They May Be in Demand, But Child Care Workers Still Struggle to Make Ends Meet
There’s an overwhelming demand for child care in California but not enough people who provide it. The industry is notorious
There’s an overwhelming demand for child care in California but not enough people who provide it. The industry is notorious
Being a family child care provider means running a small business. Sometimes we are so busy looking after the children

Family child care providers help California’s working families get through their days, honor their commitments, and realize their goals. But,
My name is Ana Fierro, and I’m a family child care provider in Modesto. My mother-in-law’s influence iswhat convinced me
By Doug Moore, UDW Executive Director Gloria Carter has run a home-based daycare in Sacramento County for over 20 years.

Terrie Maldonado | Child care provider for over 20 years Our daycare has been in my family for three generations.

Beth Upton | Child care provider for 16 years It is truly a joy to witness what children can become

Karla Reed | Child care provider for 15 years When my own kids were very young, my focus became giving

Patricia Miranda | San Ysidro, CA | Child care provider for 13 years Years ago, a 17-year-old mother brought her

Melva Ramirez | San Ysidro, CA | Child care provider for 10 years My biggest priority has always been giving

Lori Christie | Imperial Beach, CA | Child care provider for 9 years I remember a mother who brought her

Rosa Gurmilan | San Ysidro, CA | Child care provider for 15 years I’ve been a child care provider for

Melanie Mendoza | Imperial Beach, CA | Child care provider for 8 years I’ve always had a passion for working