04/02/2026
Need a good laugh? This post never disappoints! đ
25 THINGS YOU DID NOT KNOW ABOUT DAYCARE PROVIDERS
1. Being a daycare provider is our job, not a hobby. Daycare providers are not babysitters, unless parents want to pay us $10-15 per hour! Then we will happily become your daily babysitters!
2. When daycare providers get an unexpected day off, it feels like Christmas morning. Best gift ever! Donât judge us.
3. We can change diapers in record time. Try us, we will beat you every time. Whatâs your super power?
4. We get mad when parents donât pay us on time, just like you would if you werenât paid on time. Donât believe me? Then have your boss pay you a few days later than your payday. Did you panic a little?
5. We know more about families and their home life than what we want to know. âThank you, little ones, for all the entertaining stories.â Donât be embarrassed. Itâs called â having talkative and observant kids.
6. Drop-off and pick-up times often bring us anxiety: these are the most stressful times of the day. Parents, your kid is not your boss. So donât let him/her boss you around! Be in charge. Thank you!
7. Some parents think we get paid for doing nothing. Oh yeah!? Why donât we trade jobs for a day! Itâs harder than you think.
8. Nap-time is that sacred time when we can finally go to the bathroom without being interrupted. Glorious.
9. Yes, your kids do tell us they love us. But that doesnât make them love you any less. Itâs true. Youâre still their hero.
10. No, we donât pretend to be their Moms. But in reality, they are spending 11 hours a day with us. So sometimes, they do call us âMomâ.
11. Socks! Every daycare providerâs nightmare. Kids take them off all. day. long. So please bring an extra pair to keep us sane.
12. Rainy days can be a disaster for any daycare provider unless parents bring rain coats and rain boots for the kiddos. Then rainy days turn into the best days at daycare.
13. We are smarter than you think. Yes, we know you gave your child Tylenol before they came, so they are feeling âokayâ at drop-off. But guess what? Four hours later, the Tylenol is going to wear-off, and we will be calling you at work to pick up your child! Not fun for everyone involved! And that includes your child.
14. We did not write our contract because we thought you need an extra book to read. We wrote a contract so you know what we are all about; which will help you decide if we are the right fit for your family. Youâre welcome!
15. Vacation time is our life-line. We need a break from our home and we need a break from the kiddos. Everybody is going to be happy when a daycare provider is happy! Trust me on this one. Donât fight âvacationâ time with any daycare provider.
16. We like to look nice like everyone else. But seriously⌠after changing way-too-many diapers, cooking, crafting, teaching, cleaning and working 11-hour days, we may not look our best at pick-up. Donât you dare say anything! Just smile politely, and bring us a brownie.
17. Most daycare providers love coffee. Actually, itâs even more serious than that; we are addicted to coffee! No, we donât need a rehab. But we do need you to show up with a hot cup of coffee once in a while.
18. Fruit snacks are our secret weapon. We buy them in bulk. Iâve never met a child who didnât like fruit snacks. Yes, we know. Fruit snacks = sugar.
19. The last hour of work is the longest and hardest hour of the day. It goes super slow. So parents, feel free to pick up your little ones earlier⌠anytime! And feel free to be quick at pick up.
20. We are not a restaurant. Therefore, there are no menus at daycare. We make the same thing for all the kiddos unless there are allergies involved.
21. As much as we would like to be friends with daycare parents, itâs always best to avoid mixing friendships and business. But easier said than done! Daycare parents can be so much fun!
22. Daycare providers hate Mondays, just like everyone else. But that does not mean we hate your children.
23. We want to quit almost every single day, but we never do. Your kids put some spell on us and we canât stop loving them!
24. We have a life outside of daycare. Boom! Shocker! I know. So please donât be late picking up your child!
25. People think we are crazy for becoming a daycare provider, and they are probably right. But we love what we do â weâre making a difference by loving and investing in small children! Theyâre worth it!
