This mod adds two childcare career paths (day & night), credentials, and childcare-specific social mechanics.
SimCare Certified by JayESims is a custom daycare career mod for The Sims 4. The mod provides two paths for Sims: a daytime “SimCare Certified” path (from Babysitter up to Childcare Director) and an overnight “SimCare After Dark” path (leading toward an Overnight Nanny role). Sims must have a CPR & First Aid Certificate and the In the Childcare Field trait to work in childcare.
Key Features
- There are eight career levels total, each with unique work hours, pay, and objectives.
- To unlock the childcare path, Sims need to get the certificate via the phone, which unlocks the required trait.
- The mod also adds five new social interactions specific to childcare realism, such as talking about toddlers, discussing credentials, and other work-day dynamics.
Compatibility
The mod works with packs like Parenthood, Dine Out, Cottage Living, Discover University, Realm of Magic, and City Living to enhance interactions but does not strictly require all of them for basic functionality.
Mod Release Date
Originally uploaded August 2025. The mod is cleared/updated as of August 23, 2025 according to the JayESims compatibility tracker.
Gameplay Role / Impact
This mod adds realism to childcare and caring professions in the game. It creates meaningful gameplay around child-care, gives Sims goals tied to care work outside just hours or paycheck, and allows storytelling around licensing, credentials, and work conditions.
Community Feedback
Players generally like this mod for bringing attention to caregiving in Sims 4, which is less featured in vanilla careers. Users appreciate the variation of both day and night paths. Some mention that having the certificate requirement adds realism, though it adds an extra step. People also comment that it’s very helpful that JayESims maintains updates for new patches.
About the Creator
JayESims is a creator known for mods that add careers, social interactions, traits, and storytelling depth. SimCare Certified is one of several in their “SimCare” suite of related mods.
Editor’s Note
Who It’s For: Players who want more role-play opportunities around caregiving, daycare work, or want to tell stories involving childcare.
Why Use It: It fills a gap in Sims 4 by making childcare into a full career path rather than just part-time tasks or chores.
Recommended Pairings: Other JayESims SimCare family-care mods, parenting or child-based interaction mods, mods that affect mood or social interactions.
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