Early Childhood Education Techniques
Degree Offered: AEC - JEE.0K
Method of Instruction: Onsite or Online
Language: English or French
Establishment: Cestar Collège, Campus LaSalle
Degree Offered: AEC - JEE.0K
Method of Instruction: Onsite or Online
Language: English or French
Establishment: Cestar Collège, Campus LaSalle
The Early Childhood Education program is a technical program that aims to train students to offer education and basic care to children between 0 and 12 years of age. The intention is to create and maintain an important relationship regarding the psychomotor, physical, cognitive, language, social-emotional and moral developments of the children. These educators also have a role to play in developing, organizing, directing, animating and evaluating educational activities that promote the child’s overall development.
Early childhood educators have to establish a partnership between parents and all the other partners in the child’s life. They have to ensure a safe and healthy environment and that any student intervention happens in a collaborative and consultative atmosphere. As such, early childhood educators must necessarily be team players.
Completion of this program leads to an Attestation of collegial studies (AEC).
The AEC diploma is a qualification awarded in Quebec by CEGEPs and some private colleges following successful completion of a programme authorised by the Ministry of Higher Education, created specifically for an adult clientele and reflecting the current realities of the labour market.
Course Duration: 1260 hours
Internship: 375 hours
2 Years | 6 Academic Semesters including Internship
1 Year | 3 Academic Semesters Fast Track
Number of units: 41.66
Number of program competencies: 16
You are eligible to apply for this program if you satisfy the education requirements of the college and you meet at least one of the following criteria:
You are eligible to apply for this program if you satisfy the education requirements of the college and you meet all of the following criteria:
Fast Track
*Duolingo testing has been put in place to address the closures of IELTS testing centers and to promote safe social distancing for our prospective students
Starting with Fall 2024, Cestar Collège is implementing a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy.
Here are the minimum suggested technical requirements for laptops at Cestar Collège:
The College has established that a Windows-based PC is required. Apple or Chromebook devices are not suitable for Cestar Collège programs. The College provides registered students with wireless Internet access and access to O365 software downloads.
Early Childhood Educator - A Profession
Interventions and Principles with Children 0-2 yrs. old
Child Safety in Childcare
Development, Social Adaptation of the Child 0-5 yrs. old
Workplace Communication
Educational Approaches
Healthy Eating Habits
Interventions and Principles with Children 2-5 yrs. old
Child Observation Tools and Techniques
The Children's Autonomy Development
The Child's Family and Social Environment
Development, Social Adaptation of the Child 5-12 yrs. old
Dimensions of Children's Overall Health
Interventions and Principles with Children 5-12 yrs. old
Internship - Learning Institution
Inclusion of Children with Special Needs
Professional Partnerships
Behavioral Intervention Methods
Final Learning Internship
Students who complete this program will earn their AEC in Early Childhood Education Techniques and will be known as daycare educators who can work with children aged 0 to 12.
These educators can work in early childhood centres, daycare centres, nursery schools, organizations for children in difficulty and family centres.