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Child Care Workers

Tips for Entry

Visit the following Web sites for job listings:

  • http://www.care.com/child-care-jobs
  • http://www.indeed.com
  • http://www.careerbuilder.com
  • https://www.naeyc.org/get-involved/advance-your-career/career-center

Become certified by the Council for Professional Recognition, National Association for Family Child Care, and the National Child Care Association in order to show employers that you have met the highest standards set by your profession.

Talk with child care workers about their careers. Ask them for advice on preparing for and entering the field.

Attend conferences that are held by the National Association for Family Child Care (https://nafcc.org/conference) and Association for Early Learning Leaders (https://www.earlylearningleaders.org) to network and participate in continuing education opportunities.