Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2021 Version 1.0

• 13. - Education
• 13.12 - Teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods

13.1209 - Kindergarten/preschool education and teaching

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to teach children, in formal settings, prior to beginning regular elementary school. Depending on the school system and applicable regulations, students may range in age from three to six years. Includes preparation to teach all relevant subject matter.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • kindergarten education
  • kindergarten teacher
  • kindergarten teaching
  • preschool education
  • preschool teacher
  • preschool teaching

  All examples

• Exclusion(s)

  • child care provider(19.0709)
  • early childhood education teaching (Bachelor)(13.1210)
  • early childhood special education teaching(13.1015)
  • Montessori teaching(13.1207)
  • teacher education for multiple school levels(13.1206)