So in NS, backup providers are not common than Racheal? The dc has to close if she is not the one watching them?

That's interesting. I know having a backup provider for times/days I can't be here/open is a benefit to me. I've had many parents tell me that it is a relief because although they love home daycare environment, they sometimes have to choose centre daycare because they have no backup if the provider closes. I only use my husband for appt's and such as it's too much to expect him to do a full day but if needed, I have a couple other people that I could ask. So far, I've just closed if it's a whole day thing though.

Just yesterday I had to tell my parents that I just found out I have to go to a meeting that will last 1.5-3 hours and they looked a bit worried until I said my husband will be watching them until I get back and he will just go into work late that day. (It's over naptime so it works out really well for him lol) They were all relieved they didn't have to find alternate care or take the day off themselves. He works in the school division so has all his checks now but the first year I opened, he didn't and not a single parent asked about his! It actually surprised me! He just has a trusting face I guess