CHILD DAY CARE SPECIALIST - Q & A
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Q. Why do people want to work in Child Day Care?
A. Mostly because they love children. But they also do it because they want to make steady money and have a skill that’s in demand.
Q. Do Child Day Care Specialists work at home?
A. You can work for one of the many day care centers, but many Child Day Care professionals do work at home.
Q. Are there advantages to working at home?
A. Yes. You are your own boss. You set your own schedule and rates. Plus you save money on childcare, lunches, clothes and transportation. In addition, you will probably qualify for many tax deductions.
Q. Do I need previous childcare experience?
A. Because we train you step by step, it is easy to learn and you need no previous experience.
Q. Is U.S. Career Institute accredited?
A. Yes. U.S. Career Institute is an Accredited Member of the Distance Education and Training Council. The Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency, for distance learning schools. Because of this, our curriculum, faculty, administrative procedures, and policies are frequently reviewed to ensure that we continue to meet the DETC's exceptionally high standards of quality.
Q. What other credentials does U.S. Career Institute have?
A. U.S. Career Institute has been a state-approved school since it was established more than twenty years ago. Since that time thousands of men and women have received our training. If in the future you wish to transfer USCI credits, you should check with the receiving institution because requirements vary from place to place and U.S. Career Institute makes no representation regarding transferability of credits.
Q. If I’m in the military can I be reimbursed for my tuition?
A. U.S. Career Institute is qualified under the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support, or DANTES program. Military personnel, including those on active duty or reserve, may be eligible for partial reimbursement of tuition upon graduation. For reimbursement information contact your DANTES education officer before you enroll.
Q. Will my employer reimbursement for my tuition?
A. Some students may be eligible for full or partial reimburse of their tuition by their employers. Your company may be able to take advantage of The Employee Education Assistance Act (IRS Code, Section 127). Check with your supervisor or personnel department.
Q. Do I need to purchase any extra materials?
A. No. There is nothing extra to buy—everything is included with the course.
Q. How much work is available?
A. In most communities the number of children who need care far exceeds the number of people qualified to provide it. Talk with mothers of young children in your neighborhood to find out just what the opportunities are where you live.
Q. Can I be reimbursed for this training?
A. Your employer may be able to reimburse you through the Employee Education Assistance Act (IRS Code, Section 127). To find out if you qualify, check with your employer’s personnel department.
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