Toronto College of Technology

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Early Childcare Assistant

Toronto College of Technology

Degree:Diploma
Field of Study:Child Care Provider/Assistant
Length:8 Month(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $5,800
Careers:Social and Community Service Workers

Description:

The Early Childcare Assistant program has been designed to equip childcare workers with the valuable knowledge, skills and experience for employment as Assistants in day care or early learning centres. In addition to covering early childhood development, program planning, communication and other vital topics in childcare, the program also includes the role of computers in a childcare setting.

Early Childcare Assistants lead children in activities to stimulate and develop their intellectual, physical and emotional growth. There is increasing demand in the industry for qualified individuals who have completed formal training such as that offered in this diploma program. Career opportunities exist in childcare centres, kindergartens, nursery schools and centres for exceptional children.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 English 
Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on July 02, 2013