I've recently decided it would be in my 10-month-old son's best interest if I were to stay at home with him rather than leave him in daycare where he's shuffled among a dozen other kids and teachers who just want to get through the day. The only way I can financially manage to quit my job, however, is to "nanny" or babysit in my home. I've already found one child to care for in addition to my own and would like one more to join our group. I'm CPR and first aid certified, was a nanny while in college, and love everything related to kids, especially staying current on child development research (which led me to the conclusion that I wasn't enabling my son to reach his full potential while leaving him at his daycare where he gets very little stimulation and very little conversation). Please let me know if anyone has any advice for me choosing to do this. Like, beyond the laws which I'm well aware of, does anyone have experience running an in-home day care that they can share with me? Thanks!
I decided against having an in-home daycare for the time being. I want to make sure that if I do start a business, I have a little more understanding of the intricacies (tax laws, liability insurance, licensing, etc) before jumping in. Thanks so much for all of your help though!!
i have a in home day-care now for the past 10years Let me know if you need any help getting started!
T.
I have done this for over two years and recommend getting highly organized. Have your parents fill out specific forms which, I found on Microsoft website and then utilize an excel spreadsheet or other accounting software to keep things very organized, give your parents receipts, if they don't take them save them. This will help you to keep track of your income for reporting/tax purposes. And at the end of the year parents will want it to claim the daycare credit. I can share some of the little secrets I learned if you wanna know or if you need someone to chat with let me know. Oh and I recommend getting at least registered so that you can accept CCMS payments, that is guaranteed money :)
Congratulations on your choice to stay home with your son! You will do great!
I remember when we made the decision for me to stay home with our daughters, and then start taking in other children. I only took in 2 to 3 extras because if an emergency were to present itself, everyone needed to fit in the car with their car seats. Make sure each child has his/her own play pen to sleep in (these can also be used as 'time-out' areas), and should not be in front of a T.V. I encourage you to play soft background music, (classical is usually prefered), during eating and 'down' times. This will reduce the stress level for everyone. Also, find a 'back-up' mom, just in case you or your child get sick or have a doctor's appointment. So many things happen day to day, so be on your guard, be as strict as possible about drop-off and pick-up times, so that your son can have mommy back while it is still time in the day for you two to do special things together.
If you are a Christian, pray over your home daily for peace to dwell with you.
God bless you in your endeavor,
KA, Carrollton
The biggest thing I have found, as my kids were kept at an inhome childcare place is put everything in writing and have your parents sign it. As far as set weekly rate, what if a Holiday fallaa within that week, If the child is out sick and vaction time( yours and theres)
My sitter had us pay the full weekly amount if the child was out sick or if a Holiday feel within the week. She also gave me 2 weeks vacation that I didnt have to pay for as long as I gave her advanced notice. She also got 2 weeks whick she follwed the same rule and gave me advanced notice so that I could find other care. Good luck, I"ve actually been thinking of doing this myself.
