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Diploma of Early Learning and Child Care
- Fort McMurray, Canada
- 1, 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Two-year diploma preparing Level Three child care educators, In person in Grande Prairie.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate concepts and methods in Early Learning and Child Care to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Two-year. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Level Three educator in child care centres
- Family day homes
- Nursery schools
- Kindergartens
- Inclusive child care programs
- Out-of-school programs
Curriculum
- Two-year
- 60-credit diploma on child development and early childhood programme practice. Sample courses include Environments for Young Children
- Administering Early Childhood Education Programs and School Age Care and Development. Work-integrated learning is included. Graduates qualify as Level Three Educators in Alberta.
Entry requirements
Academic
- High school diploma with 50% in English 30-1 or 65% in English 30-2; Year 2 entry with the ELCC Certificate or Level 2 certification. Police
- Child intervention checks and first aid before practicum.
Accepted academic background
Alberta high school diploma or equivalent (international credentials; IQAS assessment may be requested); Mature students 21+ per programme rules; Social Work needs a pre-entry interview; Practical Nurse has non-academic requirements
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 79
- Duolingo 100
- PTE Academic 50
Documents you’ll need
- Passport copy
- Academic transcripts
- Graduation certificate
- English proficiency evidence
- Statement of purpose where requested
- Financial support evidence
How to apply
- Review the admission requirements for Diploma of Early Learning and Child Care. Prepare academic transcripts
- Graduation evidence
- Language results
- required supporting documents. Complete the application to Keyano College. Submit the required documents and pay the application fee. Monitor the applicant portal for the admission decision. If admitted
- Accept the offer and pay any required deposit. Complete study permit or visa requirements where applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $14,386 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $107 CAD |
| Deposit | $5,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Clearwater Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Health & Human Services |
| Department | Human Services |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 39,76 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Keyano College offers awards and scholarships for eligible students. International eligibility, Award value, And deadlines vary by award. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
199 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1, 2 years.
The next deadline is 1 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $14,386 CAD per year. The application fee is $107 CAD. The deposit is $5,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 100, PTE Academic 50.