Duration
37Â WEEKS
Studies
Full time
Field Placement
490 Hours
Credential Awarded
Ontario College Diploma
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About the Program
Early Childcare Assistants (ECA’s) provide opportunities to enhance children’s self-esteem during daily activities and encourage socialization of children as they play and experience things together. ECA’s plan and assist with meal times, supervise children during indoor and outdoor play, and during rest periods. They lead children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs, preparing craft material, preparing and serving snacks, guiding and assisting children in the development of proper eating and dressing
Skills
Friendly, Outgoing, Playful
A Good Communicator
Interested in solving problems
Flexible and adaptable
Enjoy variety and multi-tasking
Patient
Courses
Introduction to Early Child Care and Education
Roles and Responsibilities
Child, Family and Community
Introduction to Child Development
Introduction to Prenatal and Infant Development
Introduction to Toddler Development
Introduction to Preschool Development
Observation Skills
Guiding Children
Curriculum Planning
Written Communication Skills
Health and Safety
Nutrition
CPR Frist Aid Training
Career
As a graduate of this program, you may pursue future career options, such as:
Assistant Teachers in child care centers and nursery schools, or as family-home child care providers.
Child Care Assistant Child Care Worker
Daycare Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Day Care Worker
Baby Care Worker
Infant Day Care Worker
Nursery School Helper
Preschool Helper