The Child Care Assistant Training Program is an 18 week program that provides students with an opportunity to learn about theories and stages of child development, child care legislation, child care programming, earn 6 credits toward the Ontario Secondary School Diploma and gain on-the-job experience!
Certifications include: First Aid/CPR, Safe Food Handling, Infection Control, Service Excellence, CCEYA, WHMIS and more.
"This program is very rewarding. I loved having the opportunity to learn about the theory in class and then practice it during the nine weeks of placement. Beside that, we also have an amazing and knowledgeable teacher who is always willing to help." - Patricia
Cost for Materials & Certifications: $395
* Earn 6 High School Credits in Child Development & Cooperative Education.
Registration for 2023-24
To begin the registration process, you must sign up for an orientation session (below). The orientation begins with a literacy test and is followed by an interview. Please allow 24-48 hours after the completion of the literacy test and interview for results.
Orientation is mandatory less than one year prior to course start date. You MUST complete the orientation process by successfully passing the literacy test and interview. Successful candidates will be provided with the link for registration and will be required to upload Photo ID (Health Card or Driver Licence), Birth Certificate and/or Permanent Resident or Citizenship Card with the registration.
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Students in the program will be required to have updated immunization, Step 2 T.B. Skin Test and a clear Criminal Record Vulnerable Sector Check that is current within 6 months of starting placement.
Ajax Welcome Centre - Evening Program
Please note that registration is now closed for the Evening Program.
| Session | In-Class Training (Evening) | Job Placement (Cooperative Education) |
|---|---|---|
| Winter/Spring - FULL | January 25 to April 4, 2023 | April 5 to June 8, 2023 |
Format
- Part 1: Classroom Training (9 weeks, Monday to Friday) 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm includes a digital literacy component to enhance 21st century learning skills. This includes remote learning 5 days/week and in-school training 3 days/week (5:00 pm to 8:00 pm) plus 4 Saturdays.
- Part 2: Job Placement (9 weeks) Cooperative Education Placement in a licensed child care facility. Job Placements are during the day.
458 Fairall Street, Unit 5 Ajax
Tel: (905) 683-7713
Email: cont.ed@dcdsb.ca
Ajax Campus - Day Program
Please note that registration is now closed for the Winter/Spring Day program.
| Session | Classroom Training (8:30 am to 4:30 pm) | Job Placement (Cooperative Education) |
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| Fall/Winter | September 8 to November 8, 2022 | November 9, 2022 to January 23, 2023 |
| Winter/Spring - FULL | January 25 to April 4, 2023 | April 5 to June 8, 2023 |
Format
- Part 1: Classroom Training (9 weeks, Monday to Friday) 8:30 am to 4:30 pm includes a digital literacy component to enhance 21st century learning skills. This includes a remote learning option with some in-school training for certifications.
- Part 2: Job Placement (9 weeks) Cooperative Education Placement in a licensed child care facility.
458 Fairall Street, Unit 7 Ajax
Tel: (905) 683-7713
Email: cont.ed@dcdsb.ca
This partnership is supported by The Regional Municipality of Durham as the Child Care Service System Manager, which is part of the new Canada and Ontario Early Childhood Workforce Agreement. This agreement provides one-time federal funding to support the retention and recruitment of a high-quality child care and early years workforce.
