I was very interested in going to school to receive my Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education, but is it worth it? The mony does not seem all that great.

DoulaLC

The money is not great in teaching preschool but it's a place to start, and you might decide to go on to a Bachelor's Degree. In many areas you can get a teaching credential for 3 years old through third grade which would give you even greater flexibility for employment and higher pay.

sunshinenkisses

The money is not that great, you are right. This is a job you do because you love it. Not for the money. You have to have a heart for children. The classes to get your CDA alone are worth it, if for nothing else, to use the information in raising your own children. I wish I had done this while my kids were still young. You learn so much that is beneficial not only to teaching, but to child rearing as well.

mc4

The money isn't great..check into college or government childcare centers , they usually pay a little better. Many times some of the "perks" like bringing your child to the center for free factor into benefits instead of salary. Good luck!

Wondergirl

Like the others have said, it has its uses in a variety of ways. Public libraries like credentials like that for their children's department. Colleges and universities have child care centers for students' kids and for their early childhood programs (maybe a tuition benefit while working at one).

As someone told me when I was debating about grad school, "In two years you will be two years older whether or not you get a degree. Do you want to be two years older with a degree or without one?"

knwilson

if your going to go into a degree dont do it for the money. do it for the love of what you will be doing.

moshimaggie

stay home with your if it dont pay good its no good

mizz_izy

Your right, pay sucks, but i would suggest if your willing to go to school do not just get your associates, you cant do much just with an associates, go ahead and get your bachelors. more opportunities and better pay! not the best paying but decent. plus, like everyone else has said, you should be doing it for the love of children and not for pay.