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Would I be alright maintaining a job as a nanny without a college education or is that something I should look into pursuing?

I'm thinking I want to be a nanny after I graduate highschool and I have seen both sides of the stick but i'm ultimately wondering if i should consider college or if i would be fine with a certificate from care.com or something along those lines

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Baljit’s Answer

Hi AbbyGail,
Although a college degree is not required for a nanny position, it would however make you stand out from the other applicants. Many parents would prefer great references, good work experience and as the icing on the cake - a college degree. The classes that you take at college would be beneficial to you such as child nutrition, education, and psychology of children. It would also be a somewhat of an ice-breaker for you and the parents to discuss when interviewing.
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Ujjwal’s Answer

Interesting question, and agree mostly with Molly's answer above on having the education to provide right mentoring to the child and their development.

What you may also want to consider is that like any career, you do want to keep the longevity of your job and career, and a college education would ensure that you are able to help your wards longer term. My personal opinion, get a degree or certificate (full-time or part-time) to complement your skills and be more effective in the experience you intend to deliver in your career.
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Brandy’s Answer

Good morning, Both of the previous answers that were provided have already addressed the question about college requirements however, from a mothers standpoint, I can say that I would be more willing to pay the additional care costs for someone who has a background in educational or speech skills. You make yourself more marketable to groups by providing something beyond basic care.
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Molly Godfrey’s Answer

A college education isn't required to be a nanny, however completing college coursework in early childhood education is beneficial for this role and may provide you with additional opportunities later on in your career. It'll also make you a more competitive candidate for positions as a nanny.

A college certificate or degree in Early Childhood Education focuses on the study of child development and developmentally appropriate practices for young children. You can apply this knowledge later on working with children in school settings as a teacher's aide, childcare center director, or as a child-family advocate. Many community colleges have Early Childhood programs and are great resources to receive this foundational knowledge.
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Tam(Tommy)’s Answer

Hello AbbyGail. I would say if you know nanny is a career you want to go for, then by all mean you don't have to pursue higher education. That said, going to college is not just about getting another certification for more pay. It about learning more skills and knowledge that can help in your job. For example, you can learn about nutrient and diets that can be vital for caring to young children. Maybe you can learn about literacy and enrich the mind of the children with stories or lessons. Or you can take up kinesiology to train them physically with basic exercise. Overall, you can look into what college can offer and determine if you should pursue a career in particular. It never too late, nor too early- proceed when you are ready.

Good luck on your journey AbbyGail
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