Did you know that the average annual turnover rate for child care staff in the United States is around 30%?
Compare that to nearly 5.5% in England and 12% in Japan and we quickly see that there is a problem. All three of these countries have comparable training, pay rates, and work conditions however the turnover rates vary greatly.
New staff members are an inevitable part of the child care field, but too much turnover can add stress and uncertainty to a center. This is one of the many reasons to make it a priority to motivate and encourage your staff.
Information via Early Childhood Ireland, The University of Nebraska, and Child Research Net