The Early Childhood Education Department prepares students to work with young children in a variety of inclusive early childhood environments. Students will acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to work with children, families and the community in planning enriched programs in daycares, preschools, infant/toddler centres and other early childhood initiatives that focus upon healthy early development.
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Early Childhood Education (ECE) Infant Toddler Certificate
- Distance
- Certificate
Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
- Penticton, Salmon Arm
- Certificate
Early Childhood Education (ECE) Diploma
- Kelowna, Vernon, Salmon Arm, Distance
- Diploma
- International students
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Instructors
Terri-Lynn Russell
I have worked in the childcare field since 1996. My work experience has included working in licensed family daycare, group daycare and preschool. I worked for over 10 years with children and families requiring extra support needs in our community. I have worked as an instructor in the ECE department at OC since 2017.
Credentials:
MSW, UBC Okanagan
BSW, UBC Okanagan
PIDP, VCC
ECE, UFV
Michelle Erridge
Heather Ross
Credentials:
MA, Applied Behavioral Science, Leadership Institute of Seattle
BA, Psychology, University of Waterloo
Diploma, ECE, À¦°óSM
Andrea Thiessen
Credentials:
MSc, Child and Family Studies, University of Southern Mississippi
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