Best Day Care For You

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1. Bob B. February 2nd, 2009 6:23 pm

   Yeah, I look different! It’s all about me! Change in hair colour, change in skin pigment and change in iris colour! I got contacts and stayed out of the sun for a while and got this lady to do my hair differently. Babysitter is cheaper. But daycare is profetional. If that’s how you spell profetional.

2. sonya h February 5th, 2009 1:35 pm

   To become a home daycare provider, you have to be licence, you have to have schedules, plan menues, just like running a real daycare only it’s in your home. you don’t have to have a degree, but you do have to get certified thru a local agency, being a baby sitter is just watching kids for a few hours, and if you are watching kids all the time, believe me some one will report you, so becareful, I would check the local Dhs before doing anything.

3. startthisover February 8th, 2009 11:35 pm

   Specifications vary from state to state. For example, in Colorado you can watch kids for one family before needing a license from the state, in Missouri, I was told it’s 3 families. Check with your county’s Health and Human Services, they’ll straighten you out. Good luck.

4. Ryan's mom February 10th, 2009 9:55 pm

   In most state you have to have a license in order to watch more that 2-3 kids, and you have to pass a home inspection. You have to have insurance in case a child gets hurt in your home.

5. kittynala February 14th, 2009 4:15 am

   I wouldn’t call yourself a home day care unless you have a licence. I don’t think you need any sort of degree, persay, just complete some courses to get your licence.

6. debrasearch February 14th, 2009 8:54 pm

   home daycare : has to be licensed and inspected by the state has rules and guideline to fallow

   babysitter just watches your child with no supper vision other than yours

7. It's a secret... February 16th, 2009 10:20 am

   You do need a license. And you need to make sure your house is up to code. Meaning you have to make sure you have every single child safety thing known to man. Then, once you are fully professionalized, you can be a home day care… otherwise…. it’s still babysitter. Not to ention, home daycare’s are far more trust worthy. Hopefully… lol.

8. jeryn h February 16th, 2009 4:22 pm

   you have to look into the state that you live in and see what their regulations are. If you do do daycare dont let anyone call you a babysitter. I used to do both and there was nothing more degrating than being called a babysitter. When i would have people call me a babysitter i would tell them that i dont sit on the babies. good luck

9. sdtsareb February 19th, 2009 4:08 pm

   I would say check the state you are in. I had a home based daycare for a couple years before me and my hubby stared our own business. Sadly the only thing I had to do to get certified was to have a home inspection and pass a background check. My area did not require any education in childhood or anything, heck my home inspection consisted of walking into my home talking to me for 5 minutes and giving me my certificate.

   This is why my kids are not in daycare, way to scary here.

10. Guess February 22nd, 2009 8:03 pm

    A babysitter is usually when you go to that parents home to watch their kids. Usually for only a couple hours at a time, like on the weekends and evenings when the parents go out. a babysitter is pretty much on call, no set hours or schedule.
    A home daycare is where you watch children in your own home. Usually a set schedule, Monday though Friday, while the parents are at work. You must have a license to watch more than a certain amount of children. You must take classes in order to be certified as a daycare provider. It is different than an early childhood education degree. Although very helpful in watching kids. Early childhood education degree qualifies you to be a preschool teacher, and beyond if you wish.
    In order to have a daycare at your home, your home itself must meet state daycare requirements. Such as designated areas for sleep and eating. Must be safe and childproof. I believe you must be CPR and first aid certified and undergo a background check. You can only have a certain amount of children in one age group also. The list goes on, it would take some serious consideration on your part if your willing to open up your home to many children. And if you plan on living off you income, several children are a must because one child could only bring you in 300-400 dollars a month. But if you were a certified pre-school teacher, I belive you could charge more based on experience.

    My best friend runs a daycare, It’s alot of work!
    She has an early childhood education degree, and plans on becoming a kindergarden teacher.

11. arabella_noelle February 23rd, 2009 2:50 am

    I’m not sure where you are in Missouri but heres a bit of information for you

    You can also contact your local child and family services to find out more information.

    This should help as well. (this is all about starting up a home daycare).

12. George C February 26th, 2009 4:15 am

    Check this article :

    Basically a home daycare is a daycare run out of the childcare provider’s home while a babysitter is someone who will come over to watch your child in your own house. A babysitter is also more of an occasional thing.