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Early Childhood Education Post Basic (Infant/Toddler Specialization)

The Early Childhood Education Post Basic (Infant/Toddler Specialization) program provides continuing education to Early Childhood Educators or those who are in the process of completing the required 500 hours of work experience needed to be certified.

In the program, students will learn how to work with infants and toddlers through a variety of hands-on course material. The program covers advanced child growth and development; advanced health, safety and nutrition; and skills for interacting with families and the community at large.

Admission Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent* OR mature student status**.
Criminal record check (in accordance with the Criminal Records Review Act)
Immunization report (form provided by the college)
Interview with campus director, program coordinator, or designate
Current resume (record of work history)
Three character references
Completion of a Basic Early Childhood Education program from an accredited college

*From an English language teaching institution.
**19 years of age upon starting classes, and pass college’s English admissions test.

This program has been approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training.

This program is 36 weeks in length if taken part-time

This program is 18 weeks in length.

Daycare Supervisor
Daycare Worker
Early Childhood Supervisor
Early Childhood Program Staff
Childcare Worker
Pre-School Supervisor

Program Courses

ECE4050 / Administration Skills for Child Care Centers

This module prepares students in the administrative duties of a preschool or daycare. Topics such as program philosophy and policy design, financial management, organizational structure, staff development and relationships with families and community will be highlighted.

ECE4000 / Advanced Child Growth and Development

Students will review typical development from birth to six years of age. This module includes a focus on recognition of children who require additional support with an emphasis placed on current theory and research. Students will apply their knowledge of child growth, development and individual differences using a case study approach.

ECE4060 / Advanced Health, Safety and Nutrition

This module equips the student with knowledge and skills for planning, implementing and evaluating health practices for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and children who need extra support in integrated and infant/toddler settings.

ECE4020 / Foundations of Working with Infants and Toddlers

Working with infants and toddlers poses new challenges for the early childhood educator. This course will help the student develop the understanding and skills necessary for sensitive and respectful responding to infants and toddlers in-group care settings.

ECE4040 / Infant and Toddler Practicum

An integrated community-based practicum, supervised by a Certified Infant Toddler Educator (Sponsor Teacher) with additional observation and evaluation by ECE Faculty from Vancouver Career College. This laboratory course provides the student with opportunities for the development and implementation of comprehensive projects that demonstrate advanced professional knowledge and practice.

ECE4010 / Interacting with Families, School and Community

This module examines the knowledge, strategies and competencies needed by the early childhood educator to collaborate effectively with families of infants, toddlers and children who need additional support. The ethics of empowerment of families, professionals, and children is also examined. Students will review the family systems approach, communication skills and the family-centred care model.

ECE4030 / Program Planning for Infants and Toddlers

Students will build on their prior understanding of developmentally appropriate curriculum for very young children. Students will have opportunities to design high quality infant and toddler programs and activities.

Early Childhood Education Post Basic (Infant/Toddler Specialization)

This program is 36 weeks in length if taken part-time

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