Qualifications for working at a daycare?

Question

I'm almost sixteen, in august, and it has been my goal to help around a daycare when i do turn sixteen. I have taken Early Childhood Education for a whole year, with my school, and I just got back from a leadership camp, which dealt with taking care of younger children. At the camp I recieved an award for Most Responsible, so I know i'm responsible, etc.

Anyways, I was wondering if there were any certain qualifications I needed to help around at a daycare?

Any input would be great!

*Plus I already know the daycare I would apply at, and I went there as a child, and know the director (but not toooo well!)

Answer 1

Your early childhood education teacher should know this. If not maybe try calling and asking the daycare director and talk to he/she.

Answer 2

The rules vary from state to state. In NY you could be a spare pair of hands but nobody under 18 can be left alone with kids.