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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 07-29-2016, 05:30 PM

Replies: 22 Seriously? Why, Just Why Can't She Get It??? Views: 2,691 Posted By snbauser If she is still "forgetting" then your late fee... If she is still "forgetting" then your late fee isn't steep enough. I implemented an incremental late fee at one point. First time late....xx amount. 2nd time late within 6 months then the fee...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 06-29-2016, 07:51 AM

Replies: 12 So I requested a meeting Views: 1,549 Posted By snbauser This. I would respond with something along the... This. I would respond with something along the lines that this meeting is a requirement in order to continue care. She is trying to run your business. The more you let her try to, the more she is...

Forum: New Members - Welcome to the Daycare.com Forum! 06-20-2016, 03:15 PM

Replies: 13 Question On Withholding Food as Punishment Views: 5,766 Posted By snbauser Absolutely not and if it was my kid, he wouldn't... Absolutely not and if it was my kid, he wouldn't be going back. Eating lunch is not a privelige. It is a right. No child should have food withheld for misbehaving. Maybe eating away from the...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 06-19-2016, 05:50 PM

Replies: 18 Where Do Parents Put Payment? Views: 1,702 Posted By snbauser I had a payments box right next to the sign... I had a payments box right next to the sign in/out sheet. They couldn't miss it.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 06-14-2016, 08:03 AM

Replies: 11 Hiring Your Own Teen Child to Work? Views: 1,623 Posted By snbauser Check out Tom's article on this topic. ... Check out Tom's article on this topic. http://tomcopelandblog.com/how-to-hire-your-own-children-under-age-18

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 06-11-2016, 10:05 AM

Replies: 18 Advice Views: 2,119 Posted By snbauser I think it is up to you to decide how you want to... I think it is up to you to decide how you want to handle it. You can terminate based on the fact that she A) told you he was 3 and isn't and B) developmentally he doesn't fit the age group you want....

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 06-10-2016, 05:21 AM

Replies: 12 This Is It Views: 2,498 Posted By snbauser This Is It After 13 years, I am holding my last preschool graduation today at 4pm. Then tomorrow I am having a huge yard sale and selling all my stuff. I'm ready. But I'm also a bundle of emotions today. ...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 06-01-2016, 06:30 PM

Replies: 30 Have Any of You Created an IFSP or Been Involved with One at All? Views: 2,896 Posted By snbauser I may be the odd one out here but if a child is... I may be the odd one out here but if a child is not able to participate in our day for any reason, they are sent home. That would include sleeping all day. Plus you are setting up a horrible sleep...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-31-2016, 11:25 AM

Replies: 11 Preschool Transportation...What to Charge? Views: 1,654 Posted By snbauser Crazy! I was told that as long as the fee I'm... Crazy! I was told that as long as the fee I'm charging isn't a separate transportation fee then the kids are just the same as any other passenger in your car. Just like if you were taking your kids...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-31-2016, 08:59 AM

Replies: 11 Preschool Transportation...What to Charge? Views: 1,654 Posted By snbauser Full time rate. I would not charge a separate... Full time rate. I would not charge a separate transportation rate as it is my understanding that if you do that you become "commercial" transportation and your car insurance will be much higher.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-27-2016, 02:27 PM

Replies: 9 Feel Bad but… Views: 1,846 Posted By snbauser My part time contract says that the part timer... My part time contract says that the part timer gets right of first refusal if a full timer comes along. Basically if someone wants the full time spot I go to the part time family and say you can go...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-23-2016, 05:47 PM

Replies: 3 Minute Menu Views: 1,317 Posted By snbauser I know we only get the attendance and meals... I know we only get the attendance and meals portion of the program through our fp. If we want the accounting portion, it costs extra.

Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum 05-21-2016, 09:34 AM

Replies: 45 Daycare Will Not Allow Early Pick Up - California Views: 7,224 Posted By snbauser This! Something is really off. :confused: ... This! Something is really off. :confused: And I honestly would call licensing as well. Not sure that you could do a formal complaint because there is no evidence of any wrong doing but I would...

Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum 05-20-2016, 02:35 PM

Replies: 45 Daycare Will Not Allow Early Pick Up - California Views: 7,224 Posted By snbauser This. Plus I would wonder what was going on... This. Plus I would wonder what was going on there that she didn't want anyone coming until 5:30. I can tell you that in the 13 year I have been doing this job I have NEVER come across a provider...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-20-2016, 11:03 AM

Replies: 10 White Noise Machines Views: 2,247 Posted By snbauser I actually just use a cheap sound machine from... I actually just use a cheap sound machine from walmart. It was about $20 and has multiple settings. We use the "summer's night" setting.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-15-2016, 01:36 PM

Replies: 6 Backing Out of Taking a Spot Views: 2,034 Posted By snbauser Unfortunately this is one of the reasons many... Unfortunately this is one of the reasons many charge a non-refundable deposit. I always told parents that the spot is not theirs until the paperwork AND deposit are returned to me. Until then I...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-09-2016, 02:10 PM

Replies: 50 DCD Rubbed Me The Wrong Way At Pick Up Today... Views: 4,270 Posted By snbauser First - babies should not sleep in their car... First - babies should not sleep in their car seats or swings. I know our licensing is clear that if they do fall asleep they are to be immediately put into their bed. It takes times to transition...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-05-2016, 03:00 PM

Replies: 23 Late Fees When It's Hard to Not Be Late Views: 3,159 Posted By snbauser Definitely time for a conversation. It can be as... Definitely time for a conversation. It can be as nice or as mean as you want. Personally I would be upfront with I understand that traffic can be an issue but I close at 5:00. So I either need you...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-12-2016, 03:42 AM

Replies: 18 Soap Views: 2,945 Posted By snbauser I was going to say the same thing. If you aren't... I was going to say the same thing. If you aren't getting their hands wet first, they aren't washing correctly.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-11-2016, 03:38 AM

Replies: 11 What Will Parents Do with Pre-k Kids? Views: 2,004 Posted By snbauser Here most prek'ers stay where they are until they... Here most prek'ers stay where they are until they start Kindy. I know I had similar issues. We can have up to 5 preschool and younger + 3 school agers. I typically care for school employee...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-10-2016, 10:18 AM

Replies: 12 For Those Who Have Employees Views: 3,248 Posted By snbauser I always made the background check, cpr/first aid... I always made the background check, cpr/first aid and tb test a requirement in order to be hired. Those are the requirements in order to be left alone with the kids and although initially I wouldn't...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-08-2016, 05:39 PM

Replies: 18 Soap Views: 2,945 Posted By snbauser I use a foam pump. One trick I learned is that... I use a foam pump. One trick I learned is that little hands don't need a full pump. So put a hairband around the stem of them pump so the pump doesn't go down all the way. They still get plenty...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-24-2016, 06:25 AM

Replies: 35 How to Keep Parents from Messing Up Your Licenses... Views: 3,791 Posted By snbauser Without wading into the vax debate and to answer... Without wading into the vax debate and to answer the op question...the way you do it is fairly easy...you stop allowing a parent to dictate how your business is run. If it's a state reg, then they...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-21-2016, 12:30 PM

Replies: 11 NYS Providers Views: 1,840 Posted By snbauser I'm not in NY but I am able to submit my meals... I'm not in NY but I am able to submit my meals using MMK online. Now if they could just get it so they could direct deposit our cheks that would be awesome.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-19-2016, 05:17 PM

Replies: 235 New DCM Just Shows Up Early at My Door Views: 21,393 Posted By snbauser I am probably the last one to terminate but... I am probably the last one to terminate but honestly after her last email my response would be a simple... Dear DCM, Unfortunately at this time it appears my program is not a good fit for...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-18-2016, 07:54 AM

Replies: 16 Out of Ratio, Unlicensed Provider Views: 2,728 Posted By snbauser If mom doesn't want to call, I would in a... If mom doesn't want to call, I would in a heartbeat. I have done it in the past and wouldn't hesitate in the future. I couldn't live with myself if I knew someone was operating illegally and...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-13-2016, 11:36 AM

Replies: 48 What to Play On My Big 'Ole Concrete Slab? Views: 3,091 Posted By snbauser Oh and we have a play kitchen next to the sand... Oh and we have a play kitchen next to the sand table and the kids love to "cook" with the sand.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-13-2016, 11:35 AM

Replies: 48 What to Play On My Big 'Ole Concrete Slab? Views: 3,091 Posted By snbauser What about a sand table instead of a sandbox? I... What about a sand table instead of a sandbox? I don't to the sandbox because kids end up with sand up their underwear, stepping on each other, etc. With a sand table the only issue is sand ending...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-10-2016, 11:44 AM

Replies: 8 See-Through Clothing Views: 2,446 Posted By snbauser I do not allow girls to wear dresses or skirts... I do not allow girls to wear dresses or skirts without shorts or legging underneath them. We play too hard to deal with clothes riding up. I had one mom tell me that she didn't need to because her...

