ICS Child Day Care

ICS Child Day Care

Child Day Care is a career with huge responsibilities. But being responsible for the care and development of children is also hugely rewarding. Our Child Day Care course will give you the child care training that will make your working life easier and more fulfilling and could open up a new child care career.

Whether you are already working in an untrained role in child day care, or looking for child care work, our Child Day Care course is a great way to increase your skills portfolio and your employability.

You will build on your natural affinity with children to add legal and procedural know-how and a greater understanding of child development and the intricacies of child care services.

You will learn about the stages of childhood and the importance of the child care worker in nurturing healthy growth. You will also explore social issues, such as health requirements, family support and abuse, and you'll gain an awareness of the legal and ethical responsibilities you will take on in a child care role.

On completion of the Child Day Care course you will be well equipped to handle the demands of child care with confidence. You will be ready to play a part in helping to shape young lives, whether in established child day care centres or a child care facility of your own.

Child day care was once seen as a luxury, but today it's a fact of life for a large part of the population, which means employment opportunities and careers in child care are increasing, and your ICS Diploma in Child Day Care will help you reap the benefits.

Entry Requirements

You don't need any previous experience or qualifications to enrol in our Child Day Care course. That's because we believe in making home study - and a rewarding future - as accessible as possible. 

Where will I go from here?

The skills and knowledge you'll gain in the Child Day Care course will prove an added asset when applying for roles in childcare facilities. In addition, you'll have gained valuable insights into the process of setting up and running your own business.

What will I gain?

On completion, you'll receive the ICS Diploma in Child Day Care.

Assessment

Assessments are a great way of checking your progress, while projects allow you to apply your learning to real-world situations. Throughout the Child Day Care course, you'll complete 11 assessments. Most of the assessments contain multiple-choice questions except the following:

Assessment 2

  • An activity requiring you to observe children of different age groups

Assessment 7

  • An activity requiring you to plan a child care facility

Assessment 8

  • An activity requiring you to plan activities for children of different age groups

Assessment 9

  • Consists of 10 short-answer questions requiring you to explain how you would deal with various hypothetical incidents

Assessment 10

  • The first activity requires you to design an advert
  • Secondly you are required to write a handbook for parents

Multiple choice assessments can be sent to us online via the ICS Student Community: it's the fastest way to receive your results.

What will I get?

Because we're experts in home learning, ICS knows about and offers all the support you need along the way.

You'll receive study materials that have been specially designed for distance learning by experts in your chosen field.

As a Child Day Care student, you'll receive a first aid manual and supporting text books.

You'll have access to an experienced personal tutor both online and over the phone, ready to help you with guidance and motivation.

You'll also be part of the ICS Online Student Community, where you'll have access to library materials and your account information, as well as vital links with your fellow students, with the chance to discuss your work, ask questions and make new friends.

Study Period

6 months

Hours of study

100 hours

(That's the equivalent of just under four hours of study a week over the six-month support period)

Support period

6 months

Course code

A08

Course cost

£429.00

Additional fees

There are no registration or examination fees for our Child Day Care course.

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Key Topics

Introduction to Child Care

  • Consider how the family unit has changed over time and explore the factors that have encouraged this change. Examine the importance of quickly establishing an awareness of socially acceptable behaviour in a child's mind.

Child Growth and Development

  • Explore the relationship between growth and development. Learn the functions of caregivers during each stage of a child's development.

Development Through Play

  • Explore the different stages of development through play. Discover ways in which adults can enrich children's play. Learn which toys are most suitable at each stage of a child's development. Examine children's drawing and painting.

The Government and the Welfare State

  • Explore the role of the Government, the Opposition and the House of Lords. Examine the formation of the welfare state. Study the provisions which were laid down for Health Education and the Social Services.

Child Care Today - an Urgent Need

  • Consider why there is an increasing demand for child care. Explore in-home care, family day care and day care centres. Learn your responsibilities as a caregiver.

The Facility

  • Learn the government requirements for child care facilities. Explore the different types of child care facilities, and discover the various factors which should be considered when designing a child care facility. Discover how to plan outdoor activity areas.

Planning the Environment

  • Discover how to plan weekly and daily timetables. Learn how to conduct activities for children of different age groups which target different developmental areas, from language to dramatic play. Gain the skills to evaluate your facility and programme, and to evaluate children's development.

Health, Safety and Nutrition

  • Discover how to promote good health practices. Study the principles of accident prevention. Learn how to identify symptoms of child abuse or neglect. Explore the proper procedures for planning meals and ensuring food safety.

Working with Parents

  • Explore parents' legal rights. Learn how to answer the questions and concerns of parents, and acquire effective skills for communicating with parents. Discover ways of encouraging parents to participate in your programme. Consider ways in which you can educate parents.

Guidance

  • Explore the child's and the caregiver's roles in the guidance system. Learn how best to communicate with a child. Discover when and how to discipline a child.

You can either pay for your course in full or opt for a monthly payment plan.

Course fee: £429 (excluding discounts)

Or speak to one of our course advisors now for payment plans.