Early Learning & Child Care Diploma at Northwestern Polytechnic in Grande Prairie, Canada is a diploma in Social Work programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered in a hybrid format.
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Social Work
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: Hybrid
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Last checked September 2026 · Source: nwpolytech.ca ·
Program details
Overview
The Early Learning & Child Care Diploma is a two-year program at Northwestern Polytechnic that prepares students to work with infants, toddlers, preschool, and school-age children in early learning settings. The curriculum builds on foundational child development knowledge and includes building relationships with parents and other professionals while supporting children's intellectual, physical, and emotional development. The program is delivered through a combination of distance and on-campus instruction at the Grande Prairie campus and includes a Work Integrated Learning component. Graduates qualify as Level Three Educators and are prepared for roles in child care centres, family day homes, nursery schools, kindergartens, and out-of-school care programs. The diploma builds on Northwestern Polytechnic's Early Learning & Child Care Certificate and is open to international students, preparing graduates for a wider range of leadership and program-planning responsibilities than the one-year certificate.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Admission requires English 30-1 or 30-2, a 3-credit post-secondary level English course, or HS 1130 (or equivalent), along with the college's general English language proficiency requirement. Applicants who do not meet these prerequisites are advised to contact the Office of the Registrar.
