Diploma in Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE) Infant and Toddler Educator

Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Infant and Toddler Educator Diploma 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. Curriculum is based on current best practices in early learning and care, reflecting the changing needs of children and families in the 21st century. The program focusses 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 draws on the strengths of individual learners as it provides a model for supporting the development of dispositions and practices which can, in turn, be supported in working with young children and their families. 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 Peoples.

High School Graduation or Mature Student English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12 or Equivalent Criminal Record Check as required under BC Child Care Regulation Two letters of reference confirming suitability for working with young children, written and dated within one year of the application Up to date written submission of work history (Resume) Proof of compliance with BC's Immunization and Tuberculosis (TB) Control Comprehensive type written statement (approx. 500-800 words) outlining work andor volunteer experience with children age birth to six, career goals, and reasons for taking the ECCE program