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Serving Minnesota Counties of Kittson, Marshall, Norman, Roseau, Pennington, Polk, and Red Lake  

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Get Started

Start Your Career in Child Care 

Choose the path that fits you. You can start right away—no experience required for many roles.

SERVICES

Find a Job

Start a Business 

Explore Training 

Not sure?

Scroll to find your best starting point. 

SERVICES

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Choose the option that fits you

Best for people who: 

  • Want to start quickly 

  • Prefer a team environment 

  • Want steady hours and income

Get a Job 

Work in a child care center, preschool, or school program. 

Best for people who: 

  • Want flexibility and independence 

  • Like the idea of running a business 

  • Want to work from home 

Start a Business 

Open a licensed family child care program in your home. 

Best for people who: 

  • Are still deciding 

  • Want to understand options 

  • Need more information first 

Explore First 

Learn about roles, requirements, and career growth. 

You Can Start Sooner Than You Think 

  • Many jobs require little or no experience 
     

  • Training can happen while you work 
     

  • Local programs are actively hiring 
     

  • Support is available to help you succeed 

Have Questions?

Just Ask.

Not sure where to start—or have a question that isn’t answered on this page? Our Early Ed Career Guide is here to help. Ask about careers, training and education, financial assistance, starting a child care business, or finding early childhood job opportunities in Northwest Minnesota.


Go ahead—ask a question! You don’t need to know the right words or where to look. Just tell the Early Ed Career Guide what you’d like to know, and it will help point you in the right direction.

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