You like kids. You enjoy helping them learn. You know that taking care of a child is about more than just babysitting, and that the personal connection and caring make all the difference. You know that the first five years of a child's life are crucially important and you use your love of children and families to mentor, teach and connect to the little people that matter in our lives. Without you, kids wouldn't get off to a good start in life. You like that.

Child care workers are teachers, friends and mentors to all things kid related. Child care workers supervise, care for and teach children in schools or businesses.

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Short term on-the-job training
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Early childhood education and teaching or Childcare assisting
Postsecondary training

Where You Can Go

Blue Mountain Community College: Website
Central Oregon Community College: Website
Chemeketa Community College: Website
Clackamas Community College: Website
Clatsop Community College: Website
Eastern Oregon University: Website
Klamath Community College: Website
Lane Community College: Website
Linn-Benton Community College: Website
Montessori Institute Northwest: Website
Mt. Hood Community College: Website
Northwest Nannies Institute: Website
Portland Community College: Website
Southwestern Oregon Community College: Website
Tillamook Bay Community College: Website
Treasure Valley Community College: Website
Umpqua Community College: Website
Work site training is typically required. Talk to potential employers about the specifics for each position.:

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