Are a Bunch of People Quitting DC?

[midaycare]

Lately it seems like a lot of members are closing up shop.

[Josiegirl]

That was my thought too! There have been a few talking about it here.
Not me though! I'm in it for the long haul. Thirty three years down, 33 more to go. Well, I figure at least 5 years more.

[laundrymom]

I seem to be one of the long timers as well. Only 29 years though.
I don't know the ratio online but locally something must have happened. I'm getting multiple calls per day.

[Ariana]

I know where I am many home providers have been forced to close their doors. Full day kinder starting at 3.5-4yrs and new ratio requirements of no more than 2 under 2 is making it difficult to find kids.

[Annalee]

I know where I am many home providers have been forced to close their doors. Full day kinder starting at 3.5-4yrs and new ratio requirements of no more than 2 under 2 is making it difficult to find kids.

24 years for me in FCC....I feel the new style of parenting, QRIS, and pre-k are the main factors in my state for providers either quitting or going underground with childcare.

[snbauser]

13 years for me and I am done at the end of this school year. I notified all of my families this past week.

[Preschool/daycare teacher]

I have noticed that as well. I think in my current area it is difficult because they offer free pre-k and school age after school programs in the public schools, and we're really limited on how many of the little ones we can have.

I thought I was in it for the long haul myself . But I'm hoping to try again in our new town once we get settled again. We'll have to get permission for it first though since we'll be on mission property type thing. I envy all of you who are settled in for the long haul and own your own homes and all

[LysesKids]

24 years for me in FCC....I feel the new style of parenting, QRIS, and pre-k are the main factors in my state for providers either quitting or going underground with childcare.

I really dislike you calling it underground when we are running legally license exempt in this state... call it like it is. The way you phrase it makes it sound like I'm doing something illegal & I, nor anyone else with 4 or less kids is doing anything wrong. You are upset at the licensing crap, I get that, but either stop bitching that " I am an underground provider" or drop your numbers like I did when I moved here. BTW, I am going on 16 years and have been licensed in numerous states...

[snbauser]

I really dislike you calling it underground when we are running legally license exempt in this state... call it like it is. The way you phrase it makes it sound like I'm doing something illegal & I, nor anyone else with 4 or less kids is doing anything wrong. You are upset at the licensing crap, I get that, but either stop bitching that " I am an underground provider" or drop your numbers like I did when I moved here. BTW, I am going on 16 years and have been licensed in numerous states...

Wow! I could be wrong but I don't think she was referring to you specifically. I read her "underground" as being illegal. There is a difference between "illegal" and "legally unlicensed".

[midaycare]

I really dislike you calling it underground when we are running legally license exempt in this state... call it like it is. The way you phrase it makes it sound like I'm doing something illegal & I, nor anyone else with 4 or less kids is doing anything wrong. You are upset at the licensing crap, I get that, but either stop bitching that " I am an underground provider" or drop your numbers like I did when I moved here. BTW, I am going on 16 years and have been licensed in numerous states...

Here it is "underground" because there is no legally unlicensed. It is either legal or illegal here.

[Annalee]

I really dislike you calling it underground when we are running legally license exempt in this state... call it like it is. The way you phrase it makes it sound like I'm doing something illegal & I, nor anyone else with 4 or less kids is doing anything wrong. You are upset at the licensing crap, I get that, but either stop bitching that " I am an underground provider" or drop your numbers like I did when I moved here. BTW, I am going on 16 years and have been licensed in numerous states...

I don't even know where or who you are!:confused: Licensed providers here gave up their license and are still keeping the same amount of kids and on the food program claiming every child they can as related so they can still get the big food check. That is what I am referring to! Licensing knows this but does nothing about it!

[Annalee]

Wow! I could be wrong but I don't think she was referring to you specifically. I read her "underground" as being illegal. There is a difference between "illegal" and "legally unlicensed".

Thank you and Yes, you are correct. When I mention underground, I am talking about illegal providers in my area that are illegal!

[Annalee]

Here it is "underground" because there is no legally unlicensed. It is either legal or illegal here.

Here, unlicensed may keep 4 unrelated and as many as you want that are related. But what providers do here is count children as related that are not. That is who I was referring to as underground. BTW, the food program has even turned these providers in, but licensing has ignored it!

[midaycare]

Here, unlicensed may keep 4 unrelated and as many as you want that are related. But what providers do here is count children as related that are not. That is who I was referring to as underground. BTW, the food program has even turned these providers in, but licensing has ignored it!

You should see the Craigslist ads here where there is no legally unlicensed ::

[Josiegirl]

Underground, under the radar, illegally unlicensed. To be 100% honest??? I wish I could. I used to, off and on for a few years.
Our RR agency has told us that with all the new upcoming regulation changes, there are bound to be some quitting and going under the radar. Then she says 'I know you and know where you live so I will find you'. Course she did say it with a smile on her face.