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Completion of the diploma satisfies the requirements of the Community Care Facilities Branch (CCFB) of the Ministry of Community, Aboriginal and Women's Services for a License to Practice as an Early Childhood Educator in British Columbia. The program does not, by itself, qualify a person to teach in a kindergarten that is part of a public school system. Certified teachers who have completed or are in the process of completing an appropriate degree in Education usually staff public school system kindergartens.
Completion of the post-diploma certificates satisfies the requirements of the Community Care Facilities Branch (CCFB) of the Ministry of Community, Aboriginal and Women's Services for a License to Practice as a Special Needs Educator, or an Infant/Toddler Educator in British Columbia.
Please Note: The Ministry of Community, Aboriginal and Women's Services requires 500 hours of work experience under the supervision of a licensed Early Childhood Educator in order to qualify for a License to Practice as an Early Childhood Educator. Many of these hours can be completed between the second and third semester as either a volunteer or a paid assistant in an early childhood education setting. For further information about licensing requirements, contact your local health unit.