Description
Provide safe, nurturing care for children in home- or center-based settings, including feeding, hygiene, supervision, and developmentally appropriate play and learning.
- • Support children's social-emotional development and positive self-concepts.
- • Provide care in home- or center-based settings, including licensed family child care.
- • Clean and sanitize toys, surfaces, and play equipment.
- • Guide behavior with consistent, age-appropriate expectations and routines.
- • Identify signs of developmental, behavioral, or emotional concerns and inform parents or guardians.
- • Observe and document children's play and interactions.
- • Maintain individual child records on activities, meals, rest, and medications.
- • Teach health and personal habits, including eating, resting, toileting, and handwashing.
- • Read aloud and introduce simple art, music, and craft activities.
- • Organize and store materials to keep activity areas orderly.
- • Sterilize bottles, prepare formula, and safely handle breast milk.
- • Dress children, assist with hygiene, and change diapers.
- • Support homework and school assignments as appropriate.
- • Perform light housekeeping, including laundry, dishes, and linens.
- • Transport or accompany children to school, appointments, and outings.
- • Maintain a safe environment and follow safety and emergency procedures.
- • Communicate daily with parents or guardians about activities and behavior.
- • Prepare, serve, and clean up meals and snacks following nutrition guidelines.
- • Plan developmentally appropriate activities and lesson plans.
- • Schedule and supervise rest and nap periods.
- • Complete administrative tasks such as attendance, incident reports, and phone calls.
- • Lead games, outdoor play, and field trips.
- • Adapt care for children with physical, developmental, or mental health disabilities.
- • Supervise and train assistants or volunteers and help with staff scheduling.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
