Early Childhood Education Certificate

• Program Length: 11 months (total 45 weeks)
  Academic Study 5.5 months (total 550 hours) + Practicum 5 months (total 480 hours)
• Offered Location: Vancouver
• Start Dates:
  • 2025 – March 31, July 14, October 14
  • 2026 – February 23, June 8, September 8
• practicum: Students will complete practicums in settings such as daycare centres or nurseries and this will enable them to apply classroom theory and learning. Upon successful completion of all practicums, students will be able to communicate and collaborate effectively with children, families, community, and colleagues. They will also be able to plan and implement an integrated program that is age-appropriate, culturally sensitive, and meets the individual needs and interests of each child in inclusive early childhood programs.
• Credential:
  • Upon the successful completion of the program, graduates will receive Early Childhood Education Certificate
  • Students are eligible to apply for the ECEA certificate from the ECE Registry after the completion of one of these courses: EC 1100, EC 1200, EC 1300
  • Graduates will be eligible to apply for Early Childhood Education Certificate from the ECE Registry

*Textbook costs are not included. Textbooks should be purchased by the individual. For the list of required textbooks, please click HERE.

* Students are eligible to apply for the ECEA certificate from the ECE Registry after the completion of one of these courses: EC 1100, EC 1200, EC 1300.
** Cohorts overlapping Christmas will include an extra 2-week break for the holiday
– Sequence of the program delivery and courses will be dependent on the corresponding intake date

Sample Program Schedule

Important Dates

Upon the completion of the program, graduates will have the ability to:

• Communicate and collaborate effectively with children, families, community, and colleagues
• Conduct regular observations and documentation to assess the curriculum and children’s learning processes, growth, and development
• Demonstrate the ability to successfully guide children’s learning and behaviour, using a range of positive and respectful child and group guidance techniques
• Plan and implement an integrated program that is age-appropriate, culturally sensitive, and meets the individual needs and interests of each child in inclusive early childhood programs
• Ensure safety and promote health and healthy nutrition (be familiar with the centre’s health and safety policies and emergency procedures, demonstrate ability to model and promote good health practices)
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate with parents respectfully and effectively and provide relevant information about the program and their children

Career Opportunities

• Early Childhood Educator
• Early Childhood Educator Assistant
• Childcare Program Coordinator

Average Salary Per Year
Source: 2022 job bank wage

• Early childhood educators and assistants: $41,629

Job Outlook in BC
Source: workbc.ca