Both of my kids go to in home daycares in the neighborhood. The caregivers take care of 4-6 kids per day, and make 60/day per kid, and they get paid vacations.

Both of my kids go to in home daycares in the neighborhood. The caregivers take care of 4-6 kids per day, and make 60/day per kid, and they get paid vacations. Financially, it seems like they make significantly more than they would teaching in a large center. I like the homey feel of the daycares, that it's a little cheaper, and walking distance. They also both provide snacks and lunch, which is nearly impossible to find in a large center. They have to live in homes that are set up as daycares though, and it's very hard for them to take a sick day.