My main reason for opening a day home was so I could be there for my kids and raise them myself. I love being home when my kids get home from school. I love not having to leave the house on cold winter days if I don't want to and spending so much time outside in the spring - fall with the kids. I like being my own boss and setting my own hours. I love spending time with all the kids, watching them grow, learn something new and reaching their milestones.