Our Child Day Care: Comprehensive Course is the last course in our Child Day Care Programme. You can also complete the following Child Day Courses:
These courses do not build on each other, and you can apply for any course. This allows you to decide which course you think would be appropriate for you to study.
If you are passionate about being part of a young child’s development, then you should consider completing our Child Day Care: Comprehensive Course. You can make a positive impact on a young child’s life by starting a career in Child Day Care.
| Certificate Type | Certificate |
| Awarded By | Skills Academy |
| Accredited By | Not Applicable |
| Duration | 12 – 15 Months |
| Entry Requirements |
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Child Day Care: Comprehensive Course Subjects
The subjects in the Child Day Care: Comprehensive Course allow students to learn everything from how to keep parents happy to taking care of the basic needs of their children. This course is the most comprehensive course in the Child Day Care Programme.
Complete Subject List
You have to complete (6) six subjects for the Child Day Care: Comprehensive Course. Each subject has (3) three assignments that you need to complete. You will only receive the Child Day Care: Comprehensive Certificate if you have passed the (6) six subjects.
- Child Day Care DCD – 101
- Child Day Care DCD – 102
- Customer Satisfaction
- First-Aid Concepts
- Introduction to Business English
- Office Management
Career Opportunities
After completing the Child Day Care: Comprehensive Course, you can apply for the following entry-level positions:
- Au pair
- Babysitter
- Child Minder
- Day Care Assistant
- Day Care Owner
What Will I Learn?
You will learn different skills in each subject. These skills will help you complete any of the Child Day Care duties to the best of your ability. Here are some of the skills you will learn in each subject:
Child Day Care DCD – 101: If you want to know more about the early development of young children and how important nutrition and other developmental factors are, then this subject will give you all the skills you need. You will also touch on young children with Special needs and how to manage and identify it.
Child Day Care DCD – 102: If you want to know how communities and social factors influence the development of young children, then this subject will educate you on these skills. This subject will also educate you on hygiene and safety measures that you need to follow in Child Day Care.
Customer Satisfaction: This subject will teach you skills on what customer satisfaction is, how to provide the best customer service as well as how to resolve conflict and using different techniques for different customers.
First-Aid Concepts: You are going to work with young children, and the most important skill that you need to have is the skill to keep young children safe at all times. This subject will teach you the basics of safety procedures.
Introduction to Business English: Are you planning on opening up your own Child Day Care Centre, then this subject will give you tips on how to communicate professionally. You will learn:
- Verbal communication
- Non-Verbal communication
- Business writing
- How to speak and listen to customers and potential customers effectively
Office Management: This subject will give you the skills you need to manage an office. You will learn more about customer relations, hiring new staff, how to set staff guidelines and what your roles and responsibilities are as a Child Day Care Owner or Child Day Care Manager.
Child Day Care: Comprehensive Course Assessments
There are no deadlines for your assignments. You should submit your assignments before the duration of your course ends. If you fail an assignment, you will get limitless opportunities to submit the assignment again. This is at no additional cost to you.
Assignments
You will get (3) three assignments for each subject. After you have passed these three subjects with 50% or more, you will receive a Certificate of Completion. This certificate is an indication that you have mastered the skills of that particular subject, it also means that you can receive your next batch of study material.
Exams
You will not write any final exams for the Child Day Care: Comprehensive Course. This is a short course that does not require you to write an exam. You will only complete assignments that should be passed with 50% or more.
NOTE:
We are able to provide our students with the Child Day Care: Comprehensive Course through our partnership with Skills Academy.A Child Day Care Course is a course that gives students the skills that they need to take care of young children in an informal setting. This means that they will not be teaching learners, but they are taking care of young children. This means that these professionals will be responsible for the well-being of young children from (0) birth to (5) five years old.
