Recognized ECE Training Institutions and Programs in BC

To be certified in B.C. as an Early Childhood Educator (ECE) requires successful completion of an early childhood education training program that is recognized by the ECE Registry, or a program that is deemed equivalent.

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Last updated:  November 17, 2023

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• Public post-secondary
• Private post-secondary
• Continuing education
• Distance learning

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The following is a list of educational institutions with early childhood education programs that are recognized by the ECE Registry. Which program or institution you choose will depend on factors like training options, program details, and admission or transfer requirements.

Contact the institution directly to get more information.

Public post-secondary

Camosun College

Early Childhood Education (Basic)
Infant/Toddler
Special Needs (Inclusive Care)

For more information, contact Camosun College

Capilano University

Early Childhood Education (Basic)
Infant/Toddler
Special Needs (Inclusive Care)

For more information, contact Capilano University

Coast Mountain College

Early Childhood Education (Basic)*
Infant/Toddler*
Special Needs (Inclusive Care)*

For more information, contact Coast Mountain College

*may be available as distance learning

College of New Caledonia

Early Childhood Education (Basic)*
Infant/Toddler
Special Needs (Inclusive Care)

For more information, contact College of New Caledonia

*may be available as distance learning

College of the Rockies

Early Childhood Education (Basic)*
Infant/Toddler*
Special Needs (Inclusive Care)*

For more information, contact College of the Rockies

*may be available as distance learning

Douglas College
Early Childhood Education (Basic)
Infant/Toddler
Special Needs (Inclusive Care)

For more information, contact Douglas College

Langara College

Early Childhood Education (Basic)
Infant/Toddler
Special Needs (Inclusive Care)

For more information, contact Langara College

Lethbridge College

Early Childhood Education (Basic)*

Note: A one-year post-secondary certificate plus supplementary courses is required

For more information, contact Lethbridge College

*may be available as distance learning

Nicola Valley Institute of Technology

Early Childhood Education (Basic)
Infant/Toddler
Special Needs (Inclusive Care)

For more information, contact Nicola Valley Institute of Technology

North Island College

Early Childhood Education (Basic)
Infant/Toddler
Special Needs (Inclusive Care)

For more information, contact North Island College

Northern Lights College

Early Childhood Education (Basic)*
Infant/Toddler*
Special Needs (Inclusive Care)*

For more information, contact Northern Lights College

*may be available as distance learning

Okanagan College

Early Childhood Education (Basic)
Infant/Toddler
Special Needs (Inclusive Care)

For more information, contact Okanagan College

Selkirk College

Early Childhood Education (Basic)
Infant/Toddler
Special Needs (Inclusive Care)

For more information, contact Selkirk College

Thompson Rivers University

Early Childhood Education (Basic)
Infant/Toddler
Special Needs (Inclusive Care)

For more information, contact Thompson Rivers University

University of British Columbia

Early Childhood Education (Basic)*
Infant/Toddler

For more information, contact the University of British Columbia

*may be available as distance learning

University of the Fraser Valley

Early Childhood Education (Basic)
Infant/Toddler
Special Needs (Inclusive Care)

For more information, contact the University of the Fraser Valley

Vancouver Community College

Early Childhood Education (Basic)
Infant/Toddler
Special Needs (Inclusive Care)

For more information, contact Vancouver Community College

Vancouver Island University

Early Childhood Education (Basic)*
Infant/Toddler*
Special Needs (Inclusive Care)*

For more information, contact Vancouver Island University

*may be available as distance learning

Yukon University

Early Childhood Education (Basic)

For more information, contact Yukon University

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Private post-secondary

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Capital College

Early Childhood Education (Basic)
Infant/Toddler

For more information, contact Capital College

CDI College

Early Childhood Education (Basic)*
Infant/Toddler
Special Needs (Inclusive Care)

For more information, contact CDI College

*may be available as distance learning

Collège Éducacentre

Early Childhood Education (Basic)*

Note: Francophone program

For more information, contact Collège Éducacentre

*may be available as distance learning

Creative Minds Early Learning Society

Early Childhood Education (Basic)

For more information, contact Creative Minds Early Childhood Education

Montessori Training Centre of BC

Association Montessori Internationale (A.M.I.)

Early Childhood Education (Basic)
Infant/Toddler

For more information, contact the Montessori Training Centre of British Columbia

Native Education College

Early Childhood Education (Basic)
Infant/Toddler
Special Needs (Inclusive Care)

For more information, contact Native Education College

Pacific Rim Early Childhood Institute Inc.

Early Childhood Education (Basic)*
Infant/Toddler*
Special Needs (Inclusive Care)*