The Victoria College Child Care and Development and Child Care and Development Administration one-year certificate programs offer students the education and practical experience to pursue a career in this rewarding field.
Emphasis is placed on the physical, intellectual, emotional and social growth of the child.
In addition, students take courses on guiding and teaching young children and basic discipline techniques. During the second semester, students study appropriate learning experiences for young children in child care facilities, with an emphasis on quality environments, learning activities, materials, and effective teaching methods. During this program, students also receive real-world experience through internships at local child care facilities. This one-year certificate program combines basic child care courses in education and discipline with administrative courses in planning and developing child care centers and child care center management. During the management aspect of the program, students explore basic management principles such as funding, budgeting, evaluating, and hiring.