Soul have a look at family day care requirements and see what exactly is required. I looked into it years ago and the information is really helpful. Gives you guidelines of how many children can be in the home alongside your own children, safety guidelines, like safety glass etc. I care for two children overnight for weekends occassionally and get paid in excess of $100 for that but honestly would do it for nothing cos i love them to bits and its nice for Sammy. I havent seen rates quite as high as $18. I have a girlfriend who was actually a nanny in the UK and here she was just charging $10 an hour, given that it was cash in hand. Goodluck

Jo