Coloradoprovider: I’m a mother of 3, ages 17, 13 ad 11. I’ve been running a childcare business of my home for 17 years. No, I’m not licensed. My full time rate is $30/day. The reason I am charging her $20/ day is for 2 reasons 1.) she’s my neighbor/friend 2.) it was only supposed to be from 7:45-12:45. Yes, I believe I am being taken advantage of, unfortunately. Sorry if the term “ babysitters “ offended you but around here, childcare provider and babysitter is essentially the same thing when speaking of an in-home caregiver.

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