In this brief, we present findings from a descriptive analysis that compares infant-toddler teachers working in child care centers in 2012 and 2019. We use data from the 2012 and 2019 National Surveys of Early Care and Education to examine trends over time and note observed differences in the demographic characteristics, qualifications, job earnings, and professional development experiences of center-based early educators working with children younger than age 3. Over the seven-year period, we observe small improvements in teachers’ educational attainment, but fewer years of related work experience and lower reported rates of engagement in some forms of professional development. Receipt of workplace supports, such as paid release time and assistance with direct costs for training, became less common. Wages remained low, and total household incomes declined when adjusting for inflation, though the workforce reflected greater ethnic and linguistic diversity over time.