What are the advantages of playgroup leader courses?
Training to become a playgroup leader is suitable for anyone who enjoys looking after young children and would like to provide them with competent support and appropriate development.
The most important advantages are
- No specific prior knowledge is usually required to train as a playgroup leader.
- The courses are just as suitable for career changers as for childminders, grandparents and other people who regularly look after small children.
- The course can be completed alongside work or family life and lasts approximately one year.
- In the course you will learn a lot about the development of small children, their behavior and their needs - which is also very useful outside of the playgroup.
- Some providers allow you to specialize, e.g. in leading forest playgroups.
- Some training courses are recognized by the professional association of playgroup leaders SSLV.
- During the training you will get to know other interested and like-minded people and can support each other in setting up a group.
- You can find courses to become a playgroup leader in most regions of German-speaking Switzerland.
- The courses open up career opportunities that allow you to do socially relevant work even on a part-time basis.
- Thanks to the high level of practical relevance and many practical exercises, you will gain more confidence in dealing with children.
Provider of courses "Playgroup leader (certified)"