Early Childhood Education Program

At the end of this program the student will have developed a broad range of skills through the application and understanding of the following learning outcomes:

Cultural, economic, and generational influences on development
Main categories and methods of observational recording
Current licensing and registration regulations, development of policies and procedures, floor plans, and childcare center design
Development of partnerships with parents, colleagues, and other service providers
Positive contemporary child guidance practices, causes and characteristics of inappropriate behaviour
Planning and implementing comprehensive program plans, focusing on social, emotional, cognitive, physical, language and cultural development.
Activities to facilitate diversity and multi-cultural experiences and concepts to enhance the curriculum
Creating a positive learning environment that includes fun and engaging music and movement activities, enhancing other learning such as language and language skills
The use of concepts and activities from LEAP BC 2010
Resource Booklet and recognizing movement categories and motor skills
Creativity and open-ended, process-oriented creative art activities and experiences
Verbal and non-verbal communication skills and techniques.
Design newsletters and communication tools for parents, children and staff
Signs and symptoms of common communicable childhood illnesses
Goal setting, note-taking, problem-solving, and teamwork
Interview techniques and creating an employment package

Before & After School Care
Cruiseships and Resorts
Family Child Care
Group Child Care
Nanny
Preschools
Rec. Program Childminding
Strong Start Facilitator

Grade 12 / GED or mature student status
Applicants must successfully complete the admissions interview and may be required to do an entrance assessment
Applicants must provide evidence of full COVID-19 vaccination or have a signed vaccination waiver on file

This program is part of Sprott Shaw’s university transfer initiative for anyone looking to continue their education and pursue a bachelor’s degree.

Gaining professional skills and experience from our programs before moving on to complete a full degree is a great way to enjoy the focused, hands-on benefits that Sprott Shaw College offers.