Daycare.com Forum
Ariana 05:18 PM 06-04-2017
A lady in my neighbourhood just advertised for childcare. She wants someone to come to her home from 7am - 3pm to take care of 3 kids (make them meals, do fun activities with them and do light housework) for $60 a day 
Unbelievable! It isn't even minimum wage where I am. She got a bit of a scolding from someone saying it was illegal to pay so little but honestly what is wrong with people thinking others should do childcare for next to nothing!!
Unbelievable! It isn't even minimum wage where I am. She got a bit of a scolding from someone saying it was illegal to pay so little but honestly what is wrong with people thinking others should do childcare for next to nothing!!
trix23 05:43 PM 06-04-2017
Are they her kids or are they daycare kids that are a part of her program? I would charge $150 for that for what I do (for drop-in care). LOL
284878 06:34 AM 06-05-2017
That's nothing there's a lady on FB that would advertise for a babysitter / day care that would come pick up the kids, feed them, keep them for 12 to 13 hours, and return them home. She wanted care five to six days a week for a maximum of $70 a week. Plus DHS (her case worker) would be doing a background check on the applicant.
She was willing to provide food, you would just have to take her food stamps card to the store to by it. (Illegally using her card)
When I asked about child care assistance, she claims she didn't qualify (food stamps automatically quialfies you, which made me wonder if it was her card)
Couple months later she got a new job and the same offer was on the table expect she could drop them off so the pay was $50 a week.
Both times people line up for the job even though others commented on how illegal her offer was and how much trouble they could get in not her.
She was willing to provide food, you would just have to take her food stamps card to the store to by it. (Illegally using her card)
When I asked about child care assistance, she claims she didn't qualify (food stamps automatically quialfies you, which made me wonder if it was her card)
Couple months later she got a new job and the same offer was on the table expect she could drop them off so the pay was $50 a week.
Both times people line up for the job even though others commented on how illegal her offer was and how much trouble they could get in not her.
Ariana 08:48 AM 06-05-2017
Yes they are her kids!
That story is insane 284878
That story is insane 284878
mommyneedsadayoff 11:06 AM 06-05-2017
Originally Posted by Ariana:
A lady in my neighbourhood just advertised for childcare. She wants someone to come to her home from 7am - 3pm to take care of 3 kids (make them meals, do fun activities with them and do light housework) for $60 a day
Unbelievable! It isn't even minimum wage where I am. She got a bit of a scolding from someone saying it was illegal to pay so little but honestly what is wrong with people thinking others should do childcare for next to nothing!!
In my area, it would be minimum wage, so not too far off, but I doubt they are factoring in taxes and whatnot. I have seen ads for 2+ children for $60 a WEEK, so nothing shocks me anymore!A lady in my neighbourhood just advertised for childcare. She wants someone to come to her home from 7am - 3pm to take care of 3 kids (make them meals, do fun activities with them and do light housework) for $60 a day
Unbelievable! It isn't even minimum wage where I am. She got a bit of a scolding from someone saying it was illegal to pay so little but honestly what is wrong with people thinking others should do childcare for next to nothing!!
Ariana 02:37 PM 06-05-2017
Originally Posted by mommyneedsadayoff:
In my area, it would be minimum wage, so not too far off, but I doubt they are factoring in taxes and whatnot. I have seen ads for 2+ children for $60 a WEEK, so nothing shocks me anymore!
Yikes! Minimum wage here is $11 an hour. Childcare is soooo undervalued In my area, it would be minimum wage, so not too far off, but I doubt they are factoring in taxes and whatnot. I have seen ads for 2+ children for $60 a WEEK, so nothing shocks me anymore!
ardeur 03:57 PM 06-05-2017
I was asked to care for someone's twins full time in their home for $400/mo. Nope.
I saw another mom who wanted someone to come to her house for eight hours to feed, play with, and put her toddler to bed for $12/day. She specified that this person couldn't bring their own children along.
I saw another mom who wanted someone to come to her house for eight hours to feed, play with, and put her toddler to bed for $12/day. She specified that this person couldn't bring their own children along.
flying_babyb 05:40 PM 06-05-2017
Originally Posted by Ariana:
Yikes! Minimum wage here is $11 an hour. Childcare is soooo undervalued
11!! darn! here its 8.50ish. I make 9 a hr!Yikes! Minimum wage here is $11 an hour. Childcare is soooo undervalued
finsup 04:01 AM 06-06-2017
I've seen a couple people who post "iso daycare. Must be free or cheap." 
