Child Care Providers Job Description
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Requirements:

* A warm heart *A child-safe environment *Valid CPR certification

*Essential first aid skills and a complete first aid kit *Age appropriate games and toys

*Basic business skills *Ability to work 10 - 12 hours each day

Duties:

*Gives hugs and kisses upon request *Fix "boo-boo's" *Track child's attendance

*Plan nutritious meals following given menu patterns *Communicate with parents on a daily basis

*Laugh at the same joke you heard yesterday *Don't laugh when a child is trying to be serious

*Record payments from parents and subsidy programs *Wipe spills *Track expenses for tax purposes

*Encourage success in each child *Shop for food and art supplies *Color, paint and glue

*Clean up after coloring, painting and gluing *Prepare at least one meals and two snack each day

*Change diapers and clothing when soiled *Offer loving arms as often as needed

*Redirect child's behavior when inappropriate *Find missing shoes and mittens

*Work with/around families schedules *Maintain a safe and clean environment

*Pat backs for a job well done *Dry tears *Dance with children

*Attend at least 6 hours of training per calendar year

*Remember children's birthdays and special events

*Sing nursery rhymes and other silly songs *Play games and "let's pretend"

*Read stories *Encourage self-help skills *Aid with toilet learning

*Use quiet and respectful tones when angry *Listen to each child's story, again and again

*Encourage family participation in your program *Be a sounding board for unsure parents

*Give pushes on swings *Make time for own family at the end of the busy day!

*Submitted by Christi

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