Make a difference
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.
Programs
| Program name | Credit | Tuition | Length | Start date(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program name Early Childhood Care and Education (Diploma) | Credit Diploma | Tuition $18,868 | Length The maximum time for completion for the Early Childhood Care and Education Diploma is five years (1830 hours of combined lecture, field observations, and practicum). 1) ECCE Basic Certificate Exit: After successfully completing the courses in the ECCE Certificate program students will have the option of exiting the program with the ECCE Certificate. This credential qualifies for the Early Childhood Educator Certification granted from the Ministry of Children and Family Development. The duration of this program is two years of part-time or one year of full-time study (960 hours of combined lecture, field observation, and practicum). The maximum time for completion is three years. 2) Early Childhood Care and Education Diploma Program: Students continuing with advanced, post-basic education (Infant Toddler and Special Needs) will graduate with the Early Childhood Care and Education Diploma. This credential additionally qualifies for the Infant Toddler and Special Needs Educator Certifications granted from the Ministry of Children and Family Development. The duration of the advanced, post-basic education program(Infant Toddler and Special Needs) is 15 months, part-time (830 hours of combined lecture, field observation, and practicum). The maximum time for completion is two years. The maximum time between completion of the ECCE Certificate and enrolling to the Early Childhood Education Diploma is five years. | Start date(s) Sep |
| Program name Early Childhood Care and Education (Certificate) | Credit Certificate | Tuition $10,158 | Length Two years of part-time or one year of full-time study. Students have a maximum of three years to complete the program. Successful graduates are eligible to apply for the Early Childhood Educator Certification from the Ministry for Children and Family Development, Early Childhood Education Registry. Graduates who decide to upgrade their education can continue into the ECCE Post-Basic Diploma Program. The maximum time between completion of the ECCE Certificate and enrolling to the ECCE Post Basic Diploma is five years. | Start date(s) Jan, Sep |
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Standalone courses
These courses may be taken individually outside of VCC programs.
