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The NCSA is a worldwide association dedicated to the professional Newborn Care Specialist.
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NCSA Approved Training Programs:

NCSA Approved Education Providers:

The NCSA is proud to offer the following approved educational providers:

These are schools that have submitted their curriculum and met the standards of the NCSA. After the completion of any of one of the following courses, successfully passing the NCSA's membership test and completing their internship hours; candidates can be eligible for certification through the NCSA. (Candidates who have three years experience working with newborns are not required to complete internship hours.) Just a note: You do not have to take a course to take the NCSA membership test. You may 'test out'. Do not contact the NCSA about these courses. Please contact the individual schools or training centers for information.

CAUTION: It has come to the attention of the NCSA that there are classes being advertised that claim to be able to provide enough information and materials that you can pass the NCSA certifcation test.  Some of these classes are only 2-3 hours. If you have attended one of these classes and attempt to become certified, the NCSA will not approve this certifications. When you try and take a short cut to become certified you are downgrading the quality of the certification. 

ONLY the courses listed on this "training page" have been officially approved by the Newborn Care Specialist Association.  If you have questions about a class not listed on this page, please contact us.


English Nanny and Governess School

We teach our students to challenge children to achieve greatness, in a loving and nurturing environment, to raise standards for child "educate" in the United States, and to increase the recognition of trained nannies and governesses as dedicated professionals. We are proud to include the NCSA Membership as part of our curriculum.

Gentle Ventures Next class LA CA June

Nancy Hamm, Managing Director of the NCSA teaches has an excellent course that can be taken in a variety of ways. This course is the original Newborn Care Specialist class and includes more extensive information than any other class offered. You may buy one class at a time or a complete package.  Gentle Ventures has on line, one-on-one,, teleconference and on-location training that can be taken anywhere in the United States with 7 or more students. Contact Gentle Ventures for details and information or call 800-337-0650

Next class LA CA June 15 - 17 See Gentle Ventures for details

Multiple Blessings

These classes are taught by Katie Morin she is holding classes 2 times a month in the San Sacramento, Tracy and East Bay, CA. area. She below for class schedule. Please contact Mrs. Morin for details and pricing.

Northwest Nannies, Inc

Northwest Nannies. is nationally acclaimed for offering the finest in the education and placement of Professional Nannies and Newborn Care Specialists.

Precious Moments Babeez for Canada Students

Classes taught by Debbie Fazio, President of Precious Moments Babeez & Baby Parenting Coaches. Devoted to educating professionals across Canada to achieve the highest level of newborn care. This is an on-location training that can be taught anywhere in Canada with a minimum of 5 participants. The main training is located in Mississauga, Ontario. Join one of the scheduled courses or coordinate your own group close to home in any Canadian city.
For more information send an email to info@preciousmomentsbabeez.com

Next Canada Class: June 6-8th, 2012 from 9-5pm The details for location are here

Do not contact the NCSA about ANY of these classes. Although they are approved by the NCSA, they are not sponsored by the NCSA. Please contact the individual classes for information.

Additional Recommended Training Programs:

Happiest Baby on the Block:
  • www.thehappiestbaby.com
  • Certification for Parent Educator created by world renowned pediatrician Dr. Harvey Karp. Based on the Fourth Trimester and his Proven 5 S's Soothing Techniques.
Infant & Child CPR Certification: Birth and Postpartum Doula Certification:
  • www.dona.org
  • www.cappa.net
  • Professional organizations offering comprehensive certification courses for those in the Birth, Postpartum and Lactation field. Perfect compliment to NCS and NN career.
Breastfeeding Certification: