Please confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as an early childhood educator assistant in B.C., you must register for the Early Childhood Educator Assistant Certificate. To achieve eligibility, you'll need successful completion of a basic early childhood education program recognized by the ECE registry or equivalent, and a good character reference.

Please confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as an early childhood educator in B.C., you can register for the Early Childhood Educator Five Year Certificate. To achieve eligibility, you'll need successful completion of a basic early childhood education program recognized by the ECE registry or equivalent, a good character reference, and 500 hours of work experience under a Canadian certified Early Childhood Educator.

Please confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as an early childhood educator in B.C., you must first register for the Early Childhood Educator One Year Certificate. To achieve eligibility, you'll need successful completion of a basic early childhood education program recognized by the ECE registry or equivalent, and a good character reference.

Early childhood educators and assistants

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a specialized early childhood educator in B.C., you can register for the Early Childhood Educator Specialized Certificate. To achieve eligibility, you'll need successful completion of a basic early childhood education program recognized by the ECE registry or equivalent, a good character reference, 500 hours of work experience under a Canadian certified Early Childhood Educator, and successful completion of a recognized infant and toddler educator training program.

Specialized early childhood educators

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to teach students that can range in age from infancy through eight years, depending on the school system and applicable regulations. Includes preparation to teach all relevant subject matter.

Early childhood education and teaching

Child Youth Care Master's Degrees

Early Childhood Education Master's Degrees

Early Childhood Education Bachelor's Degrees

The Bachelor of Early Childhood Care & Education offers students a range of academic and education courses that blend theory and practice in the early years, engaging with research and theory. Three core threads are intertwined throughout the degree: curriculum, childhoods, and leadership and advocacy. As part of your training, you'll be invited to engage in critically reflective practice, working to create learning environments of social justice and equity for children and families. You’ll also explore teaching approaches in your field placements that will help you master the competencies required to be licensed and employed as an early childhood educator in British Columbia.

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Early Childhood Education Bachelor's Degrees

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