Everyone, at one time or another, has been asked what he or she wanted to be when they grew up. Some people have jobs that they tolerate because it pays the bills, while others have careers which they love. What is the difference between a job and a career? Jobs come and go in life while a career is a calling, a vocation in which you find yourself truly belonging. It takes a love of children to decide on a career instructing them. It does not matter if it is preschool or college.

If you find yourself considering a career in childcare, then there are a few facts you should know. The first is that there is a huge difference between the different types of childcare. Babysitters, nannies and a daycare center are not always interchangeable. A nanny lives with the parents, travels when they do and is usually available whenever the parents need them. Some work through an agency that takes care of running their background check, while others may be freelance.

Child care centers and babysitters can be full or part time, depending on the center or the sitter. It is typical to find teenagers as babysitters since there isn’t a licensing requirement. Most babysitters are found through recommendations by other parents who have utilized their services. A daycare center is a business and will have to follow state licensing requirements.

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