Pre-Early Childhood Education (PECE)

Certificate of Completion | Online

In this 10-week micro-credential, students will be introduced to the field of early childhood education and the basic knowledge and skills as a stepping stone to future studies and work in an early years and child care setting. The program will include 8 weeks of learning and a 2-week placement in the field. The 2022-2023 intakes for this program are offered at no cost to domestic students and permanent residents (see Fees for details).

Admissions

OSSD or Mature Student Status

RECOMMENDED:

• Any grade 12 English (C), (U), or (M)
• Any grade 11 or 12 family studies (C), (U), or (M)
• Computer competency in relevant software

Field Placement

Field placements are an important component of the program. Agencies will require students to have additional medical and non-medical documents prior to the completion of any community based placement.  Required documentation includes:

• a vulnerable sector check
• health documentation (up-to-date immunization, Two-step TB test, freedom from communicable disease)
• Field certifications - Bill 18 requirements   

During the Pre-ECE program, students will complete three non-academic training sessions, including: 

• First Aid and CPR
• Food Handler / Safety 
• Workplace Health and Safety

Furthering Your Studies

Students who complete Pre-ECE qualify for advanced standing toward a Field placements in our Early Childhood Education diploma programs (ECAD, ECEP).

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Certificate Requirements

In order to obtain the Certificate of Completion, the following courses must be completed:

Course Code	Course Title	Credits
ECE 1600	Intro to Child Development	1
ECE 1601	How Does Learning Happen?	1
ECE 1602	Intro to Early Years	1
ECE 1603	Communication Skills for Child Care	1
ECE 1604	Children with Exceptionalities	1
ECE 1605	Placement Preparedness Seminar	1
ECE 1606	Pre-ECE Placement	2

Fees

Tuition and Ancillary Fees

The Fall 2022 and Winter 2023 tuition and ancillary fees are paid in full by the District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board (DSSAB).

• The 2022-2023 intakes for this program are offered at no cost to domestic students and permanent residents.
• Additional training is fully funded for the Fall 2022 and the Winter 2023 sessions.  
• The field placement is paid and the costs associated with required documentation for placements are available for reimbursement. 

Program Delivery

This Pre-Early Childhood Education program is scheduled for two deliveries for the 2022-23 Academic Year:

Intake	Start Date	End Date
FALL 2022	October 11	December 16
WINTER 2023	January 9	March 17

Most courses are delivered online asynchronously. Your professor shares learning resources and activities with you in a flexible way. The Placement Preparedness Seminar will be delivered synchronously online which will require your participation in the class at a specific time once per week. The Placement and some non-academic training will require in-person participation. You will be responsible for meeting all course requirements, dates and deadlines as posted within the syllabus.

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