What should I pay for...

[Momof4]

I would never leave my dckids in someone else's care for any reason I'm afraid. They are my responsibility alone. However, can you hire somebody for a day or two a week or a morning or two a week to work along side you to take off the pressure?

I have a high school student who comes to work on her PD days for the morning and having her here to play with the children means that I can plan extra crafts or baking or a field trip that I wouldn't normally want to do by myself with the children. However, she keeps them nice and busy to give me an easier morning but they are still all my responsibility.

[Monday 2 Friday Mama]

Is there a local college that offers an ECE program ? Maybe you could see if there are any recent graduates or soon to be graduates who are looking to gain some practical experience in their field, and a good reference ?

[momofnerds]

I think minimum wage is pretty good. but make sure the parents are all right with this. I had a child who came from a home daycare that was using subs and the parents didn't feel right with having another person watching their child.