Early Childhood Care and Learning Certificate

Program Overview

The Early Childhood Care and Learning program equips students with practical skills and theoretical knowledge to work with young children in various settings. The program covers developmental perspectives, care and guidance, responsive curriculum, and professional interactions. Graduates may pursue careers in child care centers, preschools, and other early learning environments.

Program Outline

Outline:

The Early Childhood Care and Learning program provides comprehensive practical skills and theoretical understanding. Courses:

• Developmental Perspectives I
• Developmental Perspectives II
• Historical Contemporary Early Learning
• Care and Guidance
• Responsive Curriculum I
• Responsive Curriculum II
• Responsive Environments
• Observing and Recording
• Observing and Recording
• Health and Wellness
• Professional Interactions
• Families
• Practicum 1
• Practicum 1
• Practicum II

Careers:

Graduates in Early Childhood Care and Learning may go on to work with young children in a variety of settings, including:

• Child care centres
• Preschools
• Supported Child Development programs
• Community Care Licensing Officer
• Aboriginal supported child care programs
• Infant and family development programs
• Social service agencies
• Libraries
• School district StrongStart programs
• Child development centres
• Owner/operator of early learning programs