I read this article about a woman who was babysitting her neighbors’ kids. I believe that this woman is being a responsible citizen and neighbor. The state wants her to stop, but I think that she should be allowed to baby sit because she is not providing daycare. She is just watching their kids for an hour until the bus comes to take them to school. As she is watching the kids, she is not only being helpful but also she is servicing her community.
However, I do understand why they have this law. It is to protect the day care provider, the parent, and the child, who might be hurt or abused by the daycare provider. Some elected officials realized the importance of this law, but also realized that some “people who aren’t in business as daycare providers don’t need to be licensed.” What bothers me is that the state sent the letter without investigating to see what was happening. I do not like it when people assume things without knowing the facts. So, am I the only one who feels this way?
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You are absolutely not the only one whom feels this way. I think this mother should be allowed to watch her neighbors' children without a license. It is neighbor helping neighbor and certainly not a thriving business. I agree an investigation should have taken place before a letter was sent.
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