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Red Deer Polytechnic

Early Learning and Child Care

Program Information

School:Red Deer Polytechnic
Degree:Diploma
Field of Study:Child Care Provider/Assistant
Description:

As an early learning and child care professional, you play an important role in the care, learning and development of children. In the Early Learning and Child Care Diploma program, you will learn to work with newborns to twelve-year-old children in early learning environments and programs.


Delivery Options

This multi-delivery approach - On-Campus or Online - is especially useful for working students who are balancing work and home commitments with their education goals.

  • International students are expected to enrol in the on-campus delivery to ensure they are following study permit requirements.

You will complete two practicums each program year in early learning and child care settings that will help you connect the program theory to real-world situations.

URL:Early Learning and Child Care at Red Deer Polytechnic
Length:2 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
Scholarships:2
Careers:1

Admission Requirements

Prerequisites:*

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

  •  Grade12 English 

A minimum of 50% in ELA 30-1 or 65% in ELA 30-2, or equivalent.

Additional Admission Requirements:

    Applicants are required to have an Early Childhood Development Certificate with a minimum G.P.A. of 1.7, or consent of the Chair. Transferring students from another post-secondary institution will be required to present an equivalent academic program.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on October 20, 2025