ECCE course in Kenya
Yes. You can take an Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) course online anywhere in Kenya with London College of Teachers. The 120-hour ECCE Certificate costs US$170, and levels run up to the 580-hour Integrated Master Level. Kenya calls the field ECDE (Early Childhood Development and Education). Counties run public ECDE centres, and private kindergartens, daycares and international schools are growing in Nairobi and other towns.
ECCE in Kenya
Kenya calls the field ECDE (Early Childhood Development and Education). Counties run public ECDE centres, and private kindergartens, daycares and international schools are growing in Nairobi and other towns.
Requirements and recognition
Public ECDE teachers need a recognised ECDE teaching qualification and registration with the Teachers Service Commission. An online ECCE course does not replace this; it supports private kindergarten, daycare, caregiver and parent roles.
Requirements change. Treat this as general guidance (October 2026) and confirm with your employer or the relevant authority.
Where ECCE graduates work in Kenya
- Private kindergartens and daycares
- International school early years sections
- NGO early learning programmes
- Nanny and caregiver roles
ECCE and ECDE
Kenya's public ECDE teachers need TSC-recognised qualifications and registration. LCT's online ECCE supports private, caregiver and parent roles and continuing professional development.
Paying from Kenya
Pay in US dollars by card or PayPal.
Fees for learners in Kenya
You pay in US dollars (or pounds): the 120-hour ECCE Certificate is US$170, and your bank converts from your local currency.
| Course | Hours | Study time | USD | GBP | INR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate in ECCE | 120 | up to 6 months | US$170 | £140 | ₹11,800 incl. GST |
| Diploma in ECCE | 200 | up to 10 months | US$250 | £210 | ₹17,700 incl. GST |
| PG Diploma in ECCE | 240 | up to 12 months | US$399 | £340 | ₹29,500 incl. GST |
| Master Level ECCE | 380 | up to 18 months | US$470 | £370 | ₹40,000 + GST |
| Montessori Teacher Training Certificate | 120 | up to 6 months | US$170 | £140 | ₹11,800 incl. GST |
City guides in Kenya
Studying online from Kenya
You study at your own pace, complete module quizzes and assignments online, and contact tutors and admissions by email, phone or WhatsApp. Local time: EAT (UTC+3).
Frequently asked questions
Can I do an ECCE course online in Kenya?
Yes. London College of Teachers' ECCE courses are fully online, so you can study anywhere in Kenya and start any day. You pay in US dollars (or pounds): the 120-hour ECCE Certificate is US$170, and your bank converts from your local currency.
Is an ECCE certificate useful in Kenya?
Public ECDE teachers need a recognised ECDE teaching qualification and registration with the Teachers Service Commission. An online ECCE course does not replace this; it supports private kindergarten, daycare, caregiver and parent roles.
Which ECCE course should I take in Kenya?
Most people start with the 120-hour ECCE Certificate or the 200-hour Diploma for preschool and nursery roles. Graduates aiming for lead-teacher, coordinator or centre-head roles usually choose the PG Diploma or a Master Level, and Montessori or Nursery Teacher Training suit those specific settings.
Does ECCE replace ECDE training for TSC?
No. Public ECDE roles need TSC-recognised qualifications.