Delivered by child care centres, crèches, mixed child care centres and special child care centres. Some day child care centres also provide integrated programmes for mildly mentally handicapped children as well as extended hours service and occasional child care service.
Day child care centres provide care and education services to children aged from 2 to below 6.
Day crèches look after the developmental needs of children under 2 years of age.
All child care centres are subject to registration, inspection and control provided under the Child Care Services Ordinance and Regulations, which are enforced by the Child Care Centres Advisory Inspectorate of the Social Welfare Department.
Child Care Worker
The staff working in child care centres are mainly child care workers.
Job Description
Take care of babies and young children, giving attention to their health and intellectual and emotional development
Plan and carry out individual or group activities to facilitate the normal physical and intellectual growth and development of children
Make periodic reports to supervisors, colleagues and parents on children’s development and discuss ways to solve their growth problems
Qualities and Qualifications
Interested in dealing with children, patient and mature
Amiable and has good social interpersonal skills
Willing to undergo training
At least 2 passes in the HKCEE, one of which must be Chinese Language or Chinese Literature
some institutions may require new recruits to have at least 5 passes in the HKCEE
Career Path
In accordance with the Child Care Services Regulations (Cap 243A):
If you are 18 or above and have the minimum academic qualifications, you can register as a trainee child care worker and work in a child care centre.
Upon completion of an approved training course, you may register as a child care worker.
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You can enter this field and register as a child care worker after completing an approved pre-service training course. |
If you meet the statutory requirements of age, academic qualifications, training and experience of work, you may register as a child care supervisor and apply for a supervisory post in a child care centre. |
Trainee Child Care Worker -> Child Care Worker -> Child Care Supervisor |