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Background -->\r\n <div class=\"hero-bg\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"hero-container\">\r\n\r\n <!-- LEFT CONTENT -->\r\n <div class=\"hero-content\">\r\n\r\n <!-- Breadcrumb -->\r\n <div class=\"hero-breadcrumb\">\r\n <a href=\"\/\">Home<\/a>\r\n <span class=\"sep\">\/<\/span>\r\n <a href=\"\/programs\/\">Programs<\/a>\r\n <span class=\"sep\">\/<\/span>\r\n Healthcare\r\n <span class=\"sep\">\/<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"current\">Early Childcare Assistant<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- Title -->\r\n <h1 class=\"hero-title\">\r\n Early <span class=\"gold\">Childcare Assistant<\/span>\r\n <\/h1>\r\n\r\n <!-- Divider -->\r\n <div class=\"hero-divider\">\r\n <span style=\"color: #FBAB00;\">\u25c9<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"label\">Certificate Program<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- Subtitle \/ Description -->\r\n <p class=\"hero-subtitle\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\r\n Build a rewarding career supporting children's learning, development and well-being. \r\n This program combines <strong>classroom learning with extensive hands-on practicum experience<\/strong> \r\n in early childhood settings \u2014 with practical knowledge in \r\n <strong>child development, play-based activities, health and safety,<\/strong> and \r\n <strong>supporting children's developmental needs<\/strong>.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <!-- Trust -->\r\n <div class=\"hero-trust\">\r\n <span class=\"hero-trust-item\">\r\n <span class=\"icon\">\u2726<\/span> 39 Weeks\r\n <\/span>\r\n <span class=\"hero-trust-item\">\r\n <span class=\"icon\">\u25c8<\/span> 945 Hours\r\n <\/span>\r\n <span class=\"hero-trust-item\">\r\n <span class=\"icon\">\u2713<\/span> In Person\r\n <\/span>\r\n <span class=\"hero-trust-item\">\r\n <span class=\"icon\">\u25c9<\/span> Career Colleges Act, 2005\r\n <\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- RIGHT CONTENT - IMAGE -->\r\n <div class=\"hero-image-wrapper\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" \r\n 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0.05);\r\n border-color: rgba(195, 21, 69, 0.08);\r\n }\r\n\r\n .learn-card:hover::before {\r\n opacity: 1;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .learn-number {\r\n position: absolute;\r\n top: 16px;\r\n right: 20px;\r\n font-family: 'Source Serif 4', serif;\r\n font-weight: 700;\r\n font-size: 42px;\r\n color: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.04);\r\n line-height: 1;\r\n transition: all 0.4s ease;\r\n user-select: none;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .learn-card:hover .learn-number {\r\n color: rgba(195, 21, 69, 0.08);\r\n transform: scale(1.1);\r\n }\r\n\r\n .learn-card-icon {\r\n width: 52px;\r\n height: 52px;\r\n border-radius: 14px;\r\n background: rgba(195, 21, 69, 0.06);\r\n display: flex;\r\n align-items: center;\r\n justify-content: center;\r\n font-size: 22px;\r\n color: #C31545;\r\n margin-bottom: 16px;\r\n transition: all 0.4s ease;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .learn-card:hover .learn-card-icon {\r\n background: rgba(195, 21, 69, 0.12);\r\n transform: scale(1.05);\r\n }\r\n\r\n .learn-card h4 {\r\n font-family: 'Source Serif 4', serif;\r\n font-weight: 700;\r\n font-size: 16px;\r\n color: #0A1628;\r\n margin-bottom: 6px;\r\n letter-spacing: -0.2px;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .learn-card p {\r\n font-family: 'Work Sans', sans-serif;\r\n font-size: 13px;\r\n font-weight: 400;\r\n color: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.55);\r\n line-height: 1.6;\r\n }\r\n .accordion-item {\r\n border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.04);\r\n }\r\n\r\n .accordion-header {\r\n display: flex;\r\n align-items: center;\r\n justify-content: space-between;\r\n padding: 14px 0;\r\n cursor: pointer;\r\n transition: all 0.3s ease;\r\n font-family: 'Work Sans', sans-serif;\r\n font-size: 15px;\r\n font-weight: 500;\r\n color: #0A1628;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .accordion-header:hover {\r\n color: #C31545;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .accordion-header .arrow {\r\n font-size: 14px;\r\n transition: transform 0.3s ease;\r\n color: #C31545;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .accordion-item.active .accordion-header .arrow {\r\n transform: rotate(180deg);\r\n }\r\n\r\n .accordion-body {\r\n max-height: 0;\r\n overflow: hidden;\r\n transition: max-height 0.4s ease;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .accordion-body-inner {\r\n padding: 0 0 16px 0;\r\n font-family: 'Work Sans', sans-serif;\r\n font-size: 14px;\r\n color: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.6);\r\n line-height: 1.7;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .chips-container {\r\n display: flex;\r\n flex-wrap: wrap;\r\n gap: 10px;\r\n margin-top: 8px;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .chip {\r\n font-family: 'Work Sans', sans-serif;\r\n font-size: 13px;\r\n font-weight: 400;\r\n color: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.7);\r\n background: #f8f9fc;\r\n padding: 6px 18px;\r\n border-radius: 50px;\r\n border: 1px solid rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.04);\r\n transition: all 0.3s ease;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .chip:hover {\r\n border-color: #C31545;\r\n color: #0A1628;\r\n background: rgba(195, 21, 69, 0.04);\r\n }\r\n\r\n .admissions-list {\r\n list-style: none;\r\n padding: 0;\r\n margin: 0;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .admissions-list li {\r\n font-family: 'Work Sans', sans-serif;\r\n font-size: 15px;\r\n font-weight: 400;\r\n color: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.7);\r\n padding: 8px 0 8px 28px;\r\n position: relative;\r\n line-height: 1.6;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .admissions-list li::before {\r\n content: '\u2713';\r\n position: absolute;\r\n left: 0;\r\n color: #C31545;\r\n font-weight: 700;\r\n font-size: 16px;\r\n }\r\n .tuition-grid {\r\n display: grid;\r\n grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;\r\n gap: 30px;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .tuition-card {\r\n background: #f8f9fc;\r\n border-radius: 16px;\r\n padding: 24px 28px;\r\n border: 1px solid rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.04);\r\n }\r\n\r\n .tuition-card h4 {\r\n font-family: 'Source Serif 4', serif;\r\n font-weight: 600;\r\n font-size: 18px;\r\n color: #0A1628;\r\n margin-bottom: 6px;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .tuition-card p {\r\n font-family: 'Work Sans', sans-serif;\r\n font-size: 14px;\r\n color: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.6);\r\n line-height: 1.6;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .tuition-card .price {\r\n font-family: 'Source Serif 4', serif;\r\n font-weight: 700;\r\n font-size: 28px;\r\n color: #C31545;\r\n margin: 8px 0 4px;\r\n }\r\n .faq-item .accordion-header {\r\n font-weight: 400;\r\n font-size: 14px;\r\n }\r\n .cta-banner-section {\r\n padding: 50px 0;\r\n background: #2F6F62;\r\n position: relative;\r\n overflow: hidden;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .cta-banner-section::before {\r\n content: '';\r\n position: absolute;\r\n inset: 0;\r\n background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 30%, rgba(195, 21, 69, 0.04) 0%, transparent 60%);\r\n pointer-events: none;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .cta-banner-container {\r\n max-width: 1200px;\r\n margin: 0 auto;\r\n padding: 0 40px;\r\n text-align: center;\r\n position: relative;\r\n z-index: 1;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .cta-banner-container h2 {\r\n font-family: 'Source Serif 4', serif;\r\n font-weight: 700;\r\n font-size: 32px;\r\n color: #ffffff;\r\n margin-bottom: 10px;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .cta-banner-container p {\r\n font-family: 'Work Sans', sans-serif;\r\n font-size: 16px;\r\n font-weight: 300;\r\n color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);\r\n margin-bottom: 20px;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .cta-banner-container .cta-btn {\r\n background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C31545, #9e0f38);\r\n color: #ffffff;\r\n border: none;\r\n padding: 14px 40px;\r\n border-radius: 50px;\r\n font-size: 14px;\r\n font-weight: 600;\r\n text-decoration: none;\r\n display: inline-flex;\r\n align-items: center;\r\n gap: 10px;\r\n transition: all 0.4s ease;\r\n font-family: 'Work Sans', sans-serif;\r\n box-shadow: 0 4px 25px rgba(195, 21, 69, 0.25);\r\n }\r\n\r\n .cta-banner-container .cta-btn:hover {\r\n transform: translateY(-3px);\r\n box-shadow: 0 8px 35px rgba(195, 21, 69, 0.35);\r\n }\r\n\r\n .cta-banner-container .cta-btn i {\r\n transition: 0.3s ease;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .cta-banner-container .cta-btn:hover i {\r\n transform: translateX(4px);\r\n }\r\n\r\n \/* RESPONSIVE *\/\r\n\r\n @media (max-width: 1024px) {\r\n .container { padding: 0 30px; }\r\n .program-title { font-size: 32px; }\r\n .tuition-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\r\n .cta-banner-container h2 { font-size: 28px; }\r\n .learn-header h3 { font-size: 26px; }\r\n .learn-card { flex: 0 0 240px; }\r\n }\r\n\r\n @media (max-width: 768px) {\r\n .container { padding: 0 20px; margin: 0 10px 0 10px;}\r\n .program-header { padding: 30px 0 20px; }\r\n .program-title { font-size: 26px; }\r\n .program-meta { gap: 10px 16px; }\r\n .program-meta-item { font-size: 12px; }\r\n .sticky-apply-bar { display: block; }\r\n .tabs-section { padding: 30px 0 40px; }\r\n .tab-btn { font-size: 12px; padding: 8px 14px; }\r\n .cta-banner-container h2 { font-size: 24px; }\r\n .cta-banner-container p { font-size: 14px; }\r\n .cta-banner-container .cta-btn { padding: 12px 32px; font-size: 13px; }\r\n .learn-section { margin-top: 36px; padding-top: 30px; }\r\n .learn-header h3 { font-size: 22px; }\r\n .learn-card { flex: 0 0 220px; padding: 22px 18px 20px; border-radius: 16px; }\r\n .learn-card h4 { font-size: 15px; }\r\n .learn-card p { font-size: 12px; }\r\n .learn-card-icon { width: 44px; height: 44px; font-size: 18px; border-radius: 12px; }\r\n .learn-number { font-size: 34px; top: 14px; right: 16px; }\r\n .approval-ribbon { padding: 12px 0 12px 16px; gap: 12px; }\r\n .approval-ribbon-icon { width: 32px; height: 32px; font-size: 13px; }\r\n .approval-ribbon-text { font-size: 12px; }\r\n }\r\n\r\n @media (max-width: 480px) {\r\n .program-title { font-size: 22px; }\r\n .program-header-top { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px; }\r\n .tabs-nav { flex-wrap: nowrap; overflow-x: auto; gap: 2px; }\r\n .tab-btn { font-size: 11px; padding: 6px 12px; white-space: nowrap; }\r\n .cta-banner-container h2 { font-size: 20px; }\r\n .sticky-apply-bar .sticky-text { font-size: 12px; }\r\n .sticky-apply-bar .sticky-btn { padding: 6px 18px; font-size: 12px; }\r\n .container { padding: 0 16px; }\r\n .cta-banner-container { padding: 0 16px; }\r\n .learn-header .learn-label { font-size: 10px; padding: 3px 12px; }\r\n .learn-header h3 { font-size: 20px; }\r\n .learn-card { flex: 0 0 200px; padding: 18px 16px 18px; border-radius: 14px; }\r\n .learn-card h4 { font-size: 14px; }\r\n .learn-card p { font-size: 11px; }\r\n .learn-card-icon { width: 40px; height: 40px; font-size: 16px; border-radius: 10px; margin-bottom: 12px; }\r\n .learn-number { font-size: 28px; }\r\n .approval-ribbon { padding: 10px 0 10px 14px; gap: 10px; border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0; }\r\n .approval-ribbon-icon { width: 28px; height: 28px; font-size: 12px; }\r\n .approval-ribbon-text { font-size: 11px; }\r\n }\r\n\r\n @media (max-width: 360px) {\r\n .program-title { font-size: 18px; }\r\n .tuition-card { padding: 18px 16px; }\r\n .tuition-card .price { font-size: 22px; }\r\n .learn-card { flex: 0 0 180px; }\r\n }\r\n\r\n @media (min-width: 769px) {\r\n .sticky-apply-bar {\r\n display: none !important;\r\n }\r\n }\r\n <\/style>\r\n<\/head>\r\n<body>\r\n <section class=\"program-header\">\r\n <div class=\"container\">\r\n <div class=\"program-header-top\">\r\n <span class=\"program-category\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-child\"><\/i> Early Childhood Education\r\n <\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <h1 class=\"program-title\">\r\n Early <span class=\"highlight\">Childcare Assistant<\/span>\r\n <\/h1>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"program-meta\">\r\n <span class=\"program-meta-item\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-clock\"><\/i> <strong>39<\/strong> weeks\r\n <\/span>\r\n <span class=\"program-meta-item\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-hourglass-half\"><\/i> <strong>945<\/strong> total hours\r\n <\/span>\r\n <span class=\"program-meta-item\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-graduation-cap\"><\/i> <strong>Certificate<\/strong>\r\n <\/span>\r\n <span class=\"program-meta-item\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-map-marker-alt\"><\/i> <strong>Markham, Richmond Hill<\/strong>\r\n <\/span>\r\n <span class=\"program-meta-item\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-calendar-check\"><\/i> Next start: <strong>Fall 2026<\/strong>\r\n <\/span>\r\n <span class=\"program-meta-item\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-building\"><\/i> <strong>In Person<\/strong> delivery\r\n <\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n <div class=\"sticky-apply-bar\" id=\"stickyApplyBar\">\r\n <div class=\"sticky-inner\">\r\n <span class=\"sticky-text\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-graduation-cap\"><\/i> Early Childcare Assistant\r\n <\/span>\r\n <a href=\"#\" class=\"sticky-btn\">\r\n Apply Now <i class=\"fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <section class=\"tabs-section\">\r\n <div class=\"container\">\r\n\r\n <div class=\"tabs-nav\" id=\"tabsNav\">\r\n <button class=\"tab-btn active\" data-tab=\"overview\">Overview<\/button>\r\n <button class=\"tab-btn\" data-tab=\"curriculum\">Curriculum<\/button>\r\n <button class=\"tab-btn\" data-tab=\"careers\">Careers<\/button>\r\n <button class=\"tab-btn\" data-tab=\"admissions\">Admissions<\/button>\r\n <button class=\"tab-btn\" data-tab=\"tuition\">Tuition<\/button>\r\n <button class=\"tab-btn\" data-tab=\"faq\">FAQ<\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- ===== OVERVIEW TAB ===== -->\r\n <div class=\"tab-panel active\" id=\"tab-overview\">\r\n <div class=\"overview-text\">\r\n <p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\r\n Build a rewarding career supporting children's learning, development and well-being. The <strong>Early Childcare Assistant<\/strong> program combines <strong>classroom learning with extensive hands-on practicum experience<\/strong> in early childhood settings.