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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-12-2021, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 204
Views: 14,362
Posted By
LysesKids
I'm glad your dh is doing well; Heather & I both...I'm glad your dh is doing well; Heather & I both have Alpha 1 disease, but hers is worse & she already had damaged lungs when she fell ill... her husband & all my grands got it too. I don't wish it... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-12-2021, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 204
Views: 14,362
Posted By
LysesKids
I got the J&J Wednesday night... I slept most of...I got the J&J Wednesday night... I slept most of yesterday away, but other than that no issues. I qualified 1c in this state due to health issues. Miss coming here to chat, but I'm still in school... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-01-2021, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,946
Posted By
LysesKids
I did term not one but 2 children in all of the...I did term not one but 2 children in all of the 18 years of doing childcare; both times it was in my last 3 years of providing care. The one parent backed me up when we discovered her 19 month old... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-01-2021, 03:56 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 665
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LysesKids
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-11-2020, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,663
Posted By
LysesKids
I wish I could have done that while I was open,...I wish I could have done that while I was open, but my front door area is uncovered & in pouring rain/bad weather & having babies in hand it wasn't feasible; of course all my littles were actually... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-09-2020, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,341
Posted By
LysesKids
Some of us left the business it's true, but I...Some of us left the business it's true, but I still pop in from Time to Time lol... My health was my deciding factor in 2018 & even in a new job, I had to quit after only a year due to health. This... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-09-2020, 12:15 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,663
Posted By
LysesKids
That is the truth... I may not be doing childcare...That is the truth... I may not be doing childcare anymore, but I'm still in touch with many of my old families; the stories they have told me about illness is sad. I do miss having babes in my home,... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-05-2019, 09:10 AM
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Replies: 103
Views: 115,647
Posted By
LysesKids
No you cannot... the limit is 4 unrelated; you...No you cannot... the limit is 4 unrelated; you better look up the regulations - they changed many years ago |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-16-2019, 05:40 AM
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Replies: 6,246
Sticky: Venting Thread
Views: 808,692
Posted By
LysesKids
I did have to work around my College classes...I did have to work around my College classes decades ago... it's not as simple as some may think depending on the Major. I had to schedule one class totally not like my others & it made life hell to... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-23-2019, 03:40 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,734
Posted By
LysesKids
I never had health or fire inspection in IL for...I never had health or fire inspection in IL for subsidy... I took only 3 kids under 2 years (licensed exempt) AND, I lived in section 8 housing at the time with my DD . I stopped taking vouchers in... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-23-2019, 03:27 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 6,398
Posted By
LysesKids
Right with you... I'm beginning to think taking...Right with you... I'm beginning to think taking care of elderly instead of under 2.5 years, (independent contractor), was the right way for me to go last year. TN QRIS had similar implementations... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-10-2019, 10:38 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,714
Posted By
LysesKids
I may have closed a year ago, but still own my...I may have closed a year ago, but still own my .com for the next year. I figured that I may want to re-open after a break, so didn't want to lose the name |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-07-2019, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 14,303
Posted By
LysesKids
That's why ponytails... In Cherokee culture &...That's why ponytails... In Cherokee culture & many other Indian (American mind you) cultures, you don't cut the hair even if male...same with some Jewish; It's forbidden Deal with it.. My son had a... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-07-2019, 12:17 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 14,303
Posted By
LysesKids
many American Indian families don't cut their...many American Indian families don't cut their boys hair; My oldest son is 1/2 Cherokee... he had a ponytail until age 25 when a Job required him to cut or not be management... I let him make the... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-07-2019, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,659
Posted By
LysesKids
I stopped it dead on each Friday... no cash, pull...I stopped it dead on each Friday... no cash, pull out your debit/credit card; No pay, no care the next scheduled day and your contract automatically became DROP-IN (I closed last year). My receipts... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-26-2019, 12:26 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 998
Posted By
LysesKids
Your spot is open in FEB... I would charge @...Your spot is open in FEB... I would charge @ least half fee to hold the the spot as I too have had families back out last minute; why should you have to lose $ because they don't want child to start... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-26-2019, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 118
Views: 11,704
Posted By
LysesKids
What you didn't take into consideration is... of...What you didn't take into consideration is... of the people on the waitlist @ least 50% all find other care before your spot opens, as was said, you also have priced out potentials... then there is... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-23-2019, 06:09 PM
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Replies: 118
Views: 11,704
Posted By
LysesKids
Darlin' I was a Paralegal & a Private Process...Darlin' I was a Paralegal & a Private Process server.. I also ran the courts, & met numerous Judges in Person... Not a secretary & I have a AAS degree in Criminal Law, so go jump in a lake. TN won't... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-21-2019, 01:59 PM
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Replies: 118
Views: 11,704
Posted By
LysesKids