Forum: Daycare and Taxes 03-10-2016, 09:23 AM

Replies: 1 When Do I Stop Counting Hours If I Am Closing? Views: 2,676 Posted By snbauser When Do I Stop Counting Hours If I Am Closing? This would be for next years taxes.... My last day with kids will be June 10th. But there will be at least a 2 week period after that where I will still be doing "business" with things like selling...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-02-2016, 02:24 PM

Replies: 2 Barely Hanging On Views: 2,132 Posted By snbauser As someone else who is in countdown mode, I... As someone else who is in countdown mode, I completely get it. My last day is June 10th. I'm finishing out the school year. I'm getting through by doing a couple of things.... 1 - countdown......

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 02-25-2016, 02:24 PM

Replies: 8 Excluding for "Virus"? Views: 2,326 Posted By snbauser I exclude for the symptoms not for the diagnosis. I exclude for the symptoms not for the diagnosis.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 02-23-2016, 02:21 PM

Replies: 20 OT- Cell Phone Carriers Views: 2,972 Posted By snbauser This is us. We had At&T up until about a year... This is us. We had At&T up until about a year ago. I got tired of constantly monitoring my kids data usage. The final straw was my son using his phone in the car to listen to music. He got tired...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 02-16-2016, 06:18 PM

Replies: 211 Misdirected Email Views: 17,961 Posted By snbauser This is my late fee policy. I typically waive... This is my late fee policy. I typically waive the first time as a courtesy but that is based on my discretion. I found doing an incremental fee doesn't penalize too much for the occassional but...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 02-07-2016, 02:37 PM

Replies: 13 Best Puzzle Rack? Or Better Methods for Storing Puzzles? Views: 2,394 Posted By snbauser I saw somewhere the idea of using stacking letter... I saw somewhere the idea of using stacking letter trays. Similar to this..http://www.containerstore.com/s/office/paper-file-storage/sorters-trays/pandan-stacking-letter-tray/123d?productId=10018794

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 02-06-2016, 06:17 AM

Replies: 39 Are a Bunch of People Quitting DC? Views: 3,553 Posted By snbauser Wow! I could be wrong but I don't think she was... Wow! I could be wrong but I don't think she was referring to you specifically. I read her "underground" as being illegal. There is a difference between "illegal" and "legally unlicensed".

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 02-05-2016, 07:11 PM

Replies: 39 Are a Bunch of People Quitting DC? Views: 3,553 Posted By snbauser 13 years for me and I am done at the end of this... 13 years for me and I am done at the end of this school year. I notified all of my families this past week.

Forum: Daycare and Taxes 02-05-2016, 06:42 AM

Replies: 1 Closing and Selling Off Items Views: 2,428 Posted By snbauser Closing and Selling Off Items If I close down and sell off my items at a garage sale, do I need to count it as business income? And if so, do I need to give receipts to those that purchase items?

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 01-31-2016, 10:31 AM

Replies: 35 Child Capabilities vs Parents Expectations... Views: 3,948 Posted By snbauser I would not force the child to do them. ... I would not force the child to do them. Worksheets are not appropriate at that age. I honestly would tell mom that if that is the type of environment she is looking for that your program isn't a...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 01-31-2016, 10:26 AM

Replies: 20 New DCM Asking for Refund! Views: 1,881 Posted By snbauser It may suck, but it's business. I would simply... It may suck, but it's business. I would simply respond with something like "I know it's unfortunate timing that dcg was sick her first week but your payment is for the space and not for attendance. ...

Forum: Daycare and Taxes 01-27-2016, 06:40 PM

Replies: 14 Tax Professional? Turbo Tax? I'm lost. Views: 2,665 Posted By snbauser If you are going to try and use Turbo Tax, go to... If you are going to try and use Turbo Tax, go to Tom Copeland's blog and read up on what what you can and can't do with the software.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 01-26-2016, 04:22 AM

Replies: 35 Really???? Views: 2,749 Posted By snbauser You can always ask for clarification. But like... You can always ask for clarification. But like someone above said, you are supposed to sanitize in between types of use. If the kids come in from outside and wash hands before playing inside and...

