For your child's safety, please insist on qualifications for providers!

[Sandbox Sally]

I really feel that all of this is pointless. There was one woman in my area who was a "provider fr 20 years" I hate when they put that in their ads. Like who cares? what does that even mean??? other than your too old to be chasing five kids all day?

That's unfair. I am forty years old. I have not been a daycare provider for 20 years, but I most certainly am old enough to have been doing so. Believe me when I tell you that I have NO trouble keeping up with the toddlers I care for, as well somehow finding the energy (despite my advanced age) to homeschool and play with my own children as well as clean my house, make dinner and do homework after my dck's have gone home for the day. This is a generally peaceful message board for daycare providers who have a mutual respect for one another. Please think before you post. Thanks!