NSQF Level 4 Certified: Pre-School & Day Care Facilitator approved by NCVET

About the Course

Start or advance your career in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) with the NSQF Level 4 Certified Pre-School & Day Care Facilitator Programme, approved by NCVET and awarded by MEPSC under the Skill India Mission. Designed for both aspiring educators and experienced professionals, the programme offers a 420-hour training pathway for new learners and a 90-hour Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) route for those looking to validate their existing skills.
Develop practical competencies in child development, health and safety, inclusive teaching practices, activity planning, learner assessment, family engagement, communication, digital literacy, and professional ethics. Build the confidence and industry-ready skills needed to pursue rewarding opportunities in preschools, day care centres, and other early childhood education settings.

Key Information

Course Specialization

420-hour Pre-School and Day Care Facilitator Program:

This programme prepares learners for a rewarding career in Early Childhood Care and Education by developing the skills needed to support the holistic growth of children aged 3–6 years. Participants gain practical knowledge in child development, safety practices, inclusive teaching, activity planning, progress assessment, record-keeping, family engagement, and effective classroom practices.

The programme also strengthens essential employability skills, including communication, digital literacy, professional ethics, and workplace readiness, enabling learners to confidently pursue opportunities in preschools, daycare centres, and early learning environments. Designed to develop skilled and responsible ECCE professionals, the programme supports learners in transitioning into employment and apprenticeship opportunities. Asian College of Teachers (ACT) offers this programme in collaboration with a Dubai-based KHDA-approved training centre.

RPL - Pre-School Day Care & Facilitator Program:

This programme is designed for experienced early childhood professionals seeking to strengthen their skills, validate their expertise, and enhance their career opportunities in the ECCE sector. Combining 50 hours of practical training and 40 hours of theoretical learning, the programme develops key competencies in child welfare, safety practices, holistic development, age-appropriate learning, progress assessment, and family collaboration.

Participants also build essential workplace skills in communication, digital literacy, professional ethics, inclusion, and career readiness, preparing them to confidently work as skilled preschool and daycare facilitators. The programme supports professionals in upgrading their qualifications, improving employability, and advancing their careers in early childhood education. Asian College of Teachers (ACT) offers this programme in collaboration with a Dubai-based KHDA-approved training centre.

Eligibility and Course Fee

420-hour Pre-School and Day Care Facilitator Program

Applicants must meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
• Class 12 pass with a minimum of 6 months of relevant experience, or
• NSQF Level 3.5 qualification with 1.5 years of relevant experience, or
• NSQF Level 3 qualification with 3 years of relevant experience.

Course Fee: 28000 INR

RPL - Pre-School Day Care & Facilitator Program

Applicants must have:
• 12th Grade qualification with a minimum of 12 months of relevant experience.

Course Fee: 15000 INR

Curriculum

420-hour Pre-School and Day Care Facilitator Program

• Module 1: Introduction to Skill India Mission and Job Role of Early Childhood Educator
• Module 2: Child Welfare & Safety
• Module 3: Learning Experiences for Holistic Development of Children
• Module 4: Collaborate with Child’s Parents/Family for Child’s Learning
• Module 5: Assess children’s progress
• Module 6: Communicate with clients, visitors, and colleagues effectively
• Module 7: Apply health and safety practices at the workplace
• Module 8: Principles of professional practice at the workplace
• Module 9: Introduction to Employability Skills
• Module 10: Constitutional values – Citizenship
• Module 11: Becoming a Professional in the 21st Century
• Module 12: Basic English Skills
• Module 13: Career Development & Goal Setting
• Module 14: Communication Skills
• Module 15: Diversity & Inclusion
• Module 16: Financial and Legal Literacy
• Module 17: Essential Digital Skills
• Module 18: Entrepreneurship
• Module 19: Customer Service
• Module 20: Getting ready for Apprenticeship & jobs

RPL - Pre-School Day Care & Facilitator Program

Practical (50 Hours)
• Ensure Child Welfare and Safety
• Provide learning experiences for holistic development of the children
• Collaborate with parents/family in child's learning
• Assess children’s progress
• Communicate with clients, visitors, and colleagues effectively

Theory (40 Hours)
• Ensure child welfare and safety
• Provide learning experiences for holistic development in children
• Collaborate with parents/family in child’s learning
• Assess children’s progress
• Communicate with clients, visitors, and colleagues effectively
• Apply health and safety practices at the workplace
• Principles of professional practice at the workplace
• Constitutional values – Citizenship
• Becoming a Professional in the 21st Century
• Communication Skills
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Financial and Legal Literacy
• Essential Digital Skills
• Entrepreneurship

Admission and Support Services

At ACT, we make your enrolment journey simple and seamless with dedicated support from admission to programme completion.

• Enjoy a hassle-free admission process with flexible payment options, including online transfer, debit card, and credit card facilities.
• Receive personalised guidance from our admission team through email or phone support throughout the enrolment process.
• Learn with continuous academic support from experienced tutors and trainers.
• Access additional learning resources, including online videos and reference materials, to enhance your learning experience.
• Benefit from flexible course structures that allow you to learn at your own pace while managing your professional commitments.
• Get prompt assistance for academic queries through email support or our dedicated ticketing system.

Job Prospects

Candidates completing the MEPSC Pre-School & Day Care Facilitator Programme can explore career opportunities across preschools, daycare centres, nursery schools, early learning centres, play schools, and community-based childcare organisations.

The programme develops practical skills in child development, safety practices, learning activities, assessment, parent collaboration, and professional communication, preparing learners for roles such as:

• Pre-School Facilitator
• Day Care Educator
• Classroom Assistant
• Early Years Support Staff
• Childcare Coordinator

With additional training in employability skills, digital literacy, customer service, entrepreneurship, and workplace readiness, learners can also pursue apprenticeship opportunities, entry-level supervisory roles, or independent childcare services, building strong career prospects in the growing early childhood education sector.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the programme, learners will be awarded a Certificate for Skill Competency issued by the Management & Entrepreneurship and Professional Skills Council (MEPSC). The certificate will recognise Asian College of Teachers (ACT) as the Training Partner, validating the learner’s skills and competencies in the Pre-School & Day Care Facilitator programme.

Accreditation

Asian College of Teachers (ACT) is the Industry Cum Implementation Partner of the Management & Entrepreneurship and Professional Skills Council (MEPSC) for delivering the Pre-School & Day Care Facilitator Programme.

MEPSC is a recognised Awarding Body under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and is approved by the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) to offer skill-based certification programmes aligned with industry requirements.

Established as a Section 8 (Not-for-Profit) company under the Companies Act, 2013, MEPSC functions as a Sector Skill Council through a unique Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model under the guidance of MSDE. All India Management Association (AIMA) serves as the sole promoter of MEPSC and contributes to national skill development and education initiatives.

AIMA is represented on several prestigious government and national bodies, including:

• All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
• Council of the Institute of Applied Manpower Research
• Boards of Governors of leading Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs)
• Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
• National Productivity Council
• Central Direct Taxes Advisory Committee

Additionally, Asian College of Teachers (ACT) is accredited by the Education Quality Accreditation Commission (EQAC), recognising its commitment to maintaining quality standards in teacher education and professional development.