Informal Child Care
Provide unlicensed care and education for children. May be legally exempt.
Annual openings
4,170
BLS median wage
$40,750
Typical education
There are no specific education requirements.
10-year growth
0%
Career requirements
What does this career require?
The education, credentials, and on-the-job competencies Colorado employers expect for this role.
Typical education
There are no specific education requirements.
Credential requirement
No specific credential listed yet
Credential detail
Some Informal Child Care is legally exempt from licensing and some have licensing requirements. Please refer to the Colorado Department of Human Services, Office of Early Childhood (CDHS) for licensing information.
Experience detail
There are no specific experience requirements.
Employer competency information
- Please see Early Childhood Aide for more information.
Is this work a fit?
What the work actually feels like
How people in this career tend to spend their time, the interests it draws on, and a look at a typical day.
Work style
- With kids/peopleOccasionally
- On a computerOccasionally
- Outdoors / on-siteOccasionally
- With your handsOccasionally
Interests it draws on
- Education
- Childcare
Automation exposure
Low exposure
Tasks here lean on judgement and people skills that are hard to automate.
A typical day
- Sanitize toys and play equipment.
- Maintain a safe play environment.
- Observe and monitor children's play activities.
- Support children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Instruct children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet habits.
- Read to children and teach them simple painting, drawing, handicrafts, and songs.