Is it legal to babysit in my own home without a license?
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Anonymous
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(I didn't know the best forum to post this in, hopefully I can get some answers here)
How many kids can I babysit without having a daycare license? I am in Maryland, and when I've looked online, it appears that I can't watch any kids at all. Maybe I'm missing something. Where is the line drawn between that and watching a friends child for free? Is it legal if its not for pay, or can I watch up to 2 kids or something with no license? I would pay taxes on the income. I know I could do it under the radar, but I'd rather go the legal route. I don't want to run a daycare, but I'm interested in watching one child, perhaps 2 part-time in my home. Even after-school care for a neighbor. I just want to make sure I'm legal. I've heard of daycare owners reporting people like me for babysitting without a license, and I really don't want to get in that situation. |
Anonymous
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If they pay you it's illegal, but doing it for free is legal.
Also, you have an insurance/liability problem. |
Anonymous
| Yes, it is illegal. |
Anonymous
| What about in Arlington? |
Anonymous
| What exactly do you want to do? |