Early Learning and Child Care
Admission Requirements Tuition and Fees Program Structure
Currently not accepting new applications for the 2024/2025 program years. Keyano College's Early Learning and Child Care Certificate program gives you the skills and credentials needed to work in the child care field. Learn how to create child-centred play programs, give guidance through problem solving, and inspire learning. You'll gain practical experience with children and learn the best practices for child care at each stage of a child's development.
After you graduate, you'll be able to:
- Support exploration through play
- Observe and properly document a child's learning and behaviour
- Foster creativity by actively engaging children in meaningful exploration
- Create vibrant environments for children in a variety of child care settings
You'll gain a richer understanding of diversity, relationships, and issues related to working as a child care professional. Start a rewarding career nurturing and enriching the lives of children and their families.
Applications for the certificate and diploma year 1 are accepted for Fall and Winter semesters. Please submit your application as soon as possible as many programs fill up quickly.
Applications for the diploma year 2 are accepted for Fall, Winter, and Spring semesters. Please submit your application as soon as possible as many programs fill up quickly.
Admission requirements
High school diploma (or equivalent) |
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Or Mature students (21 years or older on the first day of classes or have been out of school for at least three consecutive years) |
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And English Language Proficiency |
See our Credit Calendar for other ways that you can meet the English Language Proficiency requirements. |
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We will provide you with the forms for all requirements on Orientation Day for the academic year. Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector CheckYou must submit a Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check on the first day of classes and apply no earlier than the second week of July Child Care First AidYou must complete Child Care First Aid before you begin your first practicum. You can often complete this during the first week of class. You are responsible for the cost associated with this training. Have references availableWe may ask you to provide three references, including their names, phone numbers and email addresses (no family members).
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Tuition and fees
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Please note the 2025-2026 fees are pending sign off from the Government of Alberta as per the tuition fee regulation.
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Please note the 2025-2026 fees are pending sign off from the Government of Alberta as per the tuition fee regulation.
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Please note, these estimates are based on 100% enrollment for all semesters.
* Students will be charged a medical/dental benefit fee unless they opt out by demonstrating alternative coverage - deadlines can be found at StudentCare website.
** These programs have a mandatory Spring semester if students intend to graduate on time.
*** Tuition is due 10 business days before the start of each semester.
For more information view the Keyano College Credit Calendar.
Program structure
Current students, please use your Program Registration Guide when registering for courses.
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Robin's experience
Learn about Robin's experience in the Childhood Studies program at Keyano College.
Your child care career potential
Our graduates are prepared to work as:
- Early Childhood Educators in daycares, preschools or out of school care programs
- Day Home Providers
- Infant Child Development Workers
- Family Resource Centre Workers
An introduction to the nature, value, and development of play in the lives of children is explored. The role |
Prerequisites and/or co-requisites None