A question regarding childcare....!!?

Question

I'm getting to the age where i need to start looking seriously into a long term career for the future, i find childcare to be the most appealing and suited to my personality and interests. I was just wondering, if anyone has any tips, experience or anything related to this subject that they are happy to share with me.....i would really appreciate it ^_^

Answer 1

I'm 16 and still studying at school - I am thinking of doing childcare work also. I currently study for a cert 3 in early childhood studies and it requires me to to attend a childcare centre regularly.. It is so fun, yes the children do get quite exciteable but they are really a bundle of fun.

It can be hard work, but for the most part its all just playing and having fun. go for it, you wont regret it  

Answer 2

Hi, I actually work in childcare and to be honest i never ever thought it would be something i really love. I did a 12mth traineeship in which i worked fulltime and did the course corrospondence..but the ppl actually came nd picked up the assignments nd went through it with me and gave me a new lot and if i ever had a problem i had other staff who were experienced to ask. My advice is to maybe go to a centre near you and ask if possible if u could volunteer one day a week or so..just to get the feel of it no point studying if ur gona hate it..but it really is rewarding and yes it can sometimes be a challenge but its worth watching those smiling faces and u learn sooo much,,,hope this helps..if u need nething else let me no

Answer 3

Have you ever thought about daycare or a preschool??

Answer 4

Go to college and get a 4 year degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education.  Childcare is one of the worst paid jobs you can have, and they rarely pay benefits.  If you become a teacher, you will make a salary that you can live on, and you will have more than enough childcare issues to deal with.  Becoming a teacher with a 4 year degree gives you lots of options of places to work, and anyone will hire you because you have the degree.  A 2 year degree or 12 month program will not get you anywhere in terms of a job.  I know, because I'm dealing with this issue right now.  

Answer 5

ok so, my mum was a child minder, and its really hard work, i guess your prepared for that. You can barely take a day off, and you will have to take kids around everywhere, they will argue and throw toys, mess your house up everyday,

but on the other hand, it will make you feel good at the end of each day, be a good experience for you and the children to be away from their parents, look good on your CV/ resume and if you really enjoy it, then you can never have enough child carers for busy parents, although it is a competetive business, and there are alot of saftey laws to have in mind

good luck

Answer 6

i spent 25 years in this profession and, for the most part, i loved it.  it's challenging, rewarding, tiresome, low paying, sometimes thankless but always interesting and usually fun.

i started out as a teacher in 75 so i think you should begin there and get a good basic knowledge of what it takes and if it's for you.  you can't learn that in a classroom.  if after time you find out it's your calling, go to school and at least get your associates if not your bachelors.  you may be happy as a teacher now, but you might want to be the director later and that requires some college.  don't think you'll be a teacher forever if you are an ambitious person.  give yourself options.

don't go into this because you love kids because it takes more than that.  you need a respect for kids and their parents, a desire to work hard regardless of the pay involved, and are willing to dedicate yourself to building relationships with your co-workers and the parents of the kids in your class.  both can be extremely trying at time.  always be professional and polite.  improve yourself and raise your performance above the average or the minimum expectations.

and remember that it's not a shame if, after awhile, you decide you need a break or it isn't for you.  i thought that many times.  normally a vacation cured my feelings.  but when it didn't anymore.............i retired.

good luck