The Early Childhood Professional technical diploma provides the knowledge and experience necessary to truly make a difference in the lives of children. Hands-on fieldwork and related academic work will prepare you to work with children from birth through five years of age in a child care center setting.
Start your child care teaching career with this credential, or continue your education with Western's Early Childhood Education associate degree.
Day Care Aide
Nanny
Preschool Aide
Child Care Assistant
These Academic Preparedness Requirements must be complete to be admitted to the Early Childhood Professional program core courses:
Most of Western’s classes require the use of a personal computer or laptop, standard software, internet access, and other technology-related items.
If you do not have a personal computer or laptop, or if the one you have does not meet the following criteria, resources may be available. Submit a Student Resource Request using our online form.
For detailed specifications, please review Technology and Software Recommendations for Most Classes on Western’s IT Knowledgebase.
This program is part of a career pathway, a laddered approach to career education. It allows you to earn employer-recognized credentials that lead to job and career advancement.
Previous education and work experience could qualify for Credit for Prior Learning, saving you time and money. Find out more about what may apply to this program.