Dartmouth Campus
46 Weeks
1575
Sydney Campus
46 Weeks
1575
Upcoming Start Dates
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This Early Childhood Education Diploma program offered at our Dartmouth and Sydney campuses consists of both theory and practical training and is designed for you to become trained as an Early Childhood Educator. Our regulated and provincially approved program will have you career-ready with a level 2 classification in under one year. Most Early Childhood Education programs across the province of Nova Scotia are delivered over two years.Â
You will learn to use holistic, play-based learning to create stimulating environments through natural discovery and invention. Students will learn to value the social and cultural contexts of children, the continuity of learning experiences and authentic assessment. You will also have the opportunity to apply your newly learned skills throughout your practicums.
Early Childhood Educators (ECE) work with children who are six weeks to 12 years old. Whether you are working 1-on-1, or with a group of children, your primary role as an Early Childhood Educator is to fulfill your duty to help children with their emotional, cognitive, social, and physical development.
Bursaries are available through the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development for up to $5,000* paid in installments over the duration of your early childhood education diploma program. Priority for funding will be given to students who identify as belonging to an underrepresented group within the sector (e.g., persons living with a disability, 2SLGBTQIA+, Newcomer, Acadian/francophone, Mi’kmaq/Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, or another racially visible group). Please contact your post-secondary institution for details.
As an Early Childhood Educator, you will:
- Use observation skills to plan engaging learning activities
- Promote and encourage children’s development through play and interaction
- Build relationships with the children, their families, and other caregivers
- Work as a collaborative team with colleagues and outside agencies
- Provide safe and stimulating learning environments
- Provide inclusive and meaningful care for all children
- Create pedagogical documentation of children’s development
- Use authentic assessment to evaluate children’s development
- Create programming based on children’s interests and development
The Early Childhood Education courses are taught by industry-leading professionals, and your practicums will be completed with our industry partners throughout the HRM and greater Sydney area, Nova Scotia. Upon graduation, students will qualify as Level 2 Early Childhood Educators. And, depending on prior qualifications, graduates may classify as Level 3 Early Childhood Educators.
Job Market
Graduates may obtain careers in various positions such as Early Childhood Educator in licensed centers, Early Childhood Educator in Pre-Primary, Inclusion Support Worker, Owner/Operator of a Dayhome Child Care Center, Inclusion Coordinator, Assistant Director of Licensed Child Care, Director of Licensed Childcare Center, Program Coordinator for Licensed Childcare Centers, Early Childhood Education Instructor (Post Secondary Education Level).
The employment outlook over the next few years for this occupational group is “good”, which indicates the chances of qualified individual finding work is better than average when compared to other occupations in Nova Scotia. This is a fairly large occupation in Nova Scotia so job opportunities occur fairly regularly. The number employed in this occupation is expected to grow significantly over the next few years, which will provide additional opportunities for employment.
For more information visit: https://explorecareers.novascotia.ca/occupation/200
This program is an excellent fit for:
- Someone who enjoys spending time with children.
- Someone who's passionate about inspiring the brilliant minds of the future!
- Someone who is attentive, gentle, and nurturing.
Why choose the Early Childhood Education program?
- Be an integral part of positively shaping the minds of the future.
- Start working in the field as a Level 2 ECE sooner!
- Lifetime career services!
Save time & money
- Finish most programs and become job-ready in less than a year!
- Get the skills you need to get hired with programs that cut the extras and give you the skills you need to get hired.
- With career support for life with CBBC Career College, our experts will help find you employment no matter how long ago you graduated.
- You don't need three to four years of school to enter the workforce with the skills to start a great paying career!
Your future is our priority
- Start school NOW with most program intakes happening frequently (no need to wait!)
- No waiting lists, even in our most-popular programs. We'll get you the job training you need to start your career ASAP.
- We take a student-centric approach to learning, with small class sizes to empower you to collaborate with your peers and receive more attentive support from your instructors.

Career-relevant education
- Our programs are programs aligned with real-world, in-demand occupations. We will get you job-ready!
- Most CBBC Career College programs include practicum experience so you can hit the job search running with a great education AND experience.
- We have real relationships with employers who are waiting to hire qualified CBBC Career College graduates!
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