Early Childhood Education – Post-Basic Program

Infant and Toddler Certificate/Children with Exceptionalities Certificate

What type of difference do you want to make in the life of a child?

Nurture yourself first by getting the best education. Sprott-Shaw’s ECE program and courses have been recognized as the most current, most complete, and with the highest standards.

This program will expand upon the skills gained through the Early Childhood Education basic program. Greater opportunities exist for those who provide special needs daycare or an Infant & Toddler setting. As licensed care expands, caregivers with formal credentials will have better opportunities.

There are a range of child, youth, and family focused support programs and interventions in BC to help promote children’s healthy development, maximize quality of life, assist families in their role as primary caregivers and support full participation in community life. This specialty provides advanced training in ECE competencies for individuals interested in working with Children With Exceptionalities and/or Infant and Toddler care.

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Prerequisites: Excellent communication skills (composition), signing a medical/criminal waiver, Schedule F criminal record clearance, and clear testing for TB. All must be done no more than 3 months before the start date of the program. Successful completion of an approved Early Childhood Education Basic Certificate Program. Note: Child Care sites may require more current Schedule F and TB testing (to be done at student’s expense) prior to practicum and/or observing.

Total Program Hours: 900 Hours.
Full-time Program Length: 36 Weeks (8.4 Months).
Practicum Placement: Work Placement Overview.

Career Opportunities: Supported Child Care Consultants; Infant/Toddler Educators; Managers/Directors/Supervisors of Child Development Centres; Early Childhood Educators with Diploma

ECEBC

Sprott-Shaw is a member of Early Childhood Educators of British Columbia (ECEBC).

Program may not be available at all campuses. Program content is subject to change.

Courses

NEC200
Advanced Health, Safety and Nutrition

Creating and maintaining a safe and healthy environment for infants/toddlers as well as children who require additional supports

NEC210
Advanced Child Growth and Development

Review of comprehensive knowledge of the range of historic and current theoretical approaches to child growth and development

NEC220
Administration

Comprehensive overview of the competent development, implementation and maintenance of all policies and procedures for the administration, funding, government policy and advocacy areas of managing child care settings and services

NEC230
Working with Families

Thorough presentation of the importance of parent, school, and community collaboration and increased knowledge of and respect for cultural, socioeconomic and family diversity

NEC300 and NEC310
Infant and Toddler I AND II

Planning, implementing and evaluating developmentally appropriate programs and routines
Care giving and educating: philosophy and practise, observing infants, toddlers and two year olds
Explaining behaviour and understanding growth and development of infants and toddlers

NEC320 and NEC320A
Infant/Toddler Practicum and Touch-Back Lab

Observe, monitor and record each child’s developmental progress
Create and maintain a safe and healthy environment
Plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs and activities
Practise physical and emotional ‘caring’ skills

NEC200
Advanced Health, Safety and Nutrition

Creating and maintaining a safe and healthy environment for infants/toddlers as well as children who require additional supports

NEC210
Advanced Child Growth and Development

Review of comprehensive knowledge of the range of historic and current theoretical approaches to child growth and development

NEC400 and NEC410
Children with Exceptionalities I and II

The study of exceptionality (special education and supported child care)
Neurological disabilities, special health care needs, severe and multiple disabilities, pervasive disorders and visual and hearingimpairments
Plan accessible, inclusive indoor and outdoor play environments
Develop positive approaches for guiding, caring and interacting with children with challenging behaviours

NEC420 and NEC420A
Children with Exceptionalities Practicum and Touch-Back Lab

Observe, monitor and record each child’s developmental progress
Create and maintain a safe and healthy environment
Plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs and activities for children who require additional supports
Promote and understand inclusion
Use specialized equipment, adaptations and materials as needed and/or prescribed