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At Home Daycare (Three benefits of at home daycare (The child has a closer…
At Home Daycare
Three benefits of at home daycare
More of a home-like/comfortable environment for the children
The child has a closer bond with the child since there aren't as many kids around
Less chance of getting illnesses since the child is exposed to fewer children
Description of child care option
At home day care is also known as family daycare, it is a daycare in a home instead of a center. Today it's a way for many parents who prefer to stay at home and who truly enjoy taking care of children to do work they love and contribute to the family finances at the same time
Qualifications to work/run an at home daycare
To run an at home day care the state requires qualifications such as a license to provide child care, license to obtain a business in the city or town, and daycare owners must meet/require liability insurance.
Recommend having some type of training with child development or early childhood education.
What ages does at home daycares serve?
Age can depend on the daycare and the ages of other kids. Maternity leave normally ends when your baby is 12 weeks so depending if the daycare takes that that young of babies or if the workers are experienced with babies you can send them 2-3 times a week at first.
Most children go to daycare/babysitter for about 2-3 years depending on when the wants to/ if they do send them to preschool. Preschool normally starts taking children around ages 2 and 3.
Cost of an at home daycare
Most spend a price range of $300 -$1000 monthy on daycare depending on how often they go and what the daycare charges.
The approximate cost for each child daily is $25-$30. The average cost per child per week is $140-$285 depending on location.
These costs vary if the child is an infant, toddler in preschool, or school aged.
What does at home day care look like?
Drawbacks of at home daycares
If your home based daycare providers own children become sick she may not be able to take care of your children
At home daycares have more safety hazards such as uncovered electrical outlets, trampolines, unprotected swimming pools, uneven flooring, cords or open stairways.
Children could be allergic to specific animals or pets in home
Interesting facts on at home daycares
The cost for child care is almost like paying for college twice
Since 1985, the cost of child care has nearly doubled
30 percent of children less than a year old are solely cared for by their parents during work hours
