Child Caretaker (Non-clinical)
Provides complete non-clinical care for children aged 2 to 6 — bathing, feeding, play and pre-school support — under the parents' supervision.
Overview
A Child Caretaker (Non-Clinical) is responsible for providing complete care to the children (2 to 6 years) including performing activities of daily living such as bathing, toileting, feeding, putting the children to sleep, etc. One would also be responsible for cooking, making bed, setting up play area, pre-school support, arranging for creative activities and games under the supervision of the parents/guardians while assuring the safety and security of the children.
Where they work
- Manpower agencies, which place caretakers in homes, crèches, Montessori schools and day care centres to look after children
Work environment
You are expected to work for 10/12 hours per day and 6 days a week. Entrepreneurship: after gaining some experience you may work independently by freelancing your services.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You are a cheerful and patient person
- You are able to communicate effectively
- You are careful about maintaining safety and hygiene issues
Eligibility and education roadmap
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment. NSQF course levels, entry requirements and availability change — verify with the training provider.
- 1Minimum qualification: after completion of class 8, with a minimum age of 14, you can enrol for a National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) Level 3 course for Child Caretaker (Non-Clinical).
Forms, exams and applications
Exam names above are as printed in the source card. Application windows, eligibility and syllabi change — always check the official notification for current dates.
Where to apply
This list of institutes is indicative only.
Government institutes
- National Institute of Mental Health Rehabilitation (NIMHR), Sehore, Madhya Pradesh
- National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (NIEPID), Secunderabad, Telangana
These institute lists are indicative examples from the source card, not a ranked or complete directory. Always verify accreditation on the institute's official website.
Career outcomes
Growth path
- 1Child Care Worker
- 2Child Care Manager
- 3Centre Head
Related careers to explore
Pre-school Educator
Teaches language, social and motor skills to children who have yet to enter kindergarten.
General Housekeeper
Cleans property and common areas — sweeping, mopping and wiping — and keeps the workplace clean and tidy.
Student action plan
What you can do this month
- Read this whole roadmap and note any subjects, exams or institutes you don't recognise yet.
- Talk to a teacher or school counsellor about how your current subjects connect to Any Stream.
- Look for a school club, competition or online course related to helping people.
- Shortlist 2–3 institutes from the list above and check their official website for current admission details.
- Save this career and compare it with 1–2 others you're considering.
Example from the field
Rosemary D — After getting trained in childcare she joined a placement agency and now has over 12 years of experience in childcare. She completed her class 12 and then took the training. She has worked in many states in India and even abroad, including the UAE.
Source: a personal interview, as credited on the printed card — no public page to link to.
This profile is shared for training/educational purposes only, as printed in the source card.
Sources and update notice
- Career card source: Exploring Career Paths with Career Cards, Volume 2, printed page 895 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://bit.ly/3X3iyRq
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
The 'National Institute of Mentally Handicapped' named on the card is now the National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (NIEPID). The card's example from the field is a profile on a commercial caregiver-hiring site, so the link is not shown.
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.