Early Childhood Education

The UCN Early Childhood Education programs prepare you to be a leader in educating young children in a culturally appropriate environment. The demand for well-trained Early Childhood Educators to guide the next generation of children is at a critical level across Canada.

99.9% of ECE students from the program get the job of their choice prior to graduation

The UCN ECE program has a variety of options for your training:

• 40 Hour Child Care Assistant courses (evenings fall and winter terms)
• Full-Time 2-year day diploma program
• Part-Time 4-year diploma program
• Workplace diploma program 2 days a week, 2-years (must be working in a licensed child care facility)
• Early Learning and Child Care Post Diploma Certificate (leads to ECE III certification)

Diploma graduates are eligible to receive classification as an Early Childhood Educator Level II from Manitoba Early Learning and Child Care.

The UCN ECE program is recognized by the Child Care Qualification and Training Committee and is provincially accredited by the Government of Manitoba.