Yes, you can study Early Childhood Development (ECD) without Matric. This depends on the institution you apply to. Certain institutions only require you to have a Grade 11 Certificate with Mathematical Literacy as a subject. At Matric College, you can study any of our (3) Child Day Care Courses that will give you skills related to Early Childhood Development. Here are the courses that we offer:
- Child Day Care: Short Course
- Child Day Care: Certificate Course
- Child Day Care: Comprehensive Course
Many students would like to apply for an Educare Diploma Course, but they do not have Matric, or they have failed Matric. If you are a student who would like to complete or improve your Matric marks, then you can apply at Matric College.
If you do not have Matric and would like to complete Matric, you can apply for our Adult Matric Course. Meet the following entry requirements to apply:
- Be 21 or older to apply. If you are only 19 years of age, you can also apply, but you have to be 21 to write the final Matric exam.
- Have a Grade 9 Certificate or,
- Have a Grade 9 Equivalent Certificate (ABET Level 4)
- Write, read and Understand English or Afrikaans
- Study through distance learning
If you have failed Matric or if you would like to improve your Matric marks to gain admission to a university, then you should apply for our Matric Upgrade Course. Meet the following entry requirements to apply:
- You must already have completed your Matric, however, the outcomes may be
- Write, read and Understand English
- Study through distance learning
An Educare Course is a course that allows students to gain skills to look after young children. We offer NATED Educare courses that give students both practical and theoretical skills. These courses were designed by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to allow students to be work-ready.
Matric College has (4) four Educare Courses:
Skills Academy offers the same Child Day Care Courses that we offer:
- Child Day Care: Short Course
- Child Day Care: Certificate Course
- Child Day Care: Comprehensive Course
We provide all of our Short Courses in partnership with Skills Academy.
You can complete any of our Child Day Care Courses without Matric. You only need to meet these entry requirements:
- Be at least 16 years of age or older
- Read, write and understand English
Be comfortable studying through distance learning
If you would like to run your own crèche you need to apply for any of these courses:
- Child Day Care Courses – Apply with or without a Matric Certificate
- Crèche Management Courses – Apply with or without a Matric Certificate
- Educare NATED Courses – Apply with a Matric Certificate at any Matric Pass Level
An ECD NQF Level 4 Qualification is Equivalent to Matric. An Educare NATED N4 Level is not equivalent to a Matric Qualification. The NATED Levels should not be confused with NQF Levels and NATED Levels are not equivalent to any other qualification because it has a different purpose than other courses, and it has a different exit-level outcome.
Here are the main differences between NATED Educare Courses and Child Day Care Short Courses:
| NATED Educare Courses | Child Day Care Short Courses |
| These are post-matric courses. You must have passed Matric with any Matric Pass Level. | You can complete these courses with or without a Matric Certificate. |
| These courses give you practical and theoretical experience. | These courses only give you theoretical skills , but you can work in a Child Day Care environment while studying. |
| These courses can take between 18 and 36 months to complete. | The courses can take between 9 and 15 months to complete. |
| This is an accredited course. | This is a non-accredited course. |
Your Next Step Is To Find Entry-Level Employment
After you have completed the Child Day Care: Comprehensive Course, you can find entry-level employment. Certain companies and even government agencies will accept your application for employment without any work experience. Most employers look at the following criteria:
- Your level of work experience
- The courses you have completed
- If you meet their workplace culture
If you want to further develop your skills and knowledge in Child Day Care, you can complete one of our accredited Educare NATED Courses. These courses give students the opportunity to gain practical and theoretical knowledge.
To apply for these courses, you must have a Matric Qualification at any Matric Pass Level. If you do not have Matric, you can apply for our Adult Matric Course. If you have failed Matric, you can apply for our Matric Upgrade Course.
Why Choose To Study With Matric College?
Choose to study with Matric College because we try to provide quality education for learners with any background. We believe that every student deserves the opportunity to become successful in a career of their choice. Here is why you should choose us:
- You can study at your own pace. You do not have to meet deadlines for your assignments. Submit your assignments when you are ready.
- You can be a full-time student as well as a full-time employee. This is because you study through distance learning. Submit all of your assignments through email.
