Taxes! Ack! Everyone dislikes this topic, but there are some important home daycare tax deductions that all providers in this business should know. Tax deductions are good! They reduce what you owe, and isn’t that what everyone wants? You just have to make sure you are saving receipts and are aware of all the things […]
How to Run a Home Daycare- Tips for Starting a Daycare
Tips and advice on running a daycare for new childcare providers and people interested in starting an in-home daycare.
Must Have Supplies for Home Daycare Providers
Just starting a home daycare? Wondering what supplies for home daycare are essential? There are many things that you need for a home daycare but not everything is a must have when you are just starting out. Scale back on the toy section and focus a bit more on some everyday household gear. Below you will find […]
How to Terminate a Daycare Contract + Sample Letters
Originally Posted September 2016; Updated August 2026 Ending care with a daycare family is one of the hardest parts of running a home daycare. Even when you know termination is the right decision, handing a parent that notice can feel uncomfortable, stressful, and very personal. After more than 15 years of running a home daycare, […]
Social Media Etiquette for Daycare Providers
Social media can be a helpful tool for home daycare providers. It allows you to promote your program, share activities with families, connect with other providers, and celebrate the work you do. However, social media also creates privacy and professionalism concerns, especially when your business involves young children. One careless photo, frustrated comment, or screenshot […]
8 Truths About Home Daycare from a Provider
I frequently see articles that offer “truths about home daycare” (and childcare in general) pop up across social media. The thing I notice most about all these articles is that they almost always offer a completely negative view of childcare and daycare providers. They tell parents that their child is not safe, is not eating […]
Must Have Picture Books for Home Daycare
There are so many amazing must-have picture books for kids out there. As a daycare provider, I think that all homes should have a healthy supply of books for kids. When we looked into preschool for my daughter books were the first thing I zeroed in on when we toured schools because reading with kids […]
Kid Friendly Bathroom Hacks for Busy Families & Home Daycare Providers
It’s time for kid-friendly bathroom hacks & tips! Running a home daycare means that I have to take a critical look at my house and make numerous modifications to make the environment as kid-friendly as possible. One room that definitely needs to be made kid-friendly is the bathroom! One thing you don’t want when you […]
10 Pet Peeves of Home Daycare Providers
How can people avoid causing stress for their provider if they don’t know what stresses them out? These pet peeves of home daycare providers may seem obvious to providers but they aren’t to everyone. That’s why I made this list of ten common pet peeves of home daycare providers. Running a daycare in your home […]
What Do Parents Expect From Daycare? A Provider’s Perspective
Choosing child care is a big decision for families. Parents want to know that their child will be safe and cared for, but they are usually looking for more than basic supervision. They want a daycare provider they can trust, a welcoming environment for their child, good communication, and opportunities for their child to play, […]