Our childcare courses cater to individuals aspiring to work in childcare or parents who wish to learn more about childhood development and how to care for a young child. Course options include short learning programmes as well as QCTO-accredited qualifications which cover a range of essential topics. These include the different developmental stages and early learning phases in a young child’s life, the psychology of children, ensuring proper nutrition for optimal growth and health, emergency preparedness, and crèche management for those who would like to turn their love for children into a daycare centre business.
Enhance your understanding of child development, acquire practical caregiving techniques, and become well-versed in creating safe and nurturing environments with a childcare course today!
Choose from our available courses:
QCTO-accredited qualifications
- National Certificate: N4 Educare
- National Certificate: N5 Educare
- National Certificate: N6 Educare
- Educare Fundamentals Short Course
Short learning programme
- Educare Fundamentals Short Course
What to expect
Online Classroom Access
Orientation Session
The orientation session, live or recorded, will give you information about your course and also answer any questions you may have.
Dedicated Client Engagement Support
Dedicated Lecturers
Our dedicated and experienced lecturers are available to offer their support during office hours.
Study Material and Delivery
Once you have paid your first instalment, we will ship your study material directly to you. No hidden costs.
Recorded Online Lectures
Our distance and digital learning courses provide easy access to various recorded lecturing sessions.
What your peers say
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Andrew N.
Active since Apr 2019
“Have had quite a great experiance with Optimi. The staff have been very supportive and understanding. Always ready and happy to assist with anything.”
Bongani Shabalala
Active since Apr 2024
“Great student support; fast replies, also very kind and helpful… textbook is great and easy to work with.”
Janike Duvenage
Active since Mar 2014
Choose Optimi College
Optimi College is a private college that provides a variety of short courses, accredited courses and industry endorsed courses via distance learning, digital learning, and selected IT face-to-face classrooms options in Bellville (Cape Town).
Our reputation
We are a fully accredited and well-established college with years of experience in training and upskilling students from all walks of life.
Our modes of learning
The majority of our courses are offered via distance and digital learning, giving you the flexibility to access education from anywhere and in your own time.
Our affordability
We structure our course fees in such a manner that it remains affordable and accessible to students, with interest-free monthly instalments.
Our registration dates
Course registration is open all year round which means you can start your studies at any time; no need to wait to get the education you deserve!
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