Daycare on just nites & weekends?
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Daycare on just nites & weekends?
| Wed, 09-08-2004 - 12:06am |
Some background:
I work FT at a daycare as an Infant Teacher. I'm in a room with 8 babies (under 12-18 months of age) and another teacher. Also I'm in the 3 year-old room twice a week for a few hours. It can get stressful/crazy when they all need or want something, the pay isn't great, and it's a 30 minute drive, BUT I love what I'm doing and REALLY believe I've found my "niche". Through the daycare I'm getting certified. My son goes to a homeday care that he's been going to for over a year now; I love my sitter and won't trade her for anything!!
I work FT at a daycare as an Infant Teacher. I'm in a room with 8 babies (under 12-18 months of age) and another teacher. Also I'm in the 3 year-old room twice a week for a few hours. It can get stressful/crazy when they all need or want something, the pay isn't great, and it's a 30 minute drive, BUT I love what I'm doing and REALLY believe I've found my "niche". Through the daycare I'm getting certified. My son goes to a homeday care that he's been going to for over a year now; I love my sitter and won't trade her for anything!!
My question:
I'm thinking of some way to earn some extra $$. I've thought about (founding and) watching a kid or two weeknights (2nd shift-type hours) and/or weekends. What do you think? I love kids and DH is open to the idea. Heck, I'd even be happy even if it wasn't all the time, say if a mom and dad wanted a night out... Through the daycare I've gotten experience and at home I've got lots of toys, activities, big yard, etc. IS this a good idea? IS there even a need for that type of sitter? HOW would I even go about advertising?
Thank you for listening to me ramble!! Input would be appreciated!
Tara

Tara,
You will never know unless you try! I would make flyers and put them in library's, grocery stores, and maybe ask to leave some flyers at some pediatrician offices.
I say go for it! Hope it happens for you!
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We had to hire a private investigator to try and track them down. He has nothing yet but says it will be a matter of time, he is just waiting for dh's sister
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There are many working parents that are in need of good child care. It is nice that you are able to leave your son with family. I have been a full time working mother and I am now a SAHM. I loved working outside the home and I love staying at home. MANY people do not have that option or they choose to work outside the home. It is their decision. You are the mother of your son, you know what is best.
I decided to watch a little girl close to my daughter's age twice a week for "fun cash." It has been an great situation for my kids and this little girl! Plus, we are having fun with the cash!