An early childhood professional is anyone who directly works with young
children
A child ( : children) is a human being between the stages of birth and puberty, or between the developmental period of infancy and puberty. The legal definition of ''child'' generally refers to a minor, otherwise known as a person younger ...
from
infancy
An infant or baby is the very young offspring of human beings. ''Infant'' (from the Latin word ''infans'', meaning 'unable to speak' or 'speechless') is a formal or specialised synonym for the common term ''baby''. The terms may also be used to ...
to age 8. Most often referred to as an
early childhood teacher.
These professionals include:
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Teachers
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Daycare workers
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Social workers
*Educational assistants
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Parent coordinators
*Early childhood
consultants
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School administrators
*Regional administrators
*Coaches
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Child care occupations
People who work with children
Professionals