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[KingstonMom]

I can completely understand how you feel but I must say as a SAHM I need to defend us just a little bit. I am trying very very hard to make sure these kids get the as much education as I can give them. I spend hours on the computer on my evenings to learn as much as I can without the same sort of resources I would love to get from college training (can't afford it). I want these kids to have everything I want my own kids to have in respect to learning, healthy food, exercise, and most importantly LOVE! Don't get me wrong, I absolutely think someone with the credentials SHOULD get paid more and the right parents will pay you more, AND most importantly appreciate you more. Those are the type of parents you want to have!

I have no college education, and the only work experience I have is in teh banking industry for 6 years I have LOs of my own. As long as you think you are worth the extra money to spend your time with others kids, then ask for it! I started out alot cheaper just to get the experience and then after 8 months, I bumped my daily rate up $5/day and all my parents signed happily!

I also agree, that maybe ECE providers have formal training, all of us know how to LOVE and CARE for a child.

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I have no college education, and the only work experience I have is in
I also agree, that maybe ECE providers have formal training, all of us know how to LOVE and CARE for a child.

And those that have ECE have theoretical experience as well as some observation in daycare centres but they still have to spend the hours in the evening and weekends finding the same activities and resources to make learning materials - those aren't given out in class.