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Childcare Diploma course

Course Contents

Remember, you can complete this Childcare Diploma course within 12 months of enrolling. So take your first step by contacting us today !

Child Behaviour

Nutrition


Detailed Content

Introduction to Childcare Today

  • Some fears about parenting
  • Working mothers
  • Younger/Older mothers
  • Dual-worker families
  • Work sharing

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Physical & Emotional Development of Children

  • Developing physical skills
  • Developing language skills
  • Emotional & Social development
  • If your child is different
  • Waking
  • Mealtimes

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Child Behaviour

  • Tantrums
  • Boisterous or Hyperactive?
  • Sleep problems & Bedwetting
  • Refusal to eat
  • A new baby in the family

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The importance of Play

  • Play & its implications for development
  • Exploring play
  • Creative play
  • Imaginative play
  • Adventure play
  • Suggestions for activities

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Montessori Approach to Education

  • Philosophy of Montessori Method
  • Sensitive periods
  • Periods of development
  • Practical life exercises
  • Education of the senses
  • Montessori school

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Nutrition

  • Healthy diet in early pregnancy
  • Children's meal suggestions
  • Overweight babies
  • Underweight babies & small children
  • Feeding sick children
  • Allergies
  • Food poisoning

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Childhood Illnesses

  • Why immunize?
  • Coping with minor health problems
  • Common childhood infections
  • Physical and mental disabilities
  • Play for the sick child
  • When to consult the doctor

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Safety at Home & Play

  • Avoiding stress
  • Safety instructions
  • Preventing household fires
  • Electrical safety
  • Emergencies and first aid
  • Going into hospital

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Choosing Toys & Books and Preparing for School

  • Toys to consider buying
  • Choosing books
  • Preparing for school
  • The day before starting school
  • The first day

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Who's Minding the Children?

  • Sharing the care of your child
  • Options for full day care
  • Options for part day care
  • Children with special needs
  • What is good quality care?

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Starting Your Own Childcare Service

  • The Childcare Regulations
  • Finding suitable premises
  • Training, qualifications and experience
  • Welcoming a child with special needs
  • Child protection/abuse
  • Health and safety

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Proper Management of Childcare Service

  • Your own business
  • Basic bookkeeping
  • Finance & costing
  • Budgeting for success
  • Sample daily routine
  • Staff recruitment & training
  • Advertising & Marketing

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