Thinking About Family Day Care? Everything I Wish Educators Knew Before Making the Leap

Are you an early childhood educator considering a move into family day care but feeling unsure where to begin?  In this episode, I unpack everything I wish educators knew before starting their family day care journey. From understanding the regulatory requirements and setting up your home environment, through to choosing the right service and developing a sustainable business mindset, I walk you through the realities of becoming a family day care educator. I also challenge some of the biggest myths surrounding family day care and explain why I believe it is one of the most rewarding pathways in early childhood education. Whether you're feeling burnt out in long day care, looking for more autonomy, or wanting deeper relationships with children and families, this episode will help you decide whether family day care is the right next step for you.