Daycare School Online is being built as a resource for people who want to start a daycare or who have a daycare. I started it because I want more Mother’s home with their children and more daycare centers focusing in the children they care for. Running a daycare is more than just “watching” children. Children need nurturing in their young lives, they need stability, education, nutrition and love.

Daycare School was developed in April 2009. That’s really not that long ago so just give us time. It started as kind of a project at night. I started finding I had more and more to say on the subject and “viola” Daycare School Online was born.

I haven’t always been a daycare provider, I’ve actually had my oldest in many daycares when she was younger. I couldn’t stand paying someone money to “watch” my children. This was my precious baby and she was only a weekly amount to them. A mother should be the one who nurtures and educates her children through their young lives. I also understand that its not feasibly possible for some people. Some Mothers just can’t handle being home with their kids but for those of you who really, really want to….you came to the right place. I’ve been there and I know. Please read my introduction on my Daycare School Online Squidoo page.

At my daycare I have four children, two of my own. Samantha is 7 and she’s my oldest, Mommy’s super helper. Then there’s the youngest, Jeremy, he’s 2 and all boy! The other two children are 4 months (it’s now May 2009) and the other is going to be 2 years in August. During the day Samantha goes to school so it’s just me and the boys. We have a good time too. We learn sign language, sing worship, have circle time, eat, nap and play all day. What’s great about this group is Jeremy (my two year old) and Collin (who is almost two) get along like brothers. It’s nice having two around the same age. The infant Caleb is my handsome little man. I love having an infant but you have to remember that infants are hard work and need a lot of love and attention so don’t take on too many babies at once. You want to make sure every child’s needs are met and you do this by carefully selecting your “pay load.” Don’t bite off more than you can chew…ha ha

Being a home daycare provider has made me a better mother. Had I just stayed home with my kids I don’t know if they would be getting as much social interaction as they need. Staying home with them and not running a daycare was never an option though because of our financial needs. I’m glad it worked out this way. All I knew in my heart was I wanted to be home with my kids, God led me through the path I’ve taken and it has been magnificent. I get to be with my kids and see the shining faces of two others. I love kids. I have always been a kid person even before I had my own. I always baby sat one of my 43 cousins growing up….yah, 43! I always had kids around me so being patient with them just comes naturally to me I suppose. God has put a love that only he can in my heart when it comes to children. Maybe it’s the same love he has for his children? I can’t imagine the depth of God’s love but I know that it’s in me and it shines through to all my children, even the ones I care for.