Early Childhood Education Infant and Toddler
Approved by the Ministry of Advanced Education Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) and recognized by the Ministry of Children and Family Development, ECE Registry, the program provides comprehensive learning in various early childhood philosophies in infant and toddler level and practice, including knowledge in advanced child development and observation, health and safety, reflective teaching, program planning and administration in early childhood field infant and toddler level. The practicum component provides the student with a supervised teaching and learning experience and a period of observation, internalization, and further study, in order to bring together the theory and practice of infant and toddler education.
Learning outcomes
Upon completing all the requirements for graduation students will receive:
At the end of this program you will have developed the necessary knowledge and understanding of various philosophies within the early childhood field infant and toddler level and the practice experience to become a competent infant and toddler educator
Admission Requirements
Evidence that 3 years of full-time secondary education (Grades 8-12), or 2 years if the Grades are 10, 11, or 12, have been successfully completed in English in a country where the language of instruction is one of the principal languages.
- 2 years of full-time post-secondary education* have been completed in English in a country where the English is one of the principal languages (includes international education credentials recognized through WES, ICES, and IQAS).
- Where English is the program’s language of instruction, evidence of achievement in a recognized standardized language test/assessment* at an overall level equivalent to IELTS 5.5 (academic) or higher. All accepted language tests/assessments must be listed with a minimum score/level specified for each. ‘Or equivalent’ will not be accepted. Language tests must include assessments of reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
- Evidence of graduation from language program with a minimum grade/level from a Languages Canada accredited institution with an established pathway/articulation agreement allowing direct entry (no further testing required) to a diploma or degree program at a public institution in Canada. The pathway/articulation agreement must be current at the date of enrolment.
- Evidence that a language standard defined and accepted by a third-party regulator has been met.
- Important note: this option may only be applied when:
- English is the program’s language of instruction, and
- the applicant is a mature domestic student facing barriers, and
- the applicant cannot access their educational records or cannot provide sufficient evidence of secondary or post-secondary education as outlined in this policy
- Accuplacer:Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit Page 3 2025.02.11
Applicant is [X] years or older at the start of the program and is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and Applicant provides attestation that they have completed at least three years of full-time instruction in English* in a country where the English is one of the principal languages, and Applicant completes an Accuplacer English Assessment (Next Generation: Reading, Writing and WritePlacer) and achieves the following minimum scores: - Reading: 230, and
- Writing: 230, and
- WritePlacer: 4
Program Highlights
- Requires Basic ECE Certificate from British Columbia
- Facilitated by specialized industry experts and work experience practicum
- Theory and practicum are closely related through the program.
Required documents
- Basic ECE Certificate from British Columbia.
- Three English letters of references testifying to the suitability of the applicant for work in the infant and toddler field
- Statement of Intent
- Written Interview
- Two recent 1” x 1” photos
- Photocopy of ID: Personal ID (Local Students)/ Student Visa or Study Permit and Passport (International Students)
- Physician’s Health Declaration
- A Valid Canadian Criminal Record Check Clearance issued by Criminal Records Review Program