This course develops student’s knowledge and skill in building positive relationships with families in a childcare context. Students will deepen insight into family dynamics, community and cultural influences, anti-bias approaches and the critical role of family/caregiver partnerships.
Prerequisites
ECED 2313, ECED 2315.
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- Needs of infants, toddlers, and children needing extra support
- Relationship between the caregiver and the parent/guardian of infants, toddlers, and children needing extra support
- Continuity of care
- Potentially challenging situations: culturally diverse families, divorce, blended family, single parent, teenage parents, family poverty, violence or abuse in home
- Regulations, centre practice and family approaches to child rearing Community resources
- Communication plans in childcare centres
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72634 |
September 2, 2026 to October 28, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule | |
| 72639 |
September 2, 2026 to October 28, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42192 |
January 6, 2027 to February 24, 2027 |
Lecture | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule | |
| 42251 |
January 6, 2027 to March 24, 2027 |
Lecture | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† 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.