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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 06-24-2019, 04:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,691
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
it will happen only if all of them are in the...

it will happen only if all of them are in the process of potty training. Usually, it is one-two-three of them at a time.
Right now I have four kids in the process of PT. Each of them has own potty...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 06-19-2019, 10:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,169
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
Google it and combine. Just don't forget...

Google it and combine.

Just don't forget that it is a business document, not a children's picture book. It doesn't should be friendly or sound friendly, it must be clear and concise.
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 06-19-2019, 10:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 940
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
https://www.google.com/search?q=how+long+lice+can+...

https://www.google.com/search?q=how+long+lice+can+live+without+a+host&rlz=1C1CHBD_enUS736US736&oq=how+long+licecan+live&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0l5.19131j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

Head lice can...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 06-19-2019, 10:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 940
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
is there someone else in your daycare with the...

is there someone else in your daycare with the same problem?
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 06-16-2019, 09:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,029
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
Not only educators, doctors too. I had a...

Not only educators, doctors too.

I had a child with developmental delays that were mostly based on hearing and vision problems. His mom is a child psychologist. She denied everything. It ended up...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 06-13-2019, 11:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,024
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
our project is in process. It is a keys holder....

our project is in process. It is a keys holder. We made the same a few years ago.
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 06-13-2019, 10:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,189
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
I have a FB page. It is public. It is the place...

I have a FB page. It is public. It is the place where I share with parents and potential clients what and how kids are doing here.
https://www.facebook.com/ColorfulSunburst
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 06-13-2019, 10:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,554
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
Tillotson says, at this point, an apology from...

Tillotson says, at this point, an apology from the daycare would not make a difference. She is searching for a new location to send Nas.

who has an opening? There is a potential client. Is anyone...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 06-06-2019, 11:04 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,691
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
so, when the second diaper gets wet you can call...

so, when the second diaper gets wet you can call his parents and ask to pick-up the kid or send home a lot of his wet clothes when they come to pick-up.

I know I can forget to inform parents that...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 06-04-2019, 07:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,187
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
if you ask that question you know the answer. ...

if you ask that question you know the answer.
so, do what should be done. I mean RUN!;)
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 06-04-2019, 07:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,276
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
"where she is getting this from" - she doesn't...

"where she is getting this from" - she doesn't get it from anywhere. It is her age+personality+jealousy.
I also am very careful about believing what little kids talk. They know what to say for...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-28-2019, 10:32 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,619
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
NYC. business hours 7am-6:30pm Late...

NYC.
business hours 7am-6:30pm

Late Spring, Summer, Early Fall
7:30am-8:30am free-play
9:30am-11:30am water play, art projects, gardening, individual and small group lessons

if it isn't...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-23-2019, 11:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 895
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
A woman put her left shoe on the back seat if her...

A woman put her left shoe on the back seat if her kid is there.
It makes absolutely impossible to forget her child in the car.
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-07-2019, 04:03 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 9,086
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
I don't get it! The child was 9mo. In that age,...

I don't get it! The child was 9mo. In that age, they have no problem to turn from their belly to back. Some kids even start walking at that age. I think something else has happened in the babysitter...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-07-2019, 11:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,525
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
Just WOW! seems that so far you are a...

Just WOW!

seems that so far you are a winner here.
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-06-2019, 04:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,525
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
:lol::lol::lol: How about your husband if for...

:lol::lol::lol:
How about your husband if for some reason they don't like him? I think you must get a divorce in that case.
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-02-2019, 11:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,410
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
my assistants have two weeks of paid vacation, 10...

my assistants have two weeks of paid vacation, 10 paid holidays. I do not offer any paid sick days by contract but I, in fact, pay if they sick. It happens 1-2-3 days during a year.
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-19-2019, 11:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,107
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
I potty-train DC kids. Right now one 19mo boy is...

I potty-train DC kids. Right now one 19mo boy is in a process. Most of my DC kids are potty-trained around 2yo.
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-19-2019, 11:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,107
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
when a child wearing diapers or pull-ups during...

when a child wearing diapers or pull-ups during potty training it confuses a child a lot. Of course, it happens not because of a diaper. It happens because of adult reactions. If a child wears...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-19-2019, 10:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,107
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
never ever allow to kids play and read while...

never ever allow to kids play and read while sitting on potty. A couple of minutes sitting on potty - it is the max I allow. Done nothing? Free to go, but I keep my eyes on that child. If (s)he tries...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-16-2019, 11:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,241
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
It depends on what age group she has. Right now I...

