Child Care Provider/Assistant
Program Availability
Schools Offering
435
527 total including inactive
States
33
Across 33 states
Graduates (2023)
13,512
Total completions
Child Care Provider/Assistant is offered as a certificate and associate program at schools across 33 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are California, Illinois and Kentucky.
Career & Cost Overview
Median Salary
$32,050
Childcare Workers
Job Growth
-2.9%
10-year projected growth
Median Tuition
$4,313
In-state annual rate
Graduates typically pursue careers as Childcare Workers. In-state tuition ranges from $434 to $13,543, and the work is primarily indoor with moderate physical demands — suited for creative individuals who value originality.
Graduate Demographics
Gender Distribution
Degree Level Distribution
Is This Career Right for You?
Is This Career Right for You?
Interest Profile (Holland Codes)
helping and working with people; organizing, systematizing, and working with data; creative expression and innovation
What does this mean? ▼
This career is best suited for people who enjoy:
- Helping others
- Teaching
- Organization
- Data management
- Creative design
- Artistic expression
Ideal Candidate Profile
👤 Personality Traits
💡 Interests
⭐ Work Values
❓ Ask Yourself These Questions
Do you enjoy helping and working with people; organizing, systematizing, and working with data; creative expression and innovation?
Do you value social perceptiveness?
Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?
✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:
- • Creative individuals who value originality
- • People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others
- • Detail-oriented individuals who value organization
⚠ Consider These Challenges:
- • Those who prefer structured, rule-based environments
- • Those who prefer working independently
- • Those who dislike repetitive tasks
Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.
Where Can You Study Child Care Provider/Assistant?
Click on any state to view schools offering this program.
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