i am a mother of too children a boy age 16 and a girl 13 ive babysat several children and currently have two off and on a boy 8 yrs and a girl 4 yrs . when children have no school or summer vaction. thats when i have them more often..reasonable babysitters are hard to find..my home is non smoking..fenced in yard for play.. walks to parks.. pool time only with an adult in pool at all times.. life jackets avail. small group size so children get the attention they need..arts and crafts coloring/painting based on the childs age...day trips can include chuck e cheese //libary/or walks....play time/ storytime/i dont believe in too much t.v. children need to play get air and be a kid..mornings are cooler for trips to the park ..... and afternoons are better for the pool........care will be given to each and every child...children are special and they all should be treated like that. never hit a child ...time out is used in my home and that usually works ...kid learn pretty fast they are very smart little people...well if you need a babysitter fee free to contact me.. i will require shots up to date . if there is any medical problem to let me know. and contact info..payment is due the day the child is droped off. pay only for the days i have your child..