George Brown Polytechnic

Early Childhood Management Certificate

Program Information

School:George Brown Polytechnic
Faculty:School of Early Childhood
Degree:Certificate
Field of Study:Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Description:

George Brown Polytechnic's Early Childhood (EC) Management Certificate (Post-Diploma) is a certificate program designed to prepare supervisors and directors for their roles and responsibilities in childcare programs, family childcare, preschools, nursery schools, family drop-in centres, family literacy programs and early intervention services. This program will also prepare you for management and leadership in the integrated early childhood system that is emerging in Ontario.

URL:Early Childhood Management Certificate at George Brown Polytechnic
Length:1 semesters
Careers:Early Childhood Educators and Assistants

Admission Requirements

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

    Applicants must have

    • ECE Diploma program graduate or equivalent,
    • Approved by the Ontario Ministry for Children and Youth Services and currently as a director/supervisor in a regulated child care setting

    OR

    • Currently working in an early childhood/family setting that is not a regulated childcare program
    • Application Form

    Additional Admission Requirements:

      This program is designed for Registered Early Childhood Educators, teachers and supervisors from community-based programs, and Registered Early Childhood Educators and teachers from full day kindergarten programs.

      Students will be required to be working directly with children in order to be able to complete the Individual Program Plan assignment.

      * 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 March 23, 2026