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Daycare jobs are open across private childcare centers, public preschools, Head Start programs, and faith-based facilities, at every level from entry-level aide to lead teacher and center director, with specializations in infant care, toddler development, and special needs support. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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FYDOLAND Canine Activity Center in St. Charles is looking for energetic, attentive, and reliable Dog Daycare & Boarding Attendants to join our crew. In this role, you will be the guardian of safety and fun for our canine guests—managing playgroups, reading body language, and providing top-notch daily care for our boarding and daycare dogs. FYDOLAND offers a great hands-on training program.
What You’ll Do Each Day
Playgroup & Pack Supervision
- Supervise dynamic dog playgroups, learning and applying canine body language and pack management to encourage safe, polite play.
- Actively intervene and redirect inappropriate behavior or over-arousal before conflicts occur.
- Facilitate enrichment games, rest periods, and individualized attention for dogs of all sizes and energy levels.
Canine Care & Wellness
- Conduct daily visual health checks (eyes, ears, skin, mobility, appetite) and log behavior or health changes so management and pet parents stay informed.
- Comfort and care for lodging guests, ensuring every dog feels safe, settled, and happy during their stay.
Facility Standards & Cleanliness
- Maintain a sanitary, odor-free, and safe environment by promptly cleaning play yards, sanitizing suites/kennels, washing food bowls, and keeping up with facility laundry.
- Follow established commercial cleaning protocols and chemical safety standards to prevent the spread of illness.
What We’re Looking For
- Comfort with All Breeds & Sizes: Eagerness to work with everything from high-energy puppies to large-breed seniors.
- Physical Stamina: This is an active, physical job! You should be comfortable on your feet for 4–8 hour shifts, moving around indoor/outdoor yards in various weather conditions, and lifting up to 50 lbs when handling dogs or food bags.
- Attention to Detail: Ability to follow feeding instructions, medical notes, and safety protocols without taking shortcuts.
- Team Reliability: Dogs rely on us 365 days a year. Dependability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic are essential.
- Availability: Shifts include morning, afternoon, and evening coverage, with rotating weekend and holiday availability (our busiest pet care seasons!).
- Bonus Points: Previous experience in a shelter, boarding facility, vet clinic, or dog walking is great, but a positive attitude and willingness to learn dog behavior are what matter most.
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
FYDOLAND Canine Activity Center in St. Charles is looking for energetic, attentive, and reliable Dog Daycare & Boarding Attendants to join our crew. In this role, you will be the guardian of safety and fun for our canine guests—managing playgroups, reading body language, and providing top-notch daily care for our boarding and daycare dogs. FYDOLAND offers a great hands-on training program.
What You’ll Do Each Day
Playgroup & Pack Supervision
- Supervise dynamic dog playgroups, learning and applying canine body language and pack management to encourage safe, polite play.
- Actively intervene and redirect inappropriate behavior or over-arousal before conflicts occur.
- Facilitate enrichment games, rest periods, and individualized attention for dogs of all sizes and energy levels.
Canine Care & Wellness
- Conduct daily visual health checks (eyes, ears, skin, mobility, appetite) and log behavior or health changes so management and pet parents stay informed.
- Comfort and care for lodging guests, ensuring every dog feels safe, settled, and happy during their stay.
Facility Standards & Cleanliness
- Maintain a sanitary, odor-free, and safe environment by promptly cleaning play yards, sanitizing suites/kennels, washing food bowls, and keeping up with facility laundry.
- Follow established commercial cleaning protocols and chemical safety standards to prevent the spread of illness.
What We’re Looking For
- Comfort with All Breeds & Sizes: Eagerness to work with everything from high-energy puppies to large-breed seniors.
- Physical Stamina: This is an active, physical job! You should be comfortable on your feet for 4–8 hour shifts, moving around indoor/outdoor yards in various weather conditions, and lifting up to 50 lbs when handling dogs or food bags.
- Attention to Detail: Ability to follow feeding instructions, medical notes, and safety protocols without taking shortcuts.
- Team Reliability: Dogs rely on us 365 days a year. Dependability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic are essential.
- Availability: Shifts include morning, afternoon, and evening coverage, with rotating weekend and holiday availability (our busiest pet care seasons!).
- Bonus Points: Previous experience in a shelter, boarding facility, vet clinic, or dog walking is great, but a positive attitude and willingness to learn dog behavior are what matter most.
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- La Petite Academy80
- The Learning Experience55
- Childtime Learning Centers40
- EarlyDay33E
- Tutor Time26
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in daycare jobs.
- CPR and first aid certification current within the past two years
- High school diploma or equivalent with coursework in early childhood education
- Experience working with children ages six weeks through five years
- Knowledge of state childcare licensing regulations and safety standards
- Ability to maintain accurate attendance, incident, and developmental records
- Strong verbal communication skills for daily interaction with parents and guardians
Tips for Your Daycare Job Search
List your certifications front and center
CPR, first aid, and state-specific childcare certifications are often hard requirements, not nice-to-haves. Put them in a dedicated credentials section near the top of your resume so hiring managers spot them before reading anything else.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists daycare openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor your resume to age group
Directors hiring for infant rooms and those hiring for pre-K classrooms look for different skills. Highlight the specific age group you have the most experience with and name the developmental frameworks you used, such as play-based or Montessori approaches.
Prepare a brief teaching philosophy statement
Many daycare interviews ask you to describe your approach to child development in a few sentences. Draft a clear, specific answer before your interview that ties your philosophy to observable classroom practices, not abstract ideals.
Target openings that match your ratio experience
State licensing rules set teacher-to-child ratios that vary by age group and facility type. Search for roles that align with the ratios you have managed, since employers often treat this as a direct indicator of your readiness for the room.
Follow up with a parent-facing communication sample
After an interview, send a thank-you note that doubles as a demonstration of your communication skills. Write it the way you would address a parent, warm and clear, since communicating with families is a core part of the job.
Daycare Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most daycares?
La Petite Academy, The Learning Experience, and Childtime Learning Centers are hiring the most daycares right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest in areas with growing under-five populations and limited childcare supply.
How many daycare jobs are remote?
About 0% of daycare openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is low compared to most fields because hands-on child supervision is the core function. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include childcare program coordination, curriculum development, and administrative director roles that do not require daily floor supervision.
How do you become a daycare?
Start by earning a high school diploma and completing a state-approved early childhood education training program, which most states require before you can work in a licensed facility. Get your CPR and first aid certifications, then apply for entry-level aide or assistant teacher positions to build supervised classroom experience. Over time, earning a Child Development Associate credential or an associate degree in early childhood education opens lead teacher and director roles.
How do you get hired in daycare with little or no experience?
Focus on roles listed as teacher aide, classroom assistant, or afterschool program helper, which are designed for candidates building their first hours of supervised childcare experience. Volunteer or intern at a local Head Start or community center to get documented time with children before you apply. Highlight any informal caregiving background, such as babysitting, camp counseling, or tutoring, and emphasize your current CPR certification since many centers will hire and train candidates who arrive with that credential already in hand.
What does the daycare interview process look like?
Most daycare interviews start with a phone or video screen focused on your availability, certifications, and age group experience. An in-person interview typically follows, where the director asks scenario-based questions about handling a child in distress, managing group transitions, or communicating a difficult update to a parent. Some centers ask candidates to spend a short supervised period in a classroom before a final offer is made, so be prepared for that possibility.
Where can I find and apply to daycare jobs?
You can find and apply to daycare jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your age group experience, certifications, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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