The Early Care & Education Workforce: Demographics
Louisiana’s early care and education workforce is made up of educated and credentialed professionals, with over 80% of early care and education teachers having at least an early childhood credential, including one-third with a bachelor’s or graduate degree.
Louisiana’s early child care and education workforce is made up of trained, educated professionals.
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Teachers tend to be younger and newer to the profession than other staff.
Workforce demographics vary by region, job category, and provider type.
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