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Advancing Child Care

Professional training and certification for Teachers and child care providers at all levels, from 1 to 19 years of age

Advancing Child Care Excellence

At the Institute for the Advancement of Child Care, we are dedicated to training and certifying professionals who work with children in Nigeria, and other parts of the world to ensure quality care and education.

A large group of young children are standing together outdoors, each holding a certificate. The children are dressed in school uniforms consisting of blue and white shirts, vests, and skirts or pants. They are standing in rows, with greenery in the background, suggesting a garden or outdoor area.
A large group of young children are standing together outdoors, each holding a certificate. The children are dressed in school uniforms consisting of blue and white shirts, vests, and skirts or pants. They are standing in rows, with greenery in the background, suggesting a garden or outdoor area.
A young child with curly hair is held by an adult figure, likely a caregiver, amidst a blurred outdoor background with green foliage. The child wears a pink long-sleeve shirt and an orange vest, clutching a yellow toy or cloth.
A young child with curly hair is held by an adult figure, likely a caregiver, amidst a blurred outdoor background with green foliage. The child wears a pink long-sleeve shirt and an orange vest, clutching a yellow toy or cloth.
Two adults kneel on a green carpeted floor, each assisting a toddler in standing or walking. The children are exploring textured surfaces made of various materials. In the background, shelves contain bins and a wall displays photos.
Two adults kneel on a green carpeted floor, each assisting a toddler in standing or walking. The children are exploring textured surfaces made of various materials. In the background, shelves contain bins and a wall displays photos.
A group of individuals, including a child wearing a cap with a colorful design, are practicing CPR on a dummy. The scene appears to take place outdoors on a textured black mat. The participants are focused on their task, with one child leaning in, presumably to perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
A group of individuals, including a child wearing a cap with a colorful design, are practicing CPR on a dummy. The scene appears to take place outdoors on a textured black mat. The participants are focused on their task, with one child leaning in, presumably to perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
A toddler in a floral-patterned top is being supported by adults holding her hands as she takes steps. One adult is crouched beside her, wearing a striped shirt. The scene conveys a familial and nurturing atmosphere.
A toddler in a floral-patterned top is being supported by adults holding her hands as she takes steps. One adult is crouched beside her, wearing a striped shirt. The scene conveys a familial and nurturing atmosphere.
A caregiver is feeding a young child with a spoon while sitting outdoors. The child is wearing a blue and brown shirt with red pants and looks contemplative. Another child is nearby wearing a striped shirt, observing the scene. The setting appears to be an informal outdoor space with dirt and concrete steps.
A caregiver is feeding a young child with a spoon while sitting outdoors. The child is wearing a blue and brown shirt with red pants and looks contemplative. Another child is nearby wearing a striped shirt, observing the scene. The setting appears to be an informal outdoor space with dirt and concrete steps.

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About us

The Institute for the Advancement of Child Care is a professional body in Nigeria established to promote and encourage the best child and teenager interaction with caregivers, teachers, parents, guardians, and professionals whose core activities entail interaction with children and teenagers.

Our focus is on promoting child care, welfare, health, and Child development standards by ensuring proper training, education, empowerment, and continuous research on the best child interaction, available to all who interact with children and teenagers.

To be the leading global professional body in child care, protection and safeguarding

Our mission is to ensure that any form of child interaction and engagement is in the best interest of the child; by promoting and emphasizing the need for proper education, skill, training, empowerment and ethical conduct of parents, guardians, child care experts, teachers and other professionals whose core activities involves engagement with a child or teenager.

MISSION

VISION

CORE VALUES

“C R E A T E D”

Commitment

Respect

Equity

Accountability

Transparency

Excellence

Discipline

Child Care Services

We provide training and certification for child care professionals enhancing their skills.

A child is holding a cardboard sign with the message 'Fund Childcare Not Wars' written on it, featuring colorful scribbles and drawings. The background shows a city street with blurred people and lights, suggesting a protest or demonstration setting.
A child is holding a cardboard sign with the message 'Fund Childcare Not Wars' written on it, featuring colorful scribbles and drawings. The background shows a city street with blurred people and lights, suggesting a protest or demonstration setting.
A group of children are on a stage, either standing or playing. One child in the center appears to be holding a certificate or piece of paper while others are moving around. The mood seems casual and playful, typical of a children's performance or play.
A group of children are on a stage, either standing or playing. One child in the center appears to be holding a certificate or piece of paper while others are moving around. The mood seems casual and playful, typical of a children's performance or play.
Professional Training

Our training programs equip teachers and caregivers with essential skills to support children's development and well-being.

Certification Programs

We offer certification for various levels of child care, ensuring quality standards in the industry.

Contact Us for Child Care Training

Reach out with inquiries about our child care training and certification programs.

A group of young children is seated on small stools outdoors in an alleyway, attentively engaged with an adult woman standing nearby who appears to be teaching or talking to them. The scene is surrounded by various elements such as potted plants, a water cooler, parked motorcycles, and an arrangement of colorful items in the background. The children are wearing matching uniforms with white shirts and dark overalls.
A group of young children is seated on small stools outdoors in an alleyway, attentively engaged with an adult woman standing nearby who appears to be teaching or talking to them. The scene is surrounded by various elements such as potted plants, a water cooler, parked motorcycles, and an arrangement of colorful items in the background. The children are wearing matching uniforms with white shirts and dark overalls.

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TRAINING CALENDAR

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  • 26th April, 2025

Free Training Manual

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