Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-07-2016, 01:05 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,135
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-04-2016, 03:13 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,960
Absolutely!
In general, as someone...
Absolutely!
In general, as someone mentioned, you must have zoning approval to open a center. Does this mean residential zoning won't work? NO. Almost every municipality has provisions for special...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-03-2016, 10:09 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,960
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-05-2016, 07:23 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,381
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-01-2015, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,415
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-11-2015, 04:12 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 5,199
Calling all LEGALLY unlicensed or LEGALLY...
Calling all LEGALLY unlicensed or LEGALLY unregistered members to chime in. Do you feel this incident gives you a bad name? I do not feel that way. I fully support my legally unlicensed brother and...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-11-2015, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 5,199
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-11-2015, 12:15 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 5,199
No, it doesn't hurt ALL unregistered or...
No, it doesn't hurt ALL unregistered or unlicensed. Just the illegal ones. The operative word being illegal. I am very interested to know if this was an illegal operation. It matters. I do agree that...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-11-2015, 09:35 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 5,199
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-11-2015, 06:49 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 5,199
Just :mad::mad::mad: especially if it turns out...
Just :mad::mad::mad: especially if it turns out that unregistered is ILLEGALLY unregistered. Infuriating! I'd like to know if the daycare did not have enough cots or mats? Or was he strapped into a...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-10-2015, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,053
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-09-2015, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,110
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-09-2015, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,110
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-09-2015, 03:36 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,110
PSA on New Car Seat to Prevent Hot Car Deaths!
http://www.cnn.com/2015/07/24/health/walmart-car-seat-hot-car-deaths/
Hope that link works, I'm on my mobile. I'm going to share this with my families.
While I like this idea, I do think it...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-25-2015, 03:27 AM
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Replies: 95
Views: 7,034
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-24-2015, 10:13 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,828
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-24-2015, 10:07 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,535
Where were the children sleeping?
What did you...
Where were the children sleeping?
What did you say when you opened the door for her to come in? No reply at all, just silence as she gathered her kids? Why did you text her?
Not trying to pry,...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-03-2015, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 12,289
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-03-2015, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 12,289
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-03-2015, 11:50 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,591
I know I'm late to this thread, I've been...
I know I'm late to this thread, I've been keeping up with your posts on this whole situation. What a mess, really sorry you are going through a tough term. Hugs to you.
I think I would just stop...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-03-2015, 11:24 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 12,289
I stand firm in my opinion. I'm not bashing...
I stand firm in my opinion. I'm not bashing anyone, I'm simply saying that the OP and her staff DROPPED THE BALL in a big , serious and potentially life threatening way. When it comes to the safety...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-01-2015, 08:16 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,418
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-29-2015, 09:53 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 12,289
I totally get what you are saying, and its...
I totally get what you are saying, and its definitely unacceptable for this behavior to be allowed or encouraged at home, this did not happen at home. This happened under the watch of the provider. 4...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-27-2015, 03:48 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 12,289
I'm not really buying that the mom "laughed it...
I'm not really buying that the mom "laughed it off". I'd flip out. Who wouldn't? Seriously! "Oh your child was lost for 20 minutes"........I can't envision inserting a casual motherly laugh here....
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-27-2015, 03:20 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 12,289
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-26-2015, 03:05 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,836
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-26-2015, 03:00 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,175
I try to find a balance between by-the-book and...
I try to find a balance between by-the-book and softie. I have firm policies and I enforce (or not enforce) as I see fit. Does mom need to pay late because of overspending on vacation? Or because her...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-25-2015, 03:33 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,609
I've said this before, but just the phrase...
I've said this before, but just the phrase "attached parenting" makes me cringe. It somehow implies that those of us who did NOT breastfeed and cosleep or occasionally let our babies cry it...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-19-2015, 02:31 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,657
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Forum: New Members - Welcome to the Daycare.com Forum!
06-18-2015, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,884
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-18-2015, 03:21 AM
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Replies: 77
Views: 6,859
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-09-2015, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 5,474
It's about legally unlicensed vs ILLEGALLY...
It's about legally unlicensed vs ILLEGALLY unlicensed. I fully support legally unlicensed. The article said she had 8 childten and only 5 are allowed for unlicensed.
