Nanny and Child Care International Career Institute (ICI)

Overview

Not only can a Nanny and Child Care course from International Career Institute (ICI) prepare you for working in a private family home, but you could learn more about child psychology, protecting young people at risk and ensuring their health and safety while in your care. 

Key facts

• It can also provide you with opportunities to develop your career in other childcare sectors, including education or counselling.
• There are many benefits associated with studying our online nanny courses. For example, you will:

• Have the chance to begin your career as a professional nanny within a few months

• Study an industry-recognised course that was designed by senior professionals who work in the childcare sector

• Make the most of online learning, without the need to spend time or money travelling to classes

• Complete the course at your own pace in your own time

• Work alongside a personal tutor who will answer your questions and help you through the course

• Get a 10% discount off the total course fee when you pay upfront. Alternatively, you can spread the cost with weekly interest-free payments
• Career Prospects
• Being a professional nanny and looking after other people’s children can be a particularly rewarding job, especially if you love working with kids. Skills and personality traits that are important should you wish to work successfully as a nanny and childcare provider include:
• A love of children

• Patience and a calm attitude

• Excellent organisation and communication

• The ability to discipline children when necessary

• An understanding of how children think and behave

• Flexibility and openness to change

• The ability to work on your own and unsupervised

• Willingness to accept responsibility