Early learning and child care environments are required to have policies and procedures for health, safety, and nutrition. Students enrolled in this course will learn the standards that are required based on the provincial Child Care Licensing Regulations. Students will learn how to ensure policies and procedures reflect the requirements and meet the needs of children, families, ECEs, and community services. This includes teaching universal precautions, handwashing, and how to prevent the spread of germs. Students will learn about documenting and reporting illnesses and injuries and enforcing licensing requirement for child care and child protection. They will learn the foundations for creating an environment that reflects the early learning and child care policies and procedures. They will learn about preventing and managing illnesses in child care environments. Students will also learn about nutritional needs for children and how to prepare basic snacks and meals. Students will learn about individual child care plans for children who require additional supports. They will learn about administering medication and using specialized equipment in early learning and child care centres. An emphasis will be placed on how culture and identity impacts personal wellness. Students will refer to the Indigenous medicine wheel as a tool for reflecting on individual self-awareness. Students will learn the importance of supporting and celebrating diverse cultures and individuals. The students will learn about personal wellness and how to ensure the early learning and child care environment encourages children to learn about their own health, safety, nutrition, and wellness.
* Students are eligible to apply for the ECEA certificate from the ECE Registry after the completion of this course.
English Admission Requirement
Academic Admission Requirement
Additional Requirement
| Tuition & Fees | |
|---|---|
| Course Fee (Domestic): | $1,000 |
| Course Fee (International): | $1,300 |
| Application Fee (Domestic): | $150 |
| Application Fee (International): | $250 |
| Student Services Fee: | $250 |
*Textbook costs are not included. Textbooks should be purchased by the individual. For the list of required textbooks, please click HERE.
All of our Vocational College Programs are reviewed and approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training.