Child Development Practitioner Apprenticeship

Earn the Child Development Practitioner (CDP) apprenticeship certificate while gaining hands-on experience. Prepare for a rewarding career fostering children's growth and development, and get on the path to becoming a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE).

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Start Date(s)

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Locations

Online

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International Students

Domestic Students

Find your career

Start on your pathway to becoming a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) by continuing your studies in the Early Childhood Education (ECE) diploma program (available online and full-time at the Belleville campus at Loyalist College). ECE diploma graduates meet the academic and field work requirements needed to register with the College of Early Childhood Educators as a RECE.

Support children in reaching their full potential by fostering their physical, social, emotional and cognitive growth through engaging programming. Child Development Practitioners (CDPs) work in a range of settings, including:

full-day early learning kindergarten programs
child care centres
nursery schools
private home child care
live in/out nanny
resource centres
cruise ships and resorts

How you'll learn

Earn while you learn and complete your course requirements with the flexibility of part-time, online learning.

This program is delivered online through distance studies. There is no requirement to attend classes or to visit one of Loyalist’s campuses. Any invigilated tests can be completed at a local testing centre in your community.
The course outline, schedule, lessons, assessments and web links are posted on Canvas for each course.
Students arrange their placements in their Ontario community and submit the details to Loyalist College.
Work alongside professionals, gaining hands-on experience and making valuable connections in your field.
Learn more about the CDP apprenticeship on the Skilled Trades Ontario web page.
Intakes offered in January and July.

Courses

Level A

CDPA 7000, RS 61, Child Development 1
CDPA 7003, RS 60, Health, Safety and Nutrition
CDPA 7001, RS 63, Foundations of Early Learning Environment
CDPA 7002, RS 64, Foundations of Early Learning Environment Placement – 42 hours

Level B

CDPB 7003, RS 62, Creative Expression
CDPB 7002, RS 75, Philosophies and Education Models for ECE
CDPB 7000, RS 66, Preschool Learning Environment 1
CDPB 7001, RS 67, Preschool Learning Environment 1 Placement – 72 hours

Level C

CDPC 7003, RS 72, Interpersonal Communication
CDPC 7002, RS 71, Inclusive Practice and Advocacy
CDPC 7000, RS 73, Infant and Toddler Learning Environment
CDPC 7001, RS 74, Infant and Toddler Learning Environment Placement – 54 hours

Level D

CDPD 7000, RS 76, Preschool Learning Environment 2
CDPD 7001, RS 77, Preschool Learning Environment 2 Placement – 78 hours
CDPD 7002, RS 78, Child, Family and Community
CDPD 7003, RS 65, Child Development 2

Level E

CDPE 7003, RS 70, Child Protection
CDPE 7001, RS 68, School Age Learning Environment
CDPE 7002, RS 69, School Age Learning Environment Placement – 39 hours
CDPE 7004, RS 80, Child Development 3: Inclusion of Children with Exceptionalities
CDPE 7000, RS 79, Legislation and Social Policy in Early Learning Administration

Level F

CDPF 7000, RS 70, Professional Practice
CDPF 7001, RS 70, Advanced Placement – 96 hours

Please note:

Important dates for CDP apply to registration, withdrawal with a refund, and withdrawal without academic penalty. For further information, please contact ceece@loylalistcollege.com.
Courses are delivered online through Canvas, Loyalist’s learning management system.
Registration is directed by MLITSD.
Courses can fill up prior to the end of the registration period.
ECE diploma graduates must apply with the College of Early Childhood Educators to become a RECE.

Questions? Get in touch!

Tel: 613-969-1913 or 1-888-569-2547 ext. 2393
Email: ceece@loyalistcollege.com

The following courses are currently available and listed in alpha order below by course code.

CDPD	7001	Preschool Learning Environment 2 Placement
CDPF	7000	Professional Practice
CDPD	7003	Child Development 2
CDPE	7004	Child Development 3: Inclusion of Children with Exceptionalities
CDPB	7001	Preschool Learning Environment 1 Placement
CDPB	7003	Creative Expression
CDPE	7001	School Age Learning Environment
CDPE	7002	School Age Learning Environment Placement
CDPB	7000	Preschool Learning Environment 1
CDPB	7002	Philosophies and Education Models for ECE
CDPD	7000	Preschool Learning Environment 2
CDPF	7001	Advanced Placement
CDPC	7002	Inclusive Practice and Advocacy
CDPD	7002	Child, Family and Community
CDPE	7003	Child Protection
CDPC	7003	Interpersonal Communication
CDPE	7000	Legislation and Social Policy in Early Learning Administration
CDPC	7000	Infant and Toddler Learning Environment
CDPC	7001	Infant and Toddler Learning Environment Placement

Learn more about these courses.

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Admission requirements

How do I apply?

To get started, apply for an apprenticeship and sign a training agreement with the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD). This will require you to find a sponsor or employer who will provide you with on-the-job apprenticeship training.
Once you have a valid client identification number from the Ministry, contact Loyalist to register in-class training. Reach out to ceece@loyalistcollege.com, or contact us at 613-969-1913 or 1-888-569-2547, ext. 2393.

Placement requirements

Criminal Record Check: In order to participate in placements, students are required to produce a clean criminal record check, including the screening for vulnerable populations, by their local police service. If you have been convicted of an offence under the Criminal Code for which you have not been pardoned, you may be ineligible for placements.
Health, CPR and First Aid: Students are also required to have a valid Standard First Aid, CPR Level “C” and negative 2 step TB screening test.

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Costs

The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) covers most in-class apprenticeship training costs. Once you’re registered, MLITSD will send details on schooling, costs, and available financial assistance options.

Please note that students may be responsible for additional costs related to completing their placement.

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Further study

Complete your CDP apprenticeship certificate

Students have seven years to complete the CDP program requirements. To earn the CDP apprenticeship certificate, students must present the following:

A minimum of 50 percent in all courses and a pass in all placements, all recorded on their Loyalist transcript
An overall GPA of 60 percent or higher
Copy of your Standard First Aid and CPR Level “C”

Turn your certificate into a diploma

Upon earning your CDP apprenticeship certificate, complete the following requirements to earn your Early Childhood Education diploma program:

College Writing Skills
Three approved General Education courses

Become a RECE

ECE diploma graduates meet the academic and field work requirements needed to register with the College of Early Childhood Educators as a RECE.

Pathways and university transfer

Build on the knowledge and skills you learned at Loyalist by continuing your academic journey. Return to Loyalist to complete a second diploma or a post-graduate program in as little as a year, or receive credit recognition for your Loyalist studies when pursuing a degree at a university. Explore pathway opportunities.

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