Early Learning and Child Care Certificate Program with Lakeland College

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Program Description
What a child learns during the first years of life will last a lifetime. If you are dedicated to providing opportunities for children to discover, explore, create, and learn through play, then this is the program for you. The basis of the Early Learning and Child Care Certificate Program is that learning through play is central to the healthy development of young children. At the same time, you will learn the values and culture of a child's local community and how they affect child care.

The program gives a comprehensive introduction to child growth, behaviour and development, as well as how to plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate experiences in a stimulating environment which provides for the health, safety, and nutrition of children. The Early Learning and Child Care Certificate Program will strengthen your understanding and skills, thereby enhancing the quality of service received by children. The program offers you the knowledge, experience, perspective, and skill set for an enjoyable, successful career working with young children.

Your eInstructors, Kasey Fulton and Ashley Duiker.
Instructors Kasey Fulton and Ashley Duiker


Kasey Fulton grew up in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and is presently an eInstructor for Credenda’s Early Learning and Child Care programs. She attended the University of Manitoba where she completed her Human Ecology Degree with a focus on Family Studies and Child Development. During the past several years she has worked within the field of Early Childhood in various capacities' including: ABA Behaviour Therapy and Autism, Intervention, and Daycare & Head Start.

eInstructor Ashley Duiker was born in the Northwest Territories but lived most of her life in a small village in Northern Saskatchewan. She now lives in Lethbridge Alberta with her husband. It is here, at the University of Lethbridge that she completed her Degree in English. Her career path has always had a focus on working with children and has had a number of years of experience through Daycare, Volunteer work, and Elementary Classrooms.

To apply to this program, visit our college registration page where you will find step-by-step instructions.

Early Learning Child Care Certificate brochure and 2010-2011 or 2011-12 calendar in pdf print format.

For information on transferability from SIAST to Lakeland download Transfer-ELCC_SIAST2Lakeland.pdf.

Program Overview
Credenda Virtual College is offering the Early Learning and Child Care Certificate Program via the internet with live interactive lessons so you can stay in your community. The certificate program is comprised of 10 courses and 2 practicums, with each course approximately 8 weeks long. The classes will take place one evening a week allowing you to retain employment during the day and still work towards your education goals. Program length is about 2 years.

Employment opportunities exist for graduates of the Early Learning and Child Care Certificate Program in areas such as daycare, nursery programs, Head Start and positions within the Education System.

You will need a computer with high speed internet and a headset with microphone.

Prerequisites before enrolling

  1. A criminal record check is required and is requested through the RCMP. Based on the information received, you may be denied entrance into the program. You must contact the RCMP detachment in your home town. The cost of a criminal record check varies among detachments.
  2. A Child Intervention Record System (CIRS) check is also required. This can be done at any Children's Services office. You should consult your provincial government services for the nearest available detachment.
Year 1 Cost*     Year 2 Cost*    
5 courses x $525
$2,625
   5 courses x $525
$2,625
  
1 practicum
$525
   1 practicum
$525
  
application fee
$65
   program access fee
$50
  
program access fee
$50
   graduation fee
$50
  
 
$3,265
    
$3,250
  

Credenda Registrar:

Toll Free: 1.866.910.2847 
Phone: 1.306.764.2847 ext 1
E-mail: registrar@credenda.net

Program Course List

ED 120 Play
CO 118 Communication Skills
HS 114 Human Development 1
HS 214 Human Development 2
HS 180 Curriculum Planning 1

ED 109 ELCC Practicum 1

ED 121 Professionalism
HS 115 Exploring Exceptionalities 1
HS 182 Curriculum Planning 2
HS 155 Positive Behaviour Supports
HE 158 Health, Safety and Nutrition

ED 110 ELCC Practicum 2

Courses

ED 120 Play
This course is an overview of the significance of play in the development of the child. It includes nature and the development of play in children, organizing meaningful play experiences, designing play oriented activity centers and the development of outdoor play spaces.

