I'm in the same boat you are. So don't fret.
I will answer your question with another question. Do you want to teach? Or are you wanting to do something else? Work at a kids camp maybe? Work at a children's museum? Read to kids at a library? In what capacity do you want to work with children? Most people think when you say that it means teach, but it is not limited to that.
As for feeling insecure because you are totally inexperienced - congratulations and welcome to the club! It is very natural when you start something new to know jack squat about it - that's what makes it a learning experience, and what makes your life worth living! So don't fret that you don't know all you think you should know. You're supposed to know NOTHING when you are starting from square one. We have all been there. That's why it's called a discovery.
Since you have time, start volunteering in working with kids. Take some classes if you want to teach. There are some alternative teaching certification programs that will allow you to be a certified teacher within a year. Volunteer at a museum, library, children's museum, zoo, children's book store.
Hope that helps!
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