Child Care Assistant Program Overview

The Burnhamthorpe Adult Learning Centre Child Care Assistant (CCA) Certificate program is operated by The Toronto District School Board which has successfully graduated hundreds of Child Care Assistant students over the years.  

The Child Care Assistant program teaches students about the important role of a Child Care Assistant while studying behaviour and development from birth to 12 years. Students will develop the skills required to communicate effectively with and about children.

Many employment opportunities are available upon completion of the program in a variety of care settings including public daycare centers, community centers, large private businesses and family resource centers.

• Earn a Child Care Assistant Certificate

• Earn 6 Credits towards the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)

• Gain real world work experience through a co-op placement in a childcare setting

The CCA program is 18 weeks long. It includes 9 weeks of classroom theory and 9 weeks of on the job training in a child care facility. 

OSSD Pathway (High School Diploma)

Candidates who complete the CCA program earn six senior credits that will go toward their Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Many employers require an OSSD in order to be hired. BALC can help you with that. As an adult learner, you will have access to pathways that will enable you to reach this goal sooner than you think! Talk to our guidance team when registering! 

Essential Skills Upgrading

Interested students will now be able to brush up on their computer skills and take advantage of the Essential Skills Upgrading computer classes! Workshops are available in Word, Excel and PowerPoint! Contact Sam Sanfilippo @ 416 394 7633 or click HERE for more details.

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