Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE) 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 Nations, Aboriginal and Inuit peoples. |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Applicants will: have the ECE certificate, Basic Level or BC registered Early Childhood Educator License to Practice; submit an official transcript of your Basic Level ECE. |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | If you are a Coast Mountain College graduate, you do not have to submit a transcript; submit a brief resume that highlights your work in the Early Childhood field with at least one reference letter from the child care field (educator, parent, instructor, supervisor). In addition, the applicant must attend an interview that focuses on the student’s career goals, program information and field placement arrangements is required. Also, students should be aware that a Criminal Record Review, medical certificate attesting to good physical and metal health, and proof of immunization are required for anyone working with children in a child care centre. |
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.