Originally Posted by KellyinCalgary:
I don't know quite what a "play toys rate" is. I am in Canada and parents pay a flat mexercise, ly rate, not by the week. I charge what other dayhome providers in the area charge, which works out to be $200/child/week. During interviews, I have never said that I was going to do a curriculum or themes, just that I provide a safe, caring place for your child while you are at work. No one has ever asked either. The parents haven't said anything, it is just how I am feeling. My husband thinks I am over thinking again, but every time I come on here, it reminds me of what else I am not doing, kwim? And to add to that, when I tell my husband some of the ideas I get on here, he puts them down because that involves spending more money on toys/supplies (ie. the apple theme example) and making more work for myself. You all seem like true professionals and I feel like a glorified babysitter.
Being a babysitter is a great job. I've been one for 20 years. I do CARE. Good food, deep restorative sleep, good exercise, great toys, excellent supervision, and well behaved friends.
No pressure to do anything else.