Thinking about tutoring kids in my house.

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Anonymous wrote:Why don't you be a decent, considerate person and tutor via zoom during a pandemic instead?

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OP here - I thought I was providing something that parents needed during the pandemic. If parents have to go back to work and their kids are only in school for 2 days a week I could watch them the other days and provide augmentation to their class work. There already is an option for kids to have DL every day. I’m not sure how what I’m proposing is indecent or inconsiderate. Please explain.

I mean, this is why we are failing to take care of this virus once and for all. I don't understand the logic -- we are forced to endure DL so our kids can be isolated during a pandemic. So you propose to pick up the slack by having them over to your house? That makes ZERO sense. If we would all just stay home as much as possible, we could get beyond this and kids could go back to school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why don't you be a decent, considerate person and tutor via zoom during a pandemic instead?

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OP here - I thought I was providing something that parents needed during the pandemic. If parents have to go back to work and their kids are only in school for 2 days a week I could watch them the other days and provide augmentation to their class work. There already is an option for kids to have DL every day. I’m not sure how what I’m proposing is indecent or inconsiderate. Please explain.

I mean, this is why we are failing to take care of this virus once and for all. I don't understand the logic -- we are forced to endure DL so our kids can be isolated during a pandemic. So you propose to pick up the slack by having them over to your house? That makes ZERO sense. If we would all just stay home as much as possible, we could get beyond this and kids could go back to school.

These kids would be in daycare otherwise. Not sure how this is worse.

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OP, even as I am laid off and can’t afford childcare, I would totally send my kid to your house for an hour or two once a week, for some activity on one condition: he is not required to wear a mask.
If I was working I would send him every day for company, physical activity, and learning.
I don’t come from a litigious culture so you wouldn’t have to worry about being sued for anything.
You just need to find your audience and make sure they aren’t litigious. You will have demand.

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Oh yes and I would consider it a steal at $20/hr.

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You’ll need to become a licensed childcare provider.

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Anonymous wrote:You’ll need to become a licensed childcare provider.

Yes, this is not a big deal.

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I think you could also arrange to go to a house where a group of kids is gathered, with a parent there supervising. I know people looking to set up these kinds of things for a few hours a few days a week. So, not providing childcare exactly, but keeping kids busy for a few hours, providing enrichment, etc

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You’re a very educated person running a daycare. A daycare with some educational activities. But a daycare. And 8 kids isn’t small time babysitting/borderline. So, you’d better get licensed and do all the professional pieces and state compliance and insurance and inspections and food handling certifications that come with it. Because, if you like your house and savings, you do not want to be running an unlicensed daycare during a pandemic.

And I hate that the world works this way, because I have a son. But, your risks increase a lot as a male provider. And moms will be less likely to use you.

If you want to tutor, Zoom, like everyone else. No one wants to send kids into a strangers home during COVID for tutoring.

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Anonymous wrote:You’re a very educated person running a daycare. A daycare with some educational activities. But a daycare. And 8 kids isn’t small time babysitting/borderline. So, you’d better get licensed and do all the professional pieces and state compliance and insurance and inspections and food handling certifications that come with it. Because, if you like your house and savings, you do not want to be running an unlicensed daycare during a pandemic.

And I hate that the world works this way, because I have a son. But, your risks increase a lot as a male provider. And moms will be less likely to use you.

If you want to tutor, Zoom, like everyone else. No one wants to send kids into a strangers home during COVID for tutoring.

OP here. I already said that I of course would be licensed. I also already said that I am a 52yo woman. I also said that the kids would be from families that I know (not strangers).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You’re a very educated person running a daycare. A daycare with some educational activities. But a daycare. And 8 kids isn’t small time babysitting/borderline. So, you’d better get licensed and do all the professional pieces and state compliance and insurance and inspections and food handling certifications that come with it. Because, if you like your house and savings, you do not want to be running an unlicensed daycare during a pandemic.

And I hate that the world works this way, because I have a son. But, your risks increase a lot as a male provider. And moms will be less likely to use you.

If you want to tutor, Zoom, like everyone else. No one wants to send kids into a strangers home during COVID for tutoring.

OP here. I already said that I of course would be licensed. I also already said that I am a 52yo woman. I also said that the kids would be from families that I know (not strangers).

I think that your idea is great. I am a household with two working parents outside of the house. We have to send our young elementary students somewhere. Not everyone has the luxury to telework. I would love to be able to send my children to your home to assist them with distance learning and to supervise them while we work. I can’t just leave my kindergartner and first grade home alone on a computer for five hours... the people responding to you negatively do not understand family dynamics beyond their own home

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Anonymous wrote:OP, even as I am laid off and can’t afford childcare, I would totally send my kid to your house for an hour or two once a week, for some activity on one condition: he is not required to wear a mask.
If I was working I would send him every day for company, physical activity, and learning.
I don’t come from a litigious culture so you wouldn’t have to worry about being sued for anything.
You just need to find your audience and make sure they aren’t litigious. You will have demand.

Funny, I would totally do this too, but only if everyone was required to wear a mask. Because I believe that masks prevent spread and that's more important than the slight discomfort of wearing one, even for kids.

OP, clearly you'll have to be very specific about rules and expectations, since it will impact who is willing to do this.

[Anonymous]

My neighbor has hired a teacher to teach her 8 yo and 4 other 8 yo everyday in her home.

She is paying $1000/week.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, even as I am laid off and can’t afford childcare, I would totally send my kid to your house for an hour or two once a week, for some activity on one condition: he is not required to wear a mask.
If I was working I would send him every day for company, physical activity, and learning.
I don’t come from a litigious culture so you wouldn’t have to worry about being sued for anything.
You just need to find your audience and make sure they aren’t litigious. You will have demand.

Funny, I would totally do this too, but only if everyone was required to wear a mask. Because I believe that masks prevent spread and that's more important than the slight discomfort of wearing one, even for kids.

OP, clearly you'll have to be very specific about rules and expectations, since it will impact who is willing to do this.

I am the first PP.
I would be even happier if everything was outside (no masks) but it’s probably not realistic. So I am willing to take the risk.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, even as I am laid off and can’t afford childcare, I would totally send my kid to your house for an hour or two once a week, for some activity on one condition: he is not required to wear a mask.
If I was working I would send him every day for company, physical activity, and learning.
I don’t come from a litigious culture so you wouldn’t have to worry about being sued for anything.
You just need to find your audience and make sure they aren’t litigious. You will have demand.

Funny, I would totally do this too, but only if everyone was required to wear a mask. Because I believe that masks prevent spread and that's more important than the slight discomfort of wearing one, even for kids.

OP, clearly you'll have to be very specific about rules and expectations, since it will impact who is willing to do this.

I am the first PP.
I would be even happier if everything was outside (no masks) but it’s probably not realistic. So I am willing to take the risk.

OP here - I thought it went without saying that masks would required inside. If they’re outside and at least 6’ away from others then they can take it off.