Comments on: What’s the difference between a home daycare and a babysitter?

By: George C

George C — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 09:15:56 +0000

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.

By: arabella_noelle

arabella_noelle — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 07:50:30 +0000

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).

By: Guess

Guess — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 01:03:22 +0000

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.

By: sdtsareb

sdtsareb — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 21:08:29 +0000

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.

By: jeryn h

jeryn h — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 21:22:18 +0000

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

By: It's a secret...

It's a secret... — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 15:20:41 +0000

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.

By: debrasearch

debrasearch — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 01:54:48 +0000

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

By: kittynala

kittynala — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 09:15:26 +0000

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.

By: Ryan's mom

Ryan's mom — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 02:55:08 +0000

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.

By: startthisover

startthisover — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 04:35:19 +0000

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.