Daycare on just nites & weekends?

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Registered: 04-18-2004
Daycare on just nites & weekends?
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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!!

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


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Registered: 05-08-2004
Wed, 09-08-2004 - 12:36pm

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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Registered: 07-12-2004
Wed, 09-08-2004 - 9:05pm
I don't understand why you go to work to watch other ppl's children, and send your child to someone else all day.
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Wed, 09-08-2004 - 9:36pm
I am sure you meant to post this question to the above post since I am a SAHM.

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Registered: 07-12-2004
Thu, 09-09-2004 - 12:40pm
I don't understand why you send your child to a babysitter so that you can take care of other children all day. And why would you not want one-on-one time with your son after being away from him all day?
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Registered: 07-12-2004
Thu, 09-09-2004 - 12:43pm
Oops! Common mistake I'm sure, but thank you for pointing it out to me! BTW, I've been wondering, what ever happened with your nephews?
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Registered: 05-08-2004
Thu, 09-09-2004 - 3:19pm

Thank you for asking about them.


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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Registered: 07-12-2004
Thu, 09-09-2004 - 3:59pm
I wish you luck with everything. Hopefully it will all work out for the best. I'll be praying for you! :-)
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Registered: 04-18-2004
Thu, 09-09-2004 - 7:12pm
I don't know you and you don't know me, so anything said really doesn't mean sh!t. People like you bafful (sp? that's right, I don't know) me. Not all of us have the luxury or an opportunity to stay home with our kids. I spent the last year home with my son. It was tough, I loved DS to death but staying home is NOT for everyone... So you can't say that I don't know what it's like to stay home b/c I do! I see first hand the struggle eveyday of parents leaving their kids at a sitter 8, 9, 10 hours a day.
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Mon, 09-13-2004 - 3:22pm
You are right, I don't know you. I also am having a hard time understanding you. You said that you stayed at home w/ your son for a year, and that it was tough, and staying home is not for everyone. I get that. But i dont get why if it was so "tough" and as you said, not for everyone (meaning you), then how is taking care of other children different? And I'm almost sure it cannot be about the money, b/c daycare workers don't make squat. I know, I used to be one. Don't you think it would be more profitable for you to run a daycare out of your home during the day, and not just in the evenings like you are planning? And wouldnt it be better for your son to be with you and get to interact w/ other kids at the same time? Oops i forgot, taking care of your own child "just isn't for you."
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Registered: 08-05-2004
Tue, 09-14-2004 - 12:23pm
Tara,

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!