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Day Care Job?
Hi, I posted a question not too long ago about getting a job babysitting. I followed the amazing advice that was given to me, and I think I might have a job at a day care. Thats what I'm asking about.
I'm 19, and I think I got the job. She said she'd call me back in a week or so after my fingerprints came back and background check; I went to my old work, and my old manager there told me some lady called asking about me, and that she told the lady very good things.
But what I'm really wondering, is how much do people at a daycare get paid in TN? I heard is $5, and I've even heard $9. I'd ask the lady, but to me thats very rude.
I also wanted to know, what goes on at a daycare? What is a daycare for??
The place I might be working at has kids from 12wks to 8 years.
How does that work? Will I watch all of them? Or be divided into a certain age category?
Because what my boyfriend told me is that they might put me with 6-8 year olds since they are the easiest, but I really wanted Toddlers or their 6-10 month age group.
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Any tips?
I know she wil answer my question next week, but I'm really anxious and I'm worried.
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I use to volunteer at a day care when I was in High school with the work study program so I don't know how much you would get paid at a day care but when I was volunteering they were split up into age groups and I was put with the 5 to 6 year olds . A daycare is for parents that have to work that does not have a baby sitter . when you work a daycare your going to have to change diapers , give babies there bottles clean up. It really depends on what age group your working with really . also sometimes you will put he kids down for a nap . I hope this has answered your questions. If you have anymore questions feel free to email me on this site.
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Hope you got the job! Your lifes going to suck!
I got paid $11 when I worked at a Day Care.
And I got shit on daily! good times good times
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They have to pay you minimum wage at least. What you probably heard is if you are having children in your home or at their home they dont have to pay you minimum wage it just depends what you agree on. You will be worked around they may even ask you what age group would you feel more comfortable with. They will watch and see how you handle each child and their age group. Remember they all want love and attention. The parents like to see you interacting with the children. Watching them carefully. Good Luck.
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For the money issue I cant really help you there but say this. It depends where you go and ow much they charge the parents for there child to go there. Yes you will be splint up into 1 age category. yes I do agree that older kids are easier to work with. usually they match you up with who they think you will be best with but later if you like to you may be asked if you would like to switch. Daycare's are for kids who there parents are at work or are running errands and cant have or want to enjoy themselves by not having there children around. If I were you I would start off with he older ones and make your way down and when your ready. Daycare teachers watch out for thre safty, make sure they are properly cleande and all of that other good stuff. If you work with the little ones well maybe 3-5 age group make sure you have a big magination because they love to be imaginative.
Hope I helped.
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Hello again!
I'm not sure I can really help you with the pay as every daycare is different in every state, However from experience of working at 2 daycare's in the past well from my personal experience I worked with age group 3-5yrs.
You do not want to jump into infants right of the bat, You will likely find that 6-8yrs are more easy to handle. When I worked at a daycare my duty was to to be the teachers aide. When it came to reading time I would read the books, I would participate in activities such as crafts, Help prepare lunch, Watch out for their safely while they are outside on the playground, Make sure they properly wash their hands if they use the bathroom etc. Not much different from being a babysitter ;) It's fun and entertaining but be glad they didn't throw you in with the little ones.
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