That's where you are so wrong; many of us are...That's where you are so wrong; many of us are very qualified & we have degrees... I myself was a Sub teacher in a rural area of in TN when my youngest child was 10 (they had more regular substitutes... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-19-2019, 01:08 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,580
Posted By
LysesKids
I personally wouldn't be the person that...I personally wouldn't be the person that dispensed if it's a once a day thing; the parents can give it @ home, it's a liability if you give it. I never allowed even prescription meds here for my... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-12-2019, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,815
Posted By
LysesKids
I know right... Appalachian Irish here too... and...I know right... Appalachian Irish here too... and I raised my kids as a single mom, so I know poverty well. I've been in and out of half of my life now. I just hope she really thinks it thru before... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-12-2019, 02:42 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 5,224
Posted By
LysesKids
I know for fact MD protects daycares; when I...I know for fact MD protects daycares; when I first opened in 2000, I was looking @ homes in Western MD on the WV border; I went thru all the MD training required in 2000 because you can't do... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-09-2019, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,815
Posted By
LysesKids
I'm with boy_mom; if SHTF or something bad...I'm with boy_mom; if SHTF or something bad happens and you are working in an illegal situation... it will go on your employment record & cause you to possibly not get future jobs requiring background... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-26-2019, 07:38 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,886
Posted By
LysesKids
I'm assuming you are license exempt? I would...I'm assuming you are license exempt? I would offer a FT spot to the PT and explain that You have to cover your bills too, this not just a side gig - if they turn down the FT, sign on a new family FT... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-17-2019, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,491
Posted By
LysesKids
I had a policy that forbid fragrances of any...I had a policy that forbid fragrances of any kind... detergent, perfume, aftershave etc (thanks to another longtime member who had same policy); it's my workplace & I am allergic to many fragrances.... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-15-2019, 05:46 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,531
Posted By
LysesKids
I always tried to do leftovers ... and if they...I always tried to do leftovers ... and if they didn't eat lunch, I revamped it into snacks lol |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-15-2019, 05:38 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,899
Posted By
LysesKids
Parents that refuse to supply things like Bug...Parents that refuse to supply things like Bug spray or sun lotion, would be sent away until they brought them. I use to tell parents, after 2 notices, daycare is refused until supplies are brought... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-15-2019, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 6,246
Sticky: Venting Thread
Views: 808,692
Posted By
LysesKids
Yes, but where you live it's legal... I have...Yes, but where you live it's legal... I have lived & done childcare in states where it's ok to take 6 on Legally licensed exempt fr infants 2.5 & under ; I still had parents ask me how I did it lol |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-10-2019, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,737
Posted By
LysesKids
Let her know in no uncertain terms that she is...Let her know in no uncertain terms that she is disturbing you regardless of work hrs or time off & since she has no contract, your next step will be filing for harassment if she doesn't cease & desist |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-02-2019, 02:19 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,615
Posted By
LysesKids
her being able to pay isn't your problem... if...her being able to pay isn't your problem... if she is working OT, she's getting OT pay; if she's lying then hitting her in the pocketbook will stop the late pick ups pronto. Explain that without... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-02-2019, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,915
Posted By
LysesKids
Most states require you live in the home you run...Most states require you live in the home you run out of, otherwise it's considered a center based daycare... big difference in regulations; as BC stated read up on the laws for your state.... laws... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-16-2019, 07:59 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,220
Posted By
LysesKids
Not only did I break my knee decades ago, but...Not only did I break my knee decades ago, but damaged it 3 times since starting childcare... right knee & hip so bad I actually closed last year & found another job (only working 30 hrs week) that is... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-30-2019, 03:19 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 3,989
Posted By
LysesKids
And yes, glad it worked out... I personally had a...And yes, glad it worked out... I personally had a clause in the policies & contract (up until last year when I quit daycare) that I would not allow parents to put in me in a position of going to... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-30-2019, 02:58 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 3,989
Posted By
LysesKids
First... daycare is not overnight cash as many...First... daycare is not overnight cash as many seem to believe; it can take months to get full. Also, posting on CL more than every 48 hrs will get you banned if they find out its same poster even if... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-10-2019, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 148
Views: 47,736
Posted By
LysesKids
No offense, but I was working 14 hrs a day a few...No offense, but I was working 14 hrs a day a few years ago for this reason... one of my families was military & heart surgeon @ UT Medical, both worked 12 hr days & tried to schedule to make infant... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-08-2019, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,977
Posted By
LysesKids
THIS lol.. I use to do infant only childcare;...THIS lol.. I use to do infant only childcare; all 4 were under 24 months all the time. I closed my home last year after 18 years of childcare |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-07-2019, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,509
Posted By
LysesKids
You did good
I always posted a note on the...You did good I always posted a note on the front door the morning of closure... stops the knocking right away when they read, sorry you are reading this, however you have known for (however many... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-05-2019, 06:42 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,172
Posted By
LysesKids
I know of a few where you can't take any kids at...I know of a few where you can't take any kids at all before you are fully licensed, Inc MD where I grew up |
