Integrated Early Childhood Assistance

Integrated Early Childhood Assistance Training Program

54 Weeks

Hybrid Format

Practicum Placement

Designed for Internationally Trained Professionals

Ontario’s childcare sector needs qualified, caring, and culturally diverse professionals — and your experience matters. If you’ve worked or studied in early childhood education outside of Canada, this is your opportunity to bridge your international training into a meaningful career in childcare. Computek College’s Integrated Early Childhood Assistance Training Program is funded by the Ontario Bridge Training Program (OBTP) and designed to help newcomers transition into the Ontario workforce—seamlessly. With a curriculum aligned to industry and employer standards, hands-on experience, and 12 months of post-program support, you’ll graduate career-ready to work in licensed childcare centres across Ontario.

Care for Children,
Build Your Future

This program trains you to support the healthy development of children across all stages — infant, toddler, and preschool — through play, communication, and guidance.

You’ll gain:

Canadian work experience through a 16-week practicum
Job readiness support, including resume clinics, job fairs, and networking
Mental health services and career coaching during and after the program
Digital literacy, workplace culture, and civic engagement training to ease your transition into Canadian work environments

Program Structure

DURATION

54 Weeks Total

- 34 weeks of online learning
- 16-week practicum in childcare centres
- 4 weeks of additional bridging wraparound learning

Delivery Format

Hybrid
(Online + In-Person)

Scarborough Campus
2425 Eglinton Ave. E

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What You Will Learn

Introduction to Early Childhood Education

Childhood Assistant

Introduction to Child Development

Guiding Children's Development and Learning

Workplace Culture, Digital & Financial Literacy, Civic Engagement

Roles & Responsibilities of the Early

Child, Family & Community

Health and Safety for the Young Child

Practicum: Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Development

Real-World Canadian Experience

Our 16-week practicum places you in local childcare centres where you’ll:

Learn directly from experienced childcare educators

Apply your knowledge and training with real children

Build references and networks for your first job in Ontario

Support Beyond Graduation

Your journey doesn’t end with a diploma. We’ll walk with you for 12 months after you graduate, offering:

One-on-one job search coaching

Guidance for working with children with special needs

Mental health and resilience support from a licensed psychotherapist

Help navigating Ontario’s childcare employment system

Care for Children Build Your Future

This program is designed for internationally trained individuals. You may be eligible if you:

Are 18+ and live in Ontario
Have international training and/or experience in early childhood education or a related skilled field
Meet CLB 6 or higher in English
Are a:
- Permanent Resident
- Protected Person or Refugee Claimant with Open Work Permit + 900-series SIN
- Visitor under Emergency Travel Measure (e.g., CUAET) with Open Work Permit + 900-series SIN
- Temporary Work Permit holder approved in principle for Permanent Residency

Where You Can Work

Graduates of this program typically find employment as Early Childhood Assistants in:

Licensed childcare centres
Preschool and early learning programs
Infant/toddler care facilities
Home-based child care
Private daycare settings

Upcoming Start Dates

Dates

Format

Schedule

Aug 4 2025

Hybrid

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Aug 11 2025

Hybrid

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Aug 18 2025

Hybrid

Weekdays
Weekends
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Aug 25 2025

Hybrid

Weekdays
Weekends
Evenings

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Hear From Our Graduates

"I used to teach in India. Now I’m proudly working as an ECE Assistant in Scarborough. The program gave me the tools, confidence, and experience to start over the right way."

Ayesha

Class of 2024

“The practicum gave me real Canadian experience. The workshops helped me understand workplace culture and get job-ready fast.”

Diana

Class of 2023

Funding & Financial Support

Financial aid opportunities are available through the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP). Our Financial Aid Officers are available to provide you with additional support to answer your questions or concerns.

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