You believe that children are the future. Hey, we have that in common! So, how can we work together to inspire tomorrow’s generation today? The Early Childhood Education program (ECE program) at Sault College provides exclusive research-based training opportunities for students.

This hands-on experience is a huge advantage when entering the workforce whether it’s an early learning program, EarlyON centre, health care facility or one of the many other career opportunities available to ECE grads.

Our ECE program is one of few in Ontario to offer training in programs from The Hanen Centre®. This approach to education promotes children’s social, language and literacy development. With an ECE diploma, you will be eligible to register with the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE) and use the title of Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE).

You can also continue your education at the university level by transferring eligible earned credits to partnering schools.

As a graduate and upon registration with the College of ECE, you may refer to yourself as an Early Childhood Educator and work in a variety of settings.

These include but are not limited to:

Half day and full day licensed infant, toddler, preschool and after- school programs
Ministry of Education Full Day Early Learning Kindergarten programs
Parent resource centre programs
Inclusive settings with children with disabilities/special needs.
Other employment options that you may wish to pursue are as:

An educational assistant or literacy educator for the school board
Other roles in the community working with children and families
You are also encouraged to seek certification through your professional organization - the Association of Early Childhood Educators, Ontario (AECEO). For more information and membership requirements, contact the AECEO.