Nanny Course Details

We believe that domestic workers play a valuable role in the lives of our children. We teach them to understand how significant this role is - not only are they accountable for the physical wellbeing of the child but they are also responsible for its growth, development and emotional wellbeing.

We believe in open channels of regular communication between nanny and employer, with the baby's interests being the number one priority for all.

These are the two primary principles on which we base the nanny training course.

We guide the nannies through a practical, interactive and fun learning process over the period of 4 weeks (3 hours, once a week) discussing and teaching the following:

1. ROUTINES, TIME MANAGEMENT AND SAFETY
   • The importance of a daily routine for baby, nanny and parents
   • Planning the day and week to balance housework duties and child care
   • Safety, identifying hazards and creating a childproof environment - inside and outside
   • Stranger danger and personal safety



2. FIRST AID (PRESENTED BY A REGISTERED FIRST AID PROFESSIONAL)
   • Coping with Emergencies
   • Essential First Aid, including cuts, burns, bruising, fever management etc
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   • Mouth to mouth breathing and CPR



3. NUTRITION, HYGIENE AND UNDERSTANDING HIV AND TB
   • Understanding what a healthy diet is made up of (e.g. proteins, why we eat them where we get them from, how much a child needs etc)
   • Weaning and introducing solids
   • Allergenic foods to be aware of
   • Menu planning
   • Hygiene best practice for personal and baby hygiene
   • In depth discussion about HIV and TB and preventing communicable diseases



4. STIMULATION THROUGH MASSAGE, PLAY AND FUN
   • The importance of play
   • Developmental Milestones and supporting games and activities for babies and toddlers
   • Understanding gross and fine motor stimulation
   • Learning through reading and music
   • Basic baby massage techniques

The content was developed by a pre school teacher, a physio therapist and 2 mothers, with particular attention to the developmental milestones and supporting games and activities that one can use to encourage learning. While making sure the child has fun and stays safe and the nanny feels confident and is able to care for all of the growing child's needs.

Our material and teaching methodology has been tried and tested for 7 years and we invite a range of experts to review the content annually. This, in addition to ongoing input and feedback from mothers and nannies, ensures it is always in line with current thinking, fresh and relevant.

Our first aid trainer has 18 years practical paramedical experience so she knows what it is to revive a drown victim or deal with a burns patient having had first hand experience. She has trained First Aid for 13 years has trained the Sugar and Spice Nanny Training First Aid module for 7 years, as she such is very skilled in assessing and ensuring that the delegates get it right.

On completion of the course your nanny will receive 2 certificates and manuals - The Sugar and Spice Nanny Training manual and certificate and the First Aid manual and certificate, which is accredited with the resuscitation council of South Africa.

We run courses according to school terms. View the schedule or register.