joannqn Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 How would I go about finding out what laws/requirements would pertain to providing child care for a friend on an ongoing basis? A friend may be losing her nanny and I was thinking of offering to care for her child. She needs care most days of the week for varying amounts of time...from a few hours to ten hours, depending on her work schedule that day. It would only be the one kid. Would all of the licensing requirements of a full time daycare apply? I have no interest in running a day care with multiple kids, but I could handle adding one more kid, especially since he and my youngest seem to like each other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobela Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 It may depend on your state laws. in my state you don't have to be licensed until 4 or 5 kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannqn Posted February 14, 2011 Author Share Posted February 14, 2011 I found a brochure for a program that helps pay for child care for working moms. It mentioned that she can choose a licensed day care or a relative, friend, or nanny. It mentioned that they were exempt from licensing requirements and the mom was responsible for monitoring quality of care. They wouldn't pay the difference between the private providers rate and state allowance. I'm taking that as good enough for the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SquirrellyMama Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 I agree that it doesn't sound like you would need to be licensed but contact your state. When I got my daycare license I called up our Department of Human Services to find out all the info. You may want to call them up just to check. Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Unless you are ok with "under the table" stuff, be sure she pays her share of the taxes--"nanny tax." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LidiyaDawn Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 You're just babysitting, not running a daycare. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenniferB Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 In Washington state you can watch children from one family without a license. I've been doing it for a few years. If you want to write it off on your taxes, like the use of your home & meals etc., then you will need a business license, which you can get from the state licensing department. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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