This programme is specifically tailored for educators/caregivers who wish to work, or are already working, with infants, toddlers and young children in a home-based setting. The first module is a prerequisite for many Family Day Care Providers. It is also a partial requirement for Rate 2 funding from the Ministry. The programme is mentor-assessed which means that a tutor will visit students in their own home to support them in developing skills in working with children.

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Programme structure

7 courses

3200 Orientation & Intro to Family Day Care
3201 Keeping Children Safe
3202 Communication Skills in Aotearoa
3203 Human Relationships
3204 Human Development Across the Lifespan
3205 Working with Children
3206 Play

Entry requirements

Students must be working with at least one child other than their own in a home-based setting for the duration of the programme. Students must also have a clear report from the Department for Courts.

Level of study

Hours of study

Introduction to Family Day Care comprises 20 hours of theory and 10 hours of guided practical work. The other 6 modules comprise 50 hours of theory and 50 hours of theory guided practical work.

Fees

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What do I do now?

Request a copy of the brochure
Download an enrolment form.
For further information free phone 0508 650 200 or email

Other Information

To find out more about this programme, contact the Programme Leader:

Sonja Rosewarne
Freephone: 0508 650 200 Ext. 5872
Direct Phone: 04 915 5872
Email: Sonja Rosewarne