Find out what it takes to be a childcare worker with character... Childcare workers do their jobs in: •Family homes; •Daycare centers; •Preschools; •The workers' own homes; and •After- and before-school programs. Taking care of children in these settings doesn't necessarily require a lot of experience—but it does require the right character. If you think you might want to be a childcare worker, you'll need... Respect for each child's individuality... The self-discipline and diligence to read the same story four times in a row... And plenty of responsibility and trustworthiness, so that parents will feel comfortable trusting their children to your care. Children are tomorrow's citizens. If you care for them with integrity, compassion, courage, and diligence, you'll be helping them to grow strong, healthy, and happy. You'll make a difference in their lives. Childcare workers have the power to touch the future! This volume of Careers with Character will show you how.

This book follows a child care worker through the work day, and describes the occupation and what the job requires.

A guide to infection control in daycare centers and preschools, this text provides practical, specific recommendations that child care and pre-school providers, physicians and public health officials need. It explains how infections are spread and presents guidelines on enrollment requirements, staff education, employee health, care of high-risk children, and investigation and management of outbreaks.