Question For The Burnouts Or Providers With Low Numbers....

[coolconfidentme]

Has anyone ever thought of changing their direction from child daycare to adult daycare? I'm not really burnt out, just think it's a better nitch since we are competing with many other childcare places. There really isn't many option for adult who are in between being able to live on there own & being place in an expensive assisted living facility. I think 6 or 7 elderly people having wine & canvas day has got to be better than toddler's finger painting, . Trust me.., I know there is more too it, my father goes to my sister's house while my mom works.

Any thoughts???

[Leigh]

I know that MANY people get more satisfaction caring for elderly or disabled adults. Me? I have a hard enough time changing a 4-year old's diaper-I just can't do it for an adult.

[Blackcat31]

The number of licensed adult days in my area far outweighs the number of licensed in-home child cares.

The only part I wouldnt be able to manage well is the rules and regulations. They are more on par with center licensing rules compared to in-home regulations.

I also kind of like the fact that I can physically pick up and move my clients now if I need to.

I doubt at 5' 3" that I'd be able to still do that with elderly clients.

[Luna]

It has crossed my mind too. When I mentioned it to my adult DD, she pointed out that I'd be doing most of the things I do now, but with bigger people. Feeding, changing, cleaning...with those things, size matters.

[jenboo]

I have not thought about that but I have thought about doggie daycare!!
The ones around here charge the same, if not more, than home daycares!

Sometimes it is more appealing than working with children but I'm not sure what the regulations and insurance look like....plus I LOVE my grass and don't want to give it up....There is minimal grass in this city.

[kathiemarie]

I have always love working with the elderly. I'm currently looking into what qualifications I need to be an activities director at an extended care facility. In two years when my youngest leaves for college I think that is the route I'm going to take. I don't think I would want an adult daycare in my home. Daycare has been great and I love that I was able to be "home" for my kids but I'm ready....

[debbiedoeszip]

I have not thought about that but I have thought about doggie daycare!!
The ones around here charge the same, if not more, than home daycares!

Sometimes it is more appealing than working with children but I'm not sure what the regulations and insurance look like....plus I LOVE my grass and don't want to give it up....There is minimal grass in this city.

Me too. I've totally thought about doggie daycare. Maybe I will someday if I get burned out with childcare.

[Crazy8]

no way, not for me. I like little ones!

[jenboo]

Me too. I've totally thought about doggie daycare. Maybe I will someday if I get burned out with childcare.

The only way I could it is if i ran it out of another house instead of mine...or if I got a new husband

My back up for after daycare is to become a midwife.

[coolconfidentme]

I've sorta looked into it. I'm not talking about bed ridden adults, more elderly individuals who have moved in with family members & need assistance completing everyday task. Pr-nursing home care, while family goes to work.

My daughter works in an assisted living facility. Elderly people live in condos & she "visits" the condos to check on small needs of the tenants. If they get too dependent on needing care, they are moved to a group setting where they needs can be met. It's very expensive to live there.

One of my parents recently started a business going into elderly people's homes much like the condo situation. Her business is booming!

What about a Driving Miss Daisy situation? Take elderly people on their weekly shopping trips? The possibilities are endless I guess...

[Naptime yet?]

I had accepted a job as an in-home companion, where I would have a few clients & would go to their homes & help them with their needs, from cleaning to running errands, etc. I then had to decline the job because the hours weren't guaranteed & the money I would make wasn't enough to pay for my youngest to attend daycare.

But if I didn't have to worry about money I would do elderly companion care in a heartbeat.

[Leanna]

No. I don't like grown-ups.

[spinnymarie]

Never considered it, although my main reason for home daycare is my own children are here. Perhaps if my own parents came and needed friends...

However, my plan for after daycare is not to go back to teaching, it's to go work in a library. The nice, calm, QUIET library.

[SilverSabre25]

No. Ew. No offense to anyone, but old people are gross. I'm with BC, I like being able to pick up my charges and put them where I want them to be.

[Josiegirl]

Oh so many times I've muttered under my breath 'I'd rather be running a doggie daycare!' Lol But no, never entertained the thought of having an adult daycare. I'm too introverted and they might spit at you too.