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Wanting a career in working in daycare or as a preschool teacher. How do I get started?

I'm 15, going to be a sophmore in high school in September, and have just recently decided that if my acting career doesn't work out, that I would like to work in daycare or in a preschool. What kind of classes should I take, major, and any other information I need to know about? Any other tips or advice is greatly apperciated. Thanks for your time! Edit: I live in California if that helps

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1. With the changes currently occuring in the preschool field you will need to get an Early Education degree with a specailization in Pre-k. Some colleges also have a Birth - 5 program now. Contact the College of Education at the schools you are interested in and they will be able to help you.
2. Different states have different credentials that are required. Call a day care in your area to find out what you need.
3. compairing acting to daycare is a big difference i have been a preschool teacher for 5 years in north carolina here you only have to have credentials but things are changing and soon you will need a two year degree in early childhood education but you will not make very much money working in daycare but there are so many more opportunities related in the field that you have place for advancement .
4. Yeah I work in preschool. It is very rewarding. You could probably work in a child care while you are going to school. If I were you I would major in education and pick the age you want to work with. You can go with early ed or go for the older children. You should definitely get your college degree and be a school teacher because there is more money in that. I am 40 and I teach 3 year olds. While I love it I don't make alot of money. If I could do it all over again I would have gone to college.