I have had families question why I was not licensed and when I explained the process and how they set my fees and take a chunk of it they immediately changed their views on licensing. I explained how I can invest more in the daycare when I set the fee and keep it all. They happily signed on once they understood. There is such great misunderstanding in what licensing means in regards to quality care. Part of that is that parents NEED to see how many kids are in care, the qualifications (whether education or experience) and just gauging the caregivers personality and beliefs.

But, there is a fine line in ensuring all is in order and just being too over bearing (for lack of better word). It is up to us to try and figure out which parents are crossing their t's and dotting their i's to ensure quality care but can trust the caregiver and those that won't be able to trust and respect the caregiver thereby creating an unhealthy relationship.