Student Experience

What to Expect

The Early Childhood Education program at Algonquin College prepares students to become educators of young children in a variety of early learning settings. The program provides students with a combination of theoretical, play-based curriculum, and practice teaching placements. Students have the opportunity to participate in workshops, to practice observations, see curriculum and children in action in our onsite lab school, the Early Learning Centre, and other hands-on learning experiences.

Success Stories and Testimonials

Work Integrated Learning

Students have access to the on-campus Early Learning Centre Lab, where they can use their in-person observations to complement their classroom learning.
Three placements, starting in level two in the program enable the students to get a better understanding of the roles and responsibilities of Early Childhood Educators within the work environment.
As a graduate students are eligible to apply to become a registered member of the College of Early Childhood Educators in Ontario. Students can also pursue further education as a graduate of this program such as the pathway to the Bachelor of Early Learning and Community Development (Honours) degree offered at Algonquin College, or other pathways.