Daycare Staff Turnover Guide 2026: What It Means
Complete guide to daycare staff turnover in 2026. Understanding teacher stability and what high turnover indicates.
DRT
DaycarePath Research Team
Quality Specialists
December 27, 2025
1 min read
Staff stability matters for child development. Understanding turnover helps you evaluate programs.
Table of Contents
Why Stability Matters
| Impact | Effect | |--------|--------| | Attachment | Children bond with caregivers | | Consistency | Same approach daily | | Learning | Teachers know the child | | Trust | Familiar faces |
Turnover Rates
| Rate | Interpretation | |------|----------------| | Under 15% | Excellent | | 15-25% | Good | | 25-35% | Average | | Over 35% | Concerning |
Questions to Ask
| Question | Learn | |----------|-------| | What's your turnover rate? | Stability | | How long have teachers been here? | Tenure | | How do you retain staff? | Their efforts |
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Last updated: December 2025
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