Great Plains College in Kindersley has announced an addition of an Early Childhood Education program.
“Trained early childhood educators are essential to our education system, playing an invaluable role in nurturing our youngest learners and establishing the foundation for lifelong learning and development,” said Keleah Ostrander, vice president of programs and students at Great Plains College. “We are thrilled to introduce this new program to the Kindersley community to help prepare future early childhood educators for a fulfilling and impactful career in early childhood education.”
The level one courses will be delivered in-person in the evenings of Fall 2025. Students can complete the three level one courses, Child Guidance 1, Health, Safety and Nutrition, and Dynamics of Play 1, to earn their level one Early Childhood certification. This certification is required to work in a licensed early learning centre, and the first course is set to begin September 2, 2025.
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Recent investments in the early learning sector through the Canada-Saskatchewan, Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement have enhanced affordability, access and quality of early learning across the country. These investments also include funding for training early childhood educators, allowing Great Plains College to offer the new program tuition-free for the 2025-26 academic year.
Applications for the program are now open and can be completed through the Great Plains College website at greatplainscollege.ca. Interested individuals can also contact the Kindersley campus at 306-463-1353 or visit in person for more information.
“As the number of early learning facilities and spaces in Kindersley continue to grow, so does the need for well-trained educators,” added Ostrander. “We are pleased to offer a local training opportunity that will help fulfill the staffing needs of the community’s early learning centres.”