Daycare School is being built as a resource for people who want to start a daycare or who have a daycare. I started it because I want more Mother's home with their children and more daycare centers focusing in the children they care for. Running a daycare is more than just "watching" children. Children need nurturing in their young lives, they need stability, education, nutrition and love.

Daycare School was developed in April 2009. That's really not that long ago so just give us time. It started as kind of a project at night. I started finding I had more and more to say on the subject and "viola" Daycare School Online was born.

I haven't always been a daycare provider, I've actually had my oldest in many daycares when she was younger. I couldn't stand paying someone money to "watch" my children. This was my precious baby and she was only a weekly amount to them. A mother should be the one who nurtures and educates her children through their young lives. I also understand that its not feasibly possible for some people. Some Mothers just can't handle being home with their kids but for those of you who really, really want to....you came to the right place. I've been there and I know.

At my daycare I have four children, two of my own. Samantha is 7 and she's my oldest, Mommy's super helper. Then there's the youngest, Jeremy, he's 2 and all boy! The other two children are 4 months (it's now May 2009) and the other is going to be 2 years in August. During the day Samantha goes to school so it's just me and the boys. We have a good time too. We learn sign language, sing worship, have circle time, eat, nap and play all day. What's great about this group is Jeremy (my two year old) and Collin (who is almost two) get along like brothers. It's nice having two around the same age. The infant Caleb is my handsome little man. I love having an infant but you have to remember that infants are hard work and need a lot of love and attention so don't take on too many babies at once. You want to make sure every child's needs are met and you do this by carefully selecting your "pay load." Don't bite off more than you can chew...ha ha

Being a home daycare provider has made me a better mother. Had I just stayed home with my kids I don't know if they would be getting as much social interaction as they need. Staying home with them and not running a daycare was never an option though because of our financial needs. I'm glad it worked out this way. All I knew in my heart was I wanted to be home with my kids, God led me through the path I've taken and it has been magnificent. I get to be with my kids and see the shining faces of two others. I love kids. I have always been a kid person even before I had my own. I always baby sat one of my 43 cousins growing up....yah, 43! I always had kids around me so being patient with them just comes naturally to me I suppose. God has put a love that only he can in my heart when it comes to children. Maybe it's the same love he has for his children? I can't imagine the depth of God's love but I know that it's in me and it shines through to all my children, even the ones I care for.

Discover how you can earn an income and stay at home with your kids. Are you a mother with a desire to stay home with your children? Does the thought of daycare rates keep you up at night? Why pay someone else to watch your kids? If you really love your job then I can understand why you do it but for the 90% of who dont, why? Especially if you have more than one child? I just can't understand paying close $2K a month to have someone else nurture your children?

I was working your average 8-5 job since I was 18 years old. When I had my daughter at 21 I had no choice but put her in daycare because my income was our life source. Handing my precious baby girl over to a stranger for 11 hours a day was killing me inside. I would cry at work over the thought of my little girl screaming for me.

Just her screaming for me every morning was enough to tear any Mother's heart out. Then there were constant illnesses she would contract from the other kids, it felt like she was always sick! You better have health insurance because you're going to be in the doctor's office twice a month from just the illnesses alone they pick up in a daycare center. One of the worst experiences I remember from my daycare nightmares was the constant filth my child was always in. Her hands, face, clothes and hair were always nasty. I mean nasty people. I tried switching daycares but you what? That was also hard on my daughter too. Moving her around trying to get the best care was awful. All daycare centers are alike. It's not to say that they were dirty but it was not their job to wash up your kids or their belongings. They were simply there to watch them and feed them and basically just keep them alive.

The worst part about the daycare was I was paying them to barely take care of my child. I knew that if I was home with her I could do a much better job. But we couldn't afford it, or so I thought.

All the rushing to get ready in the morning was killing me. Getting up at 5am and out the door with my baby in the cold to daycare by 630am.

When I got home from work I was exhausted and rushed and barely had time to do anything. From the time I got home I had to clean my filthy child, get dinner ready, straighten up the house and do some laundry amongst countless other things. It was exhausting and was making me very depressed.

Getting pregnant with our second child was a blessed surprise. From the very beginning of the pregnancy I would have panic attacks over giving my new child to a daycare. I was sick with the thought. I love my kids to death and I'm sure you feel the same way, I was dying inside at the thought. I wanted to be home with my kids so bad that it haunted me day and night. It was all I could focus on. I want to be there for every moment of my child's young life and I had already missed so much with my daughter that I couldn't do it again.

I set out on a mission. I was determined to stay home with my kids and earn an income. I adore children and I knew the best option was starting a daycare. I needed to earn money but I was not leaving my kids so I decided to do what everyone does. I turned to the internet. When you're sick of your job where do you go? The internet!

The first thing you have to understand is that I put my mind to something and did it. You have to have the determined mind set of what you want to do and the direction you want to take.

Daycare School Online is place to go if you have decided you want to start a daycare but don't know how. It has a comprehensive affordable program that will get you started from the ground up. Don't dread sending your kids to a stranger! Don't loose sleep over daycare costs (because I know you do!). Who wants to pay $250 a week to have someone else watch their kid? Ok, may some but I wasn't one of them. I didn't hate my 8-5 job at the time, I just loved my family more and felt they deserved my attention. If you could, wouldn't you stay home? Starting a daycare is very rewarding. If you would like more information on Daycare School Online or would like to read more articles and information please visit our website.

Keeping your home daycare clean and in order is very important for health, safety, and the mental stability of the children you care for. One of the most important steps in reducing the number of germs is thorough cleaning of all surfaces. Surfaces most likely to be contaminated with germs are those with which the children come in close contact with. These include toys that children put in their mouths, crib rails, food preparation areas, and surfaces likely to become very riddled with germs, such as diaper-changing areas. Any glass surfaces like windows, television screens, etc should be kept clean at all times as well.

Daily routine cleaning with soap and water is in my opinion the best method for removing germs from surfaces in the your daycare. Good old fashion physical down on your hands and knees cleaning reduces the numbers of germs from the surface, just as hand washing reduces the numbers of germs from the hands. I recommend washing hands several times per day for all children in your care and of course your own hands as well (keep a bottle of lotion handy to prevent drying out). Even babies should have their hands constantly wiped with a clean cloth.

Removing germs in your daycare is especially important for soiled surfaces which cannot be treated with chemical disinfectants, such as some upholstery fabrics. I cover all fabrics with machine washable covers in my home daycare so that only the cover needs to be washed daily. Anyway you choose to keep your fabrics clean is up to you just as long as they are clean.

Some toys and surfaces should be disinfected to kill germs after cleaning with soap and and rinsing with clear water. Items that can be washed in a dishwasher or hot cycle of a washing machine do not have to be disinfected because these machines use water that is hot enough for a long enough period of time to kill most germs. The disinfection process uses chemicals that are stronger than soap and water.

Proper disinfection also requires soaking or drenching the item for several minutes to give the chemical time to kill the remaining germs. Commercial products that meet the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) standards for "hospital grade" solutions may be used.

One of the most commonly used chemicals for disinfection in a daycare is a homemade solution of household bleach and water. Bleach is cheap and easy to get. The solution of bleach and water is easy to mix, is nontoxic, is safe if handled properly, and kills most infectious agents. I personally use bleach and water all day long. I have some droolers in my daycare so I like to wipe consistently all day long to help reduce the risk of spreading germs.

Bleach Cleaning Solution Ratio
1 tbsp bleach to 1 gallon water

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