通过准备在温哥华岛大学的幼儿教育和护理（ECE）计划中获得丰厚的职业，来培养幼儿的好奇心和发展。这个灵活的全日制或非全日制幼儿保育文凭课程提供深入的理论学习和实践经验，与受过训练的幼儿教育工作者一起建立行业内的联系。这五个实习课程为学生提供了在有执照的幼儿保育和学习中心，政府，早期干预，原住民早期学习中心，学校或大专院校的职业生涯的准备。幼儿文凭课程的毕业生已经成为早期的育儿助手和幼儿教育者，从而促进了职业发展。幼儿教育和护理计划旨在为学生提供在许可的幼儿保育环境中与幼儿及其家人合作所需的知识和技能。学生
The work of early childhood educators has a lasting impact on children’s development. It’s a rewarding career in a rapidly growing field. Graduates of this program are in high demand.<br>In this program you get a balance of theory and practical experience in the early years sector. The theory courses cover current research and approaches. The practicum is your chance to make meaningful connections within the field of early childhood education and care. The Early Childhood Education and Care program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work with young children and their families in licensed child care settings. Students progress through an interrelated series of courses and practica designed to integrate theoretical learning, awareness of self in relationships, and practical experience in becoming an Early Childhood Educator. This program may be completed on a part-time or full-time basis.