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Do you love working with preschool and kindergarten-aged children?
The Early Childhood Education (ECE) Diploma program provides the training you need to work with young children in a variety of settings.
Online Only
Placements
This program is currently accepting applications.
2 years- 5 semesters including 1 summer semester and field placements
Oshki-Wenjack partnered with Canadore College to offer this unique program that combines both Indigenous and Western approaches to Early Childhood Education as you learn about child development. Oshki-Wenjack’s provides a unique appreciation for Indigenous cultural and worldviews. Students take courses in-person, online, and complete field placements.
Graduates of this program can apply to become a Registered ECE with the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators.
You can apply for this course even if there are no intakes listed below, and we will contact you when dates become available.
Intake #1
Intake #1
Nov 28, 2025
Intake #2
Intake #2
Year 1: $4082.74 Year 2: $3920.74
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE INFORMATIONGrade 12 Diploma with a minimum overall average of 60% or Mature Student Assessment or College Access graduate
Note: Low enrollment may result in cancellation of this program.
• Two-step TB test (Year 1)
• One-step TB test (Year 2)
• Up-to-date immunization including minimum two vaccinations for COVID-19
Criminal record with vulnerable sector check
We're here to help!
Toll Free: 1-866-636-7454
Phone: 807-626-1897
E-mail: recruitment@oshki.ca
This program is accredited by Oshki-Wenjack, and thus only has one step:
APPLY NOWCODE COURSE HOURS
ECE111 Child Development I
ECE118 Health, Safety & Nutrition
ECE120 Introduction to Practice
ECE125 Observation
ECE145 Guidance & Self-Regulation
CMM125 College Communication
HUM100 Interpersonal Relations
CODE COURSE HOURS
ECE110 Language & Literacy
ECE156 Supporting Infants & Toddlers
ECE115 Supporting Preschool Children
ECE135 Child Development II
ECE140 Field Placement I: 4 week Field Placement (3 weeks in Thunder Bay and 1 week in community, 154 hours)
SOC100 Foundations of Sociology
CODE COURSE HOURS
ECE226 Advocacy in Early Childhood
ECE227 Working with Diverse Families
ECE235 Supporting School Age Children
ECE245 Diversity & Inclusion
ECE255 Outdoor Education
GED110 Introduction to Personal Finance
HUM200 Group Dynamics
CODE COURSE HOURS
ECE204 Children’s Science and Math
ECE222 Creative Arts
ECE223 Field Placement II: 5 Week Field Placement (3 weeks in Thunder Bay and 2 weeks in community, 200 hours)
ECE228 Specialty Curriculum
CLT100 Canada’s First Peoples
CODE COURSE HOURS
ECE212 Special Education
ECE218 Administration in Early Learning Settings
ECE236 Kindergarten Environments
ECE229 Well-Being for Educators
ECE265 Field Placement III: 5 week Field Placement (3 weeks in Thunder Bay and 2 weeks in community, 200 hours)
CODE COURSE HOURS
CODE COURSE HOURS
All University & College programs require that you complete two applications.
There’s a lot of information in this section, but our recruitment team is happy to assist with any questions you might have, to help you find funding, or to guide you through this process. Please don’t hesitate to contact us at:
Phone: (807) 626-1880
Toll-free: 1 866-636-7454
Email: recruitment@oshki.ca
⚠︎ Before you start, please ensure that you meet the program requirements listed above. If you aren’t sure or if you have questions, contact us at recruitment@oshki.ca.
Applying to a course with an Accreditation Partner has multiple steps:
This Oshki-Wenjack application form will start the process and will ask for detailed information such as:
You will receive a confirmation within four business days.
Fill in a separate Canadore application and send it to recruitment@oshki.ca. (Do Not make an OCAS application for Canadore programs.)
Please keep in mind that books are not included in tuition and need to be purchased separately.
Getting funding for this program?
Contact your First Nation community funding agency to confirm deadlines for funding applications and apply for funding. Your application may only be considered if your application is received on time.
Oshki-Wenjack is not responsible for submitting your funding applications, but staff can support you in completing them. You may also wish to apply to OSAP for loans and grants. In addition, Oshki-Wenjack’s Financial Aid Officer (financial-aid@oshki.ca) is available to assist you with OSAP applications and to help you research and apply for scholarships and bursaries.
Once it arrives, send your confirmed sponsorship letter to admissions@oshki.ca. You can register for your classes once the Sponsorship Letter is received.
Self-funding your tuition fees?
If you are self-funding, you can pay your tuition by contacting our admission officer for assistance at admissions@oshki.ca.
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