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Childcare and Babysitting
Babycare and the provision of care for older children both inside and outside the home
1,675 Questions
How much does child care cost?
This is a pretty impossible question to give a good answer to. There are many many factors that play in to how much child care costs, depending upon where you live, what's available, whether you want to put the child in a childcare facility or a private in-home childcare business, etc. Your best bet would be to call daycare facilities in your area and ask what their fees are, and also call your county social services office or community action program as they can give you names of state certified child care providers that do child care from their homes. Private childcare is usually cheaper then taking them to a big facility. In the alternative you may be able to find childcare providers advertising in the newspaper. Give a call and find out what they have to offer. I have owned an in-home childcare business for the past 11 years. I have a great reputation and glowing references. But please remember, THIS IS NOT ALL IN-HOME CHILDCARE PROVIDERS. Your child is PRECIOUS cargo, and you want to make full well sure that your child is going to be cared for correctly in your absence. If you even have the SLIGHTEST doubt about a facility and/or private caregiver, GO WITH YOUR GUT INSTINCT and RUN AWAY FAST. I can promise you that if you have ANY doubt about the care your child is receiving, you will not have a productive days' work, because you will spend your day worrying about your child. It is a BIG decision you have to make and it should be taken with most seriousness and your child's best interest at heart.
Can a 12 year old babysit their younger siblings in the state of fl?
If I am not mistaken I was just reading that a person needs to be at least 11 in the state of Florida to babysit, any more than 5 kids and it's considered a business, and would need a license. Should be fine unless the 15year old is not responsible enough to take care of babies. They will need a very calm demeanor to stay with more than one baby for an extended period.
What kind of music do babies like to listen to?
Babies prefer soothing classical music or cheerful nursery rhymes/rhythms.
What are 5 things that you would look for to ensure that a soft toy for a child is safe?
Narnia, Narnia, Narnia Narnia and more Narnia :)
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Sorry there isn't really a way to cheat the doll...as long as you take care of it properly there shouldn't be any problems. If you wear a watch on the day you get your bracelet, you can slide the bracelet right off because it will be big on your wrist...
good luck! (i just took it home yesterday :-)
Although when you feed it would still feed while you played on your computer or something else.
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Can a 9 year old stay home by himself in Indiana?
It depends on how mature the 9 year old is. I would say yes, but only for a couple hours. And make sure he/she doesn't try anything dangerous.
Why do Children need a safe yet challenging environment?
safe environment to keep away from obvious hazards... but still to make challenging so children can learn and explore
Is it ok not to potty your kids and just let them wear diapers?
This is an opinion based only on experience. Some parents intent on potty training can cause emotional problems if their timing is off or they push too hard. Pressure from a parent can be self defeating in potty training. The only prohibition against no formal potty training is social. A child can train themselves if they are given the right circumstances.
When the child is old enough, they should be moved from a diaper to the panty style that they can change or manipulate themselves. That would be when they start trying to take off or put on their own garments. Eventually, when they need to be changed, you ask them for the wet panty and give them the dry one to put on for themselves.
Around this time, an important factor for them is to have examples to follow. If you object to the child watching you in the bathroom, they can be exposed to older siblings, playmates, or enrollment in preschool. They need to learn by observation. When there is no pressure to learn and praise when the child figures out each step on their own, the end result will be the same.
Unfortunately for my oldest child, I didn't know this. In the end, she had to learn by observation of her younger sister. By that time I had learned that my schedule for potty training was not as good as their own.
What accreditation would you need to become a child care provider in the Tulsa Oklahoma area?
It is law in the state of Oklahoma to have a license while taking care of children in your home. You would need to contact the childcare licensing specialist at your local county OKDHS office.
What is the age can baby sit in Canada?
You have to be 12 years old but you have to take the first aid test before.
Can you watch kids in your home without a license?
Most states have a threshold on the number before that is required (typically 6) but check for your state. if it's just a couple, you are probably fine.
How do you babysit a real baby?
It will start crying at the leave of its parents, so simply bathe it (if the parents ask you to, always ask questions before they leave) quickly, dress it in its pajamas quickly, dinner quickly and a bottle to bed.
The crying will stop because it'll fall asleep.
What time should you go to bed tonight?
Eight hours before you have to get up.
You should go to bed at any time but you should have at least 10 hours of sleep if you are a child or teenager, and 6-8 hours of sleep if you are an adult.
