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Ha I hadn't even read what they had posted.Comment
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I guess I would have to assume you are not using childcare then since you cannot afford it. I just have to wonder how you are managing to work if you don't have someone to care for your child, and if it was something you thought about before having children.
As for every loser who cannot get a real job, I hope you realize many on here have masters degrees, bachelors degrees, and have teaching degrees.
We all decide to open daycares for various reasons...NONE of which are to get rich, but in many situations are because they cannot afford childcare themselves and choose to stay home with their children and still be able to earn a little bit of a wage to supplement their family income.
If you think childcare providers are losers, maybe you should consider staying home with your own child and going through all the background checks, fingerprinting, home inspections, trainings and scrutiny of your state, not to mention the daily enlightenments from daycare parents who just don't seem to get it and have the gaul to degrade the people who they leave their children with. And then you have the children themselves...green snotty noses, explosive diarrhea, fighting, biting, screaming, throwing food etc.
Yes this is a thankless job, but it's also very rewarding as we have the priviledge of being able to watch a child grow and develop under our care. We are able to be there to nurture them and when we are able to be there for our own children, that's an added plus.
AS for sitting on the computer or phone...if you honestly believe that with 6 preschool children running around that would be a possibility, then you really have no clue what goes on in a childcare environment.
I AM on my computer at this time...my kids are doing centers right now and I'm taking a 15 minute break, while still watching the children and supervising their every move. What do you do on your breaks? Go smoke a cigarette? Or maybe you get to go to the restroom uninterupted...oh yeah, that would be most enjoyable for most of us to be able to actually sit on the toilet without someone having a meltdown.
While I do agree that in many areas childcare is expensive, but in my area this is what my hourly wage breaks down to...read it and weep, because I'm getting rich off people like you.
7:30 - 3:30 for 3 days out of the week, my hourly wage is 5.40 per hour
7:30 - 3:30 for the other 2 days of the week, my hrly wage is 7.90 per hour
3:30 - 5:30 for 3 days out of the week, my hourly wage is 21.40 per hour
3:30 - 5:30 for the other 2 days of the week, my hrly wage is 23.90 per hr.
So what this means is that I have some part time kids, as well as some school age kids...that explains the different amounts for different days/times of the week. I work 50 hours per week...PROVIDED the parents pick up on time. My total income is 405.00 per week, which means my AVERAGE hourly income is 8.10 per hour.
Now, that is BEFORE I buy food...which usually comes out to about 200.00 per week. I am on a food program, but that covers half of what I purchase, so that reduces MY income down to 305.00 per week, or $6.10 per hour.
Out of that 305.00 per week, I spend no less than 50.00 for supplies, equipment, toys, and anything else that helps to make your childs day in my care go smoothly, to entertain them, to make them feel special while they have to be away from home.
So, now that leaves about 250.00 per week, or 5.00 per hour...and that whopping 5.00 per hour still has to be taxed by uncle sam.
Why do we do it for such lousy wages...so YOU my friend, and other parents who CAN'T do our job (and trust me, most cannot) can go to work and even after they pay their childcare fees, they are still bringing home at least as much as we are. We do it so we can stay home with our own children and we do it because we love children. In most cases...if we can earn that extra few dollars per week to help supplement our family income...then yes, it is so worth it.
Oh...one more thing. We also teach the children in our care manners and respect. Are you sure you wouldn't want your child in a caring nurturing environment like that? Or would you rather pass along the negative, nasty attitude to your child so they can go through life hating someone who does so much for our young children today?
Unfortunately it's a two income world today, and unfortunately it cannot be done without the help of childcare providers across the world.
To everyone who may be offended by my post, I truly apologize. I don't usually get this upset by uneducated people who really don't know the other side of the coin, but this one really irked me.Comment
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Why is everyone getting so bent out of shape over what some uneducated fool is posting on the internet???
STOP feeding the trolls and they usually won't come back.
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Yes, having sex is very expensive!
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Can't afford child care BUT can afford to be a 42 year old college student!??! Lol!
