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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We look at numbers first.

If it's just you, then only 2 kids (including yours) is appropriate.  So then it's like a nanny share and you can charge 400/week.  At least in NoVA.  Maybe a little less there, not sure.

If you get an assistant, then you can do 4 kids.  [b]One of you will have to go out to get milk, food, wipes, etc. at some point with that many kids.[/b]  Or one of you might get sick or have an appointment.[/quote]

What? Assuming it is a well run in home daycare, they will have all that on hand and not have to run out anywhere to get anything.

Someone asked how a solo provider goes to the bathroom? Easy, there are days I have to leave the bathroom door cracked open a little bit so I can still hear the kids playing. How do YOU the parent go to the bathroom? Do you Papoose the baby on your back? I fix all meals solo as well. The kids sit at the dining room table, which is right next to and in eye sight of the kitchen. They color, draw, play a game, do a puzzle, etc.  Larger homemade meals (such as casseroles, spaghetti, etc) are often made the night before (might even be leftovers of our family meal, where I cook a double batch intentionally so all I have to do is reheat it the following day).
it isnt rocket science, and a good provider knows their limits on numbers. Just because the county says I can have 5 children, including my own, doesnt mean I have to have that many. Give providers a little more credit. They can often handle 4-5 kids a hell of a lot better than a parent can 1 child [/quote]

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