IS THIS YOUR AD ON LYS? I dont want to send anyone "hate" mail per say... but this is a good topic to discuss... Here is what her ad says- "if you are on base and are a babysitter... did you know you must be fcc? cpr and first aid certified? a way to tell when you go to someones house who claims to be fcc, they will have a rainbow in their window! LOOK FOR THAT RAINBOW!! if you are not fcc you cannot babysit for than 10 hours a week!!! i am glad alot of moms on here have made the idea to start flagging people on base who post babysitting ads and these people are not fcc!!! interesting fact, if you are caught babysitting on base without an fcc approval, you can be kicked off base! which means out of your house! -Kimberly"  

I am not a babysitter... As a matter of fact I have 2 jobs and would be more on the end of needing a sitter if anything. It is hard to find a sitter/FCC provider! My kids have a several years age gap and from looking at the list it looks like the only way it would work is for them to go to different providers on separate sides of the base! Also, you can not reserve a spot for care in the future/put a deposit down so you know your kids can go there for sure when you need the care. I consider myself blessed to have a job at all in an economy like this! If I can not find care form an FCC provider or childcare what do you suggest I do? QUIT my job and fall into debt/let the financial burden fall onto my husband? We all know military guys aren't exactly banking! Especially my husbands rank... 

Been there done that with people who claim too be FCC.. I dont mind helping out negihbors here and there with there kids. no big deal. but some of these ladies claim too be FCC and have silly excuses on why they dont have the FCC Tag in there window and what not.. Its not fair to the new families who need care, and not sure on what steps too take with CYS.. or anything.. we got screwed one time and one time only lesson learned... unless i know you trust you.. which takes ALOT know. you are not watching my kids. 

I understand her concern... But the system seems like its set up to see people fail... Just my opinion.. Any of my friends having kids.. I always tell them the most stressful part for me has been childcare! Trying to continue my career and be a mother... 

Childcare is so hard too locate, some of these girls just lie and thats what is irrating they think they know it all and they dont.. We have a great sitter and she was honest with us.. the only experince she had was with her own children. I have had neighbors or other wives watch my kids too this day. But they never claimed too be something there not.. And running a full blown day care in there home, thats not okay.. you dont know enough about kids too go that far without being trained.. even if you have your own. 

it doesn't say that on the prohibited list tho. they just decided to do this? i can't come on post and babysit for someone in their home? sorry i just don't get exactly what's going on here. still on my first cup of coffee! 

They say in the booklets, its a max of ten hours a week. The chances of you getting caught are slim unless your losing these kids your neighbor is a you know what... someone can come too your home like you Eliz can watch kids.. they pretty much stating no day care center.. 

Is she talking about somebody specifically? Cause I have NEVER seen any ads on LYS claiming to be a full blown in home childcare... Just people willing to babysit 

I don't think you should flag all ads, but I do think all ads should be required to post whether they are fcc or not. Say I want to baby sit for ten hours a week just to make a little cash, like occasional date night sitting? I have a right to post that. I mean in theory lol,I don't really like babysitting that much but for someone who wants to and is within the rules they should not get flagged. 

Don't get frustrated she is only posting "base/housing" rules. At the end, it's not in our power. It's the same with restricted breeds. Housing chooses to impose those rules...we choose to live on base...so we follow. It sucks I know, but that's how it is. You have the choice to follow or not, but be ready for its possible reprecussions. I have met some with unregistered pets or those who babysit without being an FCC provider. Like what the other person said, the chances of getting caught are slim...unless someone tells on you. The base is full of rules. 

i meant on the lys site, there is no rule for posting babysitting ads? thanks for clearing up the rest :) 

Eliz- I don't understand either! The base is putting people in a tough situation here! Getting your child into daycare and in with a FCC provider isn't easy! If I cant do that then what should I do then? 

No there isnt it would be dumb if they did on here.. because we all come from different citys :) There is some great care providers on here ive used myself.. but just be careful with the crazy ones lol 

There are fcc providers on base just call fcc office and ask for a list, and she's right it is a rule on fort lewis. 

ECS : QUIT UR JOB AND BE A PROVIDER LOL jk i dont think i could do it :) 

I'm not getting frustrated with the lady who posted this... That is why I did not write her specifically.. It is frustrating! And I would like to hear what everyone had to say on the matter 

ecs i know it was hard for my mom when we first moved to campbell from gordon. at gordon she was a daycare director, so my brother had a place to go. when we moved to campbell she was a teacher and was not moving up the daycare list and had to use an FCC provider for a year. but what was her option? stay at home and watch one kid and lose her paycheck? 

Oh definitely frustrating...this means then that teenagers are not allowed to babysit and I'm sure there are responsible 16-year olds out there, but it is what it is. 

i dont let strangers watch my daughter. My neighbors do it.. or i just dont need a sitter. There are times i put her in CYS but growing up i had a bad experience so i wont just let anyone watch my daughter. 

Well my situation is that I work online for one job..and I work one night a week at another job.. both are part-time. BUT the one night a week job just offered me a full-time day position. But with my son going starting K this year at evergeen. (which is a mess in itself.. dont know if he will be in morning or afternoon session.. and dont know how I will plan out care for him last minute when I do know that info) And then having an infant also.. I got a list from CYS.. It looks like my kids will have to go to different providers. Its always changing.. and you cant reserve a spot for your kids. So I will have to literally wait till a week or 2 before starting to work days to find care on base for my kids! This job is an AMAZING opportunity... but recently I turned it down and told them it isn't the right time for me and my family. And that I will just stay working one night a week. With my husband being army he cant just up and leave to pick up kids and what not.. My career is taking a back seat to his. 

alot dont agree, but some people do! when you first moved into base housing you was given a rule book, states you must be fcc to watch children in your home, if not fcc you are allowed to watch children less than 10 hrs a week. I dont make the rules im sorry we even go to peoples house and offer them classes to become fcc certified instead you just want to drop your children off at peoples house who you rarely know? whats their background? are they abusive? are they lairs or kidnappers? you really dont know we do. fcc does a full background on all parents in the home if you pass the background check you will not be allowed to babysit im sorry 

Debate class??? Should we allow non providers to babysit? LOL 

Debate class??? Should we allow non providers to babysit? LOL 

Don't get me wrong! I wouldn't just let my kids stay with anyone! You can conduct your own background checks on people.... I've done those care.com sites and what not where everyone has background checks and CPR/first aide certified. HORRIBLE EXPERIENCES! I believe I have the right to decide who is fit to watch my kids.. And where did they get the 10hours thing from? Part time in a normal job is anything less than 30 hours. 

fcc does a full background on all parents in the home if you pass the background check you will not be allowed to babysit im sorry what? 

SSG-WIFE: sorry your not struggling with life decisons that are centered around your kids and your career and are forced to let the army make the choices for you. Which IS tough! DON'T insult those who are.. THANKS 

Woah wtf did I do? I made a joke! I'm keepin my mouth shut in this subject! 

Babysitters club post- LMAO 

im sorry you must pass a background check in order to become fcc. if everyone has problems with these rules why dont you go to the fcc office and tell them about it. 

I think anyone that is looking for a babysitter is going to put some time into it, fcc or not! Being FCC cerified does not mean they are better babysitters then anyone else. What about those people that just want a date-night? should they have to go through cys?