Early Childhood Development Program

About this programme

The Early Childhood Development Certificate Level 1 and Diploma Level 2 Programs prepare students for employment in Day Care Settings, Head Start programs and in Kindergartens as well as in Primary School Classrooms as Assistants to classroom teachers. The training includes, practical skill development in a practicum setting, as well as development of a theoretical understanding of all aspects of child development from both a Cree Cultural and an Academic knowledge base. Students will learn to care for and foster the wholistic development of young children. With the increasing responsibility being taken for the education of their children by First Nations comes the need for well trained, specialized personnel in Early Childhood Services. Conducting this training within the community provides workers able to ensure the enhancement of Cree language and culture in the child care facilities of the communities. To provide First Nations people with the opportunity to develop advanced skills to provide effective Early Childhood Services To provide students with the skills, knowledge and professionalism necessary to deliver Early Childhood programs and take responsibility for the care of groups of children of varying ages within a daycare, head start, kindergarten and or primary school facility To provide a basis from which students may move on to advanced studies in the field of Early Childhood Development Level 1: E.C.D. 100 Course for Orientation Certication – Eligible for ECD Assistant from Alberta Children and Youth Services