unlicensed in Arizona

[Unregistered]

I know a lady from my church who watches children in her home. I belive right now she has 5 full-time children, and sometimes has additional before/after school kids. I believe she has too many kids with out having a license. She also has 5 children of her own, ages 8months, twin 4 year olds, 6 years and 8 years. I know some states one's own chldren must be counted in the total amount of children that a provider can watch. Any info. would be appreciated. I don't really want to get this lady in trouble. I'm just concern about the safety of the children and want to talk to her just in case she doesn't know all the regualtions.

[mac60]

Why do you think it is your business? It she is not bothering you, it is not your concern. Maybe you would not be able to care for 5 children, but that doesn't mean she is not capable of it. I know many providers who care for more children than 5 and do a wonderful job at it. I personally think it isn't your business, especially if you have never seen her do anything wrong. The parents who go there obviously know how many children are in her care, it is there business not yours.

Why is it these days everyone feels they need to be in everyone else's business. People need to learn to butt out.

[Unregistered]

I just found out that on Mon & Tue. she will be working over night at a group home. She's worked there for a few years, but was doing it on the weekends. She decided to give up the weekends and work overnight on Mon. and tue. Her hubby is home when the children arrive. I think this is unsafe. Not about the hubby, but that she's up for like 3 days. She says she told the parents and everyone was fine with this. Would anyone else be fine with this?

[Unregistered]

Rules and regulations are put in place to protect people. If someone is breaking these, they should be told about it. Anyway, she has 10 children in her care, 5 that she's being paid for and 5 of her own. That's quite a few. I did ask her about it at Church. she said she's under the limit. However, I know she's just in it for the money. She only took 1 day off when she came home with her baby 8 months ago. She says she can't afford to take off. She said she needs to make at least $150/day to cover their expenses. It's people like this who make it bad for all of the honest people. For those who get upset about people needing to butt out, maybe they have something to hide too. Just my opinion.

[mac60]

There again, why do you think it is your business what this woman does. I don't mean to be rude or disrespectful here, but as long as she is communicating with the parents....which is sounds like she is, the parents are aware of her situation with her other job. Is simply isn't your business unless you see her abusing a child.

And by the way, I have had 2 family members that worked in group homes for the overnight shift.....and they were paid a lesser wage per hour because they were allowed to sleep. I have a daycare, and I work a pt 2nd shift job.....works fine for me, and it is nobody else's business, including my parents, what I do in my off time. My having a second job has no impact on my first job.

I personally think you need to find something to do and quit watching/worrying and putting your nose in your neighbors business. It plain and simply isn't your business, no matter how much you think it "should" be.

[mac60]

Don't accuse people of things when you know nothing about them. I have nothing to hide. I just don't care for people who like to make other people's business theirs. Maybe you can't handle that load, doesn't mean someone else can't. Another assumption.....that she is in it for the money. Did she tell you that herself? If you think it is such an easy job, do it for 6 months. And so what if she makes good money at operating a daycare.....isn't that the idea of a job....to enjoy what you do and make money at it.

As far as only taking a day off when she came home from having her baby, honestly, how do you know that, did you ask her that too, or did you sit and watch her, or did you just "assume" that. Glad you are not my neighbor, I would be telling you to mind your own business.

Honestly, why do you feel it is so important to keep tabs on your neighbor and watch her. Let alone feel you have the right to mendle in her personal affairs and ask her personal questions. It is people like you who cause problems for us, in the end, if everyone minded their own business, it would be a better world. Obviously the parents of the dc children are fine with her caring for their children. Do this woman a favor,,,,,and butt out of her life.
Don't mean to show any disrespect here, but to have someone post things as though they are "stalking" someone, is a little unsettling.

[pingaa3]

If you are so concerned about the safety of the children, why don't you volunteer to help her out for free one day a week?! Or perhaps offer to watch her children overnight so she and her husband can get away and get some rest for a change?

I don't understand the judgement versus volunteer helping hand attitude from someone proclaiming to be a sister in the church.

P.S. Why else would she be doing daycare unless she needed money, its a job!

[mac60]

If you are so concerned about the safety of the children, why don't you volunteer to help her out for free one day a week?! Or perhaps offer to watch her children overnight so she and her husband can get away and get some rest for a change?

I don't understand the judgement versus volunteer helping hand attitude from someone proclaiming to be a sister in the church.

P.S. Why else would she be doing daycare unless she needed money, its a job!

Thank you for this, it was very well said. I honestly think some people believe we sit on our butts all day and do nothing. They fail to realize what we do for 10 plus hours per day, for no benefits, no paid time off, etc. Many forget that even though we may be paid $400 per week, we have to buy groceries, supplies, pay extra in utilities, our own taxes, etc. It is not an easy job by any means. We have good days and we have bad days just like at any other job. There is so much more to being a good provider than just being a "babysitter", which I am not! I am a caring dc provider who offers nutritional meals, hugs, love, a preschool curriculum, a safe place for your child while you are at work, etc.

I think your idea of volunteering for 1 day a week is a great idea. It is a JOB that the majority of women can not handle.

[Unregistered]

So you say you know her from church. Do you not listen to the teachings or read the bible. It is not our job to judge. Because someone feels that we should stay out of others business does not man they have something to hide. That is pure ignorance. Offer to help her get a feel for what is going on in the home. You may find that she is quite capable of her job. I am a school teacher that deals with a great number of children and I am never questioned. Because I am certified that makes me a great, reliable, trustworthy person? Not really. Look at all the teachers that give the good ones a bad name for all of their foolishness.Please use your heart and let GOD guide you to the right answer on this woman.