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Early Childhood Assistant (ECA) Diploma program gets you into the workforce quickly while providing you with the valuable knowledge, hands-on skills, and experience employers are looking for.
We are proud of the quality of our Early Childhood Assistant Diploma program and are confident that you will receive an offer of employment (full-time or part-time) in the childcare field upon graduation. In fact, we are so confident in our quality assurance that we commit to refunding your tuition fees in full if you graduate from the OICC | Oxford International Career Colleges ECA program, but do not receive any offer of employment (full-time or part-time)! Terms and conditions apply.
Get started on your Early Childhood Assistant career path and learn how to make a positive, lasting impact on young children's lives. Our 40-week Early Childhood Assistant Diploma program will equip you with the valuable knowledge, hands-on skills, and experience you need to succeed in this in-demand field.
Once you graduate from our Early Childhood Assistant (ECA) Diploma program, you will earn the required credentials that qualify you to work as an ECA or in a related position in Ontario. As this is a NACC-licensed Early Childhood Assistant (ECA) program, students also have the opportunity to earn a NACC digital credential, providing they successfully complete the NACC Final Exam with a minimum passing grade of 65%.
Duration
40 Weeks | 1000 hours
Location
OICC Toronto campus
Equivalency
Diploma
Teaching Method
Hybrid
Our Early Childhood Assistant (ECA) program is licensed by NACC (National Association of Career Colleges), which means its content, standards, and guidelines are relevant, up-to-date, and in line with industry requirements. The NACC program was developed and is maintained by a committee of academic and industry experts.
The Early Childhood Assistant (ECA) Diploma program follows a Hybrid Learning Model. This allows students to either attend their theory classes in-person or online via Moodle, OICC’s Learning Management System (LMS).
The theory classes are offered as synchronized learning, meaning students will be attending live lectures either in-person or online during set days and hours per week.
Whether in the classroom or online, students’ learning will be supported by Moodle for all course activities and program resources.
All practicums must be completed in person. This allows students to receive the full experience as an ECA, preparing you for your future profession by practicing and enhancing learned skills within theory classes as well as developing more responsibilities within the field.
At OICC, we understand the benefits of in-person events as it creates a community of learning, allowing you to build meaningful and lifelong connections with your peers, instructors, and campus staff. Some of these events include:
School orientation
Career Academy Canada sessions, events, and related activities
CPR-First Aid Certification
Early Childhood Assistants (ECAs) provide care for infants to school-aged children under the guidance of Early Childhood Educators (ECEs). Together, they lead children in activities to stimulate and develop their intellectual, physical, and emotional growth. ECAs work in childcare centres, daycare centres, kindergarten classrooms, agencies for exceptional children, and other settings.
The Government of Canada Labour Market Information reports that the employment outlook will be good for Early Childhood Assistants (NOC 4214) in Ontario for the 2024 – 2026 period. In fact, the Government of Ontario aims to create 86,000 new child care spaces by 2026.
Our Early Childhood Assistant Diploma program is designed to meet the demand for qualified and high-performing ECAs in Ontario by equipping our graduates with the right knowledge and skillsets required to succeed in this rewarding field. We’re here to help you get started on your new career path. Once you graduate from our Early Childhood Assistant Diploma program, popular career path options include:
The Early Childhood Assistant (ECA) Diploma program equips students with the necessary knowledge, hands-on skills, and soft skills required to succeed in this rewarding field. Early childhood is a field where you work directly with children and their families, building important relationships at a formative time in children’s lives. Through our program, you will learn how to help children build resiliency, develop social-emotional learning, and have a direct impact on children’s growth. Beyond the program courses, students participate in practicum placements under the guidance of experts in the field:
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Loans and Grants from the Canada Student Financial Assistance Program
The federal government provides Student Assistance in the form of loans and grants to help part-time students from Nova Scotia access post-secondary education. This program has recently been enhanced to make studying while working more accessible than ever.
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We are proud of the quality of our Continuing Care Assistant and Early Childhood Education programs and are confident that you will receive an offer of employment (full-time or part-time) in the healthcare of childcare fields upon graduation. In fact, we are so confident in our quality assurance that we commit to refunding your tuition fees in full if you graduate from the OICC | Oxford International Career Colleges CCA or ECE program, but do not receive any offer of employment (full-time or part-time)! Terms and conditions apply.
OICC | Oxford International Career Colleges aims to create equal educational opportunities for all students. Through our payment plan program, students can get tarted on their career journey more easily with affordable payment plan options.
At Oxford International, we carry a rich history that stretches back over 30 years. Our prime goal? To propel the global education sector with unrivaled momentum.
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The first step in your journey is to fill out our online application form. This is just like introducing yourself, telling us who you are and what you’re interested in studying. You’ll need to provide some basic personal information, like your name and contact details. Please follow the link below to begin your registration.
Yes, we offer Grants, Loans and Private Student Loans. You can Contact us and one of our financial aid counselors will walk you through your various options.
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