Humber’s Early Childhood Education (ECE) diploma prepares students to work with children (birth to 12 years) and their families. Students can expect to attain and exceed the practice-ready knowledge, skills and attitudes employers are seeking from ECE graduates in supporting children, families and the community by engaging in innovative learning and simulation experiences. These experiences take place at organizations such as the Carol Reid Early Childhood Education Lab, as well as within the Humber Child Development Centre - interacting with our scenic arboretum and nature-inspired playground, and exploring responsive inclusive pedagogy and leading edge curriculum.

Students will learn about: • how children learn • the importance of responsive relationships • the image of the child and the significance of viewing children from a wide variety of lenses • how to create responsive, inclusive play-based learning environments and natural play spaces for children, families and the community • human development • observation and reflection, and the preparation of pedagogical documentation by children, families and the community • social justice, advocacy, leadership and the role of the ECE professional