Montessori-based Nanny Training
Creative Play and Learning
Practical on-the-job training in Kinyarwanda & English
Your nanny will learn how to engage your child in creative and educational activities while using a positive education approach based on Montessori.
Imagine your child is creatively stimulated when you are not at home.
- Do you have an excellent nanny, but sometimes feel that she could engage your child into a greater variety of playful and creative activities?
- Would you like to be confident that your child is creatively stimulated at home and when attending playgroups?
- Are you looking to boost your nanny´s competency in child development, safety, hygiene and positive parenting techniques?
- Would you like your nanny to learn how to offer activities that use natural and recycled materials?
Then this course is for you!
Because a well -trained nanny can make all the difference in the education and development of your child.
About This Course
This training has been designed together with parents from various countries to respond to the specific needs of families living abroad and in emerging countries.
We want to help you to be fully confident that your child is happy, creative and exploring new skills when staying with your nanny.
The training course will help your nanny to:
- Better understand the key elements of creative play and playful learning.
- Have a set of simple, yet engaging activities at hand that foster fine- and gross motor skills, creativity, and early literacy.
- Gain confidence to use a positive educative approach and respond to the child's developmental interests and needs.
- Provide a safe environment in which your child can grow towards greater independence.
What other Parents say
What your nanny will learn
The training is strongly oriented towards practice and active learning in the daily work of nannies.
Based on a parents’ inputs, we have set up an exciting program that covers the most important topics in the field of play-based learning, the development of the child and positive education.
The training is based on the Montessori pedagogy, because we are convinced that this approach is best preparing our children for an increasingly complex world.
Module 1: Foundations of Montessori Play-based Learning
The importance of hands-on play
Hands-on activities for better fine-motor skills
Using play-based learning opportunities every day
Module 2: Positive Education Techniques
Dealing with tantrums
Playing with recycled materials
Observing and following the child´s interests
Module 3: Preparing a Safe and Inspiring Environment
Creating a safe play environment
Playful hygiene education
Engaging children in chores
Module 4: Independence and Responsibility
Independence
Responsibility
Healthy eating habits
Module 5: Creativity and Arts and Crafts
Inspiring children for greater creativity
Setting-up arts and crafts activities
Playing and crafting with natural materials
The 3 key principles of the training
Practical Learning
The training engages nannies in hands-on learning and implementing activities in their work with the children on a daily basis from day one of the training.
Daily follow-up and encouragement
A mix of training sessions and group reflections, concrete tasks and challenges to implement each week creative learning activities and daily personalized coaching on homework questions and results hold the nannies accountable for their own learning.
Usage of natural and recycled materials
In view of sustainability and the feasibility of all activities in different contexts of each country, all the activities taught can be done with natural and recycled materials available around you.
How does the Training work
Nannys have a busy schedule between work and family commitments. Our objective is to offer your Nanny a course that is practical and combines hands-on learning on the job with some theoretical input. We anticipate a time commitment of 2-3 hours per week, including the workshops.
This course therefore combines interactive individual and group learning methods and allows your Nanny to deepen the content at her own pace and practically when working with your child.
Voices from participants
Hi, I am Maria
… a mother of three children and a Montessori education and development expert. I am supporting multilingual families and families living abroad to bring Montessori-inspired play and learning into their homes – with simple, yet effective activities using recycled and natural materials.
Having lived over ten years in Benin, Ethiopia and Vietnam, I know exactly how difficult it can be to access high quality educational activities and materials.
I have been privileged to train over 200 nannies in more than 15 countries in play-based learning and positive education.
I love seeing how every day items can be transformed into fun play ideas in a few minutes. You do not need a lot to come up with amazing creative play and learning ideas. I’ll show you and your nanny how.
Our trainer team in Kigali
I am priviledged to work with Fiona, our training facilitator in Kigali.
Over thirteen years, Fiona has embarked on a remarkable journey as a nanny, nurturing young minds with boundless love and unwavering dedication. From diaper changes to ABCs, she knows how to craft a nurturing environment where children flourish, guided by patience, empathy, and adaptability.
Fiona has completed herself the Montessori nanny course, and experienced a paradigm shift in her approach to childcare. She is using the Montessori method to support each child’s unique journey, fostering a nurturing environment where curiosity is cultivated and self-confidence blossoms.
Fiona will facilitate the training onsite in close cooperation with Maria who will supervise the coaching and virtual training part.
Montessori Nanny Training in Kigali
starting 26 January 2025
The Training Package
- 5 Weeks on-the-job training in a small group of nannies
- 3 Comprehensive training workshops (Sunday 26 Jan, 02 Feb, 16 Feb)
- 1 Peer-learning play session
- Weekly challenges to implement fun activities and positive education from the first day
- Training Manual and a set of ore than 15 Practical Activity Guides
- Coaching and personalized advice throughout the training period
- Access to a learning group of nannies with weekly meetings for learning and reflection
- Certificate after successful completion
Training sessions will take place on Sunday mornings at a central location tbc
⏰ 26 Jan., 2pm – 4:30pm
⏰2 Feb, 2pm – 4:30pm
⏰ 11 Feb, 10am, Peer-learning play-session
⏰ 16 Feb, 2pm – 4:30pm
Payment Options
Monthly Payment Plan for Nannies
41000 RWF/ Module
Please contact us via 0783 732 840 for options
You still have questions?
Join a Question and Answer Call with me. Please register through the form.
Frequently Asked Questions
The training sessions usually take place at one of the participating family places.
We are always looking for hosts and offer a discount for the training for the hosting family. Please reach out if you are interested to host. I am offering a 30% reduction for the host family.
No, this is an onsite course.
We use a blended learning approach combining the best of flexible virtual learning in a WhatsApp Learning Group and face-to-face learning in a group. Nannies meet for the training sessions at one of the family places.
Please reach out if you have a group of Nannies and you would like to organise a tailored training workshop for them.
We currently offer the training in French, English, Amharic and Vietnamese. We are very much aware of the fact, that French might not be the first language of all nannies. We use simple language and make sure to include check-in loops and peer support by the group to make sure that everyone has understood.
Yes, upon the completion of the course and the weekly quiz, all participants receive a soft copy of a certificate of participation.
We prefer sending the materials via WhatsApp. But in case your Nanny does not have a smartphone, we can also send the materials via email to the subscribing family and follow-up by calls.
Yes, absolutely. We have run the course successfully with a group where half of the Nannies were unable to read and write. All materials are available via audio and video format. Taking the course in the group format also helps with accessibility.
Yes, as the training is taking place during the work hours of most nannies, younger children who are not yet at school can attend the training. We make sure to include them in the practical activities to make it more fun for everyone.
The training has been designed to fit the busy schedule of many nannies and families. It can easily be done in parallel to work. Including the training sessions, we anticipate a time commitment of 2-4 hours a week. Most practical activities can be done together with the children.