Doing Child Care in your home is probably the most popular Work At Home Mother home-based business in the United States, however it seems like it's always in demand. Some people feel better about leaving their children in a real home environment than putting them in commercialized daycare programs.

Starting your own Daycare requires some red tape, although it's not impossible. First you must get licensed and in some states it is required that you be CPR or First Aid certified. Also it varies from state to state but there is a limit on how many children per adult you can have in you home at one time.

A Child Care Provider is a very serious commitment that requires constant attention. Not only are you responsible for other peoples' children in your home, but your job requires you every day - affording very little downtime or days off. It's strongly advised to talk to a current Child Care Provider and see if they would recommend the business and find out what the downfalls are of starting Child Care in your home.