It depends on what age group she has. Right now I have a bunch of 15mo-20mo kids. All of them are not verbal yet. One of them is very physical and the others start copying him. Yes, we are working on...
Forum: Daycare and Taxes 04-16-2019, 11:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,469
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
You will have ONE license for your ONE daycare....

You will have ONE license for your ONE daycare. The numbers of providers work at the daycare cannot change the capacity allowed by your license. If you want double the capacity you should open the...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-16-2019, 05:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,641
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
I never ask kids if they want to change the...

I never ask kids if they want to change the diaper. I inform them it's time for changing. I think it's not right to give any child a right to manage a daycare routine. Especially if they are toddlers.
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-15-2019, 04:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,827
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
I use this one:...

I use this one:...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-11-2019, 04:59 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,963
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
Ohhh, don't tell they still wear diapers.:p

Ohhh, don't tell they still wear diapers.:p
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-11-2019, 05:10 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,716
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
My daughter and I are very close. It doesn't...

My daughter and I are very close. It doesn't depend on attending kid's school events. There are a lot of other things that help to build great relationships with own kids. I think the school event...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-09-2019, 06:50 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,716
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
so many people want to be a professional in their...

so many people want to be a professional in their small business and forget about this wish if it is uncomfortable to them in some points. ;-)
If my business hours are 7am-7pm and I do not have an...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-09-2019, 06:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,988
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
https://www.amazon.com/Evenflo-Convertible-High-Ch...

https://www.amazon.com/Evenflo-Convertible-High-Chair-Dottie/dp/B008VUN0EY/ref=sr_1_46?keywords=high%2Bchairs%2Bwith%2Btray&qid=1554859575&s=gateway&sr=8-46&th=1

it is a chair that we use
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-09-2019, 06:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,988
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
During circle time my infants sit in "high"...

During circle time my infants sit in "high" chairs (up to 10 mins). During that time we introduce them animals and sounds they make, colors, shapes, parts of the human body, asking to follow our...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-09-2019, 06:00 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,716
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
would you like if your assistant many times...

would you like if your assistant many times leaves her work earlier than usual just because she wants to go to each sports games of her child?
I used to work as an elementary school teacher and I...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-01-2019, 10:53 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,153
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
I teach kids don't put a whole grape in their...

I teach kids don't put a whole grape in their mouths. They must bite it no matter what size it is. They know why they MUST do it. I cut grapes for kids under 2yo. Everyone who is older knows how to...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-01-2019, 10:48 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,881
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
all my kids have indoor shoes here. Every morning...

all my kids have indoor shoes here. Every morning they come in, change shoes, go to play. Before to go outside they switch shoes again. I do not care about socks. The indoor shoes can be sent home to...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-24-2019, 09:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,678
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
I do not cook anything ahead and do not use...

I do not cook anything ahead and do not use pre-cooked frozen food. But I got tired that kids want to have all their food items separated on their plates. So I stopped using section plates. Very...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-22-2019, 10:36 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,370
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
if we don't use dry rice and beans for sensory...

if we don't use dry rice and beans for sensory activities does it help somehow to starving people in other countries?
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-14-2019, 05:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,634
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
I always inform if a sick child was sent home and...

I always inform if a sick child was sent home and describe the symptoms. I do not say who exactly gets sick. Even do not mention is it a boy or a girl.
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-14-2019, 05:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 920
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
I am pretty sure that at home he sleeps in...

I am pretty sure that at home he sleeps in silence and parents even try do not breath at that time. If it so you will not be able to change anything. Parents must start changing their kid's sleeping...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-14-2019, 04:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,066
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
monthly, in advance, not based on attendance

monthly, in advance, not based on attendance
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-14-2019, 11:27 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,419
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
1-10mo 1-14mo 1-15mo 1-18mo 1-20mo ...

