I know that day to day care won't change for the children at my nursery as the staff already give their all to make sure the children are happy and stimulated.
Lillie - Leapfrog employees
Unfortunately, wages are low, so not many men are drawn to childcare. Also, there is a stigma attached to men working with children - are they gay/any other motives? More men should be encouraged to work with children!
Little - men in nursery
We have to recognise that childcare and education workers are doing an essential job of helping to teach, nurture and inspire the adults of tomorrow. I would say that warrants a pretty good wage.
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