Please confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a specialized early childhood educator in BC, you can register for the Early Childhood Educator Specialized Certificate. To achieve eligibility, you'll need successful completion of a basic early childhood education program recognized by the ECE registry or equivalent, a good character reference, 500 hours of work experience under a Canadian certified Early Childhood Educator, and successful completion of a recognized infant and toddler educator training program.

Specialized early childhood educators

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to teach students that can range in age from infancy through eight years, depending on the school system and applicable regulations. Includes preparation to teach all relevant subject matter.

Early childhood education and teaching

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to be primary providers of home, family, residential, or institutional-based child care services. These programs include courses in child growth and development; nutrition; recreation; planning and supervision of play and learning activities; child abuse and neglect prevention; parent-child relationships; and applicable legal and administrative requirements.

Child care provider/assistant

Early Childhood Education Post Certificate Programs

Please confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as an early childhood educator assistant in BC, you must register for the Early Childhood Educator Assistant Certificate. To achieve eligibility, you'll need successful completion of a basic early childhood education program recognized by the ECE registry or equivalent, and a good character reference.

Please confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as an early childhood educator in BC, you can register for the Early Childhood Educator Five Year Certificate. To achieve eligibility, you'll need successful completion of a basic early childhood education program recognized by the ECE registry or equivalent, a good character reference, and 500 hours of work experience under a Canadian certified Early Childhood Educator.

Please confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as an early childhood educator in BC, you must first register for the Early Childhood Educator One Year Certificate. To achieve eligibility, you'll need successful completion of a basic early childhood education program recognized by the ECE registry or equivalent, and a good character reference.

Early childhood educators and assistants

Early Childhood Education Certificates

The Early Learning and Care (ELC) Diploma is designed to provide learners with the knowledge, skills and values to create responsive and nurturing early learning experiences. The ELC program embraces the belief that children and families are competent and capable, and the program reflects this principle in our work with students and the community. Indigenous perspectives on supporting children and families, and connections to nature, land and place, as well as the impact of colonization and the residential school experience, are woven throughout the learning experience. Students learn how to support and strengthen children’s unique and complex identities within their particular contexts. The program incorporates a sociocultural perspective of early childhood education as identified by current research and contemporary discourses.

Early Learning and Care Diploma

The Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE) Diploma gives you the competencies and knowledge required to work with children under the age of five in licensed preschools and childcare centres. Education courses in the diploma meet the requirements of the Early Childhood Educator Registry for the ECE Certificate to Practice; Infant/Toddler Certificate to Practice and/or the Special Needs Certificate to Practice. Students who successfully complete an ECCE diploma are eligible to apply to the degree program. You'll take courses in child development, guiding young children, family and community, and apply your knowledge in practicums. 



Early Childhood Care and Education Diploma

The Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE) Certificate is designed to prepare You with the necessary skills, knowledge and learning dispositions to be provincially certified as an early childhood educator with a specialty in the care and education of infants and toddlers. The program focuses on transforming thinking about the education of young children away from the provision of set content to the process of nurturing creative thinking, problem-solving and relationships with and between children. Theory is brought to life through experiential and place-based learning. The program challenges learners to co-create curriculum with children and to design learning environments that embrace the diversity of all children and families including local First Nations, Aboriginal and Inuit peoples.

Early Childhood Care and Education Certificate

The Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE) diploma program is designed to prepare you with the necessary skills, knowledge and learning dispositions to be provincially certified as an early childhood educator with a specialty in the care and education of infants and toddlers. The program focuses on transforming thinking about the education of young children away from the provision of set content to the process of nurturing creative thinking, problem-solving and relationships with and between children. Theory is brought to life through experiential and place-based learning. The program challenges learners to co-create curriculum with children and to design learning environments that embrace the diversity of all children and families including local First Nations, Aboriginal and Inuit peoples.

Earn a Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Learning from CNC. This program will provide you the opportunities to work with infants and toddlers or children requiring extra support. Early childhood education is a naturally rewarding and challenging career. It is full of opportunities to help children and families learn and grow. A natural ability around young children is only the first step in the career journey. Professional caregivers face a variety of behavioural, organizational, and personal challenges. The diploma will prepare you with skills to work with infants and toddlers and children with diverse abilities.