Forum: Daycare and Taxes 01-18-2016, 01:25 PM

Replies: 5 Invoices Views: 2,561 Posted By snbauser That's about the timeframe I do. I do monthly as... That's about the timeframe I do. I do monthly as well and I send invoices because most of my parents work for the school system and get paid on the 25th. So invoices are always from the Friday...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 12-30-2015, 01:59 PM

Replies: 9 Questions Changing Careers Views: 1,830 Posted By snbauser I am where you are. I will be closing after this... I am where you are. I will be closing after this school year. I've sent out many applications and resume's but not even an interview. I will be finishing my Associates this spring....hopefully. ...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 12-15-2015, 06:29 AM

Replies: 5 School me on Minute Menu please Views: 1,388 Posted By snbauser Yes. When I had parents pay that way, their... Yes. When I had parents pay that way, their payments was processed on Monday, came out of their account on Tuesday and was in my account on Friday. BUT if there was a holiday in there, I wouldn't...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 12-11-2015, 06:45 AM

Replies: 54 Pack n Plays Are Not Safe for Sleeping???? Views: 9,454 Posted By snbauser I know here they changed the regs to not allow... I know here they changed the regs to not allow pnp's for centers and we were told that the regs for fcc would be coming soon as well.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 12-09-2015, 11:41 AM

Replies: 30 Parent Does Not Like My Assistant Views: 4,077 Posted By snbauser Yes. I had an hispanic family who was with me... Yes. I had an hispanic family who was with me for almost a year with nothing but raves about me and my program. Then one day they picked up shortly after I hired a new teacher who was african...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 11-30-2015, 06:34 PM

Replies: 2 Dreidle Play Views: 1,047 Posted By snbauser I use plastic "gold" coins that I got at Party... I use plastic "gold" coins that I got at Party City for the game and then typically give them the chocolate coins to take home.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 11-24-2015, 06:15 PM

Replies: 12 Play Structure / Climber Views: 1,902 Posted By snbauser I sold it because we were moving and I did not... I sold it because we were moving and I did not want to rebuild another mulched play area to have under/around it. It was a pain to keep to the right depth and I was tired of the mulch being tracked...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 11-24-2015, 11:15 AM

Replies: 12 Play Structure / Climber Views: 1,902 Posted By snbauser I had an almost identical one. I think it was... I had an almost identical one. I think it was the previous version. I had 12 kids at the time. It held up very well. I had it for probably 5-6 years before I sold it.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 11-21-2015, 09:23 AM

Replies: 16 New Family Forgets Checkbook 4X Views: 2,508 Posted By snbauser I agree with the others. Put a note out on... I agree with the others. Put a note out on Monday that says effective immediately late fees will be assessed per contract. Then charge them. When they tell you they "forgot" on Friday, remind them...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 11-17-2015, 03:41 AM

Replies: 21 Family Childcare Providers Views: 2,609 Posted By snbauser I take only preschool aged - 3-5 years old. I do... I take only preschool aged - 3-5 years old. I do occassionally have a school ager or 2 for a teacher workday but they are kids who graduated my program so they know me and my rules.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 11-11-2015, 02:44 PM

Replies: 11 Thanksgiving Holiday Pay Question Views: 1,439 Posted By snbauser If you want the day off, I would approach that... If you want the day off, I would approach that mom and let her know that her child will be the only one there and if she is willing to keep her you will credit her the day. Then you are only our the...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 11-10-2015, 07:09 PM

Replies: 25 Is Anyone Closed On Veteran's Day? Views: 1,934 Posted By snbauser I'm closed and paid. But I cater to school... I'm closed and paid. But I cater to school employees and am closed and get paid for any day indicated as a holiday on the school calendar.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 11-01-2015, 06:01 PM

Replies: 13 Any Hermit Crab owners? Views: 1,545 Posted By snbauser I agree with the others. They aren't as easy as... I agree with the others. They aren't as easy as you would think. Plus they are nocturnal so they are pretty boring for the kids to watch during the day.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 10-26-2015, 07:07 PM

Replies: 12 Get the Wine Ready! Views: 2,194 Posted By snbauser And add to that dcb has a birthday on Saturday... And add to that dcb has a birthday on Saturday and welcome to my nightmare week. Oh and we are supposed to get a ton of rain Tues/Wed so probably won't get out those days.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 10-25-2015, 10:38 AM