I agree, the state dropped the...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-08-2015, 03:59 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 5,474
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-08-2015, 01:48 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 5,255
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-08-2015, 12:46 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 5,474
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-08-2015, 11:59 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 5,474
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-08-2015, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 5,474
ILLEGAL Strikes Again. Enough!
http://www.inforum.com/news/3760411-autopsy-results-crucial-west-fargo-police-investigate-babys-death-unlicensed-day-care
Once again, someone decided they are above the law......
I know my...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-03-2015, 03:16 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,138
Yes
I have done a residential conversion to a licensed center. I can help, this is in my wheelhouse!
Its a super long answer, so PM me if you'd like.
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Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
05-23-2015, 03:33 AM
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Replies: 62
Views: 12,400
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Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
05-23-2015, 03:31 AM
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Replies: 62
Views: 12,400
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-22-2015, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,998
I guess you have to decide if you will do test...
I guess you have to decide if you will do test visits and observations or not. I think she assumed if it was ok once, it would be ok twice. I'm sure she is just nervous about putting her new baby ...
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Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
05-22-2015, 12:03 AM
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Replies: 62
Views: 12,400
Why would you suggest ANY alternate employment...
Why would you suggest ANY alternate employment options, especially minimum wage jobs that require no skills or education? It didn't seem relevant to your question. It's offensive because it implies...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-21-2015, 05:45 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,429
The short answer, for me, is no.
...
The short answer, for me, is no.
.....but....my clients love it. Out of state grandparents adore it. If I have a promising prospect
prospect, I may refer them to my page for a candid look at our...
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Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
05-21-2015, 12:16 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 12,400
I just re-read the original post.
The line ...
I just re-read the original post.
The line "why don't you be walmart greeters or work at a subway....." is SUPER insulting, and honestly, the most negative comment I've seen in a long time. :mad:
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-21-2015, 07:34 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,991
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Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
05-21-2015, 07:22 AM
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Replies: 62
Views: 12,400
There's a whole sticky thread "The Positive...
There's a whole sticky thread "The Positive Thread ", that has hundreds of inspiring, uplifting and positive comments. Please visit it.
This is largely a problem solving forum for providers. It...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-18-2015, 10:31 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,354
Honestly, it rarely comes up! They have been...
Honestly, it rarely comes up! They have been taught "this is your food and that is his food" . I don't allow junk food, so everyone has equally unexciting lunches. Any complaints about lunch are...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-18-2015, 03:22 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,354
I don't provide lunch, parents do. My clients...
I don't provide lunch, parents do. My clients prefer this, they can go vegan, gluten free, organic, etc. To say that "parents provide crap, junk food" is definitely not happening here, as I have...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-12-2015, 05:53 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,005
Yes I do heat things in the microwave. I won't...
Yes I do heat things in the microwave. I won't cook things in the microwave though (like easy mac)! Fridge and microwave are my only kitchen equipment. It's really, really sweet. No whining, no...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-12-2015, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,005
Run it by your parents.......you never know!...
Run it by your parents.......you never know! Hmmm, ecpected vs required.....I dunno, ask licensing. I have made a successful center by being different and thinking outside the box. You may be...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-12-2015, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,005
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-12-2015, 11:19 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,876
Being hard of hearing myself, all I can say is...
Being hard of hearing myself, all I can say is please be patient and don't get frustrated. Try a tap on the shoulder instead of yelling her name. Speak directly to her, with eye contact. Can you...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-12-2015, 10:38 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,005
Ok, i will be the odd ball here, and I know my...
Ok, i will be the odd ball here, and I know my reply probably won't help with your issue OP, but I'll throw this out there.......
Your lunch problem is exactly why I don't serve lunch. Kids bring...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-12-2015, 06:32 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,429
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-05-2015, 03:16 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 5,109
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-04-2015, 08:12 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,813
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-30-2015, 08:07 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 3,048
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-27-2015, 05:42 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,817
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-27-2015, 05:40 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,817
I have a short version of my tour, and a long...
I have a short version of my tour, and a long version. That said, some of my "short version" tours have resulted in wonderful parents. And some long versions weren't as golden as they seemed on the...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-23-2015, 07:46 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,737
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-23-2015, 07:41 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,018
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-22-2015, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 4,992
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-21-2015, 06:54 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,719
On a first day.....I'd kind of expect some...
On a first day.....I'd kind of expect some lingering. Mom probably looking for some feedback? She's not familiar with your procedures yet....hard to follow expectations when you don't know what's...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-18-2015, 06:41 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,306
In the fall, I am doing an advertising campaign...
