I have questions about working at a daycare??? 10 points to the best, detailed answer?

Question

I have a 19 month old and want to go back to work. I was thinking about working at a daycare, because my daughter can go too. She doesn't know any kids her age and I really need to get out of the house. Here are my questions. Answer and receive 10 point. Thanks everyone for the help

1. Do I need a license?

2. If I get a license do I get paid more?

3. How about pay? Minimum wage?

4. Does my daughter get to go to daycare for free? If not how much does it usually cost? Per week?

5. Do i get benefit's at all?

6. Best ones to work at... small, big, in home, etc...

Any other info will be so helpful

Answer 1

i live in IN and worked at a daycare/preschool for 2 year . from age 18-20 then i quit when i started having my babies.

1. Do I need a license?  no in all daycares , some you only need to be 18 and older to work there ( i had no schooling in early childhood and i just finished high school)

2. If I get a license do I get paid more?  yes in some places they may pay you more but not a lot more



3. How about pay? Minimum wage? i was only paid $6 per hr and it is wel known that  A LOT of daycare teachers are not paid much at all

4. Does my daughter get to go to daycare for free? If not how much does it usually cost? Per week? is some yes but again it is based on the director and if he/she says yes

5. Do i get benefit's at all? i didnt

6. Best ones to work at... small, big, in home, etc...

i worked at a small one and i now also babysit in my own home and that is the BEST!

hope that i helped some good luck

Answer 2

1. It depends what state you live in, i live in fl and you need at least your 45 state hours to work with children.

2.The more education you get the more you get paid.

3.Again, it depends where you live, here in fl the pay the min pay is $7.25

4.It depends on the center, some centers only give 50% off

5.It depends on the center again, some centers don't have benefits at all, others may have paid holidays, insurance

6.Work at a corporate childcare center, some ex are: kindercare, lil pros academy, small wonders academy,  

Answer 3

1. Yes,you do but there are daycares that only require a certificate for you to get qualified to work in a daycare, related experience too.

2. Yes, of course. License plays a big rule for you to get a high paying job.

3. It depends on your capabilities and work experience. Maybe they will start at the minimum wage but who knows.

4.It now depends on the daycare policy. Most of the daycare I know are they only charge you lesser than the regular. Some charge $180 for regular but I guess they will only charge you 50% off.

5.I know for sure is youare entitled but limited.

6.Best ones to work at is it depends on what you think you can get more benefits in you area. Try research and inquiring.

Answer 4

1. In Texas, No.

2. Of course.  It depends on what kind of license and if they are hiring for someone with that talent.  Be careful, tho.  If you get a license and apply for a job normally not requiring one, they may not hire you based on the fact that you may go somewhere else for a higher pay.

3.  I was a full time teacher of 2 and 3 year olds and I got 7 an hour.

4.  Usually the price is discounted, but that depends on how bad they want you.  I paid $30 per week for my then two year old and 60 for my then 8 year old.

5.  Benefits are usually there at, like, three months.  IF you get insurance, you have to pay, and sometimes its cheaper to go with someone other than their provider.

6.  I don't know about all types, but I liked the big one.  I was left alone, for the most part.  I got to make lesson plans and just have fun without someone looking over my shoulder all the time.  But there was alot more paperwork, i.e. what time this one pottied and how much that one ate.  The down side to a big one?  Too many kids to love...all at the same time!  Plus,  if the need arises, they could temporarily, or even permanently, remove you to work in another room.  This could upset you and the kids.