Career Stats

• Growth & Wages*
• + 11% by 2018
• $21,110
• Job Prospects
• Child Care Centers
• Before or After School
• Nanny/Au Pair
• Home Day Care

Career Profile

Child Care Careers are Coveted

According to the 2010 US Census, over 8.5 million children under the age of five were enrolled in some sort of child care service. With the population continuing to rise each year, it’s clear that child care careers will be extremely important in the future. In fact, positions for child care workers are expected to increase by 11% through 2018. That’s 1,443,900 jobs!*

Did you know?

Those working in child care careers have the opportunity to be their own bosses. In fact, 33% of child care providers are self-employed and run their child care center out of their own home.* It’s not just home based careers that child care positions are available in. Before and after elementary school care as well as preschools and nanny jobs are also sought after.

Parents respect and appreciate child care providers that can help their children improve their social interaction, perfect their motor skills and advance their verbal abilities. So, no matter where your talents take you, an education from PCDI will prepare you for your choice of rewarding child care careers.

Training for Child Care Careers

PCDI's child care career skills school is designed to in help you on the path to your future in child care careers. 15 easy to follow comprehensive courses will give you the skills you need to have a successful career in child care. Since each lesson is offered online, you set your own pace. Study when or wherever is best for you. That means you could be ready to pursue child care careers in as little as 6 months.

And, we make beginning your courses simple. All your study materials, including textbooks and workbooks, are included in our low tuition. Plus, interest-free monthly payment plans make getting your child care training affordable.

Why Wait?

Start your Child Care Career today! Enroll online or call 1-888-909-0558 to speak with an Admissions Advisor.

Interested in Child Care Careers? Learn more about our child care course materials and options for financing your education by visiting AshworthCollege.edu. Ashworth College is a division of PCDI, a leader in distance education.

* Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition, Child Care Workers.