1. Completion of secondary school may be required.

2. Nannies and live-in caregivers may require completion of a training program in child care or a related field.

3. Child-care or household management experience may be required.

4. Demonstrated ability to perform work is usually required.

5. First aid certification and CPR training may be required.

6. Most recent entrants have a community college diploma.

1. What is a day in the life of a Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers like?
   Babysitters perform some or all of the following duties: A. Prepare formulas and change diapers for infants B.... more
2. What is the current Job Outlook for a Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers?
   The job outlook for Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers is considered Below Average because: 1. Employment... more
3. What is the future Job Outlook for a Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers?
   Your job outlook will continue to be Below Average because: 1. The employment growth rate will likely be average... more
4. How much does a Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers make?
   The average hourly wages for Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers is $8.83/HR, which is below average for... more
5. What is the currently unemployment rate for a Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers"?
   8% of Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers are unemployed. This rate is above the average for intermediate... more
6. How many Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers are employed part-time?
   55% of Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers are employed only on a part-time basis. There were 53,500 workers... more
7. How many Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers are self-employed?
   Roughly 63% of Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers are self-employed. This is considered Above average for... more
8. What is the average age of a Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers?
   The retirement rate to 2009 will likely be above average reflecting the age/retirement structure of the occupation. more