How much does a Child Caregiver I make in Los Angeles, CA? The average Child Caregiver I salary in Los Angeles, CA is $35,952 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $32,547 and $39,876. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Child Caregiver I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Child Caregiver I Salary $29,446 Los Angeles,CA April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Child Caregiver I Salary $32,547 Los Angeles,CA April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Child Caregiver I Salary $35,952 Los Angeles,CA April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Child Caregiver I Salary $39,876 Los Angeles,CA April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Child Caregiver I Salary $43,448 Los Angeles,CA April 24, 2024
25% $32,547 10% $29,446 90% $43,448 75% $39,876 $35,952 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Commitment: An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.

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Early Childhood Education: Early childhood education, also known as nursery education, is a branch of education theory that relates to the teaching of children from birth up to the age of eight.

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Child Development: Child development refers to the sequence of physical, language, thought and emotional changes that occur in a child from birth to the beginning of adulthood.

Commitment 2.06%
Early Childhood Education 2.58%
Child Development 5.42%
Others 89.94%

Job Description for Child Caregiver I

Child Caregiver I cares for young children in a day care setting. Leads and monitors various play and learning activities including games, crafts, story time, and music. Being a Child Caregiver I performs daily tasks required to keep children happy, clean, safe, and occupied. Supervises snacks, meals, and naps. Additionally, Child Caregiver I completes any required documentation including attendance logs, sign in sheets, or medication administration records. Maintains a safe and secure play area. Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically requires Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Child Caregiver I works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Child Caregiver I salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Child Caregiver I, the highest Child Caregiver I salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Child Caregiver I salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Child Caregiver I salary is in Miami, FL, where the Child Caregiver I salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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