Curious Of The Ages Of The Providers

[Lilbutterflie]

I just turned the BIG 3-0! Hahaha, yeah I'm still a youngin'. I started daycare about a year ago.

[JJPlaycare]

I will be 28 years in November! I started doing daycare when my daughter (Zoe) was 3 months old she will be 6 in Dec. My other daughter (Ava) will be 4 in Jan! I am expecting number 3 in December, not sure of the gender!!

[momofsix]

I'm 44, been doing daycare for about 19 years, with a short break in the middle after we adop0ted 2 and I was homeschooling 6-took about 2 years off then.

[broncomom1973]

I am 37 and have only been doing childcare for 1-1/2 years. I got into childcare after the birth of my 3rd child, my son. My 2nd daughter and son are only 14 mos apart and my son was a "surprise" pregnancy. I used to be a lab nurse 3 days/week but it made no sense to continue working if everything I made was going to be to pay for part-time childcare for 3 kids. I ALWAYS wanted to be home with my kids but dh didnt want me to give up the benefits I had at my previous job.

I was always very appreciative of the daycare provider my girls went to, but am even more so now. I honestly dont know how she did it with 10 kiddos. She has been doing it 23 years. She did a great job with them. I have so much respect for her and for all childcare providers. I plan to do this at least until my son goes to kindergarten and then I will re-evaluate my situation. I initially said I would go back into nursing at that point, but I do love being home and will have to really think about it. Childcare is soooo challenging at times but is also so rewarding.

[marniewon]

41 here

[AnythingsPossible]

I am 33. Have had my home daycare for a little over 8 years, plan on closing next fall if not sooner!

[Pammie]

I'll be 48 next month...and have had my daycare now for 24 years! Wow! Half of my life

[melissa ann]

I'm 37. Started my business in March 2008 when my kids were 3 1/2 and 1.

[Blackcat31]

I will be 42 on Halloween. Been doing family childcare for 17 years. My own kids are 22 (daughter)and 19 (son).

[tenderhearts]

I'm 41 and have been doing daycare for almost 13 years since my youngest was about 2 yrs old.

[grandmom]

I guess I'm the oldest so far. 56 - licensed for 19 years. One of my first babies is safely back from Afghanistan.

[kitkat]

I'm 32. I've been providing care for almost 5 years, started when DS was 1. DS will soon be 5, DD just turned 2, and Baby #3 is due in March.

[Childminder]

I am 54 been licensed since age 17, so 37 years. Started watching children at age 9.

[newtodaycare22]

So far, I'm the the youngest....I'm 23. :: Some parents look at me like I'm crazy, but most are very respectful (even if they could be my parents!)

I graduated college at 21, taught kindergarten for 2 years, and then started this a few months ago!

[TGT09]

30 in February. Had home daycare for just over a year. Been a nanny/babysitter for the past 17 or so years (off and on).