Early Childhood Education

Childhood Educators have professional expertise in accordance with the Educational Childcare Act and its governing regulations.

Join LaSalle College Montréal's Early Childhood Education DCS program to learn how to meet a child’s basic, psychological, and educational needs and establish a partnership with parents and partners in the field, understanding the importance of discussing necessary interventions with a child.

Our unique approach incorporates real-world experience with classroom learning for a hands-on, practical education.

• Collaborate with active industry professionals;
• Sharpen skills in a practical setting.

Accelerate your career! 

Exceptions to these admission criteria may be applied.

Every application is reviewed by the College.

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

Diploma of College Studies (DCS) programs consist of:

• General education courses common to all programs,
• General education courses specific to the program,
• Complementary general education courses.

Concentration Courses

• Working in Early Childhood Education (60 h)
• Child Development 0-5 Years (60 h)
• Democratic and Intercultural Interventions in Education (75 h)
• Child Health in Educational Services (60 h)
• Child Safety in Educational Services (60 h)
• Family and Intercultural Environment of the Child (45 h)
• Observing the Child in Educational Services (60 h)
• Supporting Self-Development and Social Skills (45 h)
• Developing Artistic Expression in Children (45 h)
• Supporting the Development of Healthy Lifestyle Habits (45 h)
• Stage 1-Discovery of the Profession (105 h)
• Providing Educational Services to a Group of Children (45 h)
• Planning and Facilitating Educational Activities (60 h)
• Organizing the Educational Environment (45 h)
• Stage 2-Professional Involvement (180 h)
• Supporting the Child Here and Elsewhere in Their Needs (60 h)
• Discovering Books (60 h)
• 1-2-3, Numbers Are Magical! (45 h)
• The Overall Development of Children aged 6-12 (45 h)
• Socializing, Educating, and Preparing Children for School (45 h)
• Professional Relationships in Educational Services (45 h)
• Balancing Personal and Professional Life (45 h)
• Stage 3-Integration into the Job Market (330 h)
• Development of Soft Skills in Educational Services (45 h)
• Final Project in Early Childhood Education (75 h)
• The School Environment (45 h)

* The College reserves the right to substitute certain courses.

General Education Courses

College-level institutions emphasize general education that focuses on core cultural knowledge, skill development, responsible citizenship, and shared cultural heritage.

Alumni have a well-rounded skill set and general knowledge that is valued in the workplace.