Early Childcare Assistant Diploma Program
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The Early Childcare Assistant program at Trillium College provides training for people trying to find a rewarding job operating in the Early Childcare Assistant Field. Early Childhood Assistants (under the supervision of the Educator or E.C.E.) provide a safe and caring environment for youngsters urging their social, psychological and intellectual advancement.
Areas of Focus
- Introduction to Early Learning and Care
- Roles, Responsibilities, and the Reflective Practitioner
- Multiple Perspectives of Child, Family and Community
- Introduction to prenatal and infant development
- Introduction to toddler development
- Introduction to preschool and school age development
- Observation and Documentation
- Responsive Relationships and Guiding Behavior
- Program Planning and Philosophical Approaches to Learning
- Written Communications Skills
- Health and Safety
- Nutrition
- Placement: The Early Childhood Assistant students complete their education with
490 hours of placement experience. The placement is broken in two: Infant &
Toddler – 245 hours & Preschool – 245 hours
Employment Opportunities
As a graduate of Trillium College’s Early Childcare Assistant (ECA) diploma program, the opportunities you can pursue span nearly all aspects of childcare services. You may find employment as:
- Childcare Centers
- Ontario Early Years Centers
- Parent/Child Literacy Centers
- Private Regulated Home-based Child Care
- Schools
- LINC child minding services
Salary
According to updated information on *Indeed.ca
Admission Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or Mature Student Status
Placement Requirements
- Trillium College Immunization Report; completed and signed by a medical professional.
- Submission of a clear Police Check (CPIC) report with Vulnerable Sector Screening.
- Completed Vulnerable Sector Screening waiver (VSS).
