Rent/Own/Size/Etc...

[jen2651]

we own...I would be nervous to do this in a rental...what if things happened?

[PitterPatter]

I think it is up to the parents how they wan their children cared for during the day. They have seen the apt and met the provider. It is not your place to decide if this is what you would chose. It is also up to the neighbors and landlord to decide if they want the daycare gone. I am sure they are aware...you can't hide a few kidsa nd their parents coming and going each day.

I know it's not MY place to decide. As I stated before I am not trying to start anything. I am not trying to get rid of the daycare for Gods sake. I just found it odd and thought I would ask. Especially when the state (SAME) state monitor told me I had to have the kids outdoors for at least an hour each day. This lady says she NEVER takes the kids outside. I just started thinking of all the regulations and such. That's all.

I just think of the noise that goes on in my home and the energy of a young child. I can't imagine keeping them quiet ALL day, every day 5, days a week, in 1 room. (Because it's homes for the elderly) That's all I'm sayin.

[Abigail]

I know it's not MY place to decide. As I stated before I am not trying to start anything. I am not trying to get rid of the daycare for Gods sake. I just found it odd and thought I would ask. Especially when the state (SAME) state monitor told me I had to have the kids outdoors for at least an hour each day. This lady says she NEVER takes the kids outside. I just started thinking of all the regulations and such. That's all.

I just think of the noise that goes on in my home and the energy of a young child. I can't imagine keeping them quiet ALL day, every day 5, days a week, in 1 room. (Because it's homes for the elderly) That's all I'm sayin.

You never know if those children she cares for are newborns or maybe they're special needs kids who can't have sunlight on them, ya never know. LOL. If you're concerned that the lady said she never brings them outside when you are required (walks or going to the park for an hour would count in my book, doesn't need to have a yard but would be much more convenient!). I would make a call if it bothered me to ask if they kids ever go outside, but I see nothing wrong with being in an apartment complex with two children......many people have two kids of there own and stay at home with them too.

I am a self-declared provider at this point in time, but still choose to work at a group child care facility because I want to own a home before opening my daycare.

[jen]

I know it's not MY place to decide. As I stated before I am not trying to start anything. I am not trying to get rid of the daycare for Gods sake. I just found it odd and thought I would ask. Especially when the state (SAME) state monitor told me I had to have the kids outdoors for at least an hour each day. This lady says she NEVER takes the kids outside. I just started thinking of all the regulations and such. That's all.

I just think of the noise that goes on in my home and the energy of a young child. I can't imagine keeping them quiet ALL day, every day 5, days a week, in 1 room. (Because it's homes for the elderly) That's all I'm sayin.

Maybe the elderly love having the kids around...they probably have a blast playing with a bunch of grandma's and grandpa's all day long!

My comment wasn't directed at you initially. Look around..there are several posts by members who call to "check on" what other providers are doing. In my book, that is a clear indicator that they don't have enough to do. Unless someone has a true concern about the welfare of a child (ie abuse and/or neglect) they should just mind their own business and trust the parents of those children to make decisions regarding their care. Again, not totally directed at you, just something to think about.

[Meyou]

I rent from family now but I've rented previously with no problems from my landlord about the daycare. I told him when we applied I have a small dayhome and that I would take responsibility for any damage occured because of them. There was never any damage or problems.

[AnythingsPossible]

We rented a ranch-style home fore 6 years before we purchaced it last December. Our landlord knew and we were allowed to paint and make all the changes we wanted. We fenced in the back yard re-lanscaped, and handled all of the yard work. We only called him for big things like the stove such. We were forced to buy the house last year (owner in nursing home and had to sell all property)....I wish we still rented.

We had much the same situation. Rented, then bought our home. The landlord loved that I did daycare as they figured I would keep the home up and be long term. The owner died and his children didn't want to deal the rentals so they sold them. We got ours for a decent price, but I wish we were still renting as we would move in a heartbeat if we did. Since we own and the market isn't great in our area we are stuck for quite awhile

[Unregistered]

I think it is up to the parents how they wan their children cared for during the day. They have seen the apt and met the provider. It is not your place to decide if this is what you would chose. It is also up to the neighbors and landlord to decide if they want the daycare gone. I am sure they are aware...you can't hide a few kidsa nd their parents coming and going each day.

I dislike people that go behind a provider's back and report them to DCF. I had a prospective client do that and i felt so betrayed- I'd only interviewed 3 families and I knew which one it was. I can't believe that people are so quick to report. Makes a person really need to watch their a$$ and be careful what they tell people. it's a shame this is what the world comes to: everyone being a tattle-tale.

[bklsmum]

I rent a single family home with a HUGE fenced in backyard. My landlord has no issues with my daycare and has even made improvements for me to accommodate it.

[Blackcat31]

I dislike people that go behind a provider's back and report them to DCF. I had a prospective client do that and i felt so betrayed- I'd only interviewed 3 families and I knew which one it was. I can't believe that people are so quick to report. Makes a person really need to watch their a$$ and be careful what they tell people. it's a shame this is what the world comes to: everyone being a tattle-tale.

If you aren't breaking any rules, then you should have nothing to worry about.

If you are operating illegally and know it, then you should be reported.

[Jack Sprat]

If you aren't breaking any rules, then you should have nothing to worry about.

If you are operating illegally and know it, then you should be reported.

Yep!! This drives me bonkers!

[LadyK8]

Renting. I had to get permission from my landlord during the application process, and they were just fine with it.

There are two other renters in my development who have daycares, and one of my landlord's other homes used to be used as a daycare (the home we lived in before moving to this smaller house).

[SignMeUp]

Zombie thread. But since it's active.
We are required to have 35 square feet indoor space per child, not occupied by adult furniture, and 50 square feet outdoor space per child, enclosed if required by licensing.

[Meeko]

I own my home.

I have heard that landlords sometimes change their tune over having a daycare in their rental property if you word it right.

They tend to think....oodles of wild kids...broken house.

If it is pointed out to them that a daycare can mean a BETTER taken care of home because of state regulations...inspections etc....they often mellow.

Worth a try.

[Unregistered]

If you aren't breaking any rules, then you should have nothing to worry about.

If you are operating illegally and know it, then you should be reported.

She thought the fact that I had a tenant in my home was grounds for reporting me.

[LysesKids]

In my state you are required to get written permission from a landlord before you can become licensed if you rent your home. There are huge liability issues for the owner of the property that is used for daycare.

I doubt that very many landlords would want a daycare operating from their rentals because of the potential liability involved.

I never had a problem when renting in IL... my landlord not only knew, It was Hud housing. I was a registered provider too in order to take Vouchers
In fact until Ocober last year, I rented in 4 different states over 10 years and everyone of my landlords approved me doing childcare. I own my 750 sq ft home now