UFV的早期儿童教育文凭建立在通过ECE证书计划获得的知识和技能的基础上。通过ECE证书为专业实践奠定了坚实的基础，您可以选择增强自己的知识和能力，以专门为有特殊需求的婴儿或儿童工作。这两个课程选项共有一组共三个核心课程，每个课程都需要一组不同的三个专业课程，包括26小时的研讨会和200小时的实习。完成为期1年的课程后，您可以向省许可委员会申请注册为特殊需要或婴儿期（3岁以下）的主管。
UFV's Early Childhood Education diploma builds on the knowledge and skills obtained through the ECE certificate program. Having established a strong foundation of professional practice with the ECE certificate, you can choose to further your knowledge and competencies to work specifically with infants or children with special needs. These two program options share a common set of three core courses and each requires a different set of three specialty courses, including a 26-hour seminar and a 200-hour practicum. Upon completion of the 1-year program, you can apply to the Provincial Licensing Board to register as a special needs or infancy (under three years of age) supervisor. After you graduate, you are ready to enter the workforce. You can also continue your studies and ladder into the Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care.