1-10mo
1-14mo
1-15mo
1-18mo
1-20mo
total 5 :)
all of them started when they were 3mo.
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-14-2019, 11:09 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,419
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
i use this...

i use this...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-08-2019, 11:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 810
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
a notice on a daycare center in Russia (a joke of...

a notice on a daycare center in Russia (a joke of course):

Dear parents, if you do not believe what your kids tell you about what happened at daycare we promise do not believe everything they tell...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-06-2019, 07:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,340
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
are you going to use one comb for all...

are you going to use one comb for all kids?!:confused:
It is the best way to spread lice!
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-01-2019, 10:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,164
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
tell him that he (and all other kids ) must put...

tell him that he (and all other kids ) must put the sit and toilet cover down BEFORE flushing off. If they don't, tiny drops of poop and urine are spreading around of all bathroom and they breathe it...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 02-22-2019, 04:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 752
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
All books are reachable here for all my kids. ...

All books are reachable here for all my kids.
Just the first word that babies start using here is "gentle".
If a book gets ripped I repair it in front of kids and tell them that books are our...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 02-13-2019, 10:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,033
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
I avoid the word "don't" as much as possible. ...

I avoid the word "don't" as much as possible.
If a child hits/smashes/whatever... I say "gentle hands, please". Then I touch him gently and ask him to touch my hands gentle as well as the hit...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 02-12-2019, 03:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,056
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
I do with infants: -light tissue massage ...

I do with infants:

-light tissue massage
-introduce different parts of a human body during every diaper changing by touching and name it (nose, mouth, ears, chicks... )
-By using puppets I...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 02-12-2019, 10:05 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,056
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
In NY we allowed having no more than 2 infants...

In NY we allowed having no more than 2 infants (here it is kids under 2!!! yo) for an adult. I can handle more than 2 but I may not.
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 02-06-2019, 05:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,466
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
exactly!happyface

exactly!happyface
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 02-06-2019, 05:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,466
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
in fact, both of these services are not expensive...

in fact, both of these services are not expensive but save to you a lot of time.
We just start using food delivery from Fairway. It is such a great saving of our time (and money too)))
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 01-24-2019, 08:00 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,092
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
It is for everyone who doesn't know how to teach....

It is for everyone who doesn't know how to teach.
It is not possible to learn how to do it by asking on any forums. The best way to learn is by taking classes or at least read a lot about how to...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 01-22-2019, 11:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,521
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
w-10 form sending via e-mail.

w-10 form sending via e-mail.
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 01-22-2019, 10:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,290
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
we have 4 pregnant moms here. The all of them...

we have 4 pregnant moms here. The all of them will need daycare at coming September. At that time 4 of my current kids will be under 2yo.
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 01-20-2019, 06:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,416
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
I prefer to grow "my own toddlers" It means I...

I prefer to grow "my own toddlers" It means I have infants in my care. So since their first day here, we keep them very clean during each feeding. Any drops or pieces of food on their lips and cheeks...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 01-18-2019, 10:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,144
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
http://great-beemaster.blogspot.com/2013/05/black-...

http://great-beemaster.blogspot.com/2013/05/black-radish-with-honey-for-cough.html

it is an anti-cough recipe from my childhood. Very simple and effective. I recommend it for all my customers. It...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 01-17-2019, 04:05 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,092
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
why was it rude? will you allow anyone to teach...

why was it rude?
will you allow anyone to teach your kids to drive a car if that person doesn't know how to drive? Will it be rude to recommend that person do not do it?
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 01-17-2019, 03:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,416
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
I don't allow kids to eat without utensils. I...

I don't allow kids to eat without utensils.
I continue spoon feeding 12mo kids and teach them to feed themselves properly.
Now I have two boys (1.6) - most of the time they eat by themselves and...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 01-15-2019, 10:46 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,092
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
so, do you want to feel like..., or you want to...

so, do you want to feel like..., or you want to teach?
If you want to teach, you should know how to teach. If you don't know how to teach it is better do not teach.
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 01-04-2019, 10:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,288
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
in our area, most of the enrolments happen at...

in our area, most of the enrolments happen at August-September. You can start advertising now but mention that your program will start at the coming September.
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 01-04-2019, 10:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 900
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
we just have divided our yard by a fence with a...

we just have divided our yard by a fence with a gate. So, our three dogs have no access to the DC's part of the yard.
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 01-03-2019, 10:38 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,974
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
I teach my kids to cover the toilet before...

