Mind help: I recently lost my job in corporate management.

cargal07

I recently lost my job in corporate management.

I am also a single parent that knows the struggles of finding dependable childcare. I am opening my home to other parents in the area to care for thier children while they work. Being able to stay home with my son is great! By opening up this way, I can subsidize my income and give my child playmates and parents peace of mind. I am offering reasonable rates, as I also understand the drama some parents face trying to afford quality care.

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babacup 8 #
Indianapolis, IN, US | 1 year, 1 month ago (27 minutes after post)

I see you are from Indianapolis, I just moved from their to Tennessee. I love Indianapolis. I hope your home day care works out good for you. I had thought at one time of doing the same thing. After school care is good too. A lot of parents just need someone to get the kids after school until they get home from work. You should check into it.

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cargal07 4 #
An Unknown Location | 1 year, 1 month ago (32 minutes after post)

Thank you. I appreciate the support. It’s a really big transition. I have only lived here for about a year now. I have done this before, and found it rewarding. Being on the flip side of it gave me a new appreciation for those who do it. I know the struggles I’ve had here, finding dependable and reasonable sitters. I’ve had a couple of bad experiences and a couple of great ones too…I’d like to do my part for those who are in my old shoes!!!

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babacup 8 #
Indianapolis, IN, US | 1 year, 1 month ago (46 minutes after post)

It is hard for parents to find people they trust with their kids. I have three children and when I had my first child I had to find child care. It was so hard to find the right person to care for the new light of my life. I did not want to go to a day care center where I felt she would not get the individual care I wanted for her. I wanted a home day care situation with a loving mother. Which is what I found. I found ours through a mutual friend.

When I was thinking of doing child care, there was a website I found that gave the average cost of childcare in the different areas of Indy. That gave me an idea of what to charge. I ended up choosing not to do it. My husband ended up working from home and I could not have a house full of kids.

Sounds like you have it all together and are ready to get started. Have you advertised to people that you available?

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cargal07 4 #
An Unknown Location | 1 year, 1 month ago (59 minutes after post)

Thats where I’m a little stuck. I am not sure how to get the word out in my neighborhood. I’ve advertised here, and posted a bulletin on myspace. I was going to call my old sitter. She’s elderly and I know that shes been cutting back. Maybe she would be willing to give my name and number to some of her parents that will have to find new care…?

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babacup 8 #
Indianapolis, IN, US | 1 year, 1 month ago (1 hour, 24 minutes after post)

Contacting your old babysitter is a great idea. If she has been doing this for a while, she may have more people coming to her then she can take. Word of mouth is best I think. Just talk about it to everyone you know. That way if they hear of someone looking for child care, they will think of you and give them the information.

You need to do a search and see if there is a website where you can get listed. Most people to internet searches for everything. like this one. http://www.childcareanswers.com/about…

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cargal07 4 #
An Unknown Location | 1 year, 1 month ago (1 hour, 27 minutes after post)

I’ve called a few of the exoctic dance clubs in the area too… I know there are dancers that have a difficult time finding sitters for the hours they work. Without stripping them of pride..hope to hear back from them soon. I don’t mind later hours for now. I may have to adjust a bit when my boyfriend moves in later in December, but for now, it would be a great help to those girls that just can’t find reliable help.

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babacup 8 #
Indianapolis, IN, US | 1 year, 1 month ago (1 hour, 31 minutes after post)

http://www.care.com/child-care-jobs-p…
look through these. A list of people looking for child care in Indy.

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cargal07 4 #
An Unknown Location | 1 year, 1 month ago (1 hour, 55 minutes after post)

Thank you so much. I have created a profile on this site. I had no idea such a great site excisted… Thank you again!!! You’ve been a great help. My name is Lisa by the way… most call me Lis.

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babacup 8 #
Indianapolis, IN, US | 1 year, 1 month ago (2 hours, 2 minutes after post)

Nice to meet you. Help.com is used mostly for emotional support through hard times. It is a great site. I hope you stick around and get to know some of the wonderful people around here. And seeing you are a single mom, I am sure you have good advise to give out too.

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cargal07 4 #
An Unknown Location | 1 year, 1 month ago (2 hours, 18 minutes after post)

emotional support is a blessing. Knowing there are people out there willing to lend an ear or give a boost when you need it the most.. very comforting. I am also recently in a relationship after being divorced for 11 years. Thought I’d be that lady with a cat, lol, but fate stepped in and introduced me to my real soul mate. I couldn’t be happier!

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Dana 1 #
Louisville, KY, US | 1 year, 1 month ago (7 hours, 7 minutes after post)

You are very creative in how you handled your situation. Good job.

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