Strengthening the Childcare Workforce

Overview & Synopsis

Capable, caring, and qualified practitioners are essential for ensuring children’s safety and fostering supportive relationships. Working with young children requires a unique combination of professional and pedagogical knowledge, skills, and dispositions. While multiyear degree programs are not always necessary, shorter, targeted training programs can be highly effective when they are practical and include continuous professional development. Additionally, promoting decent work conditions is critical to attract and retain a skilled childcare workforce.