Hi! Well I just opened my in home daycare (about a month ago) and I'm 34 and have a 10 year old and 6 month old. After 14 years working in a center setting, I left to open. So far the only thing that has been negative in doing so is that I have yet to enroll any children-well I have one starting in March, but as I've seen on here, it may take a while to get children when you first open. So be sure to have extra money saved up if needed! Also, if you need to get a license in your state, be prepared to shell out some money to get your license and other things needed to obtain your license. You may want to start the process before you quit your current job, unless you have money saved up or are rich..lol oh and like others have said, a backbone is necessary! I have had trouble finding mine, but I'm slowly gaining one from doing phone calls and such. You learn as you go. It is going to be a big change for your family, but if this is what you really want to do-go for it!
Good luck!
