Management & Entrepreneurship and Professional Skills Council (MEPSC)

Course Overview

The Pre-School and Day Care Facilitator course is designed to prepare learners for a rewarding career in early childhood education, focusing on the holistic development of children aged 3-6 years. The program equips aspirants with the knowledge, skills, and professional competencies required to support children’s cognitive, emotional, social, and physical growth in preschools, daycare centres, and early learning environments.

Nurture holistic development for children aged 3–6 in early learning environments. Gain hands-on skills in child development principles, safety standards, inclusive teaching, planning engaging activities, progress assessment, record-keeping, and family collaboration. Build employability Skills with training in communication, digital literacy, professional ethics. Step confidently into Preschool/Daycare roles or apprenticeships.

The course focuses on professional workplace practices, including health and safety standards, ethical conduct, effective communication, and inclusivity. Along with core early childhood education modules, the program builds strong employability skills, covering communication, digital literacy, financial and legal awareness, entrepreneurship, customer service, and career readiness.

By the end of the course, learners will be skilled to function as confident, responsible, and competent Pre-School and Day Care Facilitators, ready to meet the demands of modern early learning settings and successfully transition into employment or apprenticeship opportunities in the early childhood education sector.

Asian College of Teachers (ACT) offers a diverse range of KHDA approved programs, in collaboration with a Dubai based KHDA approved training centre.

Course Duration

The Pre-School and Day Care Facilitator program has a total duration of 420 hours and is aligned to NSQF Level 4.

Mode of Learning

The course is offered in a blended mode of learning consisting of self-paced study and live online training.

420-Hour Program Dates & Details:

Date: 2nd june to 24th september,2026
Live classes: Monday, Wednesday and Friday | 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Course Fee

The course is available in an online mode of study
The course can be availed at a reasonable fee of 28000 INR
Easy instalment payment options

The Pre School and Day Care Facilitator program can be availed at a reasonable course fee of 28000 INR for an online mode of study (inclusive of all taxes). Candidates with basic computer skills and an internet connection can take up the training.

Eligibility

The minimum eligibility criterion for enrolling in the Pre School and Day Care Facilitator program is 10 + 2/NSQF Level 3.5 with 1.5 years of experience/NSQF Level 3 qualification with 3 years of experience. Aspiring candidates willing to gain an in-depth knowledge of Pre-School and Day Care Facilitator methods or to hone their skills are encouraged to take the course to excel in this field.

12th grade pass with 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.

Curriculum

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

Certification

The students will receive a Certificate for Skill Competency issued by Management & Entrepreneurship and Professional Skills Council (MEPSC) with Asian College of Teachers (ACT) mentioned on the certificate as Training Partner.

Admission Process

Easy admission process
Application can be submitted online
Opt for any online payment scheme

Interested candidates willing to enrol have to fill up an online application form with all the relevant details and must provide a correct email ID and phone number, as all the communication will be forwarded there. Once the application form is submitted, the candidates will receive the course details via email and phone call from ACT’s admission executives. The course fee payment details will be mailed to the candidates once they confirm their enrolment. The course fee can be paid through online payment using UPI online money transfer, Debit/Credit Card or by depositing Cash, Cheque or Demand Draft to our bank account. After the payment is credited, the candidates will receive payment confirmation with the online admission form. They need to fill up the same form and submit it in order to get online access to the course.

Job Opportunities

Candidates completing the Pre-School and Day Care Facilitator program can explore a wide range of employability opportunities in

preschools
day care centres
nursery schools
early learning centres
play schools
community-based child care organisations

The course equips learners with practical skills in child development, safety, assessment, parent collaboration, and professional communication, making them well-suited for roles such as pre-school facilitator, day care educator, classroom assistant, early years support staff, and child care coordinator. With added training in employability skills, digital literacy, customer service, and entrepreneurship, learners may also pursue apprenticeships, entry-level supervisory roles, or independent childcare services, enhancing their career prospects in the growing early childhood education sector.

Support for Course

Complete tutor support throughout the course
Candidates can learn at their own pace
Additional support of online videos and reference materials

The candidates enrolling in the program can expect complete guidance from the experienced tutors of Asian College of Teachers, who are committed to helping the candidates achieve their learning goals. With years of valuable experience, the tutors provide great support to the trainees and guide them through all the aspects of teaching, giving valuable advice every step of the way. They extend their tutoring support by sharing relevant information and answering questions related to the course content.

Since the program offers candidates flexible learning, they can take the opportunity to learn at their own pace and clear all their doubts as and when required. They can raise a ticket and submit their queries to discuss any course-related problem.

Accreditation

Asian College of Teachers is the Industry Cum Implementation Partner of Management & Entrepreneurship and Professional Skills Council (MEPSC) to offer the Preschool & Daycare Facilitator program. MEPSC is a recognised Awarding Body under the tutelage of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and approved by NCVET to offer the Preschool and Daycare Facilitator course.

MEPSC is a horizontal Sector Skill Council (SSC) incorporated as a Section-8 (Not for Profit Company) under the Companies Act, 2013, in a one-of-its-kind, Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, under the tutelage of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE). All India Management Association (AIMA) is the sole promoter of MEPSC.

AIMA is represented on several policy-making bodies of the Government of India and many National Bodies/Organisations, ones are as under:

All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), which is the apex regulatory body for professional education in the country under the Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD), Government of India.
Council of the Institute of Applied Manpower Research
Boards of Governors, Indian Institutes of Management (Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, Indore, Kozhikode, Kashipur, Udaipur, Ranchi, Rohtak, Tiruchirapalli, and Raipur)
Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi
National Productivity Council, New Delhi
Central Direct Taxes Advisory Committee
The prestigious Education Quality Accreditation Commission (EQAC) has accredited the Asian College of Teachers (ACT) that has met all the standards set by this Commission