CHILD CARE ASSISTANT PROGRAM

Upon Successful Completion of the Program, you:

will receive the Yorkdale Certificate for Childcare Assistant
may pursue further education in a Community College and other Early Childhood Education Programs
have the knowledge and skills to work as a Childcare Assistant in:
private, community and workplace childcare centres
licensed at-home daycare
parenting programs in a library or community centre

Prerequisites for Admission to the Childcare Assistant Certificate Program:

successful completion of the Yorkdale English Assessment
successful completion of an interview with a childcare assistant teacher
love of children (experience in working with children is an advantage)
letter of reference
police check
up to date immunization - DPT
Flu shot - required and requested by the day care facilities
Step 2 - TB skin test-mandatory
Strongly recommend Hep B shots as osme of the Day Care Centres require students to have this done (this is a series of 3 shots, talk with your Doctor about this
Proof of having CPR (level C) and first aid
Criminal referece check must be carried out prior to Co-op placement in a Day Care Centre

There are two major components to this program:

	Part 1: three in-school courses during the first nine weeks. Successful completion of in-school credits prior to Part 2.
	Part 2: an out -of -school co-op placement in a licensed daycare, nursery or other childcare facility for the final nine weeks. Minimum 6 hours per day.

Does your dream career include working with children?
Are you looking for a program in which you can:

And, at the same time:

In just 18 weeks, in Yorkdale’s Childcare Assistant Program, you will:

learn the role of a Childcare Assistant
study child development from birth to five years old
learn about the needs of children, including children with special needs
explore children’s books, magazines and suitable activities for children 0-5 years old
acquire win-win strategies for dealing with inappropriate behaviour
discuss effective ways of communicating with children
find out about the importance of play and self-esteem when caring for children
converse with others about nutrition, health, safety and first aid issues
become informed about the Ontario Childcare System
debate the strengths of Community Day Care and Home Care for children
gain practical experience in a co-op placement
earn 6 credits towards your secondary school diploma
have CPR and First Aid qualifications