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\r\n This program is designed to develop <strong>practical knowledge<\/strong> in child development, early learning, play-based activities, health and safety, communication, childcare policies, activity planning and supporting children's developmental needs.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- ===== NEW APPROVAL RIBBON ===== -->\r\n <div class=\"approval-ribbon\">\r\n <div class=\"approval-ribbon-icon\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-check\"><\/i>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"approval-ribbon-text\">\r\n This program is approved as a vocational program under the <strong>Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005<\/strong>.\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- ===== WHAT YOU'LL LEARN - HORIZONTAL SCROLL ===== -->\r\n <div class=\"learn-section\">\r\n <div class=\"learn-header\">\r\n <h3>Skills You'll <span>Master<\/span><\/h3>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"learn-scroll\">\r\n\r\n <div class=\"learn-card\">\r\n <div class=\"learn-number\">01<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"learn-card-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-child\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n <h4>Child Development<\/h4>\r\n <p>Understand physical, cognitive, social and emotional growth milestones.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"learn-card\">\r\n <div class=\"learn-number\">02<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"learn-card-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-puzzle-piece\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n <h4>Play-Based Learning<\/h4>\r\n <p>Facilitate learning through play and hands-on activities.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"learn-card\">\r\n <div class=\"learn-number\">03<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"learn-card-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-heartbeat\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n <h4>Health & Safety<\/h4>\r\n <p>Maintain safe, hygienic and nurturing environments for children.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"learn-card\">\r\n <div class=\"learn-number\">04<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"learn-card-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-comments\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n <h4>Communication<\/h4>\r\n <p>Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"learn-card\">\r\n <div class=\"learn-number\">05<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"learn-card-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n <h4>Activity Planning<\/h4>\r\n <p>Design engaging, age-appropriate activities and learning experiences.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"learn-card\">\r\n <div class=\"learn-number\">06<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"learn-card-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-users\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n <h4>Inclusive Practices<\/h4>\r\n <p>Support diversity and inclusion in early learning settings.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"learn-card\">\r\n <div class=\"learn-number\">07<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"learn-card-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-smile\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n <h4>Guiding Behaviour<\/h4>\r\n <p>Use positive guidance strategies to support children's behaviour.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"learn-card\">\r\n <div class=\"learn-number\">08<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"learn-card-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-home\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n <h4>Family & Community<\/h4>\r\n <p>Build meaningful relationships with families and community partners.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"learn-card\">\r\n <div class=\"learn-number\">09<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"learn-card-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-clipboard-check\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n <h4>Policies & Procedures<\/h4>\r\n <p>Understand childcare regulations, standards and best practices.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- ===== CURRICULUM TAB ===== -->\r\n <div class=\"tab-panel\" id=\"tab-curriculum\">\r\n <div class=\"accordion-item active\">\r\n <div class=\"accordion-header\" onclick=\"toggleAccordion(this)\">\r\n Early Childhood Education Foundations\r\n <span class=\"arrow\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n <div class=\"accordion-body-inner\">Introduction to the field of early childhood education, historical perspectives, current trends and career paths.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n <div class=\"accordion-header\" onclick=\"toggleAccordion(this)\">\r\n Child Growth and Development\r\n <span class=\"arrow\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n <div class=\"accordion-body-inner\">Study physical, cognitive, social and emotional development from infancy through school age.