The Infant and Toddler Diploma is awarded upon successful completion of an Early Childhood Education certificate or equivalent, and the required courses in the Infant/Toddler specialty program. The Infant/Toddler diploma is available online on a part-time basis, providing the opportunity for you to work while going to school. If you choose to work as an Early Childhood Educator, you should: be caring and have the desire to make a difference in the lives of children, be comfortable providing fair but firm discipline, and have strong communication skills with children and parents of various cultural backgrounds.