Daddy daycare - would you consider it?

[Anonymous]

My DH has been a SAHD for periods with our three kids (oldest now 8, youngest 3) as we've moved for my job a lot. He's working but not happy in his current role and we'd love for him to be home again with the kids but want some extra income. Would you consider an in-home care run by a dad? The older two are in ES, and we'd only think of having max two more kids, in addition to our youngest. We have space, playroom, pack N plays, strollers, all the gear, playground, etc. in a nice area in MoCo. We would want him to get licensed & registered by the county, all legit, but would families be hesitant if it's the dad running the in-home care? I'd love to hear thoughts as we research this idea, thanks.

[Anonymous]

Is he American? I would consider a white man over a spanish female for sure.

[Anonymous]

I think it could be really cool! Especially for young boys!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is he American? I would consider a white man over a spanish female for sure.

You're really anti-Spain, huh?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is he American? I would consider a white man over a spanish female for sure.

You can shut-up, thank you.
But no, OP. I'm sorry, not in today's world. But perhaps people who already know you guys would go for it?

[Anonymous]

Go for it!

I am a male nanny and have had no problem finding families to work for. When I do have my own kids I hope to do the same as your husband.

[Anonymous]

No, I wouldn't.

[Anonymous]

Depends on the guy. I know two gym coaches that I would leave my young child with in a heartbeat.

[Anonymous]

I wouldn't. Sadly, I'm leery of any man who wants to be alone with kids. I wish it wasn't that way, the too many bad apples have spoiled the bunch. If he wants to take up guitar and start doing kindie music concerts at coffee shops, then I'd support that 100%.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I wouldn't. Sadly, I'm leery of any man who wants to be alone with kids. I wish it wasn't that way, the too many bad apples have spoiled the bunch. If he wants to take up guitar and start doing kindie music concerts at coffee shops, then I'd support that 100%.

+1000 I wouldn't be comfortable as well. Not to say his intentions are bad or he's a bad person I just wouldn't feel comfortable.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I wouldn't. Sadly, I'm leery of any man who wants to be alone with kids. I wish it wasn't that way, the too many bad apples have spoiled the bunch. If he wants to take up guitar and start doing kindie music concerts at coffee shops, then I'd support that 100%.

Unless it is your husband, right? Or your brother? Boy scout leader? Child psychiatrist? You just ruled out half the population.

[Anonymous]

OP, I think it could work, but your DH would need to prepared to be scrutinized very closely. Along with being licensed, I would suggest he pay for his own extensive background check that he would offer to potential clients. He might also confide offering personal and professional references.

Basically, he needs to be transparent when it comes to proving he is a safe childcare choice. Fair? Not when people are out there leaving their kids in female run family day care without inquiring about the men living with those women.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I wouldn't. Sadly, I'm leery of any man who wants to be alone with kids. I wish it wasn't that way, the too many bad apples have spoiled the bunch. If he wants to take up guitar and start doing kindie music concerts at coffee shops, then I'd support that 100%.

Unless it is your husband, right? Or your brother? Boy scout leader? Child psychiatrist? You just ruled out half the population.

Half the population is pedophiles.

[Anonymous]

My husband was a fabulous daddy day care provider. He was actually recruited to start the business by our neighbors who needed child care.

[Anonymous]

Depending on the man, the kids, and his level of experience I would absolutely consider it.