Curious Of The Ages Of The Providers

[momofboys]

I'm 38. Been doing childcare for about 1 1/2 yrs.

[MarinaVanessa]

I am 25 and just starting out! So excited!
I never post my pic on my website or in brochures because I have found that people judge me because I am young.

Ditto here, I'm 28 and rarely wear make-up and people say I look barely legal to drink . 2 years ago I had my Driver's License cut up by a bouncer at a local pub ::. It wasn't funny, he thought I was way too young and that my DL was a fake. Had to go back the next day during the day to talk to the manager and he was very apologetic and reimbursed me.

I never tell people how old I am when I talk to them on the phone, oddly enough people rarely ask. When they meet me they always look surprised and I have to start by telling them about myself and always start with my age, then they look surprised again like they're surprised that I'm actually 28 and not 12 .

[TGT09]

2 years ago I had my Driver's License cut up by a bouncer at a local pub ::. It wasn't funny, he thought I was way too young and that my DL was a fake. Had to go back the next day during the day to talk to the manager and he was very apologetic and reimbursed me.

I would have flipped my lid...but that's just me! :: I was asked a few years ago if I had my driver's license yet?! OK, I don't look "that" young.

[SunflowerMama]

I'm 33...I'll be 34 in February. I started my childcare last February.

[missnikki]

I'm 36. I've been working with kids professionally since 1996.

[laundryduchess@yahoo.com]

Im 38, 39 in Feb,... Been working in the field since 89.

[gkids09]

I'm 22..Have had my daycare going on 3 years. My grandmother had it for 23 years, and I grew up here, worked here, and then took over.

[ddnanny13]

24, And often have the same problem as mommymuffin. Although I can see benefits of having experience and honestly who couldn't, I also see benefits of being young and new to the game. And hey, everyone has to start somewhere right?

[bgmeyers]

I am 47 years old and have been doing this for 15 years.

[SandeeAR]

24, I also see benefits of being young and new to the game.

One is for certain.....YOU can get up and down off the floor eaiser!!!::

[DCMomOf3]

Originally Posted by ddnanny13
24, I also see benefits of being young and new to the game.

One is for certain.....YOU can get up and down off the floor eaiser!!!::

And I bet you have more energy to play tag.

[Live and Learn]

Mid 40's

[DEBBIES DAYCARE]

I just turned 47. I had a daycare for many years but when I got divorced I thought it was best if I go out of the house to work. I worked for 10 years in an office and loved it, but never liked I loved my daycare. I thought about doing it again but its scary to quit your job and start all over, especially as a single parent.
I was laid off last year and saw that as an opportunity to make the jump! Its even better this time around! I have a wonderful husband who is so helpful and my own kids are grown so I have my DCKs to ease the empty nest feeling ( which goes away just around 5 pm!) and although I cant get on the floor or run and jump around like I used to, I find I have so much more patience. I am able to take the time to really watch and enjoy the wonder of these little people. And I certainly do not miss the drama and rat race of the 9 to 5 world!

[Brookers]

Im 26 turning 27 tomorrow. I started my daycare last year in september.

[Unregistered]

I'm 49! On my 13th year! Planned on no less than 5 and no more than 10!