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Nannies 101 Professional Childcare Training (Virtual)
Event Details
This 100% online course delivers key insights and education to skillfully care for children. Earn your certificate in just 10 weeks.
Course Description:
Nannies play an important role in helping children reach their full potential, promoting confidence and healthy lifestyles. This non-credit course was developed to provide guidelines and best practices for Nannies, Au Pairs, childcare professionals, and parents of children ages 3-14 years.
The 100% online course focuses on peer interaction, youth development, childhood illnesses, productivity strategies, effective communication proficiency, and more. The course includes direct instruction and a proctored examination.
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm (EST)
Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Credentials Earned: Upon completion of this course, students will receive a University of the District of Columbia (UDC) certificate.
Course Topics Include:
- Child development foundations: milestones, ages, and stages
- Effective caretaker tools and resources
- Health and safety essentials
- Managing peer interactions
- Behavior guidance techniques
- Effective communication proficiency
Who Should Participate? Caretakers, babysitters, youth counselors, aupairs, and anyone interested in learning the top caregiving fundamentals.
Course Fee: $125.00
Fee Includes: Class supplies and support for at-risk youth development services in the District of Columbia.
Payment Options:
By Mail in Advance: UDC Cashier’s Office, c/o CAUSES, 4200 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008. Please mail the money order and payment form provided by your intstructor. Add the Course Name and Detail Code: P071 to the form.
In Person: Cashier’s Office in Advance: Building 39, 2nd floor, Room 201, 9am to 4pm, Monday through Friday. Please take the payment form provided by your instructor with you. Add the Course Name and Detail Code: P071 to the form.
For more information about this course, contact Rebecca Bankhead MS, Manager of Urban Youth Education and Resource Development at rbankhead@udc.edu.
For general information, contact causes@udc.edu or 202-274-7124.