EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSISTANT

Objectives

Designed as a Diploma Program, the Early Childhood Assistant aims to provide the students with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully carry out their tasks among their varied types of customers who need the much-needed childcare assistance. The Program gives the students a solid foundation of knowledge and skills in providing childcare to their clients upon completion of their training.

Methodology

Lecture and practical classroom applications and clinical practicum.

Program

• The Day Nurseries Act
• Child Development I-II-III
• The Importance of Play
• Special Needs Child Care
• Anti-bias Training
• Child Abuse Theory
• Behavior Guidance
• Managing Home Child Care
• Nutrition
• Health and Safety
• Working with Families
• The Role of the Adult
• Curriculum Planning
• Interview Preparation
• Employment Skills and Assisted Employment Search
• Placement Support

Pre-requisites

• Grade 12 or mature students
• Holder of Health Care Aid Certificate
• Work-related experience an asset

Price

• Cdn $ 3500 (For Canadian Residents)