I actually get the opposite comments as well. Maybe because I prepared for 3 years to open my licensed dayhome. I was in management in the business world, had my planned pregnancy and began building my business during mat leave. My friends and family seen me go through schooling, build my centre etc etc so I'm very supported. My old coworkers just envy my position. I think it's all about how you carry yourself, feel pride about what you do, let parents know your choose this life...you dont have to be part of it. I have a blurb in my contract about not being your child's "babysitter". Babysitters are teenagers that eat all your food, watch movies and sneak boyfriends over when your children go to bed! I am a professional child care provider