I Am Excited!

my gosh, how dare you watch my child in anything less than a mansion?

Congratulations! Seems things are definitely looking up for you my friend, and that's so refreshing to hear. Did you know I am actually trained to look after 0-8 year olds, I have my NVQ3 Qualification in Childcare, but sadly because I am a bloke, I can't get the work, people are very prejudiced. Still at least it looks good on my resume!

Good luck with it! The only problem with daycare is that when things happen, people don't pay. I hope she is not one, and it works out well for you.

Well I'm sure you know how I feel about this! YIPPEEEEEE! We talked about his a month ago and I thought it would suit you so great. Finally, someone is willing to trust you regardless of where you live or what you live in. I'm really amazed that she wants you to watch him overnight already though..I really don't think I would do that so soon if it was my kid, but, GOOD FOR YOU!! Congrats LMB, you sure deserve it!

It is great that you have a babysitting gig. Are you looking to expand out and build up your own daycare center? Many people feel more confidant about centers rather than childcare in private homes--and that isn't just an issue of the size of the house but, rather, the potential presence of other family members while you are engaged in childcare.

I hope that your business turns out really well. If I can judge from your username, you are a person who loves children. Everyone has a reason to concoct a username. Do tell us from time to time how is it going and what you are doing. Take care and luck!

That's incredible. Congratulations.

You will find people that won't be judging you simply because you live in a smaller home. And truthfully those are not the people that you want to work for anyway. They will be judging every little thing that you do probably. I used to do childcare when my girls were small and I lived in an apartment. I got very close with not only the kids but a lot of the parents. I loved it. At the end of the day, the mom's would come and pick up their kids and we all sat around and chatted over coffee for a bit before they left. It was just fun. Of course there are always those parents that don't want to pay and that is what I found the toughest. I would get close and then when they don;t pay, well, it is hard to let go but you have to...it is a lot of work and you deserve your money.

Just don't let those judgemental people stop what you love to do for yourself. If you are interested in starting your own childcare business, you should go ahead have a plan, and execute it accordingly. If you are discouraged by these judgemental folks, you will never get to have a chance having an interesting job, occupation, career or own business during your life time, since you have to constantly mindful of what they think of you instead of what 's the best for yourself and your family. I am glad you finally decided to do something that you like and love for now, without letting these people dictate for you what you are suppose to do in your life. Have a nice day!

Hey! Great going! Any parent should know that as long as you leave your children in a safe environment, it doesn't matter how big or how small the place is. As long as the kids are taken cared of properly they should be fine. I hope this is just the (re-)start! Good luck!

That's great! Hope that this would be the start of a flourishing career for you....I have also thought of that myself, but just like what you've been through, some of my husband's relatives are against it...those nosy little people!

It is so sweet that you want to run a childcare business. It is good to work with children than with the adults. Eventhough, children can be giving us some problem but there are also children who are cute and can put our stress away. I also like children and I'm currently working in a kindergarten. Congratulations to you and I'm happy for you. I hope that your childcare business will grow. I wish you all the best.

I'm happy for you that you got a babysitting job and can set up your home as small as it might be as the child care "center". Friday night is when alot of people go out and maybe just want to spend time alone with their other half or their friends. I wish you all the best with it and hope it goes well for you. Also that it leads to more jobs.

That's really good that you got the job. I think you can also use posters to be pasted along rodesides and streets. it will definitely popularise your childcare business. Try to keep the price reasonable. I hope that's gonna help you.

This is wonderful news!!! I'm so happy for you!!! It's always nice to find work in an area that you enjoy, and I'm sure you'll soon have more than one child being cared for by you. It sounds to me as if those other parents have missed out on something really good!

Congratulations! What age range are you looking to watch? I think that the housing crisis has really changed a lot of attitudes; before, I know I used to be jealous of anyone with a larger home than mine, but now I realize that my home was pretty large by a lot of peoples' standards! I hope your business venture goes well!

That’s brilliant! I am so happy for you! You really do adore kids don’t you? my partner started a cleaning business recently and has had a lot of interest! Sometimes starting your own little business really does pay off! Congrats!!

Congrats! Hope it goes well. I know many expect the world given to their kids, and not pay for it. Our scrapbooking instructor has her own daycare, we hear horror stories. Even with petsitting and walking, I get some real winners. I can see meeting, and asking questions, but some are just rude. I have one family who is amasing, which I petsit for all the time. When I get my own place, I plan on doing it in my home.

great deal.. I knew a great baby sitter in vegas who lived in a one bedroom appt. people shouldnt judge you by that. Good luck, hope you get some more kids there.

what is smaller modular? Congratulations for getting a job. so the kid is brought to you house for care? that's great, is it lucrative? do you pay taxes? Does the kid bring his/her own food. I want to have this daycare thing when I go to US, I know how expensive my niece is paying.. but I think more on like a Kindegarten run in Asian schools... like, children are there for a day, we have regular classes and activities and we have nap time, eat time and all... That's how I see the day care I want to run as a business, in US and Australia so moms and dads can work confidently and get their children back after work.