Last summer, LAist gave cameras to 12 child care providers, educators, and caregivers to document their lives during the pandemic. The cohort is a diverse slice of preschool teachers, family child care providers, nannies, and grandparents from across Southern California.
They absorb tears and trauma with a smile. They answer kids’ endless questions and meet shouts of “Look at me!” with loving patience. They are essential, now more than ever.
LAist gave cameras to 12 child care providers, educators, and caregivers to document their lives during the pandemic. See the photos in person this summer!
An estimated 30% of child care workers leave their jobs each year. But for all the challenges inherent in the job, the reward is also built into the work.