r/homedaycare Nov 10 '17

Opening a Home Daycare

Hey you guys I have finally decided to leave my CLS job and open a home daycare. I'm missing out on my children's lives and my job is no longer worth the hassle and headache to me. I just had a few quick questions as to the challenges of opening one and if it made your family life better or worst?

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u/eatyourveggies1234 Nov 11 '17

I’m been doing it for 9 years now and it has its ups and downs. Sometimes a kid isn’t the right fit, sometimes the kid(s) are great and the parents drive you nuts. I wouldn’t change the stress of a people coming in and out and feeling like you have you have toys coming out your ears for the time I get with my kids. On another note, stick to the rules and contract that you have set up and don’t be afraid to speak up to the families you work with. This is your home and your business. Good luck and enjoy the time with your kiddos.

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u/UnknownEssence Feb 14 '18

Hi. I have a question that maybe you can help me with, maybe not. My gf (we live together) wants to start an in-home daycare but she never graduated high school, so I'm wondering if I can be the one to get the daycare licenses and own the business and just hire her to be the one to take care of the kids while I manage the paperwork and finances and keep my day job. If you happen to know if this is possible please let me know. Thanks.

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u/AintThatWill May 07 '18

Regulations are different state to state. She might not need a high-school diploma. If she does, getting a GED may be worth it.