Early Childhood Care and Learning Certificate

The Early Childhood Care and Learning Diploma Program provides you with the competencies and knowledge required to care for and educate children from birth to five years of age, and to work collaboratively with children, families, professionals, and communities. Early childhood education is a naturally rewarding and challenging career. It is full of opportunities to help children and families learn and grow. A natural ability around young children is only the first step in the career journey. Graduates are eligible to apply to the ECE Registry (Ministry of Children and Family Development) for the following credentials: ECE Certificate, Infant Toddler Certificate, Special Needs Certificate. 

Early Childhood Care and Learning Diploma (ECCL)

The Infant and Toddler Diploma is awarded upon successful completion of an Early Childhood Education certificate or equivalent, and the required courses in the Infant/Toddler specialty program. The Infant/Toddler diploma is available online on a part-time basis, providing the opportunity for you to work while going to school. If you choose to work as an Early Childhood Educator, you should: be caring and have the desire to make a difference in the lives of children, be comfortable providing fair but firm discipline, and have strong communication skills with children and parents of various cultural backgrounds.

Early Childhood Education - Infant and Toddler Diploma

The Special Needs Educator Diploma is awarded upon successful completion of an Early Childhood Education certificate or equivalent, plus the required courses in the Special Needs Educator program. The program provides the opportunity for you to work while going to school. If you choose to work as an Early Childhood Educator, you should: be caring and have the desire to make a difference in the lives of children, be comfortable providing fair but firm discipline, and have strong communication skills with children and parents of various cultural backgrounds.

Early Childhood Education - Special Needs Educator Diploma

The Early childhood Education Certificate is available either online or through blended studies, meaning you would take some courses face-to-face in a classroom, and some online. This program can be taken on a full-time or part-time basis. This program also includes a practicum, where you will correspond with your instructor online but receive your practicum experience in a face-to-face work setting. If you choose to work as an Early Childhood Educator, you should: be caring and have the desire to make a difference in the lives of children, be comfortable providing fair but firm discipline, and have strong communication skills with children and parents of various cultural backgrounds

Early Childhood Education Certificate

The Early Childhood Education Certificate is a combination of practical experience and theoretical material, which will give you the skills and knowledge to work with children from newborns to eight years old. Through online classes, you'll learn to observe, assess and guide child development both individually and in groups. You'll learn to communicate and collaborate with children, caregivers, their community and your colleagues, and understand how to promote health and nutrition, and experience managing a child-care setting. Graduates with an ECE certification can apply for a provincial license to practice as an Early Childhood Educator and work in provincially licensed preschool and child-care centres. You’ll also have the option to complete additional courses to qualify for a Special Needs Certificate and receive your ECE Diploma. 

The Early Childhood Education Diploma qualifies you to apply for two provincial licenses to practice as both an Early Childhood Educator and a Special Needs Educator. You’ll be prepared to work in provincially licensed preschool and child-care centres. You'll apply theory to reality through a practicum in an early childhood education setting, and work with children from newborns to eight years old both individually and in groups. You’ll learn how to manage a child-care setting, guide child development, communicate and collaborate with children and caregivers, and promote health and nutrition. As a part of the Early Childhood Education program, you’ll participate in a learning experience with the Children Teaching Teachers method courses, where children are put in the role of teacher.

Early Childhood Education Diploma

The Early Childhood Education Infant/Toddler Post-Basic Certificate focuses on observing, assessing, planning and guiding the development of these children, both individually and in groups. You'll learn how to manage the operation of a child-care setting and how to confidently communicate and collaborate with children, families and your colleagues all through interactive online classes. Through a practicum placement, you'll experience learning from theory to practice in a variety of early childhood education settings, including childcare, preschool and others. Graduates are qualified to apply for a provincial license to practise as an Infant/Toddler Educator. This infant toddler certificate program is for certificate graduates from an accredited ECE program in B.C. who want an additional post-basic credential in Infant/Toddler ECE. 

Early Childhood Education: Infant/Toddler Post-Basic Certificate

The Early Childhood Education (ECE): Special Needs and Inclusive Practices Inclusive Practices Post-Basic Certificate gives you the skills to assess and guide child development, promote health and nutrition, communicate and collaborate with children and caregivers, and manage a child-care setting. A combination of practicum experience and theoretical material will give you the skills and knowledge to work with children from newborns to eight years old with special needs in an early childhood education setting. You’ll graduate qualified to apply for a provincial license to practise as a Special Needs Educator and work in provincially licensed preschool and child-care centres. This program is for certificate graduates from an accredited ECE program in B.C. who want an additional post-basic credential in ECE Special Needs. 

