Childcare worker: tasks and pay
- €2,500 to €3,400gross per month, indicative
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What does a childcare worker earn?
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€2,500 to €3,400
gross per month
Estimate by Werkvolk, updated on 15 September 2026.
Indicative Belgian pay range: €2,500 to €3,400 gross per month for full-time employment. Pay follows the sector scales and rises with seniority and responsibility. Employee pay estimate; actual pay depends on experience, sector pay scales and working hours. Premiums, overtime and benefits are separate.
How do I become a childcare worker? See the guideThe job at a glance
- What you doAs a childcare worker you guide babies and toddlers in their development and take care of them, always in consultation with the parents.
- What you needA recognised qualification in childcare is usually requiredA first aid certificate focused on children is often requested
What does a childcare worker do?
As a childcare worker you guide babies and toddlers in their development and take care of them, always in consultation with the parents. You welcome the children, observe their behaviour and development and stimulate them through play and daily routines. You offer social and emotional support, guide them during meals and drinks, provide care and keep an eye on the safety facilities. Whether you work as a childcare assistant in a daycare centre, a registered childminder or a carer for sick children at home, the wellbeing, interests and needs of every child come first. You also support the cooperation with parents and communicate clearly within your team. It is a warm, responsible job in daily life services, and across Flanders daycare centres are structurally looking for qualified childcare workers.
Typical tasks
- Welcome children and observe their behaviour and development
- Stimulate the development of babies and toddlers
- Guide children during daily routines and play activities
- Provide care and supervise meal and drink moments
- Offer social and emotional support
- Support the cooperation with parents and communicate within the team
- Check the safety facilities
Required skills
- A recognised qualification in childcare is usually required
- A first aid certificate focused on children is often requested
- Warm, patient and attentive to the needs of every child
- Clear communication with parents and colleagues
- Physically fit for lifting, carrying and playing at child height
- Accurate in observing and reporting on development
Frequently asked questions
What does a childcare worker do?
A childcare worker guides babies and toddlers in their development and takes care of them, in consultation with the parents. You welcome the children, observe their behaviour, stimulate their development and guide them during play, meals and daily routines. You also provide care, offer social and emotional support and keep an eye on the safety facilities.
How much does a childcare worker earn in Belgium?
Indicative Belgian pay range: €2,500 to €3,400 gross per month for full-time employment. Pay follows the sector scales and rises with seniority and responsibility. Employee pay estimate; actual pay depends on experience, sector pay scales and working hours. Premiums, overtime and benefits are separate.
Which diplomas or certificates do you need to become a childcare worker?
In Flanders you usually need a recognised qualification in childcare, for example a diploma in childcare or an equivalent certificate of competence. A first aid certificate focused on young children is often requested as well. If you do not have the qualification yet, you can obtain it through adult education or learning on the workfloor.
Can you start as a childcare worker without experience?
Experience is not the biggest hurdle, the qualification is. Many people start right after their studies, and daycare centres are used to coaching starters on the workfloor. Without the right qualification you can often start in a supporting role, for example as a logistics assistant in a daycare centre, and grow towards the childcare qualification while working.
What can you grow into as a childcare worker?
Within childcare you can grow towards coordinating roles, such as responsible for a daycare centre, or start as an independent registered childminder. Some childcare workers specialise in caring for sick children at home. If you ever want a different direction within people-oriented work, professions such as hairdresser or alterations tailor are related paths on the creative and personal services side.