Daycare Assistant

Lullaby Lane Daycare; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Daycare Assistant position at Lullaby Lane Daycare in Huntington Beach, CA. This full-time role runs Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM, with starting pay of $18 per hour. There is potential to increase to $19–$20 per hour based on performance within the first year.

Responsibilities include caring for infants to preschoolers in a small, family-like home daycare. Ideal candidates are hard-working, attentive, reliable, and nurturing, with the ability to follow directions, take initiative, and be a

Qualifications

• Hard-working, attentive, reliable, and caring individuals desired.
• Experience in daycare or child care is valued.
• Must be able to follow directions and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, loving, developmentally appropriate care.
• Supervise children and maintain a safe environment.
• Diaper changes and assistance with toileting.
• Feed children and assist with meals and snacks.
• Bottle preparation and feeding.
• Assist with nap times and daily routines.
• Lead age-appropriate activities and outdoor play.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary daycare environment.
• Communicate respectfully with families and owner.

Skills

Hard-working

Attentive

Reliable

Caring

Team player

Punctual

Long-term

Job description

Daycare Assistant

Lullaby Lane Daycare — Huntington Beach, CA

Lullaby Lane Daycare is a warm, nurturing licensed Large Family Child Care in Huntington Beach. We provide personalized care in a small-group setting where children receive attentive, loving care and plenty of opportunities to learn, play, and explore.

We are looking for a hard-working, attentive, reliable, and caring Daycare Assistant to join our team. This is a hands-on position working with infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children in a loving home daycare environment.

Position Details

• Full-time
• Monday–Friday
• Approximately 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
• Starting pay: $18 per hour
• Opportunity to increase to $19–$20 per hour based on job performance within the first year
• Looking for someone interested in a consistent, long-term position

Responsibilities & Duties

The Daycare Assistant will help with the daily care and supervision of children, including:

• Providing attentive, loving, and developmentally appropriate care
• Actively supervising children and maintaining a safe environment
• Diaper changes and assisting with toileting
• Feeding children and assisting with meals and snacks
• Bottle preparation and feeding
• Helping children with handwashing, hygiene, and daily routines
• Assisting with nap time and rest periods
• Setting up and participating in age-appropriate activities, crafts, sensory play, music, reading, and outdoor play
• Engaging with children through play and learning activities
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and sanitary daycare environment
• Cleaning and sanitizing the daycare area, toys, tables, floors, and equipment
• Washing dishes and cleaning up after meals and activities
• Taking out trash and helping with general daycare cleanup
• Restocking supplies and helping keep the daycare organized
• Following all health, safety, and child-care licensing requirements
• Communicating respectfully and professionally with families and the daycare owner
• Helping with opening and closing routines as needed
• Being a dependable and positive member of our team

Required to Start a Child Care Position

Applicants must be willing to obtain and maintain the following requirements necessary to work in a licensed child-care setting:

TB Clearance
Current TB clearance is required.

Tdap & MMR Immunizations
Current Tdap and MMR immunizations are required.

CPR Certificate
Current CPR certification is required.

Mandated Reporter Training
A required 2-hour online Mandated Reporter training must be completed. This training is free and available at no cost.

Background / Live Scan Check
A background check and Live Scan are required. All necessary paperwork will be provided by the employer if you are hired.

Background Check Reimbursement:
Reimbursement for the required background check will be provided after successfully completing a 60-day probationary period.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

• Hard-working and dependable
• Attentive and responsible
• Patient and nurturing with young children
• Energetic and positive
• Comfortable working with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
• Willing to help with all aspects of running a daycare
• Able to follow directions and take initiative
• A team player
• Reliable with attendance and punctuality
• Interested in building a long-term position with our daycare

Previous child-care or daycare experience is preferred, but we are willing to consider the right candidate who is responsible, caring, hardworking, and eager to learn.

About Lullaby Lane Daycare

At Lullaby Lane, children aren’t just a number. We pride ourselves on small class sizes, personalized attention, and a warm, family-like environment. We believe children learn best when they feel safe, loved, and supported.

If you are passionate about caring for young children and are looking for a consistent position with a small, welcoming daycare, we would love to hear from you!