Risky question - what do you think about a male opening a home daycare?

[nschildcare]

I think you'll attract the clients, obviously, who are comfortable with it. It wouldn't be a big deal, for me, but I do think there will be some for whom it would be. But those parents are obviously not even in your potential client pool.

I think all providers attract parents with the obvious things: set up, program, hours, rates, etc but in a home daycare setting I think it is the personality of the provider that seal the deal. Can they connect with you? Do you have similar philosophies wrt children's needs, discipline, etc? If they feel comfortable with you, they feel comfortable. Whether you are male or female, young or old, kwim?

Good luck! Are you open now or just getting set up? What ages are you providing care for?