I am new to the forum, and considering opening my own home daycare. I have been working in the field for as long as I can remember. I grew up with a stay at home mom who babysat before the 5 child by law was enforced. My continuing education has a "child" focus, which includes ECE diploma and Autism Behavioural Science post grad ceritifcate. After giving birth to my daughter a year and half ago I had thought I still wanted to focus on my career and manage a family so I went back to work in January 2013. It's been 5 or so months and while my husband and I have managed with the dual income working life, we are considering the benefits we'd experience from me staying home and caring for our 18 month old daughter. We are convinced this is the choice for us but still in the planning and discussion stage as we want to make a smart choice for our family before jumping in with two feet.
I'd love to connect with other home daycare providers around Ontario, tell me your stories, your successes, your struggles etc!
Looking forward to what the future holds in store for me!