I teach my kids to cover the toilet before flushing off.

"Using a toothbrush cover doesn't protect a toothbrush from bacterial growth, but actually creates an environment where bacteria are better...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 01-02-2019, 03:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,974
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
changing diapers is parents responsibility too,...

changing diapers is parents responsibility too, but we doing it while kids are with us.
Parents brush kid's tooth every morning and evening. Over here kids do it after lunch before going to sleep....
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 01-01-2019, 11:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,169
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
.....

.....
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 01-01-2019, 11:10 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,974
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
I do not use covers. It is not healthy....

I do not use covers. It is not healthy. Toothbrushes supposed to get air-dry.
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/cleaning/tips/a32797/toothbrush-storage-mistakes/
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 01-01-2019, 11:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,400
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
all of my 12 kids sleep on mats in the playroom....

all of my 12 kids sleep on mats in the playroom. I provide bed clothing.
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 12-31-2018, 10:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,974
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
OK, I am not BC 5 years I have been using...

OK, I am not BC

5 years I have been using these ones...
Forum: Daycare Menus, Breakfast, Lunch and Snack Ideas 12-09-2018, 09:29 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,717
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
I serve organic apple juice daily for breakfast...

I serve organic apple juice daily for breakfast for kids 2yo and up, but the amount of juice is very small (1/ 1.5 oz). I do not dilute the juice with water. The kids know the second portion of juice...
Forum: Daycare Menus, Breakfast, Lunch and Snack Ideas 12-09-2018, 09:14 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 37,818
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
Breakfast: organic apple juice (1oz), milk&water...

Breakfast: organic apple juice (1oz), milk&water provided daily

1 Farina, Strawberries, crackers w/cream cheese
2 Rice porridge, strawberries, hard boiled egg, French toast
3 Oatmeal, banana,...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 12-08-2018, 12:52 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,015
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
you can attach permanent hooks on the wall on the...

you can attach permanent hooks on the wall on the level of your decoration table ( by the left side of it). kids will be able to hang up their coats by themselves.
My hallway looks like this now. ...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 12-07-2018, 10:44 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,015
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
my question is: are there coat hangers for DC...

my question is: are there coat hangers for DC kids?
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 10-26-2018, 10:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,094
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
Spaghetti, beef vegetable stew, cherry...

Spaghetti, beef vegetable stew, cherry tomato&sweet pepper, milk.
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 10-25-2018, 10:22 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,044
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
it is not your bedroom during business hours and...

it is not your bedroom during business hours and if kids are there.
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 10-25-2018, 10:19 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,044
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
I totally agree.

I totally agree.
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 10-10-2018, 06:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,770
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
maybe he originally is from some other country....

maybe he originally is from some other country. For example, in Russia, all people use "military time" but no one calls it as military time.
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 10-10-2018, 06:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,509
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
how do you care about that?

how do you care about that?
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 10-09-2018, 04:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,509
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
I do not care what-where-when-how parents are...

I do not care what-where-when-how parents are doing/not doing during the time I care about their kid(s). Why? Because it is not my business.
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 10-04-2018, 08:33 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,229
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
oh, I see it is the old thread. Sorry:(:)

oh, I see it is the old thread. Sorry:(:)
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 10-04-2018, 08:27 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,229
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
My dc kids love to learn how to read. I don't use...

My dc kids love to learn how to read. I don't use flashcards. They are boring. I try to avoid rote memorization as much as possible. I want that my DCkids understand the principles that form the...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 10-01-2018, 03:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,449
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
I would say YOU instead of WE. the child is...

I would say YOU instead of WE. the child is ready, the provider is ready. Only the parents aren't ready.
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 09-23-2018, 06:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,535
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
I do not manage free play time. I can step into...

I do not manage free play time. I can step into current activities and give them some idea. Also, I remind them to clean up toys if they decide to change activities. That's it.
I have 12 kids and a...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 09-21-2018, 01:15 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,710
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
it can be the owner kid.

it can be the owner kid.
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 09-18-2018, 04:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,752
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
in my opinion, it is dangerous because any older...

in my opinion, it is dangerous because any older kid can injure or kill an infant.
a floor bed at home is not the same thing as a floor bed at daycare.
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 09-17-2018, 06:40 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,282
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
Today I let him go to my front yard. He is around...

