The study of childcare is focused on how to provide proper care and support services for children. Because caring for kids can involve more than just physical care, courses may also branch into psychology, child and family development and early childhood education.

Education in the United States is mainly provided by the public sector, with control and funding coming from three levels: state, local, and federal, in that order. The common requirements to study at a higher education level in United States will include your admissions essay (also known as the statement of purpose or personal statement), transcript of records, recommendation/reference letters, language tests