Family Day Care

[blizz]

Hi hon, I too am about to head down the FDC path, I have been working in long day care for 12years have worked with all ages but mainly with the 3-5year old age group, I am expecting my 2nd child in october and am planning at this stage to start my FDC business early next year depending on how things are going with my own little family, I wish I could be a SAH mum but it just isn't possible for us at this stage of things we need at least some income and also can't justify the cost of 2 children in day care (1 has been hard enough)
thought it might be nice to share the journey together if you are interested let me know what stage you are at I am still currently working full time in LDC and will make my final decision when I am on maternity leave.
good luck, Allie.B

[mrsmac]

If you ever have any questions I am sure Riley's FDC lady would be happy to answer them. She is brilliant, her family is like Riley's 2nd family. She has been doing it for 15 years and is still the most patient and beautiful person.

[sassy123]

i do family daycare been doing it for nearly 3 yrs now.
it is a great job to do from home espically when u have one of ur own at home.

[SandyBas]

I wanted to start an FDC at home. But I have 2 school age children. I was wondering, how do I manage dropping them and picking them up if I start an FDC. I mean I am supposed to take care of the other children at home, isn't it? Any ideas on this?

Cheers,
Sandy

[mrsmac]

I wanted to start an FDC at home. But I have 2 school age children. I was wondering, how do I manage dropping them and picking them up if I start an FDC. I mean I am supposed to take care of the other children at home, isn't it? Any ideas on this?

Cheers,
Sandy

My FDC lady has a big 4wd and takes her kids to school most days with all the FDC kids in the car (they are in high school so she just drops them off) I guess some people may have a problem with the kids being in the car but I don't as i trust my carer completely. I like the normality if it for DS.

[AliBaby]

Sorry to hijak but jsut thought someone in here might be able to help me.

How do you enrol your child (so to speak) in family day care? Do you contact your local council? Is there a waiting list for this as well?

[mrsmac]

Many councils have them, mine is through Centacare which is a Catholic organisation I think. Depends on what area you are in.