Capital College

Montessori
Infant & Toddler Education

Montessori Infant & Toddler Education Program

Approved by the Ministry of Advanced Education Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB), affiliated by the American Montessori Society (AMS) and accredited by the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE), the program provides comprehensive learning in Montessori philosophy and practice, including pedagogy for infants and toddlers, environment design, with personal growth, child development and observation, Montessori philosophy, Montessori materials, and the full range of the Montessori curriculum. The practicum component provides the student with a supervised teaching and learning experience and a period of observation, internalization, and further study, in order to bring together the theory and practice of Montessori education.

  • Academic: 210 hours
  • Practicum: 540 hours
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“This program has been approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training”.

Learning outcomes

Upon completing all the requirements for graduation students will receive:

At the end of this program you will have developed the necessary knowledge and understanding of Montessori philosophy and practical experience to become a competent Montessori infant and toddler educator

Required documents

  • Diploma and transcript in English for High School or Junior College graduate. Transcript and diploma/ certificate in English for Bachelor’s degree holder.
  • Copy of Diploma/ Certificate of Basic Montessori EC 3 – 6, if applicable.
  • Three English letters of references testifying to the suitability of the applicant for work in the infant & toddler field
  • Statement of Intent
  • Written Interview
  • Two recent 1” x 1” photos
  • Photocopy of ID: Personal ID (Local Students)/ Student Visa or Study Permit and Passport (International Students)
  • Physician’s Health Declaration
  • A Valid Canadian Criminal Record Check Clearance issued by Criminal Record Review Program.

Couse Outline

  • 6.1.5.1 - 24 hours
    Montessori Philosophy
  • 6.1.5.2 - 24 hours
    Pedagogy
  • 6.1.5.3 - 32 hours
    Environmental Design
  • 6.1.5.4 - 16 hours
    Child, Family and Community
  • 6.1.5.5 - 16 hours
    Observation
  • 6.1.5.6 - 16 hours
    Personal Growth and Development
  • 6.1.5.7 - 16 hours
    Program Leadership ​
  • 6.1.5.8 - 48 hours
    Child Development: Prenatal to Three
  • 6.1.5.10 - 18 hours
    Practicum Seminars
  • 6.1.5.9
    Infant & Toddler Practicum

Admission Requirements

  • High School Graduate, 19 Years Old
  • Basic Montessori EC 3-6 Credential (MACTE) or completed the introductory course “Early Childhood Overview”
  • English Requirement: ESL Level 4; or Successful completion of the Capital College in-house English test
  • Interview with the Director of Student Affairs

Program Highlights

  • Theory and practicum are closely related through the program
  • Dedicated and experienced faculty

Infant-Toddler Montessori Video Introduction

Program Outline