Early Childcare Program
Toronto, Canada
Diploma
DURATION
38 weeks
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About : The Early Childcare Program focuses on developing skills and knowledge necessary for those interested in working with young children. The curriculum covers key areas like early childhood development, educational practices, and family engagement. This program emphasizes both theory and practical application to ensure students are well-prepared for real-world scenarios.
Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue various roles in the childcare sector, including positions such as childcare center director, preschool teacher, and family advocate. These careers allow individuals to play a vital role in supporting children's growth and development in early learning environments.
Program Objectives
This program is designed to equip students with the skills of an Early Childcare Assistant. An Early Childcare Assistant assists and participates in the daily operations of a childcare center.
Early Childcare Assistant Diploma Program
- Introduction to Early Childcare and Education-20 Hours
- Written Communication-45 Hours
- Roles and Responsibilities-45 Hours
- Observation Skills-35 Hours
- Child, Family, and Community -45 Hours
- Practicum 1: Infant and Toddler-245 Hours
- Introduction to Child Development- 30 Hours
- Introduction to Preschool Development-30 Hours
- Introduction to Prenatal, Infant, and Toddler Development-60 Hours
- Guiding Children-30 Hours
- Health and Safety-40 Hours
- Curriculum Planning-45 Hours
- Nutrition-30 Hours
- Practicum 2: Preschool- 245 Hours
Admissions Criteria
- Grade 12 (OSSD @ the General level or better)
- Mature student status
For further information, please call +1416-510-2739 or email: info@accessbuscollege.com
Graduation Criteria
- A minimum final mark of 60%
- An overall average of 60%
Employment Opportunities
- Assistant in daycare centers
- Assistants in an early learning center
- Work with early Childcare education to provide developmentally appropriate child care-care supervisor
- Early Childcare supervisor
- Early Childcare program staff assistant
- Early Childcare educator
- Preschool helper
- Preschool supervisor
- Preschool teacher
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