Early Childhood Education

Successful Early Childhood Educators have a unique combination of skills, including:

Driven by the increasing number of preschool-age children and government commitments to create new subsidized spaces and recruitment measures, employment opportunities are very favourable.

According to the Canadian Government, Childhood Educators are crucial for the economy, especially in Québec.

To address high demand, “Opération main-d’œuvre” was launched in 2021, aiming to boost learners’ enrollment in this field.

Early Childhood Educators can work in different environments:

• Educational childcare services;
• Early childhood centres;
• Educational childcare services in an educational setting;
• Educational childcare services in a home environment;
• Educational services in private and semi-private daycares.

This Attestation of College Studies (ACS) is approved by the ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur of Québec and is internationally recognized.

ACS programs are part of continuing education and destined primarily for adults seeking to add value to their skill set or reorient their career.

Proof of eligibility might be requested for internships. A background check is necessary. This request will be made by the College.

Proof of up-to-date basic immunization might be requested as an internship requirement:

• Diphtheria,
• Poliomyelitis,
• Tetanus,
• Rubella,
• Mumps,
• Measles.

Vaccinations for COVID-19, hepatitis B, and influenza may also be required.

You must be in good health.

A laptop computer is mandatory for study in this program. This laptop must be equipped with the Windows operating system to work with all software.

Mentors may request other standard or student-licensed software mandatory for their courses to be installed.

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It has been determined that a Windows PC is required for your program. If you plan to use a Mac, you may need to configure your Mac laptop to run software on Windows.

Minimum Requirements :

• Intel Core i5 processor or equivalent  
• 8 GB of RAM or more  
• 512 GB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)  
• Windows 11 (Home, Education, or Pro versions).  

Recommended Requirements

• Intel Core i7 processor or equivalent  
• 12 GB of RAM or more  
• 512 GB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)  
• Windows 11 (Home, Education, or Pro versions).  

Experiment with cutting-edge, industry-standard equipment, software, and technology in our advanced facilities, including:

• FLEX classrooms,
• Active learning classrooms,
• Mini-Lab,
• LaSalle des petits Daycare,
• And many others!

Actively participate and collaborate with teachers using these specialized facilities, boosting your motivation and confidence.

Get sought-after practical experience with our Career Service, open-door daycare centre, and Work-Study Program (WSP), which incorporates two paid internships into your program.

Our Early Childhood Education program also includes two practical trainings as part as the curriculum:

• Introduction to the Profession and Involvement training (180 hours),
• Intervention training (255 hours).

Exceptions to these admission criteria may be applied.

Every application is reviewed by the College.

To be eligible for acceptance into an ACS program, applicants are generally required to meet one of the following criteria:

LaSalle College has three annual start dates: fall, winter, and summer.

We accept applications at any time. Registration is open year-round.

Processing time:

• Canadian applicants: up to two weeks,
• International applicants: up to six months.

Submit your application as soon as possible to ensure a spot in your desired semester.

Note that applications are not processed until all required, validated documents and admission fees are received.

ACS programs are based on DCS program curricula, but do not have general education courses like French, English, or Philosophy.

Concentration Courses

Semester 1

• Early Childhood Profession (45 hours)
• Child Health and Safety in the Educational Setting (75 hours)
• Child Development from 0 to 2 years old (60 hours)
• Writing and Summarizing Texts Relevant to the Profession (45 hours)

• Observing Children in the Educational Setting (45 hours)
• Workplace Communication (45 hours)
• Educational Program and a Healthy Lifestyle (75 hours)
• Child Development from 2 to 12 years old (60 hours)

• Art and Creativity in the Educational Setting (75 hours)
• Special Needs and Partnerships (45 hours)
• Activity Development in the Educational Setting (60 hours)
• Children’s Emotional Relationships (60 hours)
• Introduction to the Profession and Involvement Practicum (180 hours)

• Development of Childhood Autonomy (30 hours)
• Teaching Approaches and Techniques in the Educational Setting (60 hours)
• Children’s Adaptation Challenges (30 hours)
• Intervention Practicum (255 hours)

* The College reserves the right to substitute some courses.