Child Day Care Provider

Program Snapshot
Duration16–24 weeks
FormatOnline Classes

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)

CDC-101 Child Development & Health Standards — 30 hours · In-person

Developmental stages and health, nutrition, and safety standards

CDC-102 Recognizing Abuse & Neglect — 10 hours · In-person

Mandated reporting and child protection basics

Module 2 — Program Planning (Weeks 3–5)

CDC-201 Activity & Curriculum Planning — 30 hours · In-person

Designing age-appropriate activities and daily routines

CDC-202 Emergency Procedures & First Aid/CPR — 20 hours · In-person

Emergency response and pediatric first aid/CPR certification

Module 3 — Licensing Prep (Week 6)

CDC-301 NY State Licensing & Recordkeeping — 10 hours · Hybrid

Licensing requirements, documentation, and family communication

Total duration 6 weeks
Total academic hours 100 hours
Classroom & lab hours 100 hours (100%)
First Aid/CPR certification Included

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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Contact

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