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n <div class=\"accordion-header\" onclick=\"toggleAccordion(this)\">\r\n Communication Skills\r\n <span class=\"arrow\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n <div class=\"accordion-body-inner\">Develop effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills for childcare settings.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n <div class=\"accordion-header\" onclick=\"toggleAccordion(this)\">\r\n Health, Safety and Nutrition\r\n <span class=\"arrow\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n <div class=\"accordion-body-inner\">Learn to maintain safe, healthy environments and promote proper nutrition for children.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n <div class=\"accordion-header\" onclick=\"toggleAccordion(this)\">\r\n Planning Activities for Children\r\n <span class=\"arrow\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n <div class=\"accordion-body-inner\">Design and implement age-appropriate activities that support learning and development.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n <div class=\"accordion-header\" onclick=\"toggleAccordion(this)\">\r\n Play and Early Learning\r\n <span class=\"arrow\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n <div class=\"accordion-body-inner\">Explore the role of play in early learning and how to facilitate play-based experiences.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n <div class=\"accordion-header\" onclick=\"toggleAccordion(this)\">\r\n Supporting Children's Development\r\n <span class=\"arrow\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n <div class=\"accordion-body-inner\">Learn strategies to support children with diverse developmental needs and abilities.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n <div class=\"accordion-header\" onclick=\"toggleAccordion(this)\">\r\n Childcare Policies and Procedures\r\n <span class=\"arrow\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n <div class=\"accordion-body-inner\">Understand licensing regulations, policies and professional standards in childcare.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n <div class=\"accordion-header\" onclick=\"toggleAccordion(this)\">\r\n Infant and Toddler Practicum\r\n <span class=\"arrow\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n <div class=\"accordion-body-inner\">Gain hands-on experience caring for and supporting infants and toddlers in early years settings.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n <div class=\"accordion-header\" onclick=\"toggleAccordion(this)\">\r\n Family and Community Relationships\r\n <span class=\"arrow\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n <div class=\"accordion-body-inner\">Build partnerships with families and connect with community resources and services.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n <div class=\"accordion-header\" onclick=\"toggleAccordion(this)\">\r\n Inclusive Childcare Practices\r\n <span class=\"arrow\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n <div class=\"accordion-body-inner\">Create inclusive environments that celebrate diversity and support all children.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n <div class=\"accordion-header\" onclick=\"toggleAccordion(this)\">\r\n Guiding Children's Behaviour\r\n <span class=\"arrow\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n <div class=\"accordion-body-inner\">Learn positive guidance techniques to support children's social-emotional development.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n <div class=\"accordion-header\" onclick=\"toggleAccordion(this)\">\r\n Preschool Learning 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class=\"chips-container\">\r\n <span class=\"chip\">Licensed Childcare Centres<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"chip\">Daycare Centres<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"chip\">Early Learning Centres<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"chip\">Preschool Programs<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"chip\">Children's Services Environments<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- ===== ADMISSIONS TAB ===== -->\r\n <div class=\"tab-panel\" id=\"tab-admissions\">\r\n <ul class=\"admissions-list\">\r\n <li>Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent<\/li>\r\n <li>English proficiency (minimum Grade 12 or equivalent)<\/li>\r\n <li>Admissions interview with program coordinator<\/li>\r\n <li>Vulnerable Sector Check (required for practicum placement)<\/li>\r\n <li>Up-to-date immunization records (recommended)<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- ===== TUITION TAB ===== -->\r\n <div class=\"tab-panel\" id=\"tab-tuition\">\r\n <div class=\"tuition-grid\">\r\n <div class=\"tuition-card\">\r\n <h4>Total 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