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Making the choice to be a child care provider means that you have chosen to be more than just a babysitter. This is a career choice and a profession that you as the business owner need to keep updated on all new rules and regulations.

We have divided this page into 3 different areas of interest. The first being the state website where you will find all rules and regulations. The second is a sample of forms and contracts. The third section is miscellaneous information.

State Website
First of all remember it is your responsibility to keep informed of all new regulations.
http://ccl.dss.cahwnet.gov/ is where you can find all and new regulations regarding child care. To find new or updated information scroll down the page till you see Highlights. Then click on Parents Rights in Family Child Care Homes and Child Care Centers for all updated information.

Forms and Contracts
I have enclosed a sample of my forms and contract. This is just a guideline. You may use them as they are or make them more personal to fit your needs.

To download these files, right click on them and choose,
"Save Target As..."
Authorization for Medication
Authorization to Transport
Contract
Enrollment Form

If you would like to include your forms and contracts as samples please e-mail them to me at administrator@desertdaycares.com.

Miscellaneous Information
Family child care isn’t always as easy as a lot of people think it is.

There is a lot of wear and tear on your home.
The hours are very long, many times an 11-12 hour day, in some cases, providers are providing 24 hour care.
You are in your home for what feel’s like 24 hours a day, and the wall’s are
closing in.
There is the stress of families who do not honor your policies and contracts.
You are relied on heavily to be available at all times to your clients.
Possible your own children are having a hard time dealing with the stress of other children invading their Mom and Their “stuff” for such long hours of the day.

Lets face it, this is a profession where you can become easily isolated and burned out if you do not have a support group somewhere or take the time to pamper yourself.

Remember to take care of yourself. Take the time to have a manicure or pedicure and if you really want to pamper yourself, try a massage. Try to get out of the house at least a few evenings a week. Window shopping, a movie, go to the gym or just a walk around your neighborhood. Anything to help you unwind from the day.

Becoming a member of Desert Daycares Creating Connections (DDCC) lets you meet other daycare providers who understand the demands and stress that you experience. They can help you address some of the problems mentioned above.

Attend education classes and conferences. This really helps with new ideas and energy for our profession. Our little clients deserve all that we can do for them. We are fortunate to be in a profession where it is possible to make a difference in someone’s life. We would not be in this profession unless we truly enjoyed the little people that come into our lives.

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