Early Childhood Education: Special Needs - Inclusive Practices Post-Basic Certificate

The Early Childhood Education Certificate prepares you to work with young children, families, and community partners through a curriculum that is rooted in inclusive practice that advocates for responsive care and education for all children. In addition to your courses, you'll have a variety of practicum experiences. Upon graduation, you could be employed in inclusive childcare centres, Strong Start programs, and community based nonprofit organizations supporting children and families. 

The Early Childhood Education Diploma prepares you to work with young children, families, and community partners through a curriculum that is rooted in inclusive practice that advocates for responsive care and education for all children. In addition to your courses, you'll have a variety of practicum experiences. Upon graduation, you could be employed in inclusive childcare centres, Strong Start programs, and community based nonprofit organizations supporting children and families. 

The Early Childhood Education Special Education Post-Basic Citation prepares you to work with young children, families, and community partners through a curriculum that is rooted in inclusive practice that advocates for responsive care and education for all children. In addition to your courses, you'll have a variety of practicum experiences. Upon graduation, you could be employed in inclusive childcare centres, Strong Start programs, and community based nonprofit organizations supporting children and families. 

Early Childhood Education: Special Education Post-Basic Citation

The Aboriginal Early Childhood Education Diploma is designed to meet provincial certification and licensing standards for Infant/Toddler and Special Needs children. The program will ensure academic, community, and First Nations standards are adhered to so that NVIT graduates are successful, effective child development workers and educators in British Columbia communities. The program is designed to run ten months from the beginning of September to the end of June. This program will allow graduates to work as supervisors in a variety of daycare settings, to work with children who have special needs in a variety settings, and to work with infants and toddlers under three years of age.

Aboriginal Early Childhood Education Diploma

The Indigenous Early Childhood Education (IECE) program provides you with the skills and knowledge to provide quality care and education for young children. The IECE certificate honours Indigenous ways of knowing and being by placing local and traditional child development practices at the center of the program and by preparing Early Childhood Educators to work with children in the community in which they reside.
The IECE certificate program encourages you to examine both the role of the child, family and the educator focusing on concepts of belonging, learning, and sharing to strengthen identity through culture. The program supports the Early Childhood Educator in developing strategies for guiding and caring that support healthy social-emotional development for young children.

Indigenous Early Childhood Education Certificate

The Early Childhood Care and Education Certificate prepares you to work with young children of varying abilities from 30 months to five years, in a variety of early learning settings. Students will participate in 500 hours of work experience through a variety of practicum experiences. This allows students to explore different models of child care and different early learning environments. Priority admissions given to students of Indigenous ancestry. 

Early Childhood Care & Education Certificate (NIC)

The Early Childhood Care & Education Diploma explores more challending child behaviors and how to use creative problem solving to achieve positive results. Students will choose from 2 concentrations: working with infants and toddlers and/or working with children who require extra support. Through 200 hours of supervised practice experience in each concentration, students will apply their knowledge and skills while working with children who require additional supports, with infants and toddlers and with their families. 

Early Childhood Care & Education Diploma (NIC)

The Early Childhood Education and Care Diploma provides a broad understanding of early learning to create and maintain an inclusive and safe environment that encourages learning, while being responsive to the children's needs and interests. You will work within diverse communities and programs, and use reflective and collaborative practices to encourage children's understanding and engagement with the world. You will complete practica in early learning programs where opportunities to explore diverse experiences and philosophies can be achieved. 

Early Childhood Education and Care Diploma

The Early Childhood Education program provides advanced training in Infant/Toddler Care. Upon successful completion of the required courses the learner will meet the admission requirements for the Infant/Toddler Specialty practicum - ECDE 239. Upon successful completion of this practicum, the student will meet the requirements for the Infant/Toddler Specialty Certificate and will also satisfy the requirements for a British Columbia Infant/Toddler License to Practice.

Early Childhood Education - Infant and Toddler Certificate

The Early Childhood Education Certificate program prepares students to work with young children in a variety of early learning and care environments. Students will acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to work with children, families and the community in planning enriched programs in daycares, preschools and other early childhood initiatives that focus upon healthy development throughout the early years.

The Early Childhood Education Diploma prepares you to work with young children in a variety of inclusive early childhood environments. You will acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to work with children, families and the community in planning enriched programs in daycares, preschools, infant/toddler centres and other early childhood initiatives that focus upon healthy early development. Additionally, you'll complete practicums to reinforce what you learn in the classroom. 

