Course Overview
| Duration | 8 weeks |
| Program Type | Diploma |
| Campus | Mississauga |
| Financial Aid | Available |
The Early Childhood Support (ECS) Diploma Program at Edu Point is a 8-week full-time program designed for students who want to work in childcare settings and provide meaningful support to children and educators. This program focuses on building practical skills to assist with daily activities, classroom routines, and child development, preparing graduates for immediate entry into the workforce.
Students gain a strong foundation in health and safety practices, child growth, and effective communication while completing hands-on training in real childcare environments.
What You Will Learn in this Program
Understand milestones and provide age-appropriate support.
Learn practices that promote safe and healthy childcare settings.
Assist children with daily activities and classroom engagement.
Encourage creativity and learning through supervised play.
Collaborate with early childhood educators to enhance children’s learning experiences.
Gain hands-on exposure in childcare and early learning facilities.
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Mature student status (18 years or older)
- Proficiency in English
- Medical clearance (immunizations, TB test, police check as required by placement)
- Successful completion of the Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam
Graduates of this program may find employment as:
- Early Childhood Support Worker
- Childcare Centre Assistant
- Daycare Support Worker
- Preschool Support Staff
- Private Home Childcare Assistant
Program Outline
Explore the role and responsibilities of childcare support staff.
Study stages of development and how to provide effective assistance.
Apply best practices to support children’s overall well-being.
Learn observation techniques and strategies to assist children in everyday activities.
Support classroom learning through play-based activities and routines.
Build professional communication skills to interact with educators, families, and children.
Practical experience in real childcare settings to apply classroom learning.
Financial Aid
This program is approved for OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program). Our admissions team will guide you through the OSAP process, ensuring your education remains accessible and affordable.
Contact Us About the Early Childhood Support Program
Ready to start a career in early childhood support? Our admissions team is here to guide you with enrollment, OSAP, and program details.