I became close friends with one of my dcm- she has been talking about having her 10 year old stay home alone to help "cut costs" it is driving me crazy!! Or she will say how she would need to stay home if I raised my rates because all her $ goes to me anyway- mind you her daughter is a high anxiety and ADHD kid who needs tons of support and her son has an autisim diagnosis...
So frustrating and annoying! Today I told her- idk - I could never imagine being willing to cut cost on my kids-
Normally I love her and we are on the same page and desperate work and friendship well but I wish she would stop bringing this up!Comment
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Wow, what a douche! Losers who can't get a real job? I had a real job (at one of the nations premiere employers), a career job, a job where I would be taken care of for life-great retirement benefits with a pension and health insurance for life. I quit that job because I loved my child too much to let him grow up at someone else's house, letting them be the ones to experience the best of his growing up. I went from making $1500 a WEEK to making less than that in a month.
How DARE you accuse me of charging too much!
And to think that all I do is watch your kid play with other kids? I am the one wiping your kid's nose, holding him when he is scared, teaching him how to use the potty, reading to him and helping him learn his numbers and letters. I am the one who teaches him about socially acceptable ways to act (something YOU apparently are not capable of, based on the content your your statement), and I am the one you should be THANKING for taking care of your child.
What, exactly, DO you think it is worth to pay the person who, literally, spends more time with your child than you do? I DID use daycare for the first year of my son's life, and I regret it like you won't believe that I missed out on all those hours with him. NO amount of money would make up for it. However, his daycare provider was kind and loving, and he adored her. This did provide me some comfort. Don't complain that you can't afford a new pair of shoes when you're coming to an internet forum to bitch that someone won't watch your child for free. How are you managing to pay for your internet? Do you call your internet provider and complain about the price? I promise you that THEY are making a much higher profit than I am.
I swear to you that I am JUST breaking even in daycare. My daycare funds just cover the cost of groceries for my household, and then for toys and supplies for daycare. I SHOULD charge twice what I do so that I can make a profit like every other company aspires to do, but then douchebag parents who make $25 an hour will bitch about the cost of their $2/hr. daycare.
Know what? I am charging the SAME price that some daycares in my town were getting TWENTY TWO freaking years ago. Would YOU go that long without a raise? And, something "beneficial" IS happening, loser: Someone is taking care of your child's physical and emotional needs while you leave him for 10 hours a day. If you don't like what you're paying for daycare, you can do what I did: I quit the job of my dreams, gave up all luxuries, started shopping thrift stores and using coupons, and stayed home with my child. If you are SO jealous of my fabulous life, have a shot at it yourself!Comment
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If this guy is for real,perhaps he should have thought this all through BEFORE having a child. I mean it's not rocket science that kids cost a lot of money. And if the dc providers are all losers, what does that make you for bringing your kid to one? And don't you think that you should research more if you're "ONLY" bringing your kid 8 hours a week and you're being charged $151 per week for that kind of care? Perhaps the Loser, dear parent, is YOU. My suggestion for is is, next time, don't get someone knocked up and then crybabypants over how much that costs you.Comment
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Glad i'm not the only one that endures the cost of daycare pressure from parents! I have one family that has 3 kids with me, 2 of which are twins. I gave them the deal of the century. Kicking myself now as it actually costs me $ to watch them! They are so unappreciative and continue to nickel and dime me to death. Never is there an offer to pay for wipes, diaper cream or food. Then to top it off, after having watched their oldest for 2 1/2 years prior to the twins, they had the gall to ask if my vacation days were paid. My response, "yes, as has been my policy for 12 years." They are mad because of the cost of raising 3 kids and are putting pressure on me to reduce my fees even more. In CA, specifically the area I live in, the cost of infant care is between $500-800 for in-home care. I gave them a rate below $500 per kid and the gripes continue. If only they had a clue of how much work and expense is put on me, they would see the light.Comment
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That dude that brought this old thread back up is a TROLL y'all!!!!!Comment
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