Interested in starting an In-Home daycare in Arlington in my rental property ( or second home)...

[Anonymous]

OP, rather than doing something like this which is risky and shady, if you have a teaching credential, why not do something like VIP Kid in the early morning or late nights while your kids are sleeping?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:250/week a kid is pretty cheap. I think going rate is around 350/week. You might get takers for that rate even with all the yellow flags

Yellow flags?
Have you ever toured any in-home daycares?! Many of the places I saw had a mega tvs in the playroom and practically zero toys. Another place had a security camera so caregiver could see parents walking up for pickup ( and I’m assuming quickly turn of the tv). Some of the in-homes I saw were pretty dirty, which made me lose all faith in county “licensing”

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, rather than doing something like this which is risky and shady, if you have a teaching credential, why not do something like VIP Kid in the early morning or late nights while your kids are sleeping?

Op here- specifically stated I didn’t want to do anything risky or shady!would only do this is legal and able to get a license through the county. I know many in-homes are run out of rental apartments so wasn’t sure if it would make a difference being my second home.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:250/week a kid is pretty cheap. I think going rate is around 350/week. You might get takers for that rate even with all the yellow flags

Yellow flags?
Have you ever toured any in-home daycares?! Many of the places I saw had a mega tvs in the playroom and practically zero toys. Another place had a security camera so caregiver could see parents walking up for pickup ( and I’m assuming quickly turn of the tv). Some of the in-homes I saw were pretty dirty, which made me lose all faith in county “licensing”

It is a huge yellow flag that you are a nursing mom with a kindergartener who has no professional experience caring for young children.

I think you'll be in over your head and the people who will suffer for it are the poor kids whose parents are paying for your "in home."

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:250/week a kid is pretty cheap. I think going rate is around 350/week. You might get takers for that rate even with all the yellow flags

Yellow flags?
Have you ever toured any in-home daycares?! Many of the places I saw had a mega tvs in the playroom and practically zero toys. Another place had a security camera so caregiver could see parents walking up for pickup ( and I’m assuming quickly turn of the tv). Some of the in-homes I saw were pretty dirty, which made me lose all faith in county “licensing”

NP. I don’t doubt that there are shady set-ups, but exterior security cameras are pretty common in homes, period, so your assumption is a bit of a stretch.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:250/week a kid is pretty cheap. I think going rate is around 350/week. You might get takers for that rate even with all the yellow flags

Yellow flags?
Have you ever toured any in-home daycares?! Many of the places I saw had a mega tvs in the playroom and practically zero toys. Another place had a security camera so caregiver could see parents walking up for pickup ( and I’m assuming quickly turn of the tv). Some of the in-homes I saw were pretty dirty, which made me lose all faith in county “licensing”

And once I heard about this in-home daycare that wasn’t in a home at all, it was in an unfurnished abandoned condo with a mom who spent all day engaging with her very young baby and dragged the whole lot out once a day for kindergarten pickup.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:OP, rather than doing something like this which is risky and shady, if you have a teaching credential, why not do something like VIP Kid in the early morning or late nights while your kids are sleeping?

Op here- specifically stated I didn’t want to do anything risky or shady!would only do this is legal and able to get a license through the county. I know many in-homes are run out of rental apartments so wasn’t sure if it would make a difference being my second home.

If what you're looking for is a few hundred extra each week, I still don't see why you can't teach English online or something while your kids are sleeping or while your DH is watching them at night.

It would be easier and give you the flexibility you crave if you really want to be home with your baby.

[Anonymous]

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How are you going to transport all these non-walking kids to the park on your own? Seems dangerous.

Probably would only work with slightly older kids who can walk. I live very close to a park so that would be easy to get to. Driving— I already have another kid ( who would be gone at K during the day) so would only need to add one more car seat to the mix. Double stroller (with my baby strapped to me) would work for walking to the park.

Your car seat for your K is not likely to fit your charges. Lots of parents also wouldn't be comfortable with you driving.

What you are describing sounds more like a very informal, likely off the books arrangement that some parents might be willing to do if cheap enough. It doesn't really sounds like a licensed daycare operation.

How much do you think you would need to charge to make it worth your while?

Forget the driving then, lol I’m sure no activities will be open next year to drive to anyhow. Honestly doubt I would have any trouble finding two kids to watch as I already have friends (and friends of friends) that are struggling with finding care or are unhappy with their center. I’m more interested in finding out if it is legal to run an in-home out of a second home. But clearly I need to call Arlington to figure that out!

Was still worth it posting here because didn’t think at all about checking with HOA first. Obviously that is the first step!

