Child development
Study infant and child development and observation skills.
Career-focused training
Train for
a career as an
early childhood assistant
in under 10 months.
Build skills in early childhood development, curriculum creation, and health and safety standards, with practicum experience in childcare and learning centres.
Hybrid learning: Online and on campusInstructor-led sessions that combine virtual learning with time on campus at our North York or Mississauga campus.
HybridNorth YorkMississauga
NACC ECA diplomaTrain with the curriculum from the National Association of Career Colleges.
Two practicumsWork under qualified early childhood educators.
01 Your training
Learn the skills to
help children grow.
Get training in early childhood development, play-based learning, and health, safety and nutrition.
You’ll learn to communicate effectively with children, parents and the community.
Health & safety
Learn health, safety and nutrition standards for young children.
Play-based learning
Plan play-based activities that support language and literacy.
Inclusive environments
Learn to create inclusive spaces and support special needs.
WHAT’S IN THE DIPLOMA
15 courses, one clear goal
The diploma covers child development, observation, health and safety, play-based learning, language and literacy, inclusion and two practicums.
Foundations of Early Childhood EducationCommunicationsInfant and Child DevelopmentObservation SkillsHealth, Safety and NutritionChild, Family and CommunityPracticum 1Introduction to SociologyPlay-based Early Learning StrategiesLanguage and LiteracyIntroduction to PsychologyGuiding Children’s BehaviorCreating Inclusive EnvironmentsSpecial NeedsPracticum 202 Career possibilities
See where your new
skills can take you.
Get the training and practicum experience to start a rewarding career working with young children, in under 10 months.
Early Childhood Assistants support preschool teachers in many settings. Explore six places your training can take you.
PRACTICAL TRAINING
REAL OPPORTUNITIES
A BRIGHTER TOMORROW.
Daycare Centres
Support children’s care and learning in a daycare setting.
WHAT YOU MIGHT DO
Assist with daily routines and activitiesSupervise children’s playShare updates with parentsWE’VE GOT YOU COVERED
These courses in the program prepare you for this role:
Infant and Child Development
Health, Safety and Nutrition
Guiding Children’s Behavior
Students must pass a final examination offered through NACC to obtain their designation.Employers set their own hiring requirements.
03 Practical experience
Train toward your ECA designation.
Students need to successfully complete a final examination offered through the National Association of Career Colleges (NACC) to obtain their diploma and their designation as an Early Childhood Assistant.
Practicum placements give you hands-on experience under the guidance of qualified early childhood educators.
NACC final examinationRequired for the ECA designation.
Diploma programEarn your diploma in 40 weeks.Career support includedGet help with résumé writing, career tips and job listings.04 Flexible learning
Hybrid learning, real instructor support.
This program is delivered through hybrid learning, combining virtual and on-campus sessions.
CBC’s online classroom provides instructor-led sessions with one-on-one support, and on-campus time gives you hands-on practice in person.
Live online classesInteract with instructors and classmates in real time.
Instructor-led learningLearn with instructor support rather than studying on your own.
Time on campusLearn in person at our North York or Mississauga campus as part of your hybrid schedule.
05 Why Canadian Business College
Guidance from the start.
Support along the way.
Canadian Business College pairs career-focused training with support designed to help students prepare for employment and explore funding options.
You’ll get hands-on training from industry professionals, plus career services including résumé writing, professional-development workshops, career tips and access to active job listings.
Career-focused diplomaTraining in child development and early learning.Career servicesRésumé writing, workshops, career tips and job listings.
Financial guidanceFinancial aid advisors help you explore funding options.Two GTA campusesNorth York and Mississauga.IN ABOUT
40 WEEKS
OF TRAINING TOWARD YOUR
EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSISTANT DIPLOMA
EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSISTANT DIPLOMA
Practical trainingSupportive learning
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