How to Start In-home Daycare

I have had experience with an in-home daycare. It's a good idea for your protection and this is why. You should be a licensed care-provieder. I know that seems like a lot of work just to watch a couple of extra kids. The best thing is you will know that your child-proofing is up to standards. Also you would be certified with CPR and First Aid Training. Believe me this is great because I've had to use it after a mother had given her son a big piece of candy and choked on it right after he left. I'm afraid if I didn't have the training I might not of done what I did right. Also by being certified you can charge more. If you are not certified and one person gets mad at you they can turn you in and that's not a good thing.

I enjoyed having my in-home child care. It gave my children other kids to play and grow up with. As the kids get older you can enjoy teaching them using curriculum also and watch those kiddos grow.

A. Lynn

J.
Hi I am new to Moma Source. So I am just now seeing your post. We have a association called the Denton Area Home Child Care Association. If you are still interested in starting your business or need help please let me know.
S.
President DAHCCA
www.dahcca.org

Hi J.,

I started an in-home daycare 4 years ago and I just wanted a few kids also, not a full blown daycare. I got listed with the state, which means they just did background checks, no one came to the house to check it out or anything. You need to have a contract also, because this is your job and you want the parents to respect your rules and regs.such as when payment is due, sick rules, things like that. I have had a great deal, I would love to talk with you about it on a more personal level if you would like!

Happy Thanksgiving!
S.

It is best to do the daycare. If you want to just keep a couple of kids (3 kids unrelated to you) you might want to think about just becoming Listed. This just means you filled out paperwork and had a back ground check done by the state. There are no minimum standards for you to follow, or anyone to check in on you. Next is Registered. This is when you need to follow the minimum standerds of Texas, someone will come see your house (once or twice the first year), you are allowed up to 6 kids (counting your own) depending on the ages of the kids (with a infant you can only take 4 I think). Next one up is Licened. This is up to 12 kids(counting your own) of various ages. All the rules apply as they do to registered providers. Some perks with being Reg. or Lic. are you can become part of the food program that the state offers. Go to the state website to getmore info on it. or you can email me and I'll share more information. Good luck. I personaly hate it when SAHMs "babysit" calling it a daycare, I worked hard to get my stuff done, and to be legal to do the same thing you are, and I get jipped b/c you will charge less! So think about being legal before you start looking for more kids to take in!