Thinking About Becoming a Family Child
Care Provider?
Not everyone can play
an instrument, drive a bus, or do many other
things, nor should
they try. Neither should everyone care for
children!
Ask
Yourself:
Do
I enjoy children and feel good about
spending hours alone with them?
Do
I communicate well with parents?
Can
I accept children as my major responsibility
while they are in my home?
Am
I friendly, warm, understanding and
affectionate?
Do
I have patience and self control?
Am
I healthy, and strong enough to be
on the job and with children all day,
five days a week?
Do
I like to provide challenging activities
for children?
Do
I have (or can I get) adequate toys
and furniture for the children?
Does
my home provide plenty of hazard-free
space, indoors and out, for children?
What
are some of the benefits of providing
child care in my home?
You
can be earning income while being home
with your own children.
Your
children will benefit form learning to
share with and care for other children.
Expenses
for toys and equipment as well as much
of the upkeep of your home will be tax
deductible.
You
can participate in professional child care
organizations that offer support to you
both as a parent and caregiver.
You
will be introduced to many other resources
and training opportunities that will benefit
your whole family.
Last,
but not least, you will have the satisfaction
of knowing that you have played an important
role in getting our next generation off
to a good start in life; and their parents
off to work with peace of mind.