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Forum: Daycare Insurance
04-25-2019, 07:01 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 3,008
Posted By
LysesKids
It happens in all states; only home provider I...It happens in all states; only home provider I know will cover is State Farm& even then they limit to 6 kids as long as you run legal in your state. 12 kids would require commercial daycare insurance... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-25-2019, 06:55 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,080
Posted By
LysesKids
I got to the point that parents were banned from...I got to the point that parents were banned from driveway & had to park in front on the street due to damaging grass on sides of driveway or hitting my home in winter because they slide on snow (yes... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-25-2019, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,468
Posted By
LysesKids
I had 4 infants under 24 months in 780 sq ft ...I had 4 infants under 24 months in 780 sq ft (plus 160 sq ft deck outside); perfectly within state regulations. Parents didn't seem to mind once they saw how the space was used |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-25-2019, 06:40 PM
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Replies: 6,246
Sticky: Venting Thread
Views: 808,692
Posted By
LysesKids
Time to have parent supply the PNP for their...Time to have parent supply the PNP for their child or pay to replace it every time it's destroyed. If the kid can damage it that much, parents must realize the issue |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-16-2019, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 6,246
Sticky: Venting Thread
Views: 808,692
Posted By
LysesKids
The fact she gave meds would have been a " take...The fact she gave meds would have been a " take him home & I'll chat with you tonight." moment for me... I never took kids that had been given meds for a non fever, and most my families were good... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-04-2019, 03:19 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,001
Posted By
LysesKids
Welcome to my old world... remember I was the...Welcome to my old world... remember I was the provider near you that did organics &cloth diapers all the time (even gluten free for special needs - Dr's notes required), however I did call out a... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-14-2019, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,411
Posted By
LysesKids
In 2011 I had a mom enroll her 3 month old baby...In 2011 I had a mom enroll her 3 month old baby then pull out less than 2 weeks later, as the boyfriend wanted to care for the babe on days off... 6 weeks down the line she contacted me expecting me... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-14-2019, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,290
Posted By
LysesKids
You are essentially a Drop-in childcare... I...You are essentially a Drop-in childcare... I learned early on you need to charge weekly regardless if they needed all 5 days ( they pay for all 5 days in advance, no refund if they don't attend), or... |
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Forum: Daycare and Taxes
02-23-2019, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,070
Posted By
LysesKids
You are what is called, a legally, licensed...You are what is called, a legally, licensed exempt HOME... different than a daycare center or licensed daycare home. If you took on a 4th child, you would have to be licensed. As Tom said, since you... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-15-2019, 08:52 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,397
Posted By
LysesKids
Yep... 3 weeks ago sinus infection... yesterday I...Yep... 3 weeks ago sinus infection... yesterday I had to leave work early, was going downhill fast; Strep it is. My poor client was so worried I had the flu, she was fussing over me, told me to lay... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-05-2019, 07:19 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,147
Posted By
LysesKids
Normal auto policies DO NOT cover transportation...Normal auto policies DO NOT cover transportation of children you are paid to care for; it's considered business; the liability & cost is very prohibitive in most areas. I's why most of us refuse to... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-02-2019, 08:55 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,825
Posted By
LysesKids
I usually kept mine at 76 summertime, just...I usually kept mine at 76 summertime, just because it can be brutally hot outside & my home won't cool below 78 if it's over 95 no matter where it's set... I always kept it within legal limits when... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-01-2019, 11:37 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,825
Posted By
LysesKids
You wouldn't like my house then... when babes...You wouldn't like my house then... when babes were here in winter it was 72 daytime then after they left 65; AC in summer was 76-78 depending on outside warmth. Right now it's 68 in here... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-30-2019, 02:39 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,756
Posted By
LysesKids
A lot of schools & daycares closed here for a few...A lot of schools & daycares closed here for a few days this week due to weather & I'm in TN. GA did the same; I know it's because of what happened last time GA didn't heed weather warning... people &... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-30-2019, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 3,158
Posted By
LysesKids
I actually had a policy about parents respecting...I actually had a policy about parents respecting the 10mph in my neighborhood (with speed bumps no less); i explained that because of one father who constantly sped thru here in 2015 had almost hit... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-09-2019, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,531
Posted By
LysesKids
I'm with RosieTeddy on this. Explain to mom that...I'm with RosieTeddy on this. Explain to mom that it's a Liability - blame it on state regulations (which is true, family is not registered or a paying client). You have no paperwork on this girl & it... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-03-2019, 11:41 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,610
Posted By
LysesKids
I remember that thread lol.. I specifically had...I remember that thread lol.. I specifically had it in my policies I would not be able to do EC due to health & sanitary issues. |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-30-2018, 07:39 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,418
Posted By
LysesKids
I always handed out a letter to families the...I always handed out a letter to families the first week in January stating planned closing for the entire upcoming year - and that was right after having 10 days off lol. I didn't worry about it... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-30-2018, 07:32 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,247
Posted By
LysesKids
Oh