You believe that children are the future. Hey, we have that in common! So, how can we work together to inspire tomorrow’s generation today. The Early Childhood Education program (ECE program) at Sault College provides exclusive research-based training opportunities for students.
This hands-on experience is a huge advantage when entering the workforce whether it’s an early learning program, Early ON centre, health care facility or one of the many other career opportunities available to ECE grads.
Our ECE program is one of few in Ontario to offer training in Learning Language and Loving It The Hanen Program. This approach to education promotes children’s social, language and literacy development. With an ECE diploma, you will be eligible to register with the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE) and use the title of Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE).
You can also continue your education at the university level by transferring eligible earned credits to partnering schools.
Educational Paths
Opportunities for transferring credits to other educational institutions are also available by contacting the educational institution that you are interested in attending. In this way, you can take the knowledge and the practical hands-on skills earned with your Sault College ECE diploma and add these to further educational experiences at the university level. Many employers are looking for individuals with a combination of practical and theoretical skills and the Diploma to Degree route gives you this advantage.
Further post-diploma certifications are also available such as the Communication Disorder Assistant, Autism and Behavioural Sciences, Infant-Toddler, School-age, ECE Administration and ECE Resource Consultant. Refer to the Ontario Colleges website at and do a keyword search for the post-graduate program that you are interested in.
As a graduate, you will also have the option of earning a three year Child & Youth Care (CYC) Diploma in only two academic years. This dual diploma option is available according to a predetermined educational map that provides you with one full year of advanced standing in the CYC program at Sault College.
Career Path
As a graduate and upon registration with the College of ECE, you may refer to yourself as an Early Childhood Educator and work in a variety of settings.
These include but are not limited to:
Other employment options that you may wish to pursue are as:
You are also encouraged to seek certification through your professional organization - the Association of Early Childhood Educators, Ontario (AECEO).
January 2025
Sault College
443 Northern Avenue,
SAULT STE. MARIE,
Ontario (ON),
P6B 4J3, Canada
January 2026
Toronto Campus
2340 Dundas Street West,
Suite 200,
TORONTO,
Ontario (ON),
M6P 4A9, Canada
Ontario Secondary School diploma with Grade 12 English (C) ENG4C, or mature student status.
Results must be from within two years of the start of the program and must meet the following minimum requirements:
Application Deadlines:
To be considered on an equal basis for programs beginning in the fall, your application must be received no later than February 1.
After February 1, applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis, provided there are still vacancies in the program(s) of your choice.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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