- Do not pay an extra fee for study material. Your study material is included in your course fee.
- Do not spend money on transport. You will study from the comfort of your home, you will not attend any classes.
- Get a COVID friendly option. We are a distance learning college that allows you to stay at home and not interact with students or lecturers
- Study with or without Matric. You can apply for our Child Day Care: Comprehensive Course with or without a Matric Certificate. This allows you to become successful without Matric. If you do choose to complete your Matric, you can apply for our Adult Matric Course and if you would like to improve your Matric marks, you can complete our Matric Upgrade Course.
The main difference between Educare and ECD is that the Educare is completed after you have finished Matric, and ECD can be completed with a Grade 11 or NQF Level 3 Qualification.
Some ECD Courses are at university level and require you to have completed your Matric with a Bachelor’s Degree pass.
The best Child Day Care Course to study in South Africa depends on your needs as a student. Here are some of the factors you should consider:
- Have you completed Matric?
- Then you can complete a NATED Educare Course
- If you do not have Matric
- Then you can complete a Child Day Care Course
- How long would you like to study?
- Child Day Care Courses are great for students who want to learn skills fast
- NATED Educare Courses are great for students who want to take their time to study a course
- Do you prefer to study from the comfort of your home
Then you can apply for any of our Educare or Child Day Care Courses
You need a Matric Certificate and you need to go through a licensing process. Most home daycare centres are not licensed and do not need a licensing process. There are, however, many benefits to having a licence. These benefits include:
- Parents trusting your business
- Get free childcare training programmes from the government
- There are tax breaks
- You can get food program parcels from the government
No, you cannot teach Grade R Learners with a Child Day Care: Comprehensive Certificate. You must have an:
- Advanced Diploma in Teaching,
- a Teaching Degree or a
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).
Yes, you can make a successful career out of babysitting. Some people have even opened up babysitting businesses. You can earn a lot of money if you promote your services well. Some parents are willing to pay up to R 15 000 per month. All you need is:
- A clean criminal record
- A driver’s licence
- Any qualification in Child Day Care
- A few years of experience in Child Day Care
Short Courses are courses that students can complete in a short period of time. These courses provide students with specific skills that make them work-ready. We offer (3) three Child Day Care Short Courses that can be the stepping stone to a successful career in childcare.
The best short course depends on what you are interested in as well as the reasons behind why you would like to complete a short course. Many students choose short courses for these reasons:
- To gain new skills fast
- To get a promotion at work
Here is a list of Short Courses that we offer in partnership with Skills Academy:
- Beauty Courses
- Child Day Care Courses
- Child Psychology Courses
- Crèche Management Courses
- Event Management Courses
- First Aid Course
- Guest House Management Courses
- Tourism Courses
- Wedding Planning Courses
Here is how much Child Day Care Assistants earn per month:
R 7 708 per month
The average salary for a Child Day Care Assistant is R 7 708 per month in South Africa.
Application Process
You can apply for our Child Day Care: Comprehensive Course by following our 3-step application process:
Step 1:
The first step that you need to take is to get in touch with us. Here are the different ways to contact us:
- Fill out an online registration form
- You can also book a call back. This way we can call you.
- We can be reached by phone (012 762 7100)
The calling hours are as follows:
Step 2:
Once you have reached us, whether it be through the following methods:
- Call back form
- Registration form
- Landline
You will be in contact with one of our Course Experts. They will guide you through the application process and advise you on which course is best for you. They will consider all the factors, which may include:
- What you can afford
- How long you would like to study for
- What you are interested in
- What you qualify for
Step 3:
Once you have decided on a course, you will become a registered student at Matric College. This means that you will receive your first batch of study material, which you can go through at your own pace.
We offer flexible learning, which means that you can submit your assignments whenever you are ready. Remember to submit all of your assignments before the duration of your course ends.
For example, if you have a (9) nine-month duration period, you have to complete your course before the (9) nine months end.
