Early Childhood Care and Education Vancouver Community College

About this Program

Level: Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education

Discpline: Early Childhood Education

Length: 4 semesters

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Application Fee: $145.00 waived
Tuition Fee: $22,700.00

VCC Downtown Campus

Starting Deadline Status
Jan, 2025 Nov 1, 2024 closed
May, 2025 Mar 1, 2025 open only onshore
Sep, 2025 Jul 1, 2025 open

Program Description

Gain the knowledge and skills to provide high-quality care for children aged 0-6 in licensed infant toddler, preschool, and inclusive childcare settings. What you will learn Types of child care services Structure, organization, and history of child care in B.C. Human development from 0-12 Care for infants, toddlers, and special needs Psychological and physical health and safety Play-based learning Positive emotional and social development Creative arts Physical and social sciences Pre-mathematics skills Music and creative movement Program planning Family-centered and culturally sensitive care Language acquisition Nutrition Observation and recording Relating to and collaborating with families Positive and productive co-worker relationships Research, trends, current issues Interpersonal skills and effective communication Self-reflection and change Administrative and management skills Ethics and professional behaviour Child care advocacy

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Study and Work in Canada

Full-time undergraduate and post-graduate international students can work anywhere on or off campus without a work permit. The rules around the number of hours a student will be allowed to work may vary based on the country the student chooses to study in. International students are typically able to work up to 20 hours a week.