Are any of them unhappy with their current provider because they want to drag their kids for Kindergarten pickup every day, apparently without a car now, lol

My husband does drop off and my kindergartener is in private that has aftercare. I would just go to “work” doing this instead of my regular job.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:250/week a kid is pretty cheap. I think going rate is around 350/week. You might get takers for that rate even with all the yellow flags

Yellow flags?
Have you ever toured any in-home daycares?! Many of the places I saw had a mega tvs in the playroom and practically zero toys. Another place had a security camera so caregiver could see parents walking up for pickup ( and I’m assuming quickly turn of the tv). Some of the in-homes I saw were pretty dirty, which made me lose all faith in county “licensing”

NP. I don’t doubt that there are shady set-ups, but exterior security cameras are pretty common in homes, period, so your assumption is a bit of a stretch.

Yeah, almost everyone I know around here has a Ring or similar.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:250/week a kid is pretty cheap. I think going rate is around 350/week. You might get takers for that rate even with all the yellow flags

Yellow flags?
Have you ever toured any in-home daycares?! Many of the places I saw had a mega tvs in the playroom and practically zero toys. Another place had a security camera so caregiver could see parents walking up for pickup ( and I’m assuming quickly turn of the tv). Some of the in-homes I saw were pretty dirty, which made me lose all faith in county “licensing”

You think those security cameras are so they can turn off the television? They’re so that the care provider can see who’s at the door before flinging it open to any rando who rings the bell while she has other peoples’ children in her care. It’s a safety measure.

Legality of this second home set-up aside, you have a lot to learn about running a home daycare.

[Anonymous]

If you want to make some extra cash while being with your baby, a much easier path to the amount of money you are talking about would be:
1. Cut expenses by taking K out of private school. You are in Arlington, my guess is public K will be fine.
2. Use your teaching license to get a job with one of the online English teaching companies as mentioned here. You have to be able to do this without distractions and with your webcam on but you can make 14-26/hour. Take the early morning and some night shifts while your DH is home and the kids are sleeping.

[Anonymous]

It would definitely be furnished, just wouldn’t have the extra furniture like adult beds so more room for play space and toys. Kitchen and fridge would only be used for daycare food. Have a license to teach K.

Again, I’m not worried about drumming up business on this board— already have people who know me well and whose schedules would work for this too.. Was more just asking if it was do-able licensing-wise.

Didn’t think about HOA restrictions so that was useful to hear on here. Thanks all!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you want to make some extra cash while being with your baby, a much easier path to the amount of money you are talking about would be:
1. Cut expenses by taking K out of private school. You are in Arlington, my guess is public K will be fine.
2. Use your teaching license to get a job with one of the online English teaching companies as mentioned here. You have to be able to do this without distractions and with your webcam on but you can make 14-26/hour. Take the early morning and some night shifts while your DH is home and the kids are sleeping.

Op here. Thanks for these suggestions. I am more looking at it from standpoint of want quality care next year during uncertain times— and knowing I have friends who are also worried about the same. Also have no idea what the schools will be like next year. I stayed home with my last one and found part time employment no problem, it just seemed that it wasn’t worth it as I was paying full price but only needed part time care. I wouldn’t want to work something during odd hours because I would want that time for my K and DH.

[Anonymous]

In Arlington an in-home daycare/family day home needs to be in an actual residence, defined as:

“Residence” means principal legal dwelling or abode that is occupied for living purposes by the provider and contains the facilities necessary for sleeping, eating, cooking, and family living.

Otherwise you're operating a daycare center which has a lot more restrictions.

[Anonymous]

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How are you going to transport all these non-walking kids to the park on your own? Seems dangerous.

Probably would only work with slightly older kids who can walk. I live very close to a park so that would be easy to get to. Driving— I already have another kid ( who would be gone at K during the day) so would only need to add one more car seat to the mix. Double stroller (with my baby strapped to me) would work for walking to the park.

Your car seat for your K is not likely to fit your charges. Lots of parents also wouldn't be comfortable with you driving.

What you are describing sounds more like a very informal, likely off the books arrangement that some parents might be willing to do if cheap enough. It doesn't really sounds like a licensed daycare operation.

How much do you think you would need to charge to make it worth your while?

Forget the driving then, lol I’m sure no activities will be open next year to drive to anyhow. Honestly doubt I would have any trouble finding two kids to watch as I already have friends (and friends of friends) that are struggling with finding care or are unhappy with their center. I’m more interested in finding out if it is legal to run an in-home out of a second home. But clearly I need to call Arlington to figure that out!

Was still worth it posting here because didn’t think at all about checking with HOA first. Obviously that is the first step!

No, it is not legal to run an in-home daycare out of a second home. The in-home daycare has to be your primary residence. Otherwise it’s considered to be a traditional daycare center, which can only be run in a property zoned for commercial use

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Op- you will get better answers if you join a Facebook group for VA daycare providers.