lilith_rizel
July 14th, 2005, 03:13 PM
I was talking to one of my new friends online today. She has been trying to find a daycare for her 3 year old, that isn't going to cost her 650 a month. So I offered to watch her while she goes to work. Being Military, I know how tight money can get, and figured to charge her 250 a month. She said that was WAY too low, so we are working out a price now. This was such a blessing. I was supposed to be starting an at home job, but I think this new offer was an indication that the other job wasn't going to work out. Now James had just told me that he wants me to get a daycare licence, and do daycare here. He thinks it if for the best. I can only have 6 children in my home, including my own, plus I can say what ages I am looking for. I will take the 3 y/o and the other 3 will be school aged. This opportunity couldn't have came at a better time. I am so thankful for it.
Now, James and I were discussing what we will charge. I think once my friend and I set up a fee for her daughter, I will charge that price, per child, (unless there is more than one in a family, second child will have 100 extra a month). The price will be the same for all others, no matter the age or the income. It will be affordable to every family. I am thinking maybe 350-400 a month. The other daycares are charging 600-1000 a month PER child!!!!!If I take on 4 kids, at 350 monthly, I could 1400 a month, the same amount hubby earns each month.
Now questions..... anyone ever ran or worked in a daycare before???? What kind of things should I start doing to prepare my home for a daycare setting???? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!!!
Now, James and I were discussing what we will charge. I think once my friend and I set up a fee for her daughter, I will charge that price, per child, (unless there is more than one in a family, second child will have 100 extra a month). The price will be the same for all others, no matter the age or the income. It will be affordable to every family. I am thinking maybe 350-400 a month. The other daycares are charging 600-1000 a month PER child!!!!!If I take on 4 kids, at 350 monthly, I could 1400 a month, the same amount hubby earns each month.
Now questions..... anyone ever ran or worked in a daycare before???? What kind of things should I start doing to prepare my home for a daycare setting???? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!!!