What it pays
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Half of all Childcare Workers in the U.S. earn more than $34,980 a year — the middle 80% land between $24,260 and $46,010. About 518,910 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Childcare Workers”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Service and sales workers earn about ₹15,575 a month on average — around ₹1.9 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$34,980typical pay / year
518,910people in this work
$46,010+top 10% earn
₹1.9 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Care4
Regulate children's rest periods.
+Set quiet rest times for Maya and Jonah each afternoon from 1:30 to 3:00, dim the living room lights, offer a…
Regulate children's rest periods.
+Set quiet rest times for Maya and Jonah each afternoon from 1:30 to 3:00, dim the living room lights, offer a calm drink, lay out their mats, check breathing and temperature every 20 minutes, and note any refusals or prolonged wakefulness.
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Read to children and teach crafts or songs
+Read two picture books to Ava and Leo, lead a simple two-song singalong between stories, then run a 20‑minute…
Read to children and teach crafts or songs
+Read two picture books to Ava and Leo, lead a simple two-song singalong between stories, then run a 20‑minute craft where they glue paper shapes to make animals, supervising scissors use and praising effort at each step.
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Support emotional and social development
+Set up a calm play session to encourage turn-taking and sharing with eight-year-old Aisha and six-year-old…
Support emotional and social development
+Set up a calm play session to encourage turn-taking and sharing with eight-year-old Aisha and six-year-old Ben, watch interactions for cooperation or withdrawal, guide conflict resolution gently, and record one social milestone to share with parents.
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Dress children and change diapers
+Change Noah’s diaper, wash hands and his, put on a clean outfit, note any rash or unusual stool and text a…
Dress children and change diapers
+Change Noah’s diaper, wash hands and his, put on a clean outfit, note any rash or unusual stool and text a photo of the rash area to Jenna with a brief description and time, then restock the changing supplies.
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Get approval1
Communicate with parents or guardians
+Send a short note to Emma and Rafael tonight summarising the day: naps, mood, one achievement and any…
Communicate with parents or guardians
+Send a short note to Emma and Rafael tonight summarising the day: naps, mood, one achievement and any concerns, confirm tomorrow’s arrival time and ask if they need me to bring the spare jumper.
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Protecting1
Sanitize toys and play equipment
+Sanitise the playroom toys and soft blocks after nap at 3pm using the approved diluted bleach solution,…
Sanitize toys and play equipment
+Sanitise the playroom toys and soft blocks after nap at 3pm using the approved diluted bleach solution, launder fabric toys on hot cycle, rotate cleaned toys back into play and log completion on the household cleaning checklist.
The tools that do the workWeb browserjob descriptionsO*NET
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The daily work14
Organize and store toys and materials
+Gather all toys, puzzles and craft materials, sort by age-appropriateness and safety, discard broken pieces,…
Organize and store toys and materials
+Gather all toys, puzzles and craft materials, sort by age-appropriateness and safety, discard broken pieces, label and store like-items on low shelves and in clear bins so parents can quickly see what I put away before Friday pickup.
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Engage children in developmental activities
+Set up three 20-minute developmental activity stations for fine motor, language and sensory play, rotate each…
Engage children in developmental activities
+Set up three 20-minute developmental activity stations for fine motor, language and sensory play, rotate each child every 20 minutes, note engagement and any behaviours, and send a short summary with photos to parents after the session.
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Accompany children on outings and field trips
+Plan a nearby park outing with departure and return times, obtain parental consent, pack medication and…
Accompany children on outings and field trips
+Plan a nearby park outing with departure and return times, obtain parental consent, pack medication and emergency contacts, assign walking buddies, set a clear headcount routine and log the trip with photos and incident notes on return.
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Monitor their progress
+Keep a weekly progress note for each child recording milestones, challenges, and responses to activities,…
Monitor their progress
+Keep a weekly progress note for each child recording milestones, challenges, and responses to activities, flag concerns in the note for parents and suggest next steps in our weekly check-in email every Sunday evening.
