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Early Childhood Assistant

Early Childhood Assistant

Program Info

- Faculty of Healthcare
- 50 Weeks / 945 Hours
- Online / Hybrid / In-Person
- Flexible Schedule

Why choose a career in Early Childhood Education?

What is the program about?

Our Early Childhood Assistant program offers a foundation in child development, health and safety, and inclusive education, combined with play-based learning strategies. The program covers essential business and communication skills, preparing graduates for both educational and administrative roles. With a focus on real-world applications, students learn to create nurturing, developmentally appropriate learning environments, manage childcare centers, and explore entrepreneurial opportunities in the childcare sector. A 10-week practicum provides hands-on experience, helping students build confidence and boost employability across diverse settings.

Examples of roles you can pursue upon program completion

Childcare Worker Assistant

Daycare Helper

Daycare Supervisor

Daycare Teacher

Early Childhood Assistant

Early Childhood Educator Assistant

Early Childhood Program Staff Assistant

Preschool Helper

Daycare and Preschool Manager

What is the average pay for professionals in this field?

$21.30/Hour
Average hourly wage for the role of Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Assistant (Job Bank Canada, 2025)

Learning Modules

Microsoft Windows 10

Microsoft Word 1

Microsoft PowerPoint

Communication Essentials

Basic Business Communications

Introduction to Childcare

Roles and Responsibilities of ECAs

Child, Family, and Community

Introduction to Child Development

Child Development: Prenatal to 11 Years

Health and Safety for the Young Child

Management of Childcare Centres

Employment Achievement Strategies

Nutrition for the Young Child

Classroom Observation Skills

Guiding Children's Development and Learning

Early Childhood Curriculum

Play Therapy Early Learning Strategies

Inclusion In Early Childhood Programs (Special Needs)

Entrepreneurial Skills: Starting a Child Care Center

Practicum: Infant, Toddler, and Preschool

Scarborough Campus

2425 Eglinton Avenue E, Suite 400 Toronto, ON M1K 5G8

Markham Campus

7 Eastvale Drive, Unit 202 Markham, ON L3S 4N8

Ajax Campus

100 Westney Road S Ajax, ON L1S 7H3

30+ Years of Career Training Excellence

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