New Beginings

Some of you already know that I am opening my own daycare. For those of you that didn't know....well, now you do! :)

When I thought that I would be returning to work after I had Aiden, I just couldn't find childcare that I felt comfortable with. I felt that no one would take care of Aiden the way I could. Now that I have been a stay at home mom for a while, it is time to start helping out with the income. So, I decided that providing a daycare would be the best option for me. For one, I still get to remain in my home and with my son. Also, I know that I can provide young children with an enriched and loving home for them to learn and explore their new world. I hope that I can provide peace of mind to mothers who must leave their children to go to work. Although I have never left my son, the thought of it alone brings me to tears (sobbing, actually). So, I can only imagine what mothers go through who really must leave their children. I also feel that this will be good for Aiden's social development. It's a win win!

Today I spent the better part of the day meeting with the state inspector and gaining more information that is leading me towards getting my In-Home Daycare license. It has been quite a process, and after today, I realize that I have even more work to do. I have completed all my classes and got first aid certified last weekend. I take my exams on Feb. 8, the take my infant/child CPR class that Saturday. Today Shawn and I went to the police station to get finger printed. (Shawn was joking around too much during that experience!)

Now, we are ready to start setting up the house. We are trying to be cautious of money, so I know that this is going to be a process. We have been finding deals at consignment shops and garage sales. It's AMAZING what great deals you can find!!! Aiden is loving all the fun toys we have been bringing home.

I will keep updating my progress and hopefully post pictures soon after we have everything set-up!