Dates: Aug 30 - Oct 22, 2010
Registration Deadline: Aug. 24, 2010
Cost: $525*

C0 118 Communication Skills
Focuses on the development of effective writing and critical reading skills. Includes essay, story or letter writing, as well as analytical reading.

Dates: Oct 25 - Dec 17, 2010
Registration Deadline: Oct. 22, 2010
Cost: $525*

HS 114 Human Development 1
Provides you with an understanding of the developing child from birth to five years. Traces the changes that occur physically, socially, emotionally and intellectually during this period.

Dates: Jan 03 - Feb 25, 2011
Registration Deadline: Dec. 23, 2011
Cost: $525*

HS 214 Human Development 2
This course assists you in understanding the changes-physical, social, emotional and intellectual-that take place as the five through twelve year old child grows and develops. Theoretical perspectives of child development are examined, providing a comparison of various assumptions and principles about children's growth and behaviour.

Dates: Feb. 28 - Apr 21, 2011
Registration Deadline: Feb. 26, 2011
Cost: $525

HS 180 Curriculum Planning 1
This course is an exploration of curriculum planning, implementation an evaluation in the areas of art, games, movement and music. These curriculum arrears are explored within the framework of a play orientated, interactions approach. This approach enables you to design and implement interactive activities for children and youth. You are provided the opportunity to acquire strategies for supporting the development of children and youth within the preschool, school community setting.

Dates: May 02 - Jun 24, 2011
Registration Deadline: Apr. 29, 2011
Cost: $525*

ED 109 Practicum 1
This course is a beginning practicum with an emphasis on observation and practical experience working with children. You begin programming based on observations of child's needs and interests.

Dates: Feb 28 - Jun 24, 2011
Registration Deadline: Feb 26, 2011
Cost: $525*

ED 121 Professionalism
This course explores values, attitudes, ethics, and commitment involved in working professionally with young children and families. Roles and responsibilities, conflict resolution, and how to be a professional team member are examined. An appreciation of family encourages and enhances your self-awareness and ability to interact respectfully with children and families.

Dates: Aug 29 - Oct. 16, 2009
Registration Deadline: Aug. 22, 2009
Cost: $525*

HS 115 Exploring Exceptionalities 1
Provides an introduction to children with exceptionalities by examining the categories and characteristics of diversity. Explore issues pertinent to children and youth with exceptionalities and their families.

Dates: Oct 24 - Dec 16, 2011
Registration Deadline: Oct 20, 2011 or by arrangement
Cost: $525*

HS 182 Curriculum Planning 2
This course is an exploration of curriculum planning, implementation and evaluation in the areas of children's literature, language arts, math, science and social studies. You have the opportunity to research, design and implement interactive activities with children. Emphasis is placed on supporting the developmental needs of children in the preschool, school and community setting.

Dates: Jan 2 - Feb 24, 2012
Registration Deadline: Dec 23, 2011
Cost: $525*

HS 155 Positive Behaviour Supports
The course includes and examination of attitudes, values, and skills that support positive guidance techniques in a child care or classroom setting. Practical strategies that prevent behaviour problems, increase appropriate behaviours, and decrease inappropriate behaviour while maintaining a physically and psychologically safe environment for children and those who care for them is the focus of this course.

Dates: Feb 27 - Apr 27, 2012
Registration Deadline: Feb 23, 2012 or by arrangement
Cost: $525*

HE 158 Health, Safety and Nutrition
This course examines the Health, Safety and Nutrition needs of young children. It includes practical applications for supporting these needs in an early childhood environment

Dates: Apr 28 - Jun 22 2012
Registration Deadline: Apr. 26, 2012
Cost: $525*

ED 110 ELCC Practicum 2
This course is an advanced practicum with emphasis on programming based on observation of children's needs and interests.

Dates: Feb 27 - Jun 22, 2012
Registration Deadline: Feb 23, 2012
Cost: $525*

 

* Cost in 2011.