Accredited by the College of Early Childhood Educators

Become a Qualified Early Childhood Educator in 16 Months.

Three education programs in Toronto, built for flexibility. Hybrid schedule. Practicum pathways for every program.

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THE PROGRAMS

Three programs. One field: working with children. All at OIHI.

All three run from OIHI's Midtown Toronto campus. ECE and ECA include practicum placements arranged through 80+ GTA employer partners; the EA diploma offers an optional 180-hour practicum pathway.

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162k ECE jobs projected in Canada, 2024 to 2033

Full ECE Credential

ECE Diploma

One of the few private colleges in Ontario offering it.

16 months · 4 semesters · 1,742 hours
Financial aid available · Talk to admissions
In person / Hybrid · 3 × 6 week placements · 540 practicum hours

*Financial assistance options may be available for those who qualify.

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Hybrid scheduleSupervised Practicum 540hrs Placements in real childcare settings, arranged by OIHI through 80+ GTA employer partners.

ECA Diploma

OIHI's Early Childhood Assistant Program is the best starting path to begin your career in the childcare sector.

30 weeks · 725 hours
Financial aid available · Talk to admissions
In person / Hybrid · 1 × 6 week placement
NACC certified · Pathway into ECA roles in Ontario

*Contact admissions for tuition and financial aid details. ECA to ECE pathway available.

Educational Assistant

Want to support students in classrooms and school settings? The EA diploma covers child and adolescent development, inclusive education and learning support, with a flexible study load.