How Do I Study Child Day Care: Comprehensive Course
We believe that students should decide on their own study schedule, and therefore we provide distance learning courses. Our students can study the Child Day Care: Comprehensive Course through distance learning, which allows them to submit their assignments online.
We cater to students that want to work and study, and therefore we allow our students to submit their assignments whenever, as long as it has been submitted before the duration of the course ends. You can study the Child Day Care: Comprehensive Course by following our 10 steps:
Step 1: The first step you need to take is to register at Matric College for the Child Day Care: Comprehensive Course
Step 2: After you have made the decision to register with us, you will be in contact with one of our Course Experts. Our Course Experts can speak up to 10 languages amongst themselves, which means that you can be assisted in the language you prefer.
Step 3: After you have chosen the Child Day Care: Comprehensive Course or any course that you are interested in, you will officially become a Matric College student
Step 4: Once you are a student with us, you will receive your first batch of study material. We will send the study material through courier services.
Step 5: When you receive your first batch of study material, you will receive a guide that explains how you should complete your assignments. You may read through the material and ask for tutor assistance when needed.
Step 6: You can attempt your first assignment. As soon as you feel ready to submit an assignment, you may do so.
Step 7: You will receive comprehensive feedback from one of our tutors or lecturers. You may use this feedback to improve your assignments and to know what is expected of you from the next assignment.
Step 8: Once you have completed and passed the assignments for your first assignment, you qualify for your next subject.
Step 9: Complete all the assignments for the course and receive the Child Day Care: Comprehensive Certificate. We will courier your certificate to you.
Step 10: After completing the Child Day Care: Comprehensive Course, you can apply for entry-level employment or complete any of our other Beauty Courses.
Where Can I Study The Child Day Care: Comprehensive Course?
You can study the Child Day Care: Comprehensive Course at Matric College. We are a distance learning college. This means that you will not attend any classes on a campus. We will send you the study material through courier, and you will submit your assignments through email.
This makes our college COVID friendly because you will only be in contact with other students and lecturers virtually.
When Can I Start Studying The Child Day Care: Comprehensive Course?
You can start studying the Child Day Care: Comprehensive Course any time of the year. At Matric College, we do not require you to submit your application or register on a specific date.
This allows you to make the decision as to when you would like to start your course. You can also study with us full-time while working full-time. Your studies will not stand in your way of making a living for yourself and your family.
Frequently Asked Questions
These are some Child Day Care related questions that students ask:
- What is an N6 Educare Qualification?
- Can I work in a nursery without qualifications?
- What jobs can I do with a qualification in Childcare?
- What is Educare N4 to N6?
- Can I teach Grade 3 with an Educare Diploma?
- How much does a Child Day Care course cost?
- Are Matric Child Day Care Courses Accredited?
- Are Educare Courses free?
This can be both an N6 Certificate or an N6 Diploma. You can determine whether your Qualification is a Diploma if you have completed your 18 months of work experience. You will also receive your N6 Diploma directly from the DHET.
Yes, you can work in a nursery without a Qualification. Having a qualification in childcare can help you become a better childcare worker. We offer Child Day Care Courses and Educare Courses that can help you gain the skills you need to become a successful child care worker.
You can do the following jobs with a Qualification in Childcare:
- Babysitter
- Day Care Assistant
- Nanny
Educare N4 to Educare N6 are courses that are created by the DHET. These courses are both theoretical and practical, which makes students ready to step into the workplace.
No, you cannot teach Grade 3 with an Educare Diploma. You can become a Teacher’s Assistant with an Educare Diploma.
To get information about the prices for our Child Day Care Courses, you can contact our Course Experts.
No, Matric College Child Day Care Courses are not accredited. You can use your qualifications for entry-level daycare positions.
No, Educare Courses are not free. There is a fee for any Educare Course. At Matric College, you can make a payment that suits your pocket and our payment plans.
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Author: Jesmé Africa
Date Published: April 29, 2022
Editor: Amy Venter