Comments on: Daycare Provider or Babysitter? What to Call Your Child Care Provider

By: Where Imagination Grows

Where Imagination Grows — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 16:44:37 +0000

In reply to arienfire. I think the issue of terminology is a new one and it's not necessarily an issue to a lot of providers. For many it is a hot button issue though. I think it's because this career already has a stigma from society as a whole as being full of uneducated people or as more of a "hobby job." Which all of us providers all know is ridiculous! I'd say you are totally a daycare provider but really the terms don't matter. What matters is that you obviously do an amazing job and work hard with the littles in your care!

By: arienfire

arienfire — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 06:52:38 +0000

I don’t know. I babysit LONG hours, and I provide more than just entertainment. I don’t call it child care providing, probably because I’m old school. It was always babysitting. I help them with their homework, teach them fun and interesting things, they don’t just sit there and play games or watch the tube.

By: Ashley Nave

Ashley Nave — Wed, 05 Oct 2016 02:03:46 +0000

I have thought of an odds/end’s in-home babysitting service. My rates about $8-12 per hour depending on the age of child. When bI babysit it might only be short-term and never all day consistent. Occasional babysitting is my style.. The cost might go above a little higher than normal because of the cost of living expenses. Sometimes I may order pizza or other things for baby sitting.

By: Abbie

Abbie — Sun, 06 Dec 2015 00:40:25 +0000

Great article Lisette! This would be good to give clients/prospective clients so they know the difference. It also takes us child care providers educating the parents on what we do and how we want to be addressed.

By: Where Imagination Grows

Where Imagination Grows — Fri, 08 May 2015 15:01:16 +0000

In reply to laura.

Yes, someone can open an in-home daycare even if they have had no formal education as long as they meet their state’s requirements. It is important to note that most states require first aid and CPR training to anyone working will children. So even if a person is just watching one child in their home and does not plan to get a license to watch several children from the state they could still be required to have first aid and CPR training.

The majority of states offer education classes for providers, short evening or weekend seminars from everything from planning activities to dealing with behavior issues, and they are usually reasonably priced.

Hope this helps 🙂

By: laura

laura — Fri, 08 May 2015 13:58:07 +0000

Hello! Alot of great information!! I do have a question. Can a person be considered a child care provider if they have no certificates or qualifications other than just wanting to take care of children from their home?

Thanks!