Replies: 6 This Has Been Asked Before But.... :) Views: 2,258 Posted By snbauser Last year I borrowed an idea from here. I bought... Last year I borrowed an idea from here. I bought the "If you give a mouse a cookie" and the "If you give a moose a muffin" books. I had sibling sets so they got different ones. Then I bought for...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 09-30-2015, 03:45 AM

Replies: 17 Food Program Proof of Income for Tier 1 - is this a normal request? Views: 2,582 Posted By snbauser No, you will on get reimbursed for your own kids... No, you will on get reimbursed for your own kids if you are income qualified.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 09-29-2015, 05:50 PM

Replies: 17 Food Program Proof of Income for Tier 1 - is this a normal request? Views: 2,582 Posted By snbauser If your local school does not qualify you for... If your local school does not qualify you for tier 1, then the only other way you can qualify as tier 1 would be based on your household income. I wish I could use my tax return. My sponsor won't...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 09-27-2015, 03:57 PM

Replies: 9 Eclipse tonight Views: 1,250 Posted By snbauser It starts a little after 9 and will be complete... It starts a little after 9 and will be complete by I think 10:15. Unfortunately we are socked in with clouds and rain so won't see anything :( Next one isn't until like 2033.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 09-22-2015, 01:57 PM

Replies: 9 Whole Corn For Sensory? Views: 1,392 Posted By snbauser My kids liked it when we did it last year. That... My kids liked it when we did it last year. That being said, I probably won't do it this year. Feed corn is not "cleaned" like regular corn and after about a week we had small bugs in our table. I...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 09-13-2015, 04:32 AM

Replies: 5 NC Daycare Licensing Views: 1,417 Posted By snbauser Good luck! And if I can help with anything else,... Good luck! And if I can help with anything else, don't hesitate to contact me.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 09-11-2015, 05:19 PM

Replies: 5 NC Daycare Licensing Views: 1,417 Posted By snbauser NC has 3 different licenses...Family Child Care... NC has 3 different licenses...Family Child Care Homes, Center in a Residence, and Centers. I live in NC and have actually held all 3 licenses at different times. I'm currently FCCH. FCCH can...

Forum: Daycare and Taxes 09-08-2015, 07:09 PM

Replies: 4 Minute Menu Refunds Views: 1,930 Posted By snbauser When I had to do this awhile back, I just put it... When I had to do this awhile back, I just put it under "other schedule C" expenses and listed what it was.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 09-04-2015, 11:33 AM

Replies: 8 Does Anyone Know the Law in NC about Notifying Landlords and HOA Views: 2,376 Posted By snbauser Firstly, if it isn't an official HOA (board,... Firstly, if it isn't an official HOA (board, bylaws, covenants, etc), then they have no say in what you do with your home. How many bedrooms is your home? What if you had 5 kids of your own? Would...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 09-04-2015, 10:40 AM

Replies: 8 Does Anyone Know the Law in NC about Notifying Landlords and HOA Views: 2,376 Posted By snbauser Who specifically is telling you that 5 kids would... Who specifically is telling you that 5 kids would be a nuisuance - landlord or HOA?

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 09-03-2015, 03:44 AM

Replies: 8 Does Anyone Know the Law in NC about Notifying Landlords and HOA Views: 2,376 Posted By snbauser I am in NC and came from CA. Unfortunately the... I am in NC and came from CA. Unfortunately the same law does not apply here. A landlord or HOA can prevent you from opening a family child care. I know of a provider who even tried to fight her...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 08-28-2015, 10:34 AM

Replies: 21 water bottles? Views: 3,364 Posted By snbauser http://www.orientaltrading.com/color-your-own-cups... http://www.orientaltrading.com/color-your-own-cups-with-lids-and-straws-a2-48_3329.fltr?Ntt=straw%20cups I use these although I take off the outer plastic and the coloring part. That leaves a...

Forum: Daycare Menus, Breakfast, Lunch and Snack Ideas 08-26-2015, 05:40 AM

Replies: 19 I Said No Way But Views: 7,871 Posted By snbauser I've been doing this for about 4 years now. My... I've been doing this for about 4 years now. My kids love it. I love it because it has really cut down on the amount of food I waste. For food program, instead of having to put a full serving on...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 08-25-2015, 03:51 AM

Replies: 95 Death Today.. Views: 7,753 Posted By snbauser I'm so sorry you are going through this. Sending... I'm so sorry you are going through this. Sending prayers and hugs for peace and strength.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 08-20-2015, 11:10 AM

