Approved Early Childhood Education Training Institutions in Nova Scotia

Certificate and Diploma Programs

• CBBC Career College - Dartmouth, Sydney
• Island Career Academy - Sydney
• Jane Norman College - Truro
• Nova Scotia College of Early Childhood Education - Halifax ; e-learning available
• Nova Scotia Community College - Dartmouth, Kentville, Springhill, Sydney, Yarmouth ; e-learning available
• Oxford International North America - Halifax ; in-person
• Université Sainte-Anne - Church Point ; online only ; offered in French only

Degree Programs

• Mount Saint Vincent University - Halifax ; e-learning available

* Some early childhood education training institutions across Nova Scotia have articulation agreements in place with Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU). This means, your diploma program could be applied toward a bachelor’s degree at MSVU. Please contact your training institution or MSVU to see if your program is eligible or for more information.

Professional Development Programs in Nova Scotia

Current practicing early childhood educators who wish to upgrade their skills may want to visit the following sites for information related to provincial professional development opportunities:

• Association of Early Childhood Educators Nova Scotia
• Nova Scotia Early Years Professional Development Committee
• Centre d'appui à la petite enfance de la Nouvelle-Écosse (CAPENÉ)
• Mount Saint Vincent University
• Nova Scotia College of Early Childhood Education
• Nova Scotia Community College
  • Burridge Campus
  • Cumberland Campus
  • Kingstec Campus
  • Sydney Waterfront Campus