2 Early Childhood Education Certificate Programs in Red Deer Canada

The one-year Early Childhood Education Leadership Development Certificate offers students the opportunity to learn the theory and practices associated with a leadership role in the Early Learning and Child Care profession. Courses will explore contemporary ideas of management, relationships, curriculum, and pedagogy from the context of a leader. Through an immersive workplace learning experience, most learning will be in the students' Early Learning and Child Care workplace and supported by online learning.

The importance of the early years in a child's development is well established. There is a critical need for a variety of programs for children and families and for trained staff to ensure children's developmental needs are being met. The Early Learning and Child Care Program trains professionals to work with children from birth to eight years, with some related preparation for working with children from eight to twelve years of age. Throughout the program, there is an emphasis on developing caring relationships with children and families.