Question by Stephanie F: How many kids can I babysit in my home before I need a daycare license?
I live in Massachusetts and I cannot find a direct answer on this one. I am looking for something that specifically says that you can or cannot. I do not want to know the licensing requirements, I already know them. The question is “Do I need a license if I only have 2 or 3 kids that I care for?” Thank you everyone!
Best answer:
Answer by L
If you are working as a nanny in their home you are an employee and they must pay SS for you and fill out employment tax returns. See IRS.gov to see what they need to do if you want to help them stay legal. If you run a day care in your home you need a license from the first child. The parents need to get forms to show what they paid for their taxes and you need to have the home inspected for safety.
If you don’t do it right you can get in real trouble if a child is injured because you didn’t have a safe playground or they had access to the kitchen and got burned.





























