I've been doing childcare for 33 years now. There were years I searched for other jobs or work from home ideas because I just couldn't take the stress anymore, there were years I took a couple months off, but the past 9 years have been the best. I've had great families, live by myself so there are no others in the household that have to be taken into consideration as far as noise, etc.
I found it much harder when our own kids were little because it seemed I was working and in demand almost 24/7 with very little help. It was tough.
Plus they offer better trainings, there is great support available, along with incentives. Yes, the government is poking their noses into too many places and expecting too much but I'd still rather do this than anything else. Well, except win the lottery and retire rich.
