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If you enjoy helping children grow and learn and desire a career that offers tremendous flexibility, a career in child care could be for you.

Child care workers nurture and care for children in their infant, toddler and preschool years and also provide before- and after-school care to school age children whose parents work. In addition to providing for children's basic needs, child care workers organize activities that stimulate children’s physical, emotional, intellectual, and social growth. They help children explore individual interests, develop talents and independence, build self-esteem, and learn how to get along with others.

There are four general types of child care workers: private child care providers, home day care providers, day care center workers, and preschool teachers. Private child care providers work in the child's home and are responsible for the children in a single family. Home day care providers work out of their own home and often are responsible for several children. Day care center workers work in a day care facility, while preschool teachers work in a similar setting but are primarily focused on the education of children.

A career in child care offers a variety of opportunities, including owning your own business. And, as more and more parents work during a child's early years, the demand for qualified child care providers continues to grow. It's the perfect time to get started training for your next career.