Child Day Care Provider
A Child Day Care Provider plans and delivers safe, nurturing early-childhood care and developmentally appropriate activities for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Why Choose New York Academy
Graduates pursue roles as a Child Day Care Provider in hospitals, clinics, and healthcare practices.
What You’ll Learn
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Hands-on clinical training with real equipment
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Small class sizes with individualized instruction
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Taught by working healthcare professionals
The Child Day Care Provider program prepares you to plan and deliver safe, nurturing early-childhood care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. In six weeks, you will learn child development, safety, and program planning required to work in licensed child care settings.
Shaping Early Childhood
Child Day Care Providers support some of the most important years of a child’s development. Graduates find opportunities in:
Licensed daycare centers
Preschools and early-learning programs
Family child care homes
Before- and after-school programs
Hands-On Program Planning
You will practice designing age-appropriate activities, managing group routines, and applying safety and supervision standards in a supervised setting.
Built to New York State Standards
Curriculum covers the health, safety, and developmental content required for New York State child care credentialing.
Train child day care providers who can plan developmentally appropriate activities, maintain a safe and nurturing environment, and meet New York State licensing requirements for child care settings.
Child Development Foundations
Build the knowledge every child care provider needs:
Stages of physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development
Health, nutrition, and safety standards for young children
Recognizing and reporting signs of abuse or neglect
Program Planning Skills
Develop practical caregiving and planning competency:
Age-appropriate activity and curriculum planning
Classroom and group management routines
Emergency procedures and first aid/CPR for children
Family communication and daily reporting
Professional Practice
Prepare for licensed child care employment:
New York State licensing and regulation requirements
Documentation and required recordkeeping
Resume preparation and job placement readiness
A 6-week program totaling 100 academic hours, meeting New York State’s core training requirements for child day care providers.
Module 1 — Child Development Foundations (Weeks 1–2)
Developmental stages and health, nutrition, and safety standards
Mandated reporting and child protection basics
Module 2 — Program Planning (Weeks 3–5)
Designing age-appropriate activities and daily routines
Emergency response and pediatric first aid/CPR certification
Module 3 — Licensing Prep (Week 6)
Licensing requirements, documentation, and family communication
Graduates receive a certificate meeting New York State core training requirements for child day care providers.
Applicant Profile
We look for candidates who are patient, nurturing, and comfortable managing groups of young children.
Academic Requirements
High school diploma or GED
Basic reading and communication skills
Required Documentation
Completed admission application
Government-issued photo ID
Background check and clearance required for child care settings
Proof of required immunizations
Program Requirements
Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification (can be completed during the program)
Physical ability to actively supervise young children
Career Outlook
Graduates pursue roles as a Child Day Care Provider in hospitals, clinics, and healthcare practices.
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