Early Childcare Assistant Diploma (NACC Curriculum)
Develop the foundational skills to support and nurture young learners as an Early Childcare Assistant in Canada’s thriving childcare sector!
JRS College’s one-year Early Childcare Assistant Diploma equips you with the foundational knowledge and practical skills required to excel in childcare settings across Scarborough and Toronto. Grounded in contemporary theories of child development from infancy through preschool, this program covers curriculum planning, observation techniques, health & safety, nutrition, and professional responsibilities. A supervised practicum in a licensed daycare or preschool reinforces classroom learning and prepares you for roles as an Early Childcare Assistant, Daycare Helper, or Preschool Helper upon graduation.
Comprehensive Developmental Curriculum: From prenatal and infant to toddler and preschool stages, grounded in historical and modern child development theories.
Professional Roles & Ethics: Training in industry standards, ethical advocacy, and effective communication with families and communities.
Practical Curriculum Planning: Techniques for designing age-appropriate activities, circle time, and learning centers.
Health, Safety & Nutrition: Strategies for maintaining a secure, healthy environment and fostering positive eating habits in young children.
Observation & Guidance Skills: Hands-on methods for monitoring child behavior and applying positive guidance techniques.
Written Communication & Documentation: Mastery of report writing and record-keeping essential to childcare administration.
Field Placement Practicum: Real-world experience in partnered childcare facilities for career-ready confidence.
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Get in touch
Address
Unit 330, 4168 Finch Ave E, Scarborough,
ON M1S 5H6
Contacts
+1(416) 292-2455
admission@jrscollege.com
