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Self-Paced Online Course, About 2 Hours

Advanced Child Care Training, Online Certification Only $80, Professional Level

  • Deeper child development and behavior training
  • Built for nannies and childcare pros
  • Certificate of completion in about 2 hours
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Red Cross Advanced Child Care Training Online

$80
  • Official American Red Cross training
  • Any device, at your own pace
  • Certificate of completion
  • Course access emailed within 24 hours

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What you learn

What You'll Learn in the Online Advanced Child Care Course

Advanced child care training online for professionals who want to go beyond the basics.

Psychology & Behavior

Covers child psychology, developmental milestones, and practical behavior management.

Health & Special Needs

Understanding nutrition, special needs awareness, and child-focused emergency response concepts.

Professional Communication

Techniques for clear, professional communication with parents, staff, and children.

Course Modules

  • Child development and milestones
  • Behavior management strategies
  • Nutrition and healthy routines
  • Special needs awareness
  • Child-focused emergency response concepts
  • Professional communication with families

Which course

Advanced Child Care vs. Babysitting Basics

This course: Advanced Child Care

Professional level. Deeper training in development, behavior, special needs awareness, and communicating with families. Best for nannies, daycare staff, and educators.

Babysitting Basics

Starter course for new sitters ages 11 and up. Covers safety, feeding, routines, and the fundamentals of watching kids.

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Reviews

What Students Say About CPR West Covina

Reviews of CPR West Covina training programs, the provider of this online course.

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"AHA offers a comprehensive course with good instruction and helpful tools for understanding responses for different emergency situations. I would recommend this class."

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Who it is for

Who Should Take Advanced Child Care Training

Built for people who care for children professionally, or want to.

  • Professional nannies
  • Childcare providers and daycare staff
  • Preschool teachers and educators
  • Experienced babysitters leveling up
  • Parents and career changers

Specifications

Online Nanny Training Course Details

Duration
About 2 hours, self-paced
Format
100% online, self-paced on any device
Access
Course access emailed within 24 hours of purchase
Certification
Certificate of completion

How do I get advanced child care training online?

Enroll through the secure Square checkout on this page and your course access is emailed within 24 hours. The Red Cross Advanced Child Care Training course is 100% online and self-paced: you work through modules on child development, behavior guidance, safety, and professional caregiving in your browser, on any device, on your own schedule. When you finish, your certificate of completion downloads immediately. Nannies often complete it between jobs or in the evenings during a placement, there is no class to attend.

How much does a nanny certification course cost?

This online Advanced Child Care Training course is $80, paid once at checkout. That includes the full Red Cross professional childcare curriculum, self-paced access on any device, and your downloadable certificate of completion. No subscription and no renewal fees. For a working nanny, it is a credential you can put on your profile and mention in interviews, and families comparing candidates notice the difference between claimed experience and documented training.

How long does the advanced child care course take?

About 2 hours of course time, fully self-paced. Most students finish within a couple of evenings, though you can complete it in one sitting if you block the time. Progress saves automatically, so pausing mid-module costs you nothing. Compared to Babysitting Basics, the pace assumes you already have caregiving experience, so the time goes into deeper material: development stages, behavior strategies, and professional practices rather than first-job fundamentals.

Is a child care certification worth it for nannies and daycare workers?

Yes, particularly if you compete for placements. Families and agencies scanning candidates look for signals that separate a professional from a casual sitter, and a Red Cross training credential is one of the clearest. The training itself also pays off daily: understanding why a toddler is melting down, and having a strategy that is not improvised, changes how your workdays go. The certificate is accepted by many employers, agencies, and programs as professional development, confirm the specifics with yours.

Does a child care certificate expire?

The certificate of completion does not come with a fixed expiration date. In practice, agencies, employers, and licensing programs each set their own expectations for how recent training should be, so confirm with the ones you work with. Child development guidance also gets updated over time. A practical rhythm for career nannies: refresh your training when you change age groups, for example moving from toddlers to a newborn placement, since the relevant skills shift significantly.

Advanced Child Care vs Babysitting Basics: which one is right for me?

Babysitting Basics is the entry point, built for ages 11 and up taking their first jobs: safety fundamentals, routines, and how to start sitting. Advanced Child Care Training is the professional tier: deeper child development, behavior guidance, and the practices expected of nannies, au pairs, and daycare staff. If you already care for children regularly or get paid to do it as your job, start here. If you are a teen just starting out, take Babysitting Basics first.

Troubleshooting

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get access to the course after I pay?
Your course access is emailed within 24 hours of purchase. Complete the secure Square checkout on this page, then watch your inbox (and spam folder) for your enrollment email.
How long does advanced child care training online take?
It is a self-paced online course that most students complete in about 2 hours.
How is this different from Babysitting Basics?
Babysitting Basics is a starter course for new sitters ages 11 and up. Advanced Child Care goes deeper into child development, behavior, special needs awareness, and professional communication for nannies and childcare pros.
Do I need previous childcare experience?
Experience helps, but it is not required if you are motivated to learn professional childcare standards.
Is this training accepted for childcare jobs or licensing?
It is accepted by many employers and programs as professional development. If you need it for a specific licensing or continuing education requirement, check with your state board or employer first.
Does this include a CPR certification?
No. The course covers child-focused emergency response concepts and issues a certificate of completion, but it is not a standalone CPR certification. If you need a CPR card, take one of our CPR certification classes.
What device do I need to take this online course?
Any device with an internet connection works: phone, tablet, or computer. No special software is required.
Do I get a certificate when I finish?
Yes. You can download your certificate of completion as soon as you finish the course.

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Red Cross Advanced Child Care Training Online

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  • Official American Red Cross training
  • Any device, at your own pace
  • Certificate of completion
  • Course access emailed within 24 hours

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