Notes on employment for Child care workers

  • About 2 out of 5 childcare workers are self-employed; most of these are family childcare providers.
  • A high school diploma and little or no experience are adequate for many jobs, but training requirements vary from a high school diploma to a college degree.
  • Large numbers of workers leave these jobs every year, creating good job opportunities.



More information on Child care workers from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
Overview of Child care workers occupation
Number of Child care workers in the U.S.
Salary and earnings for Child care workers
Working conditions for Child care workers
Significant points for Child care workers
Training requirements for Child care workers



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