Nurturing Minds. Building Careers.
Get the specialized skills and recognized credentials needed to work in a high-demand career. Find work in daycares, pre-schools, and community programs immediately upon graduation.
Your career starts here, without starting over
Get certified without moving to a big city or taking on massive debt.
Community impact
Be an advocate for early development and play a vital role in a child’s critical first five years.
Work and housing
Enjoy working and living within walking distance of school. On campus housing keeps you close to what you need.
Affordable tuition
Live in BC and save big. Get a Canadian education without moving to a big city or taking on massive debt.
Applied learning
Gain hands-on experience through practical placements, ensuring you are confident and competent from your first day on the job.
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We offer three specialized programs to match your career goals. Select a program below to learn more.
Two year program
Complete your first two years of university-level studies. This associate degree is designed for students looking to complete a teaching degree.
Two year program
Develop the knowledge and skills necessary to work in early care and learning programs in British Columbia (BC) with a specialization in infants and toddlers.
Potential Careers
Child care worker
Early childhood educator
Early learning centre supervisor
Daycare manager
Early learning program facilitator
Child care worker
Two year program
Develop the knowledge and skills necessary to work in early care and learning programs in British Columbia (BC) with a specialization children with diverse needs.
Potential Careers
Child care worker
Early childhood educator
Early learning centre supervisor
Daycare manager
Early learning program facilitator
Child care worker
“NLC provides an amazing experience for students from different parts of the world. It is a community-oriented college with excellent opportunities for professional development.”
– Julieta (Julie) Ayala, Early Childhood Education Program graduate 2024
Ready to Start Your New Career?
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