and Community Care Facilities Licensing Branch (CCFB) for practicing as an Early Childhood Educator, Special Needs Educator, or Infant/Toddler Educator. Diploma graduates may qualify for block transfer credits toward degree programs. For details on post-diploma options, reach out to the Department of Early Childhood Education. Those completing just the first three semesters may earn a Certificate in Early Childhood Education, fulfilling the training requirements for practicing as an Early Childhood Educator.
Practicum Requirements: Field placements form a crucial component of health and social services training. Sites are located across and occasionally beyond the Okanagan Valley. Students must provide their own transportation to practicum locations, typically requiring a driver's license and access to a dependable vehicle. All travel costs are the student's responsibility.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Academic Admission Requirements
B.C. secondary school graduation, or equivalent, or 19 years of age and out of secondary school for one year as of the first day of classes.
English 12 with minimum 60% or alternatives.
General Requirements
Valid First Aid Certificate that meets the BC Child Care Licensing Regulation (Schedule C) for the duration of the program.
A criminal record check clearance from the B.C. Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General's Criminal Records Review Office. Okanagan College's admission offices will provide applicants with instructions and forms for applicants to submit to the Solicitor General's Office and a deadline for the College to receive the clearance letter. Applicants should only initiate their criminal record check when instructed by Admissions. Failure to provide a clearance letter by the deadline will result in a cancellation of the applicant's admission application.
Completion of the ECE Program Information and Student Questionnaire Form. Instructions will be sent to applicants by Admissions to complete this form.
Students in this program engage actively in laboratory practice, acting both as patient/client and as caregiver in simulated situations. Notwithstanding all specific program prerequisites, Okanagan College reserves the right to deny admission to any applicant when, in the opinion of Okanagan College, there is sufficient and substantiated evidence, medical or otherwise, to conclude that by granting admission Okanagan College would jeopardize the safety of clients under student care or would otherwise be negligent in providing for the safety and well-being of clients, agency staff or other students.
Students entering into the Early Childhood Education program should review Okanagan College policy information on clinical, practicum and external placements.
Other notes and recommendations:
All applicants are strongly advised to ensure their immunization status is current for work in child care settings. Some child care organizations may ask for proof of immunization records as a requirement for a practicum placement.
All applicants are asked to review the Health and Social Development Requisite Skills and Abilities Checklist and will be asked to submit this form to the department at the start of the program. Students in this program engage actively in practical skills development in simulated situations and will participate in practicum placements that require the safe care of vulnerable children.
Students will be responsible for costs of travel to off-site facilities for scheduled field-trips, observation assignments and practicum placements.
International Baccalaureate (IB) programs accepted.
Duolingo English Test - Overall score 105
IELTS - Overall band score of 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL - 79 (Internet-based), or 213 (computer-based), or 550 (paper-based)
B.C. secondary school graduation, or equivalent, or 19 years of age and out of secondary school for one year as of the first day of classes.
English 12 with minimum 60% or alternatives.
General Requirements
Valid First Aid Certificate that meets the BC Child Care Licensing Regulation (Schedule C) for the duration of the program.
A criminal record check clearance from the B.C. Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General's Criminal Records Review Office. Okanagan College's admission offices will provide applicants with instructions and forms for applicants to submit to the Solicitor General's Office and a deadline for the College to receive the clearance letter. Applicants should only initiate their criminal record check when instructed by Admissions. Failure to provide a clearance letter by the deadline will result in a cancellation of the applicant's admission application.
Completion of the ECE Program Information and Student Questionnaire Form. Instructions will be sent to applicants by Admissions to complete this form.
Students in this program engage actively in laboratory practice, acting both as patient/client and as caregiver in simulated situations. Notwithstanding all specific program prerequisites, Okanagan College reserves the right to deny admission to any applicant when, in the opinion of Okanagan College, there is sufficient and substantiated evidence, medical or otherwise, to conclude that by granting admission Okanagan College would jeopardize the safety of clients under student care or would otherwise be negligent in providing for the safety and well-being of clients, agency staff or other students.
Students entering into the Early Childhood Education program should review Okanagan College policy information on clinical, practicum and external placements.
Other notes and recommendations:
All applicants are strongly advised to ensure their immunization status is current for work in child care settings. Some child care organizations may ask for proof of immunization records as a requirement for a practicum placement.
All applicants are asked to review the Health and Social Development Requisite Skills and Abilities Checklist and will be asked to submit this form to the department at the start of the program. Students in this program engage actively in practical skills development in simulated situations and will participate in practicum placements that require the safe care of vulnerable children.
Students will be responsible for costs of travel to off-site facilities for scheduled field-trips, observation assignments and practicum placements.
International Baccalaureate (IB) programs accepted.
Duolingo English Test - Overall score 105
IELTS - Overall band score of 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL - 79 (Internet-based), or 213 (computer-based), or 550 (paper-based)
Tuition
CAD
14,856