CAP AEPE - Early Childhood Educational Assistant

Acquire the qualification and skills for the reception, care and maintenance of the living environment of children under 6 years of age, in nursery schools/collective care centres for minors, at the parents' home or at their own home, in collective care establishments/services:

- conduct activities to animate and awaken young children with the aim of learning the rules of collective life, helping them to acquire autonomy, and aiding their emotional, intellectual and sensory development.

- carry out daily care activities (care, bodily hygiene, help with meals) in line with the child's physiological, emotional and physical safety needs.

- carry out sanitary maintenance activities.

- establish a relationship of trust with children and parents.

This diploma enables you to sit the eligibility tests for the auxiliary nursery nurse training course as well as the ATSEM competition organised by local authorities.

The training is organised into several skill modules, enabling step-by-step progression. It alternates between theoretical input, practical exercises and assessment sessions in order to promote practical and progressive learning.

BC01 – Supporting early childhood development

• Gathering information and familiarising oneself with the professional context and circumstances to be taken into account
• Adopt an appropriate professional approach
• Create conditions conducive to free play and experimentation within a given context
• Organise early learning activities, taking into account the child’s individuality
• Provide daily care and support the child in their learning
• Follow protocols relating to the child’s health

BC02 - Carry out one’s duties in a group childcare setting

• Cooperate with all relevant stakeholders to ensure consistency, adaptability and continuity of support
• Establish a special and reassuring relationship with the child
• Provide educational support to teaching staff
• Carry out maintenance work on equipment and premises in nursery schools

BC03 - Carrying out duties in a one-to-one childcare setting

• Organise one’s work
• Negotiate the terms of the care arrangement
• Carry out maintenance work on the accommodation and the areas reserved for the child
• Prepare meals

BC04 - French and History, Geography, Moral and Civic Education

BC05 - Mathematics and Physics-Chemistry

BC06 - Physical Education and Sport

BC07 - Health, Safety and the Environment

Throughout the course, learners receive personalised support with regular monitoring by the teaching team and progress reviews to tailor learning to each individual’s needs.

A work placement also enables students to develop professional skills in a real-world setting.

Skills are assessed progressively through role-plays, practical exercises, professional projects and assessments carried out throughout the course.

Our teaching methodology prioritises a practical, work-focused approach: case studies, role-plays, practical scenarios and collaborative activities enable learning in conditions that closely mirror the real-world workplace.

• Diploma from the Ministry of National Education and Youth Level 3

Find out more about this qualification (RNCP38565, exact wording of the diploma, name of the certifier, registration date of the qualification) by clicking here.

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- a minimum knowledge of the early childhood sector, through professional experience (immersion in a professional environment, work placements or jobs), an assessment, support for the professional project as part of various schemes.

- gestural skills, the ability to work as part of a team.

For the 2-year training sessions: oral and written comprehension of the French language and basic numeracy or a level equivalent to class 3ème in general education (French, history geography and mathematics), obtained as part of initial schooling or refresher courses as part of a CLEA, ETAPS or other type of continuing education scheme.

For the training sessions offered in 1 year: It is necessary to have mastered basic knowledge (speaking, reading, writing and counting in French) and to hold a BEP, CAP , BAC or more in any field.

16 people

• Fully classroom-based training

• Personalised course
• Group lessons

• Equipped technical platforms
• Room equipped with networked computer workstations
• Unmarked room with video projector

Participation in a group information meeting

Selection by application/placement test/interview

Education Nationale certified teachers, Bac +3 trainers with significant experience in adult education, professional lecturers.

Assessments are organised throughout the course and at the end of the programme, in accordance with the qualification framework. Assessment tests may take the form of in-course assessments (CCF) and/or final examinations.

Support with exam preparation is provided throughout the course to help candidates succeed.

This qualification is awarded following validation by the academic examination board.

If a candidate fails the qualification, they retain credit for the modules they have passed and may retake the remaining examinations at a later date. The modules passed remain valid for 5 years

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For apprenticeships starting in September, the access period is from September to November (special cases, please contact us).

For continuing education, depending on profile and positioning, the access period is a maximum of 14 days after the start of the action (special cases please contact us).

The CAP leads to working life but it is possible, under certain conditions, to continue by preparing a bac pro or to prepare for the entrance examinations for certain State Diplomas in the health and social sector.

Access for people with disabilities

• Number of learners *: 77
• Satisfaction rate *: 84%
• Exam pass rate **: 86%
  
• Employment rate upon completion of training *: 14%
  
• Rate of progression to further study *: 4%
  
• Dropout rate *: 0%
  
• Withdrawal rate *: 8%

* Reference period 01/09/2024 to 30/07/2025, calculated based on the number of responses received

** Results calculated based on the number of candidates who sat the exam

• Career opportunities: Nursery assistant, ATSEM (further study), Childminder (with accreditation)...
  
  
• Further study options: Childcare Assistant, BAC PRO
  
  
• Success Story :
  • Marina, having obtained her CAP, was successful in the selection process for the Childcare Assistant training course and now holds a position in an early years childcare setting
    
  • Judith was hired as a childcare worker following her CAP.
    

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