Basic + Intermediate + Advanced + Specialist (40 hours)

Internationally accredited. The Nanny Institute is an NCFE CACHE approved centre. This program meets the training requirement for the US Nanny Association's Nanny and Childcare Provider (NCP) credential.

Taught by 30+ college faculty including pediatricians, child psychologists, registered dietitians, attorneys, and certified teachers. Every instructor holds an advanced degree and at least 5 years of experience.

After you enroll: pay your tuition → check your email, including your spam folder → sign the enrollment agreement and upload a government-issued ID → your classes unlock in about 45 minutes.

The Specialist Child Care Certification includes the Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced levels. Specialist graduates gain insight into special needs childcare, children with medical needs and special diets, and build the leadership skills needed to work as a Family Assistant or Household Manager.

This specialized Nanny training program is 100% online with 24/7 on-demand access to faculty-taught classes. Each class is an on-demand video and our faculty authored a study guide you keep as your textbook. The study guide helps you prepare for the multiple choice quizzes and exams. This program is 40 hours of childcare classes covering the Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, and Specialist levels.

What topics are covered? Review the full course list

Basic level: infant attachment, child development milestones, positive discipline, stress management, emergency management, active shooter response, food safety, water safety, payroll and taxes, work agreements (10 hours)

Intermediate level: newborn care, toddler care, preschool care, primary years, literacy, STEM, health and medical, body privacy, child fitness, car seat safety (10 hours)

Advanced level: advanced newborn care, teaching self-regulation, nutrition for children, fitness for child athletes, children and music, children and art, learning stations, helping with homework, parenting styles, communication (10 hours)

Specialist level: baby sign language, teaching social skills, childhood obesity, children at risk, lesson planning, special diets, children with disabilities, diversity and inclusion, developmental milestones, household management (10 hours)

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If you have any questions, please contact us at info@usnannyinstitute.com.