31 Childcare Preparatory 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.

Learn the strategies and techniques for teaching and caring for children with this free online childcare course.

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.

Would you like to know how to become a nanny? Take our Professional Nanny course as a stepping stone to rewarding work in the home-based childcare industry. The benefit includes Fast track your career as a professional nanny, Quickly developing skills in months not years!, Study a nanny course that was designed in conjunction with senior professionals in the childcare industry, Free up valuable time, don’t waste time and money traveling to classes, Study at your own pace whenever and wherever you are, Have access to a tutor, Easy interest-free payment plans from as low as £25 per week.

The Child and Youth Care program teaches students the necessary skills to work effectively with children, youth, and families who are experiencing social, emotional, developmental, and behavioral challenges. The program integrates a holistic approach embedding an ecological perspective and principles of human rights, anti-oppressive practice, resiliency, and restorative practice.

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.

Academia international’s Childcare Course, is your gateway to a fulfilling career in the world of childcare and early childhood education. If you have a passion for childcare and a desire to make a positive impact on young lives, youve come to the right place. Our programs are thoughtfully crafted to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of child development, education, and care.

This Certificate of Higher Education in Children and Families is ideal if you want to develop your interest in health and social care in the area of working with children, young people and families. It’s especially suited if you’re directly engaged in this area (or hope to be) as a paid or unpaid worker or carer. You will be introduced to key issues relating to the welfare of children and young people, including how health and social care services and practices are organised.

Learn how to take care of children's physical and mental health and fulfil their needs in this free online course.

This program provides you with the credentials to work in institutions or children's programs at the childhood level from birth to age twelve. The program focuses on key areas of childhood growth and development, diverse abilities, program strategies, building and sustaining strong rapport between children and their families, professionalism in the workplace, as well as incorporating practical learning experiences. 

In this free online course, learn the basics of cleaning and meeting the nutritional needs of infants and children.

CACHE accredited “Childcare & Education” level 3 course is suitable for all students looking for an introduction to the childcare sector. The course provided in partnership with UK Distance Learning & Publishing is aimed at students looking to enter the early years and childcare sector.

The CACHE Childcare and Education (VRQ) - Level 3 Award Course is a course designed for students who want to start a career in Childcare and acts as an perfect preparation for those who want to follow on to do CACHE Level 3 Certificate or Diploma qualifications.

The Children & Young People’s Workforce (QCF) - Level 2 Course is for students who want to work in the childcare sector. The course is suitable for anyone wishing to start a career in childcare and it provides a starting point to the formal qualifications required for working in this sector.

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.