Child Day Care Services
Comprehensive Sites
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Child Care WorkerFind occupational information at this page, created by the U.S. Department of Labor, including employment, job outlook and wages, projections data, and links to important sources of additional information.
Occupational Titles
Pre-School Assistant Child Care Assistant Child Care Worker Day Care Worker Nanny
Accredited Academic Programs
High School Diploma Career Training School Certificate Community College Associates Degree
Salary Levels
PayScale: Child Care & Day Care WorkersThe chart at this site lists the median salary Quality Control Inspectors, according to years of experience. Learn about how lucrative this career might be, and find further information here on salary according to employer type or location
Professional Organizations
Child Care Services AssociationThe Child Care Services Association is a non-profit organization that provides information for both parents and care providers. View training calendars, publications, and current events. Be sure to check out the section of the site for provider services.
Child Day Care AssociationThis site Missouri based organization has resources for child care providers nationwide. Be sure to check out the advocacy and resources links.
National Association for Family Child CareThis national organization has lots of information for both parents and providers. In addition to articles and links, this site also provides current recall updates, accreditation tips, and a upcoming conferences calendar.
National Association for the Education of Young ChildrenThe NAEYC provides information for caregivers and educators of children from birth to age 8. Not only does this site have numerous articles but also a youtube channel and a store to buy educational products.
National Association of Child Care ProfessionalsArticles, employment opportunities, and online classes are available on this resource packed site. There is also a link at the top, which outlines how to obtain NAC accreditation.
National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral AgenciesThe NACCRRA provides a search box so that you can locate chapters in your area. Find out about upcoming conferences, public policy, and membership on this site as well.
National Child Care AssociationSign up for an e-newsletter, learn about public policy and advocacy on this site. The NCCA also accepts members for those who care for as few as one child. You can also view information on upcoming training and licensing renewals.
National Child Care Information & Technical Assistance CenterView child care statistics by choosing a state from the map provided, or click the link on the left for Federal information. You can also sign up for email alerts and view an alphabetical index of topics.
Licensing & Certification
Check State Licensing Requirements
Education-Portal: Day Care CertificationThe Education Portal has extensive information, including videos, about what skills and education you will need to become a licensed day care provider.
Job Opportunity Sources
Indeed.com: Child & Day Care JobsOver 25,000 jobs nationwide are available at this page, which collects its listings from a variety of job databanks across the country. There are also direct links to job descriptions and application sites from private employers. You might also want to search for related, alternative job titles.
USAJobs: Child Care JobsThis site, which specifically lists child care jobs is searchable by keyword and location. You can also browse through a list of recently posted jobs listed on the homepage.
Publications
Childhood EducationThe Association for Childhood Education International publishes this journal. Use this site to subscribe, or to read about submitting your own article.
Early Childhood Education JournalClick on one of the past issues listed to view links to articles in that issue. Articles are downloadable in PDF or HTML format.
Healthy Child CareHealth Child Care is full of “Health and Safety Ideas for the Young Child”. This publication contains information for care providers on topics like nutrition and licensing. Subscribe via the form on this page.
Parent & ChildParent and Child concentrates on articles for parents, but the contents are useful for any caregiver. View articles from the magazine, as well as some that are exclusive to the web.
ParentingThis magazine, which focuses on families, has tons of great content. Safety information, recipes, activities and more can all be accessed on this site.
Career Videos
Education Portal: Childcare Management ProfessionalsThe education portal provides videos and text explaining what a career in Childcare Management might entail. It also provides a list of education and skills you will need to acquire for a position in this field.