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Provide care for children with physical, developmental, or mental health disabilities.
+For the child with disabilities, follow the care plan, check mobility and communication aids on arrival,…
Provide care for children with physical, developmental, or mental health disabilities.
+For the child with disabilities, follow the care plan, check mobility and communication aids on arrival, adapt activities to ability, document any deviations or incidents, and notify parents immediately of health or safety concerns.
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Perform general personnel functions, such as supervision, training, and scheduling.
+Create next month’s babysitting rota assigning shifts, training times and back-up cover, confirm availability…
Perform general personnel functions, such as supervision, training, and scheduling.
+Create next month’s babysitting rota assigning shifts, training times and back-up cover, confirm availability with each sitter by Wednesday, record agreed schedule and any training completed, and share the final rota with parents.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft OfficeO*NET
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Liaise with the families to arrange their visits
+Arrange visit times with the Martins and with Sofia's mum for next Wednesday and Saturday, confirm who brings…
Liaise with the families to arrange their visits
+Arrange visit times with the Martins and with Sofia's mum for next Wednesday and Saturday, confirm who brings snacks and any meds, note arrival windows and child allergies, and send each family a clear visit plan and consent summary before Tuesday evening.
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Demonstrate leadership in social service cases
+Lead the case meeting about Lucas's support needs: summarise incidents, propose a safety plan with clear…
Demonstrate leadership in social service cases
+Lead the case meeting about Lucas's support needs: summarise incidents, propose a safety plan with clear responsibilities, collect family concerns, state next steps and deadlines, and circulate the agreed plan to the family and social worker by Friday.
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Sterilize bottles and prepare formulas.
+Sterilise three feeding bottles, nipples and caps, prepare two 60ml formula feeds labelled with child's name…
Sterilize bottles and prepare formulas.
+Sterilise three feeding bottles, nipples and caps, prepare two 60ml formula feeds labelled with child's name and time, cool to room temperature on a clean rack, and store in the fridge if not used within one hour.
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Plan and oversee daily routines
+Draft and run today's routine for Mia: wake at 7am, breakfast and tooth brushing by 7:30, outdoor play 9–10,…
Plan and oversee daily routines
+Draft and run today's routine for Mia: wake at 7am, breakfast and tooth brushing by 7:30, outdoor play 9–10, nap 1–2:30pm, quiet activities until 5pm; note any deviations and hand the day's log to Sam at 5:15.
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Identify signs of developmental or emotional issues
+Observe Noah for twenty minutes during play, note any repeated language delays, withdrawn behaviour, or motor…
Identify signs of developmental or emotional issues
+Observe Noah for twenty minutes during play, note any repeated language delays, withdrawn behaviour, or motor difficulties with examples and timestamps, then escalate concerns to his mother Mary and recommend pediatric review if signs persist.
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Discipline children and manage behavior
+Address Emma's hitting immediately: separate calmly, state the rule and consequence, offer an alternative…
Discipline children and manage behavior
+Address Emma's hitting immediately: separate calmly, state the rule and consequence, offer an alternative behaviour, record the incident with what triggered it, and call her father Tom if it repeats twice in an hour.
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Help children with homework or school work
+Sit with Lucas for his Year 2 maths worksheet, work through the first two problems showing steps, encourage…
Help children with homework or school work
+Sit with Lucas for his Year 2 maths worksheet, work through the first two problems showing steps, encourage him to try the next three, correct gently, and message his teacher Ms Patel with one strength and one area to practise.
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Provide them with care in a positive living environment
+Create a calm evening environment: tidy toys, dim lights, a 20‑minute reading session, praise two positive…
Provide them with care in a positive living environment
+Create a calm evening environment: tidy toys, dim lights, a 20‑minute reading session, praise two positive choices, check room temperature and allergens, and write a short note to parents about mood and sleep onset.
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