Nurturing Nanny™ Course
This course is for people currently working as a nanny or considering becoming one, who want to learn how to provide quality care during the foundational years of birth to two, establish early relational health, and support a baby’s innate sense of competence. You will also discover how the Educaring Approach can help you gain skills that support your role in the family environment.
Nurturing Nanny™ Course
Designed to help nannies work more effectively and pleasurably with their charges,
topics of study include…
Diapering, dressing, and feeding with respect
Creating safe places for play and learning
The caregiver’s role during play
Setting appropriate limits
Establishing a healthy sleep routine
Supporting secure relationships
Enhancing employee-employer relations
Join us for our first Nurturing Nanny Course this August!!
This 12-hour ONLINE course is broken up to support your learning.
ONLINE OPTIONS:
Option 1:
Saturdays 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
August 2, 9, 16, 23, 2025
REGISTRATION CLOSES 1 month before course begins on July 2nd.
Fee: $450
Option 2:
Saturdays 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
October 4, 11, 18, 25, 2025
REGISTRATION CLOSES 1 month before course begins on September 4th.
Fee: $450
Option 3:
Saturdays 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
January 17, 24, 31, 2025
REGISTRATION CLOSES 1 month before course begins on December 17th.
Fee: $450
Required Readings: (Will be mailed to you upon registration. Reminder, registration fee is nonrefundable)
Simple Toys Make Active Babies by Alexandra Curtis
The RIE® Manual for Parents and Professionals edited by Magda Gerber and Deborah Greenwald
Optional Encouraged Readings:
Authentic Relationships in Group CareLinks to an external site., edited by Stephanie Petrie and Sue Owen
Origins of Free PlayLinks to an external site., by Eva Kallo and Gyorgyi Balog
Your Self-Confident BabyLinks to an external site., by Magda Gerber and Allison Johnson
Unfolding of Infants’ Natural Gross Motor Development by Dr. Emmi Pikler and the Pikler Institute
Once registered, you will receive an email from RIE® Associate and Course Facilitator Shannon Carr from shannoncarr@risechild.com with course materials, Zoom link, and details.
“Infants need to believe that they are loved because of who they are. We need sensitive caregivers who can communicate that.”