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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.

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Admission requirements

High school diploma (or equivalent)
  • a minimum of 50% in English 30-1 or 65% in English 30-2.

 

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)

And English Language Proficiency
  • TOEFL: iBT with a minimum score of 79 with no score below 19
  • IELTS with a minimum score of 6.0
  • CAEL with a minimum score of 60
  • MELAB with a minimum score of 80
  • Duolingo with a minimum score of 95
  • PTE (academic) with a minimum score of 50

See our Credit Calendar for other ways that you can meet the English Language Proficiency requirements.

Pre-Practicum Requirements

We will provide you with the forms for all requirements on Orientation Day for the academic year.

Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check

You 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 Aid

You 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 available

We may ask you to provide three references, including their names, phone numbers and email addresses (no family members).

 

Early Learning and Childcare Student Handbook

Tuition and fees

Full Time Fees 2024-2025

 Full Time Fees  Fall Winter
Tuition $2,200.00 $2,200.00
Health & Dental Fee *$163.00 *$163.00
Campus Rec Fee  $75.00  $75.00
Student Association Building Fee $18.00 $18.00
Student Association Fee $115.00 $115.00
Technology Fee $100.00 $100.00
Total Fees $471.00 $471.00
Total Tuition & Fees ***$2,671.00 ***$2,671.00
Total Cost Per Year   $5,342.00

 
Full Time Fees International Students 2024-2025

 

International Students Fees Fall Winter
Tuition  $6,600.00 $6,600.00
Campus Rec Fee  $75.00  $75.00
Health & Dental Fee *$163.00 *$163.00
Student Association Building Fee $18.00 $18.00
Student Association Fee $115.00 $115.00
Technology Fee $100.00 $100.00 
Total Fees $471.00 $471.00
Total Tuition & Fees

***$7,071.00

 ***$7,071.00
Total Cost Per Year   $14,172.00
Full Time Fees 2025-2026

Please note the 2025-2026 fees are pending sign off from the Government of Alberta as per the tuition fee regulation.

 Full Time Fees  Fall Winter
Tuition $2,244.00 $2,244.00
Health & Dental Fee *$163.00 *163.00
Campus Rec Fee  $79.00  $79.00
Student Association Building Fee $18.00 $18.00
Student Association Fee $115.00 $115.00
Technology Fee $105.00 $105.00
Total Fees $480.00 $480.00
Total Tuition & Fees ***$2,724.00 ***$2,724.00
Total Cost Per Year   $5,448.00
Full Time Fees International Students 2025-2026

Please note the 2025-2026 fees are pending sign off from the Government of Alberta as per the tuition fee regulation.

International Students Fees Fall Winter
Tuition  $6,732.00 $6,732.00
Campus Rec Fee  $79.00  $79.00
Heath & Dental Fee *$163.00 *$163.00
Student Association Building Fee $18.00 $18.00
Student Association Fee $115.00 $115.00
Technology Fee $105.00 $105.00 
Total Fees $480.00 $480.00
Total Tuition & Fees

***$7,212.00

 ***$7,212.00
Total Cost Per Year   $14,424.00

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.

 Certificate
COURSE COURSE TITLE CREDITS 
Term 1 22
CHSD 101 Child Development I 3
CHSD 104 Guiding Children's Behaviour 3
CHSD 105 Personal Development & Interaction 2
ELCC 106 Learning Through Play 3
ELCC 110 Practicum I 4
ELCC 123 Creative Experiences for Young Children 3
ELCC 125 Practicum Seminar I 1
ENGL 100 Written Composition 3
Term 2    17
CHSD 201 Child Development II 3
ELCC 102 Language and Literacy in Early Childhood 3
ELCC 116 Nutrition, Health & Safety 2
ELCC 206 Planning for Play 3
ELCC 210 Practicum II 5
ELCC 225 Practicum Seminar II 1

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
of the early childhood educator is emphasized. Building familiarity with different categories of play and
their importance in early childhood programs is highlighted. Observing, supporting, and extending play
will be practiced through group and individual experiences

Prerequisites and/or co-requisites None

 

 

Disclaimer

Keyano College reserves the right to modify the syllabus, curriculum, or schedule of any course/program, or to cancel a course/program entirely, at any time and for any reason. Such changes may be necessary due to unforeseen circumstances, regulatory requirements, or to ensure the highest quality of education.

Students will be notified of any significant changes as soon as possible. Keyano College is not responsible for any inconvenience or disruption caused by these changes. It is the responsibility of the students to stay informed about any updates or modifications to their courses.