Would you start a in home daycare?

I know some other people that watch children in their home, and they really like it. I do not have any kids yet, but I would do it if I did and had other people that would pay me to do it. lol. It would be alot of work, and probably you could make more at a normal job, but if you like kids and staying at home with yours, then it could work out.

I would greatly recommend this option if you feel that you can handle the task. I myself grew up in an in home daycare and am in the process of starting my own. It is a lot of work, needs a lot of patience and can really try your nerves. So just be sure that you are really able and ready to do it. Just remember that the kids are not going to be like your own, they will have differnt ways of life and may have a hard time adjusting to your rules. And if you do decide to do it. Make sure that your parents that use you understand one important thing. You are their empliyee and just as they get paid every week you are to get paid every week. A lot of my friends do in home daycare and that is their biggest problem, parents that do not understand this situation. They think that they can wait a week which really they can't.. Good luck to you and I hope that you make the right decision.

Yes I would love to do this also but there is a few things that keeps me from doing this. One is I have a dog she is good with my kids but I don't trust her around other kids.. and its a full time job you are stuck at home all the time.

yes, I would, but here in BC, Canada there are some rules. I am also a stay home mom and I apply for getting a license daycare. I would not make much money, but it is better than noting.

Actually my husband and I were just talking about this last week. I think that it is a good idea and one that I have also been pondering. If you have the room for the children and all the safety things that are needed then I don't see why not. You would need to make a few calls and see what kind of things are required for you to do this out of your home but they are very helpful in giving this information and I feel that it could be very rewarding. The more I talk about this with you the more I feel like I have made my mind up with this too. Good luck and have fun.

Yes, but, only if you are good with children. You have to make sure you can keep them safe and out of trouble. You also have to be able to work with the most annoying kids without losing your cool.

I started one five years ago and it has been worth it. My son will go to kindergarden in the fall and I have been his primary caretaker since his birth. This would not have been possible financially if I hadn't. It is not perfect. It does have its downsides. Add me as a friend if I can help you in any way. Good luck.

I've thought about it but then I thought nah sometimes its hard enough just dealing with my own kids whinging lol but a friend of mine is due to have a baby in april and she wants to look after it herself for awhile and then go back to work so i said yeah i'd look after it but by then my 2yo will be well out of his terrible 2's and hopefully wont be as bad haha

Yes it would be I used to do it many Years ago as I was not able to go out to work as my little Girl needed me at home so I decided that is what I would do as I still wanted my Independants and earn my own money so I think it is a great Idea Go for it and enjoy

yes, of course. This is nice idea to put up day care center at home. It will be hard at first because of the big adjustment that you going to tackle. But when you get used to it, its not hard anymore. What is important is your pure intention to help the kids to learn and grow responsible someday. Make your dream possible. You can do it!

I'd say if you feel you can physically and mentally handle the challenges of taking on the care of other people's kids, go for it. I don't think I'd have the energy to keep up with other people's kids. I know how exhausting my own are! But seriously, this would be a great service you could provide to other working parents and giving them the sense of security that they have somewhere safe they can leave their kids while they're gone during the day. The only word of caution is to understand that you could encounter severe behaviour problems in some children. It could be a situation that if the kids don't listen to mom and dad (and mom and dad don't make them), they're certainly not going to listen to a stranger. Best wishes if you follow through with your plans on the daycare!

If you really enjoy children, then by all means, go for it. The most important thing you need to do is to set a schedule that you are available to care for these children, and STICK WITH IT! People will try to take advantage of you if you are not strict with this. Also, you should type up a simple contract for the parents to sign, just stating the schedule, fee, and very importantly, the fact that you are not responsible if anything bad happens to the child. That sounds bad, but it is necessary.