Today I let him go to my front yard. He is around 4mo. There is a lot of insects for him over there.
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 09-14-2018, 06:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,282
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
do not tell me about praying mantis. I still...

do not tell me about praying mantis. I still have one. His name is Potap. I will not tell you how much I already spent on Amazon for his food and how my assistants and I hunting flys if Amazon...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 09-07-2018, 01:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,668
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
12+4SA I have 12 and keep the SA spots for...

12+4SA
I have 12 and keep the SA spots for siblings of current customers.
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 08-02-2018, 10:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,576
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
good luck! )

good luck! )
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 08-01-2018, 05:49 PM
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Views: 1,576
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
why do you need this information?

why do you need this information?
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 07-29-2018, 05:37 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,303
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
Ladies, I cannot believe. Do you really do all of...

Ladies, I cannot believe. Do you really do all of this without taking your bras off first?! You have to change your routine. Any cocktail will be much much tastier:rolleyes:
:lol::lol::lol:
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 06-28-2018, 05:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,778
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
because of that, I provide almost everything. ...

because of that, I provide almost everything.
Parents provide kids, diapers, and extra clothes. That's it. Everyone is happy.
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 06-28-2018, 04:46 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,261
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
I had a lot of people who changed their mind...

I had a lot of people who changed their mind after visiting our program and decided to pay more for daycare than they planned. If I gave them my price before visiting us they would never become our...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 06-24-2018, 11:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,062
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
When I opened my daycare I had one kid (18mo)...

When I opened my daycare I had one kid (18mo) during the first two weeks. We followed the schedule.

If I am too tired I can skip all learning activities. Even if I have all the kids present. I...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 06-09-2018, 03:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,130
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
I don't make any craft with infants. I am pretty...

I don't make any craft with infants. I am pretty sure their parents are not interested to have and keep any craft that is done by me.
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 06-09-2018, 10:32 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 57,427
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
infants need individual attention during meal...

infants need individual attention during meal time. If an infants cry for any reason s/he takes all your attention again. The most important thing: In our area (NY) we must have one adult for every...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 06-05-2018, 10:35 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 14,737
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
during the hot weather seasons, I always call...

during the hot weather seasons, I always call (don't text) to parents if they don't show up. I mustn't do it but I always did, do and will do it.
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-28-2018, 04:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,787
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
don't take it so personally. Do they give to you...

don't take it so personally. Do they give to you a two-week notice as you ask in your contract? Yes.
Must they inform you about their family plans? Not.
What would you do, if you are them? I'm...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-24-2018, 05:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,108
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
I say it is not your toy it is your turn to play...

I say it is not your toy it is your turn to play with the toy. later it will be someone's else turn.
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-24-2018, 10:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,197
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
We do the same here.

We do the same here.
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-04-2018, 08:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,374
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
I remember how I was surprised that Americans are...

I remember how I was surprised that Americans are so strict with types of food for breakfast/lunch/dinner.
If I want soup for breakfast, pancakes for lunch, and salad for dinner I just eat it. I...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-03-2018, 06:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,669
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
https://www.amazon.com/Graco-Pack-Play-Playard-Asp...

https://www.amazon.com/Graco-Pack-Play-Playard-Aspery/dp/B00LVMSU0S/ref=sr_1_5_s_it?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1525396601&sr=1-5&keywords=pack+and+play
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-24-2018, 10:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,031
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
I don't know what TS Gold is supposed to do. I...

I don't know what TS Gold is supposed to do. I just googled
https://www.buffalo.edu/content/dam/www/ubccc/Documents/Teaching%20Strategies%20-%20GOLD-Touring-Guide_5-2013.pdf
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-24-2018, 09:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 923
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
i had a kid like that. I tought him that he has...

i had a kid like that. I tought him that he has to keep his mouth closed and keep "water" in his mouth and swallow it. It helped. Every time when he opened his mouth and started drooling I caled him...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-24-2018, 10:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,334
Posted By ColorfulSunburst
I ALWAYS greeting parents. 1. it is...

I ALWAYS greeting parents.
1. it is professional
2. I'm able to ask some questions about a child and get/give some daily update. Especially about infants: when they ate, when they woke up, how...
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