Early Childhood Care and Education

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Get certified to provide high-quality care in licensed childcare settings. Gain the knowledge and skills to promote healthy development in children from birth to five years of age.

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Programs

Program Credential Tuition Length
Program name Early Childhood Care and Education (Diploma – International Cohort) Credential Diploma Tuition $48,070 Length 2 years
Program name Early Childhood Care and Education (Diploma) Credential Diploma Tuition $15,830 Length 10 terms
Program name Early Childhood Care and Education (Certificate) Credential Certificate Tuition $8,502 Length 1-2 years

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Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial. As a place of learning, we are grateful to be here while committing to respecting and honouring Indigenous knowledge, cultures, and communities.