Diploma in Child Care

Early years and childcare is one of the UK’s most essential and consistently in-demand professional sectors, with thousands of settings across nurseries, primary schools, community centres, and specialist support services relying on skilled, knowledgeable practitioners to deliver safe, high-quality care and education to children every day.

The Diploma in Child Care builds the foundational knowledge and practical understanding needed to work confidently across a wide range of childcare and early years environments. Suitable for those new to the sector and for existing practitioners looking to strengthen their professional profile, this CPD diploma develops capability across the core responsibilities that define quality childcare practice. Relevant roles include early years practitioner, early years educator, nursery supervisor, child care support worker, special needs assistant, and playworker, with salaries typically ranging from £16,000 to £26,000 per year.

The curriculum covers child development, caring for children, healthy food and living, keeping children healthy and safe, child protection, play, imagination and creativity, early years provision, and supporting children with special needs. Three free bonus courses are also included: EYFS Teaching Assistant, Safeguarding Children from Abuse, and Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce.

Enrol today and build the professional confidence and childcare knowledge to take your next step in this vital and rewarding sector.

Key Highlights

• CPD-accredited certification
• Understand Child Development, Safeguarding, and Child Protection
• Explore Early Years Provision and Special Needs Support
• Develop Knowledge of Healthy Living, Play, and Early Learning
• Flexible, self-paced online learning

Exclusive Bonus Learning Materials (For Free) – Limited Time Offer!

Your learning comes with more than just one course. Enrol today and unlock CPD-accredited gift courses at no extra cost, giving you even more opportunities to build your knowledge, strengthen practical skills and get greater value from your learning journey.

• Course 01: EYFS Teaching Assistant
• Course 02: Safeguarding Children from Abuse
• Course 03: Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce

All bonus courses are 100% free with your enrolment.

What You’ll Learn

• Understand the key stages and principles of child development in early years settings
• Explore best practice approaches to caring for children in professional environments
• Recognise the importance of healthy food, nutrition, and healthy living for children
• Identify strategies for keeping children healthy and safe in childcare settings
• Develop awareness of child protection principles and safeguarding responsibilities
• Explore the role of play, imagination, and creativity in supporting early learning
• Describe the purpose and structure of early years provision across the UK
• Recognise approaches to supporting children with special needs and inclusive practice

Why Study with Learnera?

• CPD-Accredited Learning
• Up-to-Date Learning Materials
• Flexible Online Study
• Career-Focused Training
• Globally Recognised Certification
• Unlimited Free Retakes Exam
• Recognised Certification

Accreditation and Recognition

Learnera’s Diploma in Child Care provides 10 CPD points. The Diploma in Child Care is fully CPD-accredited, giving you recognised evidence of your commitment to professional development. Designed to strengthen your knowledge and skills in childcare, child development, and early years practice, the course can enhance your CV and demonstrate your willingness to keep developing professionally. In today’s competitive job market, this additional training can help you build a stronger profile, stand out to potential employers, and pursue suitable early years, childcare, and education support opportunities. It can also support your long-term career growth by helping you expand your skill set, increase your professional confidence, and prepare for greater responsibilities and progression within your chosen field.

Assessment and Certification

Put your learning into practice and show what you have achieved with confidence. Your progress is assessed through an online multiple-choice Mock Exam and Final Assessment, with a 60% pass mark and instant results. You can retake the assessment free of charge, giving you the opportunity to strengthen your understanding and complete the Diploma in Child Care at your own pace.

Once you pass, you can order a CPD Accredited Digital or Printed Certificate along with your Transcript as evidence of your learning and continued professional development. These documents can be added to your CV, LinkedIn profile, professional portfolio, or job applications, helping you demonstrate your commitment to developing relevant childcare and early years knowledge and building a stronger professional profile in today’s competitive job market.

The regular price of the Digital Certificate is £12.99, while the Printed Certificate is £24.99. For a limited time, you can enjoy 30% off your certificate order, making it easier to showcase your achievement for less.

Complete your assessment, claim your certificate, and turn your learning into a credential you can proudly showcase.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is suitable for anyone who wants to develop a deeper understanding of childcare and child development, strengthen their knowledge of early years practice, or prepare for further learning in childcare and education settings. It is ideal for:

• Beginners with an interest in childcare and early years work
• Professionals looking to refresh their child development and safeguarding knowledge
• Job seekers wanting to strengthen their CV
• Individuals considering a career change
• Existing workers looking to develop additional skills
• Learners interested in roles such as Early Years Practitioner, Nursery Supervisor, Special Needs Assistant, or Early Years Educator

Career Opportunities and Progression

Completing Learnera’s Diploma in Child Care can support your journey into a range of childcare, early years, and education support roles across the UK. A solid understanding of child development, safeguarding, early years provision, and inclusive practice is valued by employers across nurseries, primary schools, community settings, and family support services. Below are some of the relevant roles and their realistic UK salary ranges:

• Early Years Practitioner
• Child Care Support Worker
• Nursery Supervisor
• Special Needs Assistant
• Playworker
• Early Years Educator

Enrol in Learnera’s Diploma in Child Care and develop essential child development, safeguarding, early years provision, and childcare knowledge through flexible online childcare training.