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Provider Requirement Levels
- ECE (Early Childhood Educator): Requires a 2-year diploma or equivalent (Basic & Post-Basic).
- ECE Assistant (ECEA): Requires one course in Child Development, Health, or Guidance.
- Responsible Adult: 19+ years old, requires 20 hours of training (for school-age/assistants).
Required Training Courses
- Annual Requirements:
- ECEs: 40 hours of professional development every 5 years to renew certification.
- Mandated Topics: First Aid (Standard level), Child Guidance.
Reimbursable Training Information through the State
- ECE Education Support Fund: Administered by ECEBC. Provides bursaries for tuition and books for students enrolled in ECE programs.
- Apply: ECEBC Bursaries
- WorkBC Grants: Wage subsidies for hiring/training staff in high-demand fields.
Opening a Childcare Facility in British Columbia
- Agency: Health Authorities (e.g., Vancouver Coastal Health, Fraser Health) - Community Care Licensing.
- Website: BC Child Care Licensing
- Steps: Contact your local Health Authority Licensing Officer. You must verify compliance with municipal zoning first.
Training we do not offer
- BC ECE Basic/Post-Basic Program: We offer PD hours, but not the full diploma program required for the "ECE" license.
- Approved First Aid: Must be from an approved vendor list in BC.
