Private Childcare Certification for Experienced Professionals
A professional certification designed to help experienced childcare providers grow with confidence, clarity, and credibility in private and affluent household environments.
The Formator Institute Certification Program equips experienced childcare professionals with the systems, tools, and professional framework needed to succeed in today’s complex private household settings. This is not entry-level training. It is career development for those ready to advance.
- Developed by private childcare professionals with real-world household experience.
Private Childcare Certification for Experienced Professionals
A professional certification designed to help experienced childcare providers grow with confidence, clarity, and credibility in private and affluent household environments.
The Formator Institute Certification Program equips experienced childcare professionals with the systems, tools, and professional framework needed to succeed in today’s complex private household settings. This is not entry-level training. It is career development for those ready to advance.
Is This Certification the Right Next Step for You?
If you already work in childcare and want to move beyond basic training into a more professional, structured, and respected role, this certification was created for you. It is designed for those who take their work seriously and want to grow long-term.
You have experience working in childcare
You want clearer communication and professional boundaries
You work with or want to work in private or affluent households
You are ready to invest in your career, not just take another course
What This Certification Gives You
The Certified Formator program focuses on practical outcomes that improve how you work, how you are perceived, and how you grow professionally.
- Increased professional confidence
- Clear communication systems with families and staff
- Stronger documentation and accountability
- Career positioning for higher-level roles
- Long-term professional growth pathway
Who the Formator Certification Is Designed For
This certification is built specifically for experienced childcare professionals working in or transitioning into private household environments.
Career nannies
Newborn care specialists
Governesses and private educators
Estate and rota-based childcare providers
Childcare professionals working with HNW and UHNW families
Why the Formator Certification Is Different From Other Programs
Most childcare courses focus on information. The Formator Certification focuses on professional systems that support real-world work inside private households.
- Built for private and affluent family environments
- Focused on coordination, communication, and documentation
- Designed as professional development, not basic training
- Part of a long-term certification pathway
What You’ll Learn as a Certified Formator
This program teaches practical systems you can apply immediately in your work with families, household staff, and specialists.
Communicate clearly and professionally
Coordinate effectively with multiple adults
Document observations and progress with confidence
Support families with structure and clarity
Navigate complex household dynamics
How the Certification Program Works
The Certified Formator program is structured, guided, and designed to fit into the real lives of working professionals.
Online, structured learning modules
Practical exercises based on real scenarios
Professional tools and templates
Guided support throughout the program
Certification awarded upon completion
Online, structured learning modules
Practical exercises based on real scenarios
Professional tools and templates
Guided support throughout the program
Certification awarded upon completion
A Long-Term Certification
Pathway for Career Growth
Becoming a Certified Formator is the first step in a broader professional pathway designed to support long-term growth in private childcare.
Senior
Formator
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50 hours coaching included
Master
Formator
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Become a private childcare coach and team manager
A Long-Term Certification Pathway for Career Growth
Becoming a Certified Formator is the first step in a broader professional pathway designed to support long-term growth in private childcare.
Senior
Formator
Coming Soon
50 hours coaching included
Master
Formator
Coming Soon
Become a private childcare coach and team manager
Built by Professionals Who Understand Private Childcare
The Formator Institute certification was created by experienced professionals with years of hands-on work in private household childcare environments. The program reflects real challenges, real expectations, and real career pathways.
What’s Included With Your Certification
Your enrollment includes everything you need to complete the program and apply what you learn professionally.
Full certification curriculum
Professional systems and frameworks
Practical tools and templates
Guided support
Certified Formator designation
Certification Investment and Enrollment
The Certified Formator program is a professional investment designed for serious childcare providers who want long-term career growth.
Certification Investment and Enrollment
The Certified Formator program is a professional investment designed for serious childcare providers who want long-term career growth.
What exactly does The Formator Institute teach, and how will it help me in real jobs?
The Formator Institute teaches practical skills, communication systems, and child development tools that help you work confidently and professionally in high-net-worth private homes. Our training focuses on what agencies and families actually look for: professional documentation, seamless coordination across household teams, and the polish that sets you apart in competitive placements.
Do I need previous childcare experience before joining the Certified Formator™ program?
Yes. The program is designed for experienced nannies, newborn care specialists, and private educators who want to advance their careers. We don’t teach childcare basics—we build on your existing expertise with professional systems, evidence-based frameworks, and the positioning to command higher rates.
How is this training different from other nanny or childcare courses online?
Most courses cover general childcare skills. We focus specifically on the unique expectations of affluent households—documentation systems, communication frameworks, multi-property coordination, estate team collaboration, and professional standards that most courses don’t address. Our curriculum was developed by Dr. Ginny Schwager, who holds a doctorate in Counseling Psychology and has over 15 years of experience working directly with private families.
Will this certification help me secure better job opportunities or higher pay?
Yes. Certified Formators™ stand out to agencies and families because the credential signals specialized training for high-net-worth environments. This can open doors to higher-level roles, better placements, and stronger compensation packages.
Can I complete the course while working full-time?
Yes. The course is self-paced, online, and designed to fit into busy caregiver schedules. Most students finish in 4–8 weeks.
What's included in the Certified Formator™ curriculum?
You’ll get 20 hours of training content, assessments, real-world case examples, downloadable professional tools, and a final certification exam. The program covers our proprietary frameworks: IMPACT Storytelling, LISTEN Coordination, SBAR Communication, and TRACK Documentation.
What are the certification requirements?
You must complete all modules, pass quizzes and the final exam, and sign the Code of Professional Excellence to receive your Certified Formator™ credential.
Will I receive a professional certificate after completing the course?
Yes. Graduates receive an official, and verifiable, Certified Formator™ credential and digital badge they can share with families, agencies, and on professional profiles.
How much does the Certified Formator™ program cost?
The course costs $299.
How do I enroll in the Certified Formator™ program?
Visit the enrollment page on our website, complete the signup form, and follow the registration steps.
Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Career?
If you’re ready to grow professionally and work with greater confidence in private childcare, enrollment is now open.
Still Have Questions Before Enrolling?
Our team is happy to help you decide if this certification is the right fit for your goals.