8 Childcare Diploma Programs

Children five years and below make up nearly 6.5% of the UK’s population, creating a demand for childcare providers. This course focuses on the fundamentals of childcare and emphasises the role of nutrition in childhood development. We cover other important topics like providing care for children with special needs, preventing child abuse and accessing government support for families in need. This course suits parents and childcare providers.

The Diploma program emphasizes the development of knowledgeable and skilled practitioners who can model and lead best practices in early learning and childcare environments. The program's course content provides the student with advanced knowledge and skills in the areas of development, health, family, and more.

This program is designed to equip students with the skills of an Early Childhood Assistant. An Early Childhood Assistant assists and participates in the daily operations of a childcare center.

This is a part-time course for people passionate about early years who are either working in childcare. They should hold a Level 3 qualification and demonstrate, at interview, the potential to succeed in higher education.

The Child and Youth Care Specialty - Human Services Diploma at Selkirk College equips students with the knowledge and skills to make a positive impact on the lives of children, youth, and families. Through a blend of theoretical learning and practical experience, students develop competencies in areas such as child development, counseling techniques, crisis intervention, and community resources.

A career in child care calls for the ability to connect with different personalities as well as stick to best practices to keep kids safe and thriving. If you're interested in learning the latest in child development, health and safety, assessment strategies and more, our specially designed online child care training course could be perfect for you. With Ashworth College's Online Child Care Training Course, you'll develop the skills to care for children from birth to school age in as few as four months. From taking care of the physical needs of young children to creating a safe, healthy, developmentally-appropriate learning environment, our program is designed to provide you with the background and practical skills to succeed in a competitive field. Upon graduation, you'll become a member of the National Association of Family Child Care (NAFCC) at no extra cost.

The Child and Youth Care First Nations program provides students with the knowledge and skills to work with individuals, their families and small groups across a variety of practice settings which provide support to First Nations children, youths and their families. The program reflects the needs of First Nations peoples and is continually developing with involvement from the First Nations communities of the Cowichan area, as well as from the First Nations students who bring the teachings of their communities into the program.

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care program includes management competencies which will equip graduates with the knowledge and confidence to meet the daily challenges of working within the early childhood industry and the ability to lead and mentor other staff and volunteers.