Staff recruitment and retention in early childhood care and education and school-age care

Staff turnover is a serious but not insurmountable problem among Minnesota child care providers, according to this statewide survey of providers. Dissatisfaction with pay is the most commonly reported reason for staff leaving. Pay and benefits are lowest in programs that rely primarily on parent fees. For family child care providers, burnout is the most common reason for leaving the business. The study concludes with possible strategies for reducing staff turnover,including both financial and non-financial strategies.

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