Where do i find out what training i need to get in the daycare business?

Question

Where do i find out what training i need to get in the daycare business?

Answer 1

You will need to get your CDA-Child Development Associate, with this diploma besides the knowledge of the course itself, you will earn more money.  This course is about 5 months long with classes every saturday from 8:30 till 2:30. I am glad I did and I used to look forward for Saturdays to go to class, besides being fun, you'll meet a lot of nice people...oh, by the way, the cost is around $600.00, I hope you'll do it...:-))

Answer 2

It depends what level you want to get into.  If you want to own and operate the business, you need to have a degree in early childhood education.  if you want into lower levels of the business, you may just want to get a certificate the first person was talking about.  at the very basic level, for a little above minimun wage, you don't need anything except to like children.  hope it all works out!

Answer 3

Go or call social service in the area where you live or planing to open a center or family day care, they will tell you what steps to take to get started

Answer 4

Each State can require certain types of certificates, and a CDA is required by most.

You can earn it through Adult Education (takes a little longer but worth it), regular Colleg classes and sometimes through On-The-Job training (some employers will do it this way).

A CDA will earn you the right to be called 'Teacher' and will in most cases put you ahead of other applicants who don't hold a certificate. It does NOT mean you will make more money, but you will earn more than if you are a 'Teacher's Aide', and will not mean that you qualify automatically for Beneifts (that is up to your boss).

If you want to Own/Operate your own Child Care (not day care because you take CARE of children NOT Days) it would be a good idea to also get your Ownership/Management certification since it will be required to hold one (even IF you employ a CDA Teacher). Also you will need to get your 40hrs class with a 8hr class update every 6 months (I could be wrong on the time frame as this is what it was when I taught).

Be sure to also get First Aid and CPR and keep them current (this can be done thru your local Fire Department or Red Cross).

Good luck

Answer 5

Contact your local college to see if they offer a program in early childhood education. Each state, province, country, etc. has their own entrance requirements. Here in Ontario, Canada, we take a 2 year diploma program with a concentration on child development. Some centers will hire a non-qualified person as an assistant, but most prefer someone with a diploma. It is becoming mandatory for ECE teachers to hold a college diploma.