To find out if you are eligibility for this program please fill in the Eligibility Checker Form and you if you are eligible you will be sent the application from when it is available. click here
Students will learn about the important role of a child care assistant while studying child behaviour and development from birth to 12 years. Students will learn how to meet the developmental needs of young children, including children with special needs. Students will develop strategies needed to communicate with and about children. Students will acquire an understanding of the professional skills and strategies necessary for effective care giving and professional relationships. (There is an opportunity to participate in an ECE apprenticeship with the Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities through the School Board OYAP program.)
In this 18 week program students can:
Earn 6 credits towards your secondary school diploma
Earn a Child Care Assistant Certificate
Gain real world work experience through a co-op placement
Yorkdale’s 18 week CCA Certificate Program has two components:
Please note hours are non-negotiable and that classes are not held over the summer (July and August)
Part 1: In–person (9 weeks) every day in class.
Monday-Friday, 8:25 a.m. - 12:35 p.m. & 1:35am - 3:35 pm (synchronous)
Part 2: Out-of-school (9 weeks)
Monday- Friday, hours as per the day care facility. Covid regulations permitting.
To find out if you are eligibility for this program please fill in the Eligibility Checker Form and you if you are eligible you will be sent the application from when it is available. click here
Students will learn about the important role of a child care assistant while studying child behaviour and development from birth to 12 years. Students will learn how to meet the developmental needs of young children, including children with special needs. Students will develop strategies needed to communicate with and about children. Students will acquire an understanding of the professional skills and strategies necessary for effective care giving and professional relationships. (There is an opportunity to participate in an ECE apprenticeship with the Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities through the School Board OYAP program.)
In this 18 week program students can:
Earn 6 credits towards your secondary school diploma
Earn a Child Care Assistant Certificate
Gain real world work experience through a co-op placement
Yorkdale’s 18 week CCA Certificate Program has two components:
Please note hours are non-negotiable and that classes are not held over the summer (July and August)
Part 1: In–person (9 weeks) every day in class.
Monday-Friday, 8:25 a.m. - 12:35 p.m. & 1:35am - 3:35 pm (synchronous)
Part 2: Out-of-school (9 weeks)
Monday- Friday, hours as per the day care facility. Covid regulations permitting.
To find out if you are eligibility for this program please fill in the Eligibility Checker Form and you if you are eligible you will be sent the application from when it is available. click here
Students will learn about the important role of a child care assistant while studying child behaviour and development from birth to 12 years. Students will learn how to meet the developmental needs of young children, including children with special needs. Students will develop strategies needed to communicate with and about children. Students will acquire an understanding of the professional skills and strategies necessary for effective care giving and professional relationships. (There is an opportunity to participate in an ECE apprenticeship with the Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities through the School Board OYAP program.)
In this 18 week program students can:
Earn 6 credits towards your secondary school diploma
Earn a Child Care Assistant Certificate
Gain real world work experience through a co-op placement
Yorkdale’s 18 week CCA Certificate Program has two components:
Please note hours are non-negotiable and that classes are not held over the summer (July and August)
Part 1: In–person (9 weeks) every day in class.
Monday-Friday, 8:25 a.m. - 12:35 p.m. & 1:35am - 3:35 pm (synchronous)
Part 2: Out-of-school (9 weeks)
Monday- Friday, hours as per the day care facility. Covid regulations permitting.