In many families, both parents are required to work in order to bring enough income in to pay the bills. This means that many kids are placed in a child care facility. In fact, about a quarter of kids under the age of 5 receive child care from someone other than a parent. Fortunately, the longer your child attends a daycare, the more routine and easier on everyone the process becomes. The first day of child care can be a major transition on the family.
If you have decided to become a stay-at-home parent and operate an in-home daycare, that is a pretty big decision. It is not quite as easy as you might think, especially given the licensing fees, licensing process, insurance and added expenses of food and cleaning supplies. However, it can also be very rewarding since you are available to help your children with their needs in the evening. If you want to make the whole business operate smoother and easier, here are some items that can really help you get started and keep organized.
