Nanny / Home Childcare Provider Program
The Nanny/ Home Childcare Provider Certificate Program in Brampton is a 6-month course designed for individuals who wish to work as professional nannies or home-based caregivers. This program provides learners with the knowledge and confidence to create safe, nurturing, and structured environments that support children’s growth from infancy through school age. Students gain an understanding of children’s needs across different stages of development, including emotional, social, and cognitive growth, while learning how to foster meaningful relationships with children and families.
Graduates of this program are prepared for roles aligned with NOC 44100, where they may be expected to provide comprehensive support in home-based childcare settings. This includes supervising daily routines, encouraging healthy habits, and promoting social, emotional, and cognitive growth in children. Caregivers are also expected to foster positive behavior, nurture curiosity and creativity, and maintain safe, inclusive, and culturally sensitive environments. In addition to child-focused responsibilities, graduates will develop professional skills such as effective communication, documentation, organization, and problem-solving, enabling them to collaborate confidently with families and adapt to a variety of caregiving scenarios. By completing this program, learners gain the credibility, knowledge, and career readiness to meet the expectations of families while providing high-quality, responsible, and professional childcare in line with Canadian standards.
This course is ideal for you if you want to:
- Pursue a career as a nanny or home childcare provider
- Create safe, engaging, and nurturing home environments for children
- Support children’s overall well-being and positive development
- Build strong, trusting relationships with families
- Encourage curiosity, creativity, and social skills in children
- Communicate effectively and maintain professional documentation
- Gain knowledge in health, safety, and nutrition for children
- Obtain CPR and First Aid certification for emergency readiness
Job Opportunities
- Nanny (live-in or live-out)
- Home childcare provider
- Child caregiver in private households
- Caregiver for infants, toddlers, or school-age children
- Family childcare assistant
- In-home caregiver supporting children with diverse needs
- Babysitting provider with enhanced professional training
- Private household support caregiver (child-focused)
- Before-and-after school home-based caregiver
- Full-time or part-time childcare support for working families
Admission Requirements:
- OSSD (Ontario Secondary School Diploma) or equivalent or mature student (of at least 18 years of age) who has successfully completed Ministry approved qualifying test from the college.
- Valid CPR and First Aid Certificate
- Valid Food Handler Certificate