Start Your Rewarding Career as an Early Childhood Assistant in !
Shape the future by nurturing young minds during their most important years. Build a rewarding career in a growing field where you help children learn, play, and develop in daycares and early learning centers across your community.
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Why Become an Early Childhood Assistant?
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Quick Entry to a Rewarding Career
Complete your diploma in just 38-40 weeks and start working with young children in less than a year. Fast-track training gets you into the workforce quickly with hands-on practicum experience.
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Shape Young Minds Every Day
Work directly with children during their most important developmental years. Support early learning, social development, and school readiness while building meaningful relationships with children and families in your community.
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Excellent Employment Opportunities
Early childhood assistants enjoy a 95% employment rate with strong demand across daycares, kindergartens, and early learning centers. Growing opportunities as Ontario invests in expanding accessible childcare services.
Program Benefits
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Comprehensive Hands-On Training
- 480 hours of practicum placement in real childcare settings
- Training in child development, behavior guidance, and play-based learning
- Experience working with children from infancy through school age
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Financial Support Available
- Programs at designated institutions qualify for student loans and grants
- Access to provincial student aid and scholarships
- Flexible payment options
- Many students receive non-repayable grants
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Essential Skills & Certifications
- Health and safety standards and emergency procedures
- Inclusive programming for children with special needs
- Language and literacy development strategies
- First Aid and CPR certification (varies by program)