Back up Care and errands

[loveskids]

I was wondering if home child care providers usually provide back up care if they are sick or unavailable. For example maybe a neighbour, friend or family member who is willing to take the providers children on an occasional basis for illness or family emergency. Do the parents meet these people ahead of time?

Also, do home child care providers take the children on occasional errands, appointments?

I am new to this so I am just wondering what the "norm" is. Thanks in advance for any advice, input.