Early Childhood Care and Education Diploma

The Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE) Diploma gives students the competencies and knowledge to work with children under five in licensed preschools and childcare centres. Education courses in the diploma meet the requirements of the Early Childhood Educator Registry for the ECE Certificate to Practice, Infant/Toddler Certificate to Practice and/or the Special Needs Certificate to Practice. This diploma in early childhood care and education provides students with foundational knowledge in child development, inclusive practices and curriculum design through specialized early childhood care and education courses. Graduates of the program are well-prepared to begin their careers in licensed childcare centres, preschools and other early learning settings.