My nephew whom is now 12, from when he was about 1 to 5 years of age he was in Family daycare in a local home in his small town three days per week (all legally approved, etc..) whilst my sister worked as a teacher at a local secondary school.
The owner had I think 2 or three other children (max allowed at the time) who's parents worked in the workforce & they were all about the same age.
She would have a large room set up each day with different activities for the children to do !!
My sister was very impressed that 'this lady' had such passion & enthusiasm to do this each day.
My nephew loved going there that much that my sister said when his was old enough to run, that he would run & head straight to the activities set up of the day
I remember back then my sister said it was about $3 per hour per child through the council I think ?? : I hope it's a better income nowadays
Anyway, when he started primary school I went to visit my nephew & we went for a walk to the shops to see a car pass us by with ' a lady ' waving, in which my nephew was waving madly back to.
My sister said to me "that is his 2nd Mum", ... explaining that she was his day carer for those years.
I thought what a rewarding job to have a child that is not your own to have such high regard & respect for you & the bonus to have watched & cared for him during that time whilst he grew from a baby to a pre-schooler
... All the very best with your new career :goodluck2: & may you one day have many 5 or 6year olds (preppies) give the huge lovingwave & smile that I once saw my own lovely nephew give to someone whom was once a stranger to became such an extra special person in his life
HAPPY 2nd BIRTHDAY to KAITLYN for this Friday
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