DH's and Daycare

[Jack Sprat]

I was wondering how involved is your DH/SO with your business and how do families respond?

DH sits with kids at lunch, takes kids to school and helps with snack etc if he is home from work early. Parents are aware of his role in that aspect and great with it.

He was at an interview I did last month and it was so much help for me. He remembered things that I had forgot to mention, stressed the importance of being on time for pick-ups and in general was a great help. So we have decided that he will be present at all interviews and I will go through policies etc but, when it comes to financial part he will step in and review that with parents. I am horrible at this and feel so awkward when addressing this part of the daycare. So Dh offered to present that part to families. If a family is late with payment either of us will be making the "where's the $" call.

Thoughts on this? I think it will be good. Wondering if anyone else does something similar.

[Heidi]

nope...neither of my husbands (former or current) really had much to do with the dcp's.

Current husband is very friendly, visits if they cross paths, talks ice-fishing or beer-brewing with the dads, and loves bouncing babies on occasion or offering the toddlers weird things to eat. He also works 50 hours a week, so he usually sees the kids in the morning for a few minutes, and then once in a while a parent picking up.

[KidGrind]

My DH doesn’t spend much time with the kids. However, if it’s a day off he’ll watch them if I run to the bathroom or am busy fixing lunch.

He gets a kick out of chatting with the kids. He thinks he is The Baby Whisperer. I haven’t met a baby or tot who hasn’t loved him yet. Parents don’t seem to mind his limited interaction.

However, he is not a part of interviews or payments. It wouldn’t work for us. Yet, I think it’s great you and your DH find what works for you!

[Childminder]

My DH is my assistant and helps with everything. Kids love him, parents are great with it and I wouldn't want it any other way.

[Jack Sprat]

The dck's love DH as well. He also enjoys being with the kids and I love seeing the bond they have with him.

If I am still running the daycare in 25 years I could see DH being my assistant.

[crazydaycarelady]

Beyond walking through the dc rooms and saying hi dh is not involved at all. I do have him listed as a caregiver just in case though.

[_Dana_]

Though my DH works outside of the home, he is very involved. We both get to know the families very well.

DH helps with the accounting and payments. During his lunch break, he will sit in the play room while I prepare lunch for the kiddies. Once he gets home, he helps to straighten up after everyone leaves and does the dishes. Right now, he is helping me to create a website that will include a blog once I graduate with my Bachelor's Degree this summer.

DH makes sure that I have everything I need to effectively run my child care. If he comes across something that will make my life easier, he will ask if I would like it or go ahead and get it for me. At some point, we plan to expand and become a husband/wife team. I look forward to it. We've worked together at a school before and it was like a dream. We were in the same department, shared an office, and taught large classes 20-30 kids together. It was LOTS of fun. I miss it.

[Moppetland]

Mine is involved if he's off work. I only limit him though. He mostly play and entertain the kids, but he will help with meal time, hand washing, and outdoor time.

The parents love him, because they know this is a FAMILY child care, and a husband is part of the family. They see how excited the kids get when he's home. They actually will go over me to greet him. :: But that's fine with me.

He's been background checked and fingerprinted. That's why they are requested to have it done. I never had a parent question me about him being around when he's not working.

[Play Care]

My DH isn't very involved and I kind of prefer it that way. He's friendly to clients and families, but he has his own FT job. He does keep the yard and driveway maintained which helps DC.

[kathiemarie]

I say if it works for you go for it! My dh is my back up so he knows the kids and families well. Once I had to go to a family function and was gone for 3 days and he watched the dc kids. They all had a great time.

[Jack Sprat]

Mine is involved if he's off work. I only limit him though. He mostly play and entertain the kids, but he will help with meal time, hand washing, and outdoor time.

The parents love him, because they know this is a FAMILY child care, and a husband is part of the family. They see how excited the kids get when he's home. They actually will go over me to greet him. :: But that's fine with me.

He's been background checked and fingerprinted. That's why they are requested to have it done. I never had a parent question me about him being around when he's not working.

This is us! No one has ever questioned it etc. I think it will be good as I think most of my parents see me as a softie and laid back.. Which I am but, not about money! !

[melonieb]

My hubby is somewhat involved. He worked outside all day five days a week. So when he comes home and he may or may not help. He is present at all interviews, because since we are an interracial couple, I believe that if the parents have a problem during interview, then the family will not attending. I tell all my family that I run a family oriented daycare. When he is off he has the choice of helping me with the children. But overall I run anything that has to do with daycare.

[jenboo]

My DH doesn't do much. Sometimes he will sit with the kids while i run to the bathroom so I don't have to worry about anyone getting hurt. But ill have to stop doing this once im licensed. He hates when I ask him questions regarding the daycare. He says its my business not his.
He will say hi to the parents when he sees them. He is not listed as a back up because he would have to do trainings and stuff and he isn't willing to do it.
When he gets home from work, he usually gets a snack and goes into the living room or bedroom to watch tv.

We do not have any children of our own yet so no input there.

[Jack Sprat]

DH also has a full time job and works 50 hours a week. Poor guy! Maybe I will have to pay him in homemade brownies...

[_Dana_]

Maybe I will have to pay him in homemade brownies...

There are other things too...... I'm sure he wouldn't mind.

I know mine doesn't mind his compensation. ::