Program Description Sheridan’s Early Childhood Education (ECE) diploma program prepares you to become a highly skilled professional dedicated to providing young children with the best possible education and care. The ECE program focuses on applying research-based theory to practical experiences that encourages young children’s optimal development and growth. When you graduate from this program, you'll be eligible to become a registered member of the College of Early Childhood Educator (CECE), a requirement for practice in the province of Ontario. Through the Early Childhood Education (ECE) program you'll learn about:
Best practices for working with children in early childhood Roles and responsibilities of the early childhood educator The importance of play in a child’s development and learning Curriculum design and implementation Program models in early childhood Promotion of pro-social behavior Programming for infants, toddlers and school-age children
