40 Hour Child Care Courses
The 40-hour courses provide an introduction to the child care field and one is required by child care assistants within their first year of working within a licenced child care facility. UCN will provide one 40-hour course face to face on campus each term as well as a distance option. Courses are transferable to the regular program. Please contact Continuing Education for details on dates and times. There are no admission requirements for these courses.
Face to Face Delivery
September 15th to December 15th , 2026
Every Tuesday from 6:00 to 9:00 PM
Total Cost: $340.01
Example of how to fill in ‘Course Registration’ Section of Registration Form:
September 15th to December 15th , 2026
Every Tuesday from 6:00 to 9:00 PM
Total Cost: $340.01
Example of how to fill in ‘Course Registration’ Section of Registration Form:
Swan River, Manitoba
September 14th to October 27 , 2026
Evenings from 6:00 to 9:00 PM
Total Cost: $340.01
Example of how to fill in ‘Course Registration’ Section of Registration Form:
Virtual Delivery
Zoom and D2Learn
September 15th to December 15th, 2026
Every Tuesday from 6:00 to 9:00PM
Total Cost: $340.01
Example of how to fill in ‘Course Registration’ Section of Registration Form:
Two-year Diploma Program
The two-year, face to face diploma program on Campus or in a Community Based Program is an outcome/competency-based program. There are no test or exams in the program. Students show their knowledge, skills and abilities through papers, assignments, projects and hands-on learnings.
Four Applications of Learning, one per term, provide students with the hands-on everyday skills required of a professional Early Childhood Educator in the field.
Admission Requirements
- Prior to Application of Learning students must present a clear Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry and Immunization Requirements.
- Manitoba Grade 12 with English 40S or equivalence or mature student (see 2.01 in academic calendar)
Early Childhood Education Workplace Program via Distance
The Early Childhood Education Workplace Program student completes the diploma program by attending classes via blended Zoom and classroom in The Pas, two full days per week (Tuesday & Wednesday) and remain in their place of employment for three days per week.
- Students will be supported in a classroom in The Pas, or via Zoom. Orientation face-to-face in The Pas, September 8 & 9.
- Monthly face-to-face option days.
The program integrates the experience of employed Child Care Assistants with the knowledge and skills required to become an Early Childhood Educator
Who Should Apply
Child Care Assistants who are currently employed in a licensed family, school age, infant, toddler or preschool child care center with a minimum of two years of experience working in child care. Students must also meet the admissions requirements of the Diploma program.
Early Learning and Child Care Post Diploma Certificate in Administration
The post diploma certificate will provide further education for Early Childhood Educator II who are looking to pursue leadership as a Director of a Child Care Center. Graduates will have the administrative skills to lead early learning and child care programs.
Graduates will be eligible to apply for classification as and ECE III from Manitoba Early Learning and Child Care
Admission Requirements
- Students must provide a copy of their classification and provide a letter of proof of child care experience from a Director or Board Member of a Child Care Facility.
- Students entering the certificate program must have obtained a classification as an ECE II from Manitoba Early Learning and Child Care and have worked in the child care field for two years.
Apply for next class (January 2027 – May 2028)
