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[quote=Anonymous]We use a solo licensed in-home provider and I think given you're background, you'd fill up easily if you set a reasonable price. In terms of sick care & vacation - just lay out a policy, ie - you'll take up to 10 days of paid sick and vacation through out the year. Anything beyond that, they don't owe you. I'd recommend you get a reliable back up. My DCP has a licensed sister who back stops her.

What I look for in infant care - excellence in the basics, like how to handle breastmilk, diapering frequently, consistent naps, caring disposition, sufficient play space and the occasional song. For a toddler, I want help with potty training, discipline for biting and hitting, song time, healthy meals (brownies are not a snack), and the occasional structured game/activity. Basically my toddler wants to run around all day with her friends and toys - as long as she has sufficient space and time to do that, she's happy and I'm happy.

For a regular in-home, you could charge somewhere between $800-1200/month depending on where you're located. For a montessori/reggio style in-home run by an ex-teacher, you might find people are willing to pay more, maybe $1300-1500?

Regarding outdoor outings - as long as you didn't go far, I'd love for the kids to get fresh air. But you would need to get one of those pull carts that seat 4-6 kids to do it safely and a newborn would need to be in a carrier or a carseat. [/quote]

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