Early Childhood Educator Schools & Training Programs in Ontario

Recognized early childhood educator programs in Ontario: public colleges with ECE diplomas that count toward provincial certification — every listing verified.

2 verified listings · last refreshed 2026-11-14

What the labels mean

Public college (recognized ECE programs): A publicly funded college offering an early childhood education program recognized for provincial ECE certification.

Public college (recognized ECE programs)

Conestoga College

Kitchener, Ontario

9-consecutive-month fast-track ECE diploma; 2026-27 Canadian total fees $4,517.44 tuition plus fees.

Approval: ECE diploma from an Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology - the standard education route to RECE registration (College of Early Childhood Educators)

Verified 2026-10-23

Public college (recognized ECE programs)

Seneca Polytechnic

Toronto, Ontario

4-semester Ontario College Diploma, Jan/May/Sep intakes, 500+ field placement hours; 16-month summer option; graduates still apply to the CECE for RECE registration.

Approval: Graduates meet the educational requirement for College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE) membership - per Seneca's program page

Verified 2026-10-23

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Early Childhood Educator Schools & Training Programs in Ontario

What the labels mean

Conestoga College

Seneca Polytechnic

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