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.;
• Pratique les outils d'IA dans tes cours et tes projets.

Accelerate your career! 

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.

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 hrs)
• Child Development 0-5 Years (60 hrs)
• Child Health and Safety in Educational Services (75 hrs)
• Professional Relationships in Educational Services (45 hrs)
• Planning Educational Activities (45 hrs)
• Observing the Child in Educational Services (60 hrs)
• The School Environment (45 hrs)
• The Overall Development of Children aged 6-12 (45 hrs)
• Democratic and Intercultural Interventions in Education (45 hrs)
• Meaningful Relationships with Children and Families (45 hrs)
• Supporting the Development of Healthy Lifestyle Habits (45 hrs)
• Planning and Facilitating Educational Activities (60 hrs)
• Organizing the Educational Environment (45 hrs)
• Internship 1-Discovery of the Profession (120 hrs)
• Supporting Self-Development and Social Skills (45 hrs)
• Internship 2-Professional Involvement (195 hrs)
• Supporting the Child Here and Elsewhere in Their Needs (60 hrs)
• Discovering Books (60 hrs)
• Developing Artistic Expression in Children (45 hrs)
• Family and Intercultural Environment of the Child (45 hrs)
• Final Project: Part I (45 hrs)
• Balancing Personal and Professional Life (45 hrs)
• Socialiser, éduquer et préparer les enfants pour l'école (60 hrs)
• 1-2-3, Numbers Are Magical! (45 hrs)
• Final Project: Part II (60 hrs)
• Internship 3-Integration into the Job Market (330 hrs)

* 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.

• 3 Physical Education courses (90 h)
• 3 Philosophy courses (150 h)
• 4 Language and Literature courses (240 h)
• 2 Second Language courses (90 h)
• 2 Complementary courses (90 h)