I care for children of a teacher, so I am always 2 kids short in the summer. There are always other providers in my area who are taking vacation, so that means lots of need for summer care. I always take on kids throughout the summer (usually a couple of weeks here and there) to help my cash flow. I do have some small children , so I just let the parents know and it is their decision if they want me to care for any older children. during nap time we do something quiet in the house (occasional movie day, painting, crafts...) or we go play in the sprinkler out back. I love it because it helps me financially and it gets my name known in the area with new people.