In home family child care?

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Registered: 01-20-2004
In home family child care?
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Wed, 06-16-2004 - 5:34pm
Hi everyone, I wanted to ask you my husband and I have been talking about the job situation after we have our first child. We aren't pregnant now but plan on starting to try this next year. I personally don't want to go back to work full time, I work at a bank, after I have a kid. Do any of you do in home child care and/or know anyone that does? How is it for you? Has it worked out ok having a new baby and taking care of other children? I still want to be able to make some money and provide financially I just don't want my kid in a daycare all day to do that and throw almost half of it into the cost of childcare. I thought this is possibly a good alternative? Opinions please. Thanks
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Registered: 05-08-2004
Wed, 06-16-2004 - 6:27pm

Hi, welcome to the board.


I do in home childcare but during summer only have my two nephews. During the school year I have pre-schoolers and teach reading and pre-k basics. Just a few tips are, I would not take any more baby's. It is just my opinion but if my baby is crying and so is little johnny

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Registered: 03-27-2003
Wed, 06-16-2004 - 7:49pm

This is really up to you.


Do you want to bond with your child and other children at the same time?


Do you like other people's children?


This is the hard questions: can you wipe other kids butts? That may seem wierd, but I know I can't.


I love my nephew, but always hate taking him to the bathroom! LOL! :-) Some people are great at it and it doesn't bother them! They are wonderful! I love children, but I would just rather spend

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Registered: 01-20-2004
Wed, 06-16-2004 - 8:43pm
I enjoy kids very much. I have worked in childcare before and enjoyed all ages. I also have taken early childhood classes. I like my job a lot and the interaction with different people but I just know when the time comes I will be miserable to go back full time. I have a 6 year old sister that I love dearly and watching her learn and grow. I also havea niece that is one in a half that I can't believe how much she knows at her young age. She goes to a home daycare too, lady is a teacher off taking care of her daughter too. Sister in law just switched because that lady is going back to work to another home daycare and things are going great there. Spending so much time with my niece makes me realize even more how much I do want kids and I can but can't wait. I want to be there as much as possible then at work for 8 hours each day. I guess I will see how things go when the time comes. Thanks for your help.
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Registered: 03-27-2003
Wed, 06-16-2004 - 9:18pm

Then I would start by checking out about becoming licensed!


You can do it! :-)


Debbie

Debbie LaCroix, SAHM to Alex

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Registered: 03-06-2004
Thu, 06-17-2004 - 12:09am
I agree with the comment someone posted about not taking babies. I have an almost 2 year old daughter and I thought for a bit of extra money I would take in a child on the weekdays. I now look after an 11 month old boy and somedays he is so fussy that I have to let my own dd go without my attention so I can comfort him. He is teething right now, and for 4 hours this morning he would not let me put him down or he would cry. I had to hold him ALL morning! I did put him down once to change my dd's poopy bum and he got SOOO upset he was hard to calm down again! He also will not nap unless I am holding him (this is how he naps at his home) so if he is sleeping I am confined to a chair for an hour and have to tell my dd "Not now!" when she asks for juice or to be picked up. This little guy HAS to have a nap each morning or he gets grouchy and he WILL NOT sleep in a crib or on the floor. Also, he crawls around and gets into everything. We just got passed that stage with my dd and I really don't want to be CONSTANTLY watching a baby again, pulling him away from kitchen chairs, plants, blinds, etc. I would recommend getting an older kid(s) that way they can help you and you will be able to give more attention to your own baby. Plus, if you have a few 1-2 year olds they will constantly be fighting over toys.

Hope this helps!

~Jolene

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Registered: 05-08-2004
Thu, 06-17-2004 - 12:25am
Wanted to add- you can always do just before and afterschool care.

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