Child Care Educator
9 weeks
September 14 - November 13, 2026
Child Care Educator
9 weeks
September 14 - November 13, 2026
Registration closes:
August 23rd, 2026 @ 11:59pm
Information session:
August 25th, 2026 @ 12:00pm
The Regina Trades & Skills Centre is offering an entry-level Child Care Educator training program designed to prepare participants for a rewarding career in early childhood education.
There is no tuition cost to attend, and participants are paid minimum wage while in training. The program also includes a two-week work placement, providing valuable hands-on experience and the opportunity to connect directly with potential employers.
Throughout the course, students will develop the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to succeed in a child care setting. Training includes child development, creating safe and engaging learning environments, communication and interaction strategies, gross and fine motor skill development, activity planning, and professional workplace practices.
With strong demand for qualified Child Care Educators across Saskatchewan, this program is an excellent opportunity to gain the skills, confidence, and experience needed to secure entry-level employment in this growing field.
REQUIREMENTS
- Grade 12 recommended but not required
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with reliable transportation recommended
- A Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check will be required upon acceptance into the course (at the applicant's expense).
- English Language Requirement
- For more selection criteria, please visit rtsc.org/why-train-with-us
AREAS OF STUDY
- WHMIS
- Infant & Child CPR / First Aid
- Safe Food Handling
- Employability Skills
- Early Childhood Environment
- Art, Science, Math and Literacy Skills
- Gross and Fine Motor Skills
- Large and Small Group Interaction
- Enrollment in “Dynamics of Play”
- Work Placement
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
How to Qualify
To be considered for this program, applicants must complete each of the following steps:
- Register Online
Submit your application at www.rtsc.org. - Attend the Mandatory Virtual Information Session
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
12:00 p.m.
A Microsoft Teams invitation will be emailed to all registered applicants 2 business days prior. - Complete the In-Person Skills Assessment
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Assessment time will be confirmed by email only to those who attended the mandatory information session. - Participate in an In-Person Interview
Applicants who successfully complete the skills assessment will be invited to attend an interview in the days immediately following the assessment.
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"It was an amazing experience, I loved the way they do everything. It is so well organized and put together. This is a great learning curve for people with zero to no experience. I loved the course, overall it was the best experience I've had learning since I was a child. I would strongly recommend taking the courses offered by RTSC. It's free, they pay you and pay for all the certifications required for your job placement at the end. I rate the experience at RTSC 10/10."
"It is a very good program in that it helps you to gain entry into the industry. You are basically given the expectations and sent on your way which is good. The skills are not so much what you can do. You are drilled on the four pillars so you can get a job and keep it. As you stay in the job your skill development."
"Overall, I would recommend this program to anyone wanting to get a trade; especially if you don't know where to start or how to go about it. This course will provide oneself with the basic fundamental trades & skills that one needs to start their career, build their confidence, learn the hard skills and gain the ability to grasp the concepts. I would definitely recommend RTSC to anyone who wants a trade."
I just wanted to reach out & send a huge thank you to all. Since being in the childcare class back in 2021, I have completed my level TWO, And actively taking my level 3 classes to complete my diploma, I am still at the centre I did my work placement at and was promoted to supervisor last week. So, thanks again RTSC!
The pillars of success we learned at the RTSC are being noticed by my employer, and I have been rewarded for following them. At the end of my three month probation period, the Superintendent at the site I am currently working on wanted to increase my wage to $25/hour. We are working mostly 10 hour days with the odd 8 here and there, and I have been back on the site on weekends to refuel and maintain heaters for concrete on weekends. I absolutely love my job and could not be happier with the results of my work placement from RTSC. I will be starting my first year schooling on the way to journeyman as soon as I have accumulated enough hours. Thank you RTSC!
We need these types of programs expanded. There is a shortage of trades people entering the work force, and providing a basic crash course to learn some basics creates workers that are able to enter the trade with an elevated level of productivity. Alliance has people on staff that got their start through the program, and I see it as a quality organization to recruit from.
One of the best courses I’ve ever taken. The combination of safety training and hands-on experience gave me the confidence and skills I needed to get started in the trade.