In the fall, I am doing an advertising campaign that will emphasize part time availability. I had a mom tell me that full-day, part time care is very rare, most places only offer half-day options. I...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-16-2015, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,627
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-14-2015, 01:33 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,258
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-14-2015, 03:05 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,797
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Forum: Book Club - Reviews / Suggestions
04-12-2015, 06:06 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 7,629
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-10-2015, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,496
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-10-2015, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,496
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-08-2015, 12:11 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,625
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-08-2015, 12:08 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,625
Yeah, a Help/Slip/Franklin's is an easy half...
Yeah, a Help/Slip/Franklin's is an easy half hour. Twiiiiirrrrrlllll. I only do live recordings. Lol. 52 shows. I ACTUALLY PLAY CASSETTES, my group definitely knows that cassettes mean music. Lol
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-08-2015, 09:44 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,625
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-01-2015, 12:50 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 9,919
So....just to express a random thought...
So....just to express a random thought here....There should be STIFF penalties for making unfounded or retaliatory abuse reports. Mad at your daycare provider? Find a new provider. Don't make a falae...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-01-2015, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 9,919
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-01-2015, 09:51 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,051
"Hi, just calling to let you know Johnny is...
"Hi, just calling to let you know Johnny is complaining of an ear ache. He has no fever but is in pain. Pease come to pick him up, as he cannot participate in activities due to pain. "
If he was...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-31-2015, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 9,919
Uh, what??? Just term instead of REPORTING...
Uh, what??? Just term instead of REPORTING suspected abuse? Hope for the best? I don't see that as the "moral" to this story at all. The moral should be that providers who report suspected abuse in...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-28-2015, 06:07 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,794
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-26-2015, 03:48 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,148
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-25-2015, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 866
Is Anyone a VA Vendor?
I have a client that works for the Department of Veterans Affairs. She applied for a VA program that pays me directly a portion of her tuition. It has been over 90 days since she was approved for...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-25-2015, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,980
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-17-2015, 09:57 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,352
I'd let the older child stay ONLY IF he is...
I'd let the older child stay ONLY IF he is symptom free. I'd also casually ask him if he had any medicine before school. If you suspect dope and drop, I'd send older child home as well.
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-28-2015, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,490
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-22-2015, 12:31 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,406
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-29-2015, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 6,160
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-22-2015, 11:14 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 3,893
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-21-2015, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 7,442
Totally unfair to insist YOU. find someone to...
Totally unfair to insist YOU. find someone to cover. It's assuredly against your regulations to demand staff work with a contagious condition! Id start looking for a job elsewhere. As a Director, I'd...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-28-2014, 07:03 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,023
Now THAT is living large:lol: It's so pretty to...
Now THAT is living large:lol: It's so pretty to look at, but I wonder what kind of ecological disaster is looming. Have you seen the Rotunda here in SWFL? It's not offshore, but same idea.....looks...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-24-2014, 05:27 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,254
:hug: I'm sorry you are not appreciated by this...
:hug: I'm sorry you are not appreciated by this family. It's funny how the difficult children always seem to be in care the longest hours, are never kept home when parents are off work, and have the...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-24-2014, 05:21 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 4,898
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-24-2014, 05:17 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 4,898
It's so hot in Florida! (news flash)
It's going to be 80 degrees today. Get out your bug spray, because the mosquitos are biting and the fleas are hopping. Shorts weather. I think I'll get the Ninja out for a ride.
So yeah, it's hot...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-16-2014, 01:17 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,102
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-14-2014, 06:06 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,373
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-12-2014, 09:35 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,099
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-09-2014, 03:50 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,233
I agree with Laurel! Florida is fairly...
I agree with Laurel! Florida is fairly reasonable.
And one more thing.........
".....the weather down here......so fine"
(Jerry Garcia)
:Sunny::Sunny::Sunny:
And Josie, I'm from...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-08-2014, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 7,970
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-05-2014, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,450
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Forum: Daycare and Taxes
12-04-2014, 03:11 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,335
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Forum: Daycare and Taxes
12-03-2014, 05:46 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,335
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Forum: Daycare and Taxes
12-03-2014, 05:42 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,335
I am in SWFL also. That sounds high for...
I am in SWFL also. That sounds high for insurance. I pay $511, and I am licensed center with a capacity of 15 children. Its a $600k policy. I'm not sure about home daycare rules, but centers must...
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