幼儿教育和关爱学生在不列颠哥伦比亚省的各种早期学习环境中发展与幼儿及其家人合作所需的知识和技能。学生通过旨在整合学术和实践经验的课程和实践来发展技能。该计划可以部分或全日制完成。学生可以通过在线交付在自己的社区内完成该计划。完成完整的NLC ECEC文凭的学生将有资格向BC ECE注册中心申请幼儿教育者证书和婴幼儿教育者（ITE）证书或特殊需要教育者（SNE）证书。
The Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) Diploma in InfantToddler Education program at Northern Lights College (NLC) provides opportunities to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to work in early care and learning programs in British Columbia (BC) supporting the care and education of children birth through 12 years of age and their families. Educators use their specialized education to create and maintain inclusive and safe environments that encourage exploration for all children, while being responsive to children’s needs and interests. Working within diverse communities and programs, Educators use reflective and collaborative practices to support children’s understanding and engagement with the world.