Working with children can be a very satisfying and rewarding experience. There are many things to consider when beginning your child care business in your home. One of the most important is that in order to succeed you need to treat it as a business.

You will be providing an important service to both parents and children. The information provided here will assist you in providing a quality child care service.

Ask yourself why you want to be a child care provider.  Do you enjoy doing activities with children both inside and outside?  Do you enjoy doing creative crafts with children of all ages?  Are you prepared to ensure that your home is safe for several small children? Are you prepared to provide toys, books and other necessary equipment suitable for the children's ages you will be caring for? Are you interested in cooking to provide interesting nutritious meals and snacks on a daily basis? Is your family, husband and children, happy with the idea of sharing their home? 

Deciding to open your home and your heart to care for other people's children can be a big decision. Hopefully, these articles will help you decide if that decision is right for you!