The ECA + Business Diploma will equip you with the skills and knowledge required to provide developmentally appropriate child care for children. It also gives you sufficient exposure to be able to establish your childcare business. Through this diploma, you will learn the fundamentals of early childcare and rules and regulations of the Canadian early childhood education sector. Successful completion of the ECA diploma will enhance your chances to gain employment in early childcare settings and early learning centers as an assistant. Related National Occupation Code (NOC) for these roles is 4214.

This Diploma will enable you to start your own childcare business and imparts the necessary skills needed to become an entrepreneur. This is a unique feature of our Diploma and is generally not available in other ECA diplomas.

The diploma takes 57 weeks to complete and has a mandatory practicum of 330 hrs. The theory part is finished in class whereas the practicums are to be done in placement sites. Placements would cover infant /toddler class and preschool.

Notes: Before entering the program, in compliance with the law for working in vulnerable sectors, students must submit:

1-Satisfactory medical examination
2-Police reference check (vulnerable sector check)

Before starting the Practicum, students will require to be CPR certified.

Career

Graduates may find employment as assistant educators:

• in child care centers
• in nursery schools
• as family-home child care providers

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ECA Job Description

Some of the duties and responsibilities of an assistant involve:
• assist and participate in the day to day operations of a childcare centre or early learning centre
• help to provide a nurturing, caring environment in which young children can thrive
• understand the physical, emotional and intellectual development of children from infancy to age 6
• maintain a professional approach while observing and guiding children throughout the day
• demonstrate effective communication skills with parents, children and co-workers
• provide opportunities to enhance children’s self-esteem during daily activities
• encourage socialization of children as they play and experience things together
• be knowledgeable in related health and safety issues during daily operations (Source- NACC)

Peel College makes it easy to fund your own education and self development by offering interest-free installments. We also offer bursaries to deserving students. The Diploma is eligible for funding under Better Jobs Ontario (formerly Second Career). Contact us today for more information.

Job Prospects

During the next ten years, the employment outlook is expected to be fair for Early Childhood Educators and Assistants (NOC 4214) in the Toronto region and across Canada.
Given Toronto's growing population, demand for these childcare workers is expected to increase during the forecast period. Qualified individuals who speak multiple languages may have better prospects.

{ Sources- Labour Market Information – ESDC | Outlook Methodology
GOVERNMENT OF CANADA- JOB BANK REPORT }