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Nannying and Childcare Course
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Quality childcare plays a vital role in supporting children’s development, wellbeing, and early learning. This Nannying and Childcare Course provides learners with a comprehensive understanding of child development, safeguarding, health and safety, nutrition, and effective childcare practices used in homes, childcare settings, and early years environments across Canada. Whether you are considering a career in childcare or looking to enhance …
Quality childcare plays a vital role in supporting children’s development, wellbeing, and early learning. This Nannying and Childcare Course provides learners with a comprehensive understanding of child development, safeguarding, health and safety, nutrition, and effective childcare practices used in homes, childcare settings, and early years environments across Canada.
Whether you are considering a career in childcare or looking to enhance your existing knowledge, this course explores key areas such as child growth and development, relationship building, observation techniques, learning through play, and supporting children with diverse needs. The knowledge gained can be applied in childcare centres, family childcare settings, private nannying roles, and community support environments.
Study online at your own pace and earn a recognised certificate upon completion. Take the next step towards developing the skills and confidence needed to support children’s learning, development, and wellbeing.
Please note: This Nannying and Childcare Course only gives you the theoretical knowledge that you need to excel in this field. This Course doesn’t entitle you to practise as a professional in this specific field.
- Extra Included :
- Free Accredited Certificate Included
- Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day
- Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
- Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
- 24/7 Learning Assistance
- Discounts on bulk purchases
Last audited and updated on: 15th April 2026
Sneak Peek
Core Learning Outcomes
- Gain understanding of child growth and development
- Understand the importance of safeguarding and child welfare
- Learn how to support children's learning and development
- Develop skills in observation and assessment techniques
- Build knowledge of nutrition, health, and safety practices
- Recognise the importance of working with parents and carers
Who Should Take This Course
This course is ideal for:
- Beginners interested in childcare careers
- Aspiring nannies and childcare assistants
- Parents and family caregivers
- Early years support workers
- Individuals changing careers into childcare
- Anyone interested in child development and wellbeing
Why Take This Course
- Relevant to Canada's childcare and early years sector
- Builds valuable childcare and child development knowledge
- Flexible online learning with self-paced study
- Beginner-friendly and easy to follow
- Supports career growth in childcare settings
- Certificate for continuing professional development
Job Opportunities & Salary (CAD)
- Nanny – CAD $35,000 – $60,000
- Childcare Assistant – CAD $38,000 – $55,000
- Early Childhood Assistant – CAD $40,000 – $58,000
- Family Support Worker – CAD $45,000 – $70,000
- Childcare Centre Support Staff – CAD $38,000 – $60,000
- Community Childcare Worker – CAD $42,000 – $68,000
Entry Requirements
- No formal qualifications required
- Basic English reading and writing skills
- Basic computer literacy
- Interest in childcare and child development
- Access to an internet-connected device
- Suitable for beginners and existing caregivers
Accreditation
All of our courses, including this Nannying and Childcare Course, are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.
CPD Accredited
All of our courses are accredited by the CPD Quality Standards as conforming to universally accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
QLS Endorsed
The Quality Licence Scheme (QLS) is a trusted endorsement framework that certifies high-quality, non-regulated training programmes across various sectors.
Association of Healthcare Trainers
The Association of Healthcare Trainers (AoHT) promotes high-quality healthcare training, supporting providers to deliver relevant, industry-aligned education and improve professional standards.
Certification
Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost CA$9.99). All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.
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Course Curriculum
The detailed curriculum outline of our Working at Heights and Confined Space course is as follows:
Begin by exploring the role of a nursery nurse and childcare professional. This module introduces key responsibilities, professional expectations, and the importance of supporting children’s development and wellbeing.
Learn about the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social stages of child development. The module examines how children grow and develop from early childhood through key developmental milestones.
Strong relationships are essential for healthy development. This section explores attachment theory and the importance of creating safe, supportive, and nurturing environments for children.
Discover the various factors that can affect a child’s growth and development. Topics include family environment, culture, education, health, and social experiences.
Explore how observation and assessment help childcare professionals understand children’s needs and development. Learners examine methods for monitoring progress and supporting learning outcomes.
Understand the principles of early childhood education and curriculum planning. This module focuses on creating learning experiences that encourage development through exploration and engagement.
Protecting children is a core responsibility in childcare settings. Learners explore safeguarding principles, child welfare considerations, and procedures for recognising and responding to concerns.
Examine the measures used to create safe and healthy environments for children. Topics include accident prevention, hygiene, supervision, and risk management practices.
Learn about children’s nutritional needs and the role of healthy eating in growth and development. The module highlights balanced diets, meal planning, and healthy lifestyle habits.
Play is an important part of childhood learning. This module explores how structured and unstructured play activities support cognitive, physical, emotional, and social development.
Gain insight into supporting children with additional needs and diverse learning requirements. Learners examine inclusive approaches that encourage participation and development.
Strong communication between childcare providers and families contributes to positive outcomes for children. This module explores collaboration, communication strategies, and family engagement.
FAQ
This course is suitable for aspiring nannies, childcare assistants, parents, caregivers, early years workers, and anyone interested in supporting children’s development.
Learners gain knowledge of child development, communication, safeguarding, observation techniques, health and safety, behaviour support, and early learning practices.
Play supports children’s cognitive, emotional, social, language, and physical development while encouraging creativity and problem-solving skills.
A nanny may support children’s daily care, learning activities, wellbeing, safety, routines, and age-appropriate development.
Good nutrition supports healthy growth, brain development, energy levels, and overall wellbeing during childhood.
Yes. The course is designed for learners with little or no previous childcare experience and provides a strong foundation in childcare principles.
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