Child Care Service Owners

Employment for self-employed preschool and childcare center directors is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2032, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. More women than ever are part of the workforce; of those who have children, many take only an abbreviated maternity leave. The number of children under 18 is expected to increase from approximately 73.4 million in 2018 to nearly 75.7 million in 2030. The number of children who are of preschool age is expected to grow, although their share of the overall population should remain stable. Consequently, a larger number of working parents will continue to need help caring for their children.