Early Childhood Assistant
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The NACC Early Childcare Assistant program has been redesigned, updated and been given a new name: Early Childhood Assistant. This is a new program and has received approval by the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU). Graduates of the new NACC Early Childhood Assistant program have the opportunity to enter the second year of Canadore College’s Early Childhood Education Diploma Program.
Program Upgrade: Purchasing Details
The NACC Early Childhood Assistant Program is available to both member colleges that are currently delivering the Early Childcare Assistant Program and those that are not. If a college is currently delivering the previous ECA program, then the new program will be available at a significantly discounted price. If a college has not had the ECA Program, the new program will be available at the regular price.
Graduates will be able to:
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Understand the role and responsibilities of an Early Childhood Assistant within licensed childcare and early learning environments.
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Support early childhood educators effectively in delivering programs that foster children’s physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development.
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Create nurturing, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate environments that promote exploration, curiosity, and positive behaviour.
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Apply clear, professional communication skills when interacting with children, families, educators, and community partners.
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Guide children in developing healthy routines and self-help skills, including eating, dressing, toileting, and hygiene.
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Promote safe, engaging play experiences and supervise indoor, outdoor, and rest-time activities with confidence.
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Integrate nutrition basics and daily meal planning principles to support children’s health and well-being.
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Observe, document, and maintain required records to support children’s progress and regulatory compliance.
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Apply First Aid and CPR knowledge to respond calmly and appropriately in emergencies.
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Demonstrate professionalism, empathy, and ethical conduct in all interactions within early learning settings.
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Connect theory to practice through supervised placement, building readiness for employment or continued study in Early Childhood Education.
Graduates may find employment in a variety of settings, including:
- Childcare Centres
- Daycare Centres
- Kindergartens
- Agencies for Exceptional Children
- After School Programs
Total Program Hours: 1000 hours
NACC Final Theory Examination:
The NACC final examination is an online examination that evaluates the theory component of the training and determines whether the candidate has the required level of knowledge to do the job safely and effectively. All students write the NACC final theory examination at the end of the placement. To schedule your final exam, please speak with your college representative.