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I dont have any dedicated areas for DC. My house is about the size of yours and I have a very open floor plan. The living room, dining room, and kitchen are all attached. So the "play room" is in the dining room and there is a huge space to play. But this is still my home so I still have my entertainment center in my living room and all my "adult" furniture (book/dvd shelves, couches, etc)
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Welcome to daycare! I have this feeling your going to be an amazing provider.
Word of caution- Get ready for daycare to take over your home. You will end up utilizing every space imaginable. It is all good though. Make sure hub knows that this is going to happen and is supportive. It will be change for all you.
Take the classes you need. They will be of great help and direct you in the way to go. Don't let them overwhelm you.
Charge more- Explain to this family that you are going to be getting your license and will be a provider not a babysitter. You didn't realize how much insurance was going to cost you and that you will need to charge more. ASAP get a policy book,rule book, hand book contract together. Tons of help here on this site. Call around and find out what the going rate is in your area. Don't worry about what they offer or don't offer. but- take note of it. Have a backbone from the get go. Don't do unrealistic hours- you will need time to be with your family, when not working. View yourself as a working Mom. I am sure others can give you more helps and advice. Join a food program-
Best, welcome and good luck-Comment
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I charge the 150.00 a week its the normal rate in my area. Yes I have a dedicated daycare room, but the lady a few blocks from me where my children went to also charges 150 a week and she does not have a dedicated dc area. she uses her living room.
It just depends on what parents are looking for. Some are looking dc settings while others look for a home a way from home setting.
I wouldn't let the no dc area affect my rates. You are caring for the children for many hours, feeding, changing, loving, playing.
I think its awsome you looked into getting your license. YOu will need to go to the oriention class, a cpr and health and safety class. They will explain all this to you at the orientation meeting.
The $66.00 is a yearly fee that you will have to pay.
Good luck and keep us posted!Comment
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Don't do unrealistic hours- you will need time to be with your family, when not working. View yourself as a working Mom.
this is great advice!!! Trust us all when we tell you this.. You don't want to suffer BURNT out...Comment
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Couldn't agree more. Up until February of this year I didn't have a dedicated area for the day care at all. We moved into a much bigger home, and I now use the 'formal room' when you first walk in the door for the day care area. Sure, my parents were impressed when we moved with the new area for the kids, but they really didn't mind at my old home that we didn't have an area that was just for them.
Good luck to you in gaining your license, and be sure to keep us posted on how it goes! happyfaceComment
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