The Advanced Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education: Inclusive Practice prepares you to demonstrate professionalism in practice consistent with the code of ethics and standards of practice of students' respective disciplines; use effective interpersonal skills including active listening, collaboration, self-awareness and conflict resolution within multi-faceted roles and contexts; understand and respect cultural differences and multiple ways of knowing; practice from an ethic of inclusivity; establish and maintain wellness strategies to assure work/life balance both personally and professionally; and engage in critical thinking, problem solving and reflective practice. The courses in this program meet the educational requirements of the BC ECE Registry Special Needs Educator Certification.

Early Childhood Care and Education - Inclusive Practice Advanced Certificate

The Advanced Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education: Infant Toddler prepares you to demonstrate professionalism in practice consistent with the code of ethics and standards of practice of students' respective disciplines; use effective interpersonal skills including active listening, collaboration, self-awareness and conflict resolution within multi-faceted roles and contexts; understand and respect cultural differences and multiple ways of knowing; practice from an ethic of inclusivity; establish and maintain wellness strategies to assure work/life balance both personally and professionally; and engage in critical thinking, problem solving and reflective practice. The courses in this program meet the educational requirements of the BC ECE Registry Special Needs Educator Certification.

Early Childhood Care and Education - Infant and Toddler Advanced Certificate

The Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Certificate focuses on many facets of early learning and child development, focusing on the needs of children from birth through school age and their families. As part of this certificate program, you will learn how to develop programs and create environments that are child-centred, nurturing and rich with potential for early development. You will be prepared to work with young children and their families in a variety of exciting and rewarding roles. You will be able to participate in the planning and delivery of programs that focus upon healthy child development and develop relationships within the field of early care and learning.

The Early Childhood Education has different specializations in Infant/Toddler and Special Needs. Areas of learning include: developing relationships with children, child development, child guidance, interpersonal relations, educational theories, designing and developing curriculum content, reflective practice, working with families, and program management. Practical fieldwork experience is a component of each semester.

The Early Childhood Education Certificate is designed for students who are coming out of high school, and those already in the workforce. The four-semester program takes you through basic courses in communication, interpersonal growth, human development, and the early childhood curriculum. You'll also complete a practicum to put your classroom learning into practice. After completing the program and obtaining a first aid certificate, you can apply to the Provincial Licensing Board of B.C. for a basic license as an early childhood educator.

The Early Childhood Education Diploma builds on the knowledge and skills obtained through the Early Childhood Education Certificate. You can choose to further your knowledge and competencies to work specifically with infants or children with special needs. Upon completion of the 1-year program, including a practicum, you can apply to the Provincial Licensing Board to register as a special needs or infancy (under three years of age) supervisor.

This program uses the framework for Extended Studies in a Program to allow students who have completed the diploma in Early Childhood Education to be recognized for additional work to meet the Infancy specialty. You will participate in a practicum to learn to develop a culturally responsive, respectful, and environment for infants and toddlers. As a graduate, along with enough work experience, you will be eligible to apply for a specialized certificate from the province to practice as an Infant and Toddler Educator (ITE). 

Extended Studies in Early Childhood Education Certificate Infancy Specialty

This program uses the framework for Extended Studies in a Program to allow students who have completed the diploma in Early Childhood Education to be recognized for additional work to meet the Special Needs specialty. You will participate in a practicum to learn to develop a culturally responsive, respectful, and environment for those with special needs. As a graduate, along with enough work experience, you will be eligible to apply for a specialized certificate from the province to practice as a Special Needs Early Childhood Educator (SNE). 

Extended Studies in Early Childhood Education Certificate Special Needs Specialty

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Early Childhood Care & Education Certificate

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Early Childhood Care & Education Diploma / Post-Basic Year Two Entry

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The Early Childhood Care and Education International diploma allows you to gain the knowledge and skills to specialize in the inclusive care and development of children aged 0-6 and children with special needs. You will qualify for the Infant Toddler Educator (ITE) and Special Needs Educator (SNE) certifications from the B.C. Ministry of Children and Family Development. A combination of lecture, field observations, and practicum placements will prepare you to work in the field as an Early Childhood Educator. 

Early Childhood Care and Education Diploma (International)

The Early Childhood Education and Care Diploma is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to work with young children and their families in licensed child care settings. You'll progress through an interrelated series of courses and practica designed to integrate theoretical learning, awareness of self in relationships, and practical experience in becoming an Early Childhood Educator.

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