Childcare is a difficult job. It requires patience, initiative and a massive amount of common sense. In addition to these basic attributes, there are a variety of techniques babysitters, nannies and infant care providers can use to help them with the little ones.

NannyPod has comprised a short list of the top online babysitter and nanny courses that will improve your overall childcare skills. Whether you look after infants or newborns, toddlers, pre-k children, first graders or middle school aged kids, there’s a course to help!

It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been doing a job, you can always learn something new. Check out our list below.

1. BabysitPro (discounts available)

2. Red Cross

3. American Heart Association

4. The Care Courses School (including special needs)

5. NCSA (including newborn care)

6. Whole Foods (cooking classes)

7. KNS (great for kid’s nutrition)
   

   NannyPod provides long term nanny matches and short term occasional date-night babysitters and infant care on demand, at an affordable price. Our service is convenient, safe and secure for families and our staff. Parents can request childcare instantly by using the NannyPod app. Get started with NannyPod today and find babysitters or nannies for your childcare needs!

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