This course focuses on the role of the caregiver for children 0-3 years of age. Course content includes the ethics of care, and the principles of centering children, including families and incorporating the values of cultural communities in providing experiences for infants and toddlers.
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- 1. The role of the caregiver for infants and toddlers
- 2. Concepts of care, ethics of care and caring practices
- 3. Issues related to developing curriculum for infants and toddlers
- 4. Developing and implementing group and individualized experiences based on observations of infants and toddlers
- 5. Planning, evaluating and adapting indoor and outdoor play environments to respond to observed experiences of infants and toddlers
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60422 |
May 4, 2026 to July 13, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61861 |
May 8, 2026 to July 24, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61862 |
May 8, 2026 to July 24, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.