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Provider Requirement Levels
- Director/Manager: Must be a Thai national (for license holding) and generally requires a Bachelor’s degree in Education or Administration.
- Teacher: Should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related degree with a teaching license (Khurusapha).
- Caregiver/Nanny: Requires a minimum of High School education plus a 420-hour Child Care Course approved by the Ministry.
Required Training Courses
- Pre-Service: Staff without a direct ECE degree often must complete the 420-hour Training Course for Child Caregivers.
- Mandated Topics: First Aid, Hygiene/Sanitation, Thai Culture & Ethics.
Reimbursable Training Information through the State
- Department of Children and Youth (DCY) Support: Government-run training centers often provide the 420-hour course at low or no cost to Thai nationals.
- Note: Grants for private international schools/centers are rare; most funding is for public/community projects.
Opening a Childcare Facility in Thailand
- Agency: Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS) - Department of Children and Youth (DCY).
- Website: DCY Thailand
- Steps: Private centers must register with the local District Office (Bangkok) or Provincial Social Development Office. Strict Rule: A foreigner cannot own a school 100%; it must be 51% Thai owned.
Training we do not offer
- 420-Hour Thai Caregiver Course: This is a specific national curriculum taught in Thai.
- Thai Culture/Ethics Course: Mandatory for foreign teachers.
