My sister is looking for an in home childcare for her baby when she returns to work. It does not have to be licensed. She would actually really like to find a homeschooling family or a SAHM mom of a preschooler who is interested in adding to their family on a temp basis. :) or an older retired grandmother type who loves babies! she has interviewed a few houses that have six babies/ toddlers at a.time and she has gotten the feeling that a 3 mo old would get lost in the shuffle. If anyone has any recommendations for a childcare option that would fit her needs, please send me a message. Would prefer it be in the Richardson, Texas or North Garland area as that is where she lives and works. Thanks!
Edit: it is not illegal to care for children in your home without a license as long as you have no more than 4 children. My sister has done her research.
If your sister uses someone that is not listed, registered or licensed with the state she could be without a sitter one day. Anyone who is keeping children and they are not with the state are operating illegally. Check out the state's website, www.dfps.state.tx.us and look in the zip codes that she is looking in. Good Luck!
If she is not able to find an in-home sitter, I highly recommend Whistlestop Station in Richardson off Murphy Rd/Renner. It is a private christian based center. Both my boys (9 and 2 1/2) go there. My youngest started there around the time he turned one. He loves it! The teachers and staff are fantastic. Ms. Karen in the baby room is wonderful with the infants.
I am in Garland and have been thinking about watching a baby. If you would like to PM me for more information.
I can't recommend an in-home place either, but we love New Century Montessori at Campbell and 190. My 4 year old has been there nice it opened, and my infant will start next month.