Then if anyone tries to say anything you get a bunch of people saying how "unfair" it is that daycare is so high and no one can afford it I do make a mental note of these people and their names, just in case they ever do contact me 
Then if anyone tries to say anything you get a bunch of people saying how "unfair" it is that daycare is so high and no one can afford it I do make a mental note of these people and their names, just in case they ever do contact me
EntropyControlSpecialist 05:40 AM 06-06-2017
Originally Posted by finsup:
I've seen a couple people who post "iso daycare. Must be free or cheap." Then if anyone tries to say anything you get a bunch of people saying how "unfair" it is that daycare is so high and no one can afford it I do make a mental note of these people and their names, just in case they ever do contact me
I've seen a couple people who post "iso daycare. Must be free or cheap."
Then if anyone tries to say anything you get a bunch of people saying how "unfair" it is that daycare is so high and no one can afford it I do make a mental note of these people and their names, just in case they ever do contact me What kind of people are they attracting for FREE...that is actually SCARY!
daycarediva 07:31 AM 06-06-2017
Originally Posted by EntropyControlSpecialist:
What kind of people are they attracting for FREE...that is actually SCARY!
RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What kind of people are they attracting for FREE...that is actually SCARY!
CityGarden 07:41 AM 06-06-2017
Originally Posted by Ariana:
A lady in my neighbourhood just advertised for childcare. She wants someone to come to her home from 7am - 3pm to take care of 3 kids (make them meals, do fun activities with them and do light housework) for $60 a day
Unbelievable! It isn't even minimum wage where I am. She got a bit of a scolding from someone saying it was illegal to pay so little but honestly what is wrong with people thinking others should do childcare for next to nothing!!
In my area that would cost her $20 per hour easily.A lady in my neighbourhood just advertised for childcare. She wants someone to come to her home from 7am - 3pm to take care of 3 kids (make them meals, do fun activities with them and do light housework) for $60 a day
Unbelievable! It isn't even minimum wage where I am. She got a bit of a scolding from someone saying it was illegal to pay so little but honestly what is wrong with people thinking others should do childcare for next to nothing!!
finsup 08:41 AM 06-06-2017
Originally Posted by EntropyControlSpecialist:
What kind of people are they attracting for FREE...that is actually SCARY!
I know!! I can't even begin to imagine it. What kind of people are they attracting for FREE...that is actually SCARY!
Baby Beluga 09:48 AM 06-06-2017
What gets me is people in my area happily and willingly pay more for a dog sitter than they do for childcare.
Ariana 09:54 AM 06-06-2017
Originally Posted by Baby Beluga:
What gets me is people in my area happily and willingly pay more for a dog sitter than they do for childcare.
Absolutely!!! doggy daycare here is roughly $40 a day...some being up to $60 a day. No one says a thing about that.What gets me is people in my area happily and willingly pay more for a dog sitter than they do for childcare.
I am pretty sure people would crate their kids if it were legal
Mike 12:39 PM 06-06-2017
Originally Posted by EntropyControlSpecialist:
What kind of people are they attracting for FREE...that is actually SCARY!
Sure is. What kind of people are they attracting for FREE...that is actually SCARY!Originally Posted by Baby Beluga:
What gets me is people in my area happily and willingly pay more for a dog sitter than they do for childcare.
Very true. What gets me is people in my area happily and willingly pay more for a dog sitter than they do for childcare.
Originally Posted by Ariana:
I am pretty sure people would crate their kids if it were legal
I am pretty sure people would crate their kids if it were legal
I bet some would.
EntropyControlSpecialist 03:46 PM 06-06-2017
Originally Posted by Ariana:
Absolutely!!! doggy daycare here is roughly $40 a day...some being up to $60 a day. No one says a thing about that.
I am pretty sure people would crate their kids if it were legal
Absolutely!!! doggy daycare here is roughly $40 a day...some being up to $60 a day. No one says a thing about that.
I am pretty sure people would crate their kids if it were legal
Sadly, I think you're right! 
DaveA 04:54 AM 06-07-2017
Originally Posted by Ariana:
Absolutely!!! doggy daycare here is roughly $40 a day...some being up to $60 a day. No one says a thing about that.
I am pretty sure people would crate their kids if it were legal
Until recently I thought "Doggy Daycare" was a joke. I really didn't know people paid money to keep dogs for the day. I'm in the wrong businessAbsolutely!!! doggy daycare here is roughly $40 a day...some being up to $60 a day. No one says a thing about that.
I am pretty sure people would crate their kids if it were legal
But yeah- it amazes me how little $ some people think good childcare is worth.