Creating a safe and stimulating environment for the children Bathing and dressing Changing diapers and potty-training, if age-appropriate Children’s laundry Planning meals, preparing food, and/or feeding the children Arranging playdates and outings Indoor and outdoor play Educational activities and crafts Driving the children to school, activities, or playdates Reading to the children Help with homework Organizing bedrooms/toys Administering medicine with parents’ consent, if necessary Maintaining logs for the parent Housekeeping Light housekeeping chores might include grocery shopping, family errands, emptying the trash, loading and unloading the dishwasher, and keeping the kitchen and kids’ areas clean and tidy. Hours may increase in the summer