The Diploma in Early Childhood Education (ECH) is jointly offered with the Regional Training and Resource Centre in Early Childhood Care and Education for Asia (RTRC Asia) and it is the training and consultancy arm of the NTUC Childcare Co-operative Ltd, one of the leading resources in early childhood education. The multi-disciplinary team, made up of highly qualified professionals with vast experience in early childhood settings, is skilled in working with parents and the community and offers training, consultation and resources, workshops and conferences.

Final-year ECH students, under the guidance of a project advisor, will carry out a study project in areas including early childhood development, curriculum, and policy and management, at an early childhood centre or an early childhood environment. Our partners include Little Skool House on the Green, Gracefields Kindergarten, Sparkletots Childcare Centre and KK Women's and Children's Hospital.

NP collaborated with Wheelock College offers the Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Educational Studies and Leadership. Customised for our ECH graduates, the degree allows you a two-year advanced standing. You will complete the degree programme after only two years of full-time studies. You will also enjoy a five-week immersion programme in Boston.  The degree has international accreditation by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

AECES  Chapter

On 12^th October 2007, the ECH Club/Alumni became an affiliated group of the Association of Early Childhood Educators in Singapore (AECES). Two committee members of ECH Club/Alumni will be invited to all AECES EXCO meetings. Members of ECH Club/Alumni will also enjoy membership benefits such as member’s rate for Annual Child Care Seminar, networking opportunities, library facilities and resources, ongoing professional development opportunities as well as international educational tours and conferences.