In Home Daycare for Newborn- Rates? (Chapel Hill: chapel, how much, house)

[no kudzu]

I am thinking of supplementing our family income by offering inhome daycare for just 1 infant. How much should I charge? How much would you be willing to pay for having your child cared for without other kids in the picture? Would that be a preminum for you-as opposed to a room full of other newborns. I will live in Chapel Hill in a very kid friendly neighborhood. Shoud I expect to provide crib, swing, etc or would parents provide that. I am experienced Mom but all that baby stuff is long gone.

[lamishra]

I don't know about current rates, but I would expect an in home provider to have a crib, a swing, an exersaucer type thing and toys. I would provide bottles, diapers and wipes. I woud expect the provider to have the rest.

[Babytarheelz]

I've always used home providers. I would expect to pay about $200-$225 a week for an infant and I would expect the provider had a pack n play (with sheet), swing, high chair, toys, sippy cups, bowls, baby spoons, etc. I would provide blankets, clothes, diapers, wipes & food. Good luck, you shouldn't have any trouble finding anyone in Chapel Hill. Just be prepared that full time hours for a typical family would be M-F 8-6 and most parents won't allow you to take an infant in the car, so you'll likely be stuck in your house all that time. When you're used to having a flexible schedule to run errands, go to the bank, etc., this can be challenging. Unless you get lucky and have a parent that doesn't mind if you travel with the child. But I know I never let my providers drive with my kids.

[Calvitts]

I would also expect any child-care provider to be licensed. Have you looked into licensing requirements yet?

[CarolinaCowboy]

The good ole days are over for this skilled trade. You will need to LLC yourself, carry a minimum of $2 million professional liability and maintain all state license requirements. If you fail to do any of these, prepare to be sued for the shirt off your back.

I hate that is has become this way, but it is just reality.

[sergeisnotmyname]

Originally Posted by no kudzu

I am thinking of supplementing our family income by offering inhome daycare for just 1 infant. How much should I charge? How much would you be willing to pay for having your child cared for without other kids in the picture? Would that be a preminum for you-as opposed to a room full of other newborns. I will live in Chapel Hill in a very kid friendly neighborhood. Shoud I expect to provide crib, swing, etc or would parents provide that. I am experienced Mom but all that baby stuff is long gone.

Look into the requirements for infant care before you go setting rates....it's not just as easy finding someone with a baby.

[saturnfan]

One mistake and you'll need the Brewer Law Firm to do your Chapter 7.

Why do you think center rates are so steep.