From a financial perspective, it's all about the childcare market in your area. What the market is like, current rates, demand, and what parents are seeking vs what you offer.

For instance, in my area, basic childcare wouldn't be in high demand. The area is saturated with SAHM's offering legal/illegal care and licensed providers doing basic care/no extras. I had to stand out to be as successful as I am. Thankfully, I found that niche market in my area and do well.

Next- what is licensing like. Here you would have to count all three of your kids, so you could only care for an additional 3 kids. I would make MAYBE 450-600/week here doing that. BEFORE expenses (taxes, insurance, food/supplies)

The hours are long, depending on the market. I started at 6-6 and have gradually cut back to 8-5:00/15

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