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My name is Richard, and I think that a properly run home based day care is better than an institutional one. Please read my article below, and then sign up for the free series of articles that are delivered to your email address every other day. Enjoy the articles and know that (a) you can cancel your free subscription anytime you want to, and (b) I promise to keep your email address private and to never divulge it to anyone or to any organization. (our email subscriptions are managed by AWeber, a well respected email list processor)

Above all, I encourage you to carefully consider the idea of starting a home day care. I believe that it is a noble undertaking, as you are helping to positively shape the next generation.

Richard Killey

Home Day Cares are Best

In today's fast-paced and expensive world, families with small children usually have to grapple with the realities of childcare. After all, most folks have to work for a living, and many do not have grandparents who can watch the little ones all of the time. For many a parent the search for the right daycare provider is hard to do. Granted, there are numerous leaflets and booklets available that are designed to help you understand what to look for, but when it comes to that personal touch, they are not as accommodating. For example, should you choose the big daycare center or should you choose the small in-home childcare? By the book, they all check out ok, but when it comes to understanding the pros and cons, you are unsure. To help you make the best decision possible for your children, here are the advantages of in-home childcare.

Advantage # 1

An in-home daycare is almost always run out of the individual provider’s home. This means that when you enter the home, you will get a good "feel" of the atmosphere of the place. Is it dark and musty, or is it airy, light and welcoming? If you have a good feel just walking into the place, this may be a good indicator on how children are treated there. At a corporate daycare center, it can be next to impossible to get a gut level feel for the atmosphere.

Advantage # 2

Since the in-home provider is residential, the odds are pretty good that she (or he) is located near your own home. This will cut down on driving time, which is a welcome fact when getting ready to spend some quality time with your children. After all, since you have been away for a long period of time, you will want to spend as much time with the kids as possible before having to enforce the bedtime. The close proximity of your in-home provider may be one of the biggest advantages! They may even be able to take the children to the same park as you use.

Advantage # 3

There are usually fewer children in an in-home setting. This will ensure that your child will get more personalized attention, and it will take away the institutional feel that sometimes permeates a daycare center setting. After all, an in-home provider will be able to shift gears quickly and accommodate the children in her (or his) care if they wish to do more coloring rather than moving on to the next scheduled activity. Similarly, if your child is shy by nature, she or he will probably do better in a setting that has fewer kids.

Advantage # 4

Since there is less overhead, the pricing of an in-home childcare is usually less than that of a daycare center. This is a wonderful advantage if you are on a budget, but still want the best available care for your child.

Advantage # 5

If you need some flexibility, then an in-home provider probably has the advantage. Even though policies and procedures are in place about early drop-offs and late pick-ups, you might still be able to work out something with the provider without having to pay an arm and a leg. When my wife was running her home based daycare, she charged people an extremely reasonable "late" fee. In fact, one couple even negotiated a dinner deal for their 4 year old for the days when they both had to work late. Try that at a formal daycare center.

Small is Beautiful

I personally think that advantage # 3 is all it takes. My belief is that pre-schoolers thrive better in small intimate groups, in a home setting.

I hope that helped you in your consideration of starting a home daycare. Don't forget to sign up for the free course.

DISCLAIMER: This information is not presented by a legal expert and is for educational and informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice about starting a business. Always seek the advice of your lawyer and accountant with any questions you may have regarding starting a home day care. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read.