Some things to consider are: 1. Can you really handle two or three more than you already have at home now/ 2. Do you have enough room for two or three more? 3. Does your husband(or sig other) agree to this? 4. Do you have anything on your record that could make it so you cant get licensed? 5. Your house has to pass inspection-will it pass? 6. Do you have a back up plan in case you are ill or injured? 7. Do you have insurance on the house that will cover the children? Ok if you answered yes to all but #4 then you go to the Dept of Human Services and ask for a day care licensing pack. This package of papers must be filled out and returned for you to get a license to do day care. Many states also have programs to help you develope your business further- such as grants for new toys or playground equipment. Good luck on your new career- beleive me its a challenging one but also very fulfilling!!

well, i have been there and done that and i will never go there again. lol if you're talking about being a licensed daycare, it'll take a good six months to get certified. i'm good with children, just not 8 or 9 of them at the same time! i had almost no hair when i closed my daycare. lol but seriously, the most challenging part of running a home daycare (or any daycare for that matter) is dealing with the parents. they don't want to pick their kids up on time, they don't want to pay you, they send people to get their kids and you have no idea who those people are. it's maddening sometimes. i will say, though that i made pretty decent money. so, if you love kids and you have thick skin, i say good luck to you.

I have opeing my own in-home daycare. I started up 6 months ago. I love it. I am able to stay at home with my kids and also have the oppertunity to influence and teach other children. I do not charge much for watching a child part-time or full-time. I called around and checked the prices at the daycare centers prior to opening. I made sure that I was a few dollars less per day then the lowest one.

I'd start small, with maybe one other child. i know of several people who have started in home daycares, and it can be difficult, especially if you want to get licensed. One person I knew well had children arriving early in the morning and being picked up sometime around 6pm. It can really cut into family time. It can be worth it though, because if you work with the right family, your own children will have someone to play with and you can be bringing in a bit of extra income.

It really just depends on YOU. Can you handle it? It's a tough job watching other people's children. I run the nursery at our church, and usually there are about 8 or nine children and I am the only adult. It gets difficult at times, but thankfully I only have them for a couple hours a week. (of course your situation would be different, as you problably would have older children, or at least not that many at a time--i hope) Also, you will have to look at your state guidlines, alot of places will only allow you to watch a certain number of children before you have to be liscenced.. so then you have those fees, and maintaing those fees (which of course you could pay, becaus you'll be making some money off of the childcare.) Then you also have to consider if your kids will handle it well. Some children do not like having other children around them, In THIER home all day long, playing with THEIR toys, it could get very difficult. On the other hand, it could also be a way to make some extra money and your kids would always have play mates. I thought about doing it myself, and decided against it, mainly because I didn't want all of the stress and hassle for just a couple hundred dollars a month.. It wasn't worth it to me.

I would it give a chance to make money and be a stay at home mom all at the same time

Well, my mom has done it for 22 years. I was raised with other children in my home my whole life. I loved it! I didn't like it when I got older and I wanted my mom to come to school for parties or field trips, she was always at home with other kids. So in that way it stunk. But on the other hand. It is a great busisness to get into, exspecially when you have your own kids in mind. My mom does it out of her home and let me tell you, tax deducations are crazy! You can deduct everything! She even deducts the dog because the kids play with her! Crazy... I know!! There is good money to be had. The state pays for food programs, so every month you get a fat check for food... there are grants that you can apply for and it will help you buy toys, do home improvments... my parents got new carpets over the years, new dishwasher, new refrigerator... she gets grants for toys... so she has the best of everything for the kids to learn and develop. The state pays out a ton for daycare. Exspcially private in home daycares. Secrets... if you do it... just listen. Do it because you love kids... it's not easy to do. Do it because your heart is there not because of the money. (That's just a bonus!) and do it with the best of intentions. Good Luck to you!

Well I'll tell ya, running a home daycare is a very hard job! Much harder than most people can ever imagine. You will put in alot of hours, you will have your patience tested, you will have to use your backbone to stand up to some parents who will try to walk all over you, I could go on and on. But in the end it is a VERY rewarding career. Where else can you have a day filled with hugs and kisses...laughter and sillyness...get to play on the floor and roll in the grass....make mudpies and share silly songs. If you have a love for children and enjoy being home, I say go for it! Check with your state first though. Most states have licensing regulations that you need to know about before starting your home daycare. Good luck!