Replies: 32 Lets Talk Crayons Views: 3,320 Posted By snbauser I guess I am the oddball on this. Broken crayons... I guess I am the oddball on this. Broken crayons are actually better for fine motor development than full size crayons. Same with chalk. And for pencils, we use the golf pencils for the same...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 08-12-2015, 10:08 AM

Replies: 5 Food program question Views: 2,271 Posted By snbauser Like the others said...yes but your family must... Like the others said...yes but your family must be income qualified AND they must eat what the other kids eat and at the same time the other kids eat.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 08-10-2015, 02:51 PM

Replies: 2 Preschool Promotion, Who Do You Invite? Views: 1,648 Posted By snbauser Mine is similar except I do it at the end of the... Mine is similar except I do it at the end of the school year and it includes all of the kids enrolled although only the "graduates" get cap and gown.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 08-10-2015, 02:35 PM

Replies: 17 Gate Lock Views: 3,196 Posted By snbauser My mom had issues with the dogs getting the latch... My mom had issues with the dogs getting the latch open. She just uses a bungee cord from the gate to the fence.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 08-10-2015, 10:22 AM

Replies: 17 Electronic Toys Views: 2,860 Posted By snbauser The only electronic toy we have in the classroom... The only electronic toy we have in the classroom is the cd player in our listening center.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 08-03-2015, 11:16 AM

Replies: 30 Coffee For DCP's? Views: 3,601 Posted By snbauser For the short time I operated a center, we did... For the short time I operated a center, we did it. We used a Keurig so that the hot water/coffee wasn't already there (the Keurig heats it as it pours it). We also offered breakfast treats on...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 06-16-2015, 08:16 PM

Replies: 14 How Hot Is It Where You Are? Views: 1,920 Posted By snbauser 104 today. Miserable. We are in like day 9 of a... 104 today. Miserable. We are in like day 9 of a heatwave with no end in sight. Our 15 day forecast doesn't list any temps below 97.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-28-2015, 05:48 AM

Replies: 8 Fire Safety Clearance CA Views: 4,498 Posted By snbauser The cost will really depend on exactly what they... The cost will really depend on exactly what they are looking for. I needed the same thing here in NC. If they want a pull station in each room, then it can get costly. It's more expensive if it...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-21-2015, 10:23 AM

Replies: 50 My First Experience with the FCCRS Views: 6,658 Posted By snbauser Awesome!! And I would highly recommend getting... Awesome!! And I would highly recommend getting these for your sinks. Because they automatically turn on when a kid puts their hands under it and turn off when they take them out it will save a ton...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-19-2015, 03:55 PM

Replies: 50 My First Experience with the FCCRS Views: 6,658 Posted By snbauser I have never heard of 2 minutes. Where are they... I have never heard of 2 minutes. Where are they getting their information from?

Forum: Daycare Menus, Breakfast, Lunch and Snack Ideas 05-16-2015, 11:47 AM

Replies: 8 Food Program Views: 4,869 Posted By snbauser I'm confused as to what type of corrective action... I'm confused as to what type of corrective action she is planning on taking? If you don't have the kids and aren't claiming the kids for that meal, then you aren't in violation of any rules? And if...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-14-2015, 06:51 PM

Replies: 50 My First Experience with the FCCRS Views: 6,658 Posted By snbauser Ours is the same process except I bought an... Ours is the same process except I bought an attachment for my sink that makes into a hands free sensor. The kids stick their hand under it and it goes on. When they take their hands out, it goes...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-14-2015, 10:57 AM

Replies: 50 My First Experience with the FCCRS Views: 6,658 Posted By snbauser I know how long it takes. We wash 20 seconds and... I know how long it takes. We wash 20 seconds and rinse 15 seconds every single time. The kids have to either sing out handwashing song 2 X when washing or sing the abc's. Then the rinsing song. ...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-14-2015, 04:12 AM

Replies: 3 Free Webinars with Free CEU's Views: 1,582 Posted By snbauser Wonder how long it will take for our state to... Wonder how long it will take for our state to approve them.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-14-2015, 04:09 AM

Replies: 50 My First Experience with the FCCRS Views: 6,658 Posted By snbauser A 5.3 is excellent!!! Congrats. I did it... A 5.3 is excellent!!! Congrats. I did it with 12 kids. Once you get the routine down, it won't be as big of an issue. We wash upon arrival, after toileting/diapering, after wiping nose,...

Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum 05-14-2015, 04:03 AM

Replies: 25 Two Weeks Notice Views: 5,775 Posted By snbauser Check your contract that you signed at enrollment. Check your contract that you signed at enrollment.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-12-2015, 03:53 AM

Replies: 40 Grrrr.... I Think I Might Take My Business FB Page Down Views: 6,010 Posted By snbauser If you are tagged, you can remove the tag. I... If you are tagged, you can remove the tag. I would never get into it with a parent online. Take it to messenger or do it by email or do it in person.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-10-2015, 12:47 PM

Replies: 9 Kaplan Child-Sized Furniture Views: 3,644 Posted By snbauser I had blue. I no longer have the set though. I had blue. I no longer have the set though.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-07-2015, 05:49 PM

Replies: 9 Kaplan Child-Sized Furniture Views: 3,644 Posted By snbauser I've had this set before and it worked just fine... I've had this set before and it worked just fine for preschoolers. https://www.kaplanco.com/product/60464P/vinyl-seating-groups?c=1|FC1025 Right now I have this one along with a single chair of...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-04-2015, 12:10 PM

Replies: 2 Small Center Staffing Views: 1,372 Posted By snbauser It's too hard to figure out based on just the... It's too hard to figure out based on just the number of kids. It will depend on how many classrooms there are, how many kids per classroom licensing will allow, etc. Plus you will need a couple of...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-27-2015, 06:23 AM

Replies: 22 Inside Toys/Outside Toys Views: 4,292 Posted By snbauser I do not bring toys between the two locations. I... I do not bring toys between the two locations. I do have pretty much all of my centers inside represented outside though - art, music, blocks, etc along with the normal large motor outdoor stuff.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-23-2015, 09:52 AM

Replies: 7 Color sand Views: 1,440 Posted By snbauser I have seen them at Walmart, Lowes Home... I have seen them at Walmart, Lowes Home Improvement, Home Depot, etc. I have the blue one. It's expensive and we go through a lot of sand. So the only time we use the blue is in the sensory table...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-13-2015, 12:41 PM

Replies: 17 Mac and Cheese Views: 3,281 Posted By snbauser We can't use the Kraft blue box anymore and we... We can't use the Kraft blue box anymore and we can't use Kraft Singles anymore either. It can't say "cheese food" or "processed cheese" or anything like that. It can't have anything after the word...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-08-2015, 05:02 PM

Replies: 3 "Graduation" pictures Views: 1,563 Posted By snbauser This is what I would do. We always do an end of... This is what I would do. We always do an end of the year celebration. All the kids are included and get "certificates of completion" but only those going on to Kindy get cap and gowns.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-26-2015, 04:00 AM

Replies: 4 Is there anyone who OWNS A CENTER? Views: 1,360 Posted By snbauser Yes, unfortunately there is a lot of cost before... Yes, unfortunately there is a lot of cost before you can open. Part of the licensing process is to make sure the building is safe and meets all their requirements. They can't do that if you don't...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-24-2015, 05:31 AM

Replies: 1 Im so confused ..becoming overwhelmed Views: 1,187 Posted By snbauser Are you looking at opening a center or are you... Are you looking at opening a center or are you looking at a family child care? I don't know where you are located, but here (and I would guess in most places) you can not apply for a license until...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-22-2015, 05:56 PM

Replies: 7 Family Style Meals Views: 2,520 Posted By snbauser We do family style. The kids wash up get their... We do family style. The kids wash up get their own plates, napkins, cups, utensils and go to their seat. When they are all seated, we pass around the bowls of food and they use the tongs or spoons...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-14-2015, 06:54 AM

Replies: 17 Lakeshore Views: 2,594 Posted By snbauser I am a Lakeshore addict. I never buy without a... I am a Lakeshore addict. I never buy without a coupong though. And I have never had a problem exchanging an item if there was something wrong with it. They stand behind their items and the...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-11-2015, 10:16 AM

Replies: 9 Fire extinguisher question Views: 2,083 Posted By snbauser We have to have ours serviced annually. ... We have to have ours serviced annually. Thankfully there is a place locally that will do it if we bring it in. It only costs $4. But after a couple of years (I think it's 5), it can't be serviced...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-11-2015, 10:13 AM

Replies: 14 Broken TV Views: 2,007 Posted By snbauser Don't you love when you snag them on things like... Don't you love when you snag them on things like that? I had a parent once who asked if we watched tv. I told her no. The most we do is a movie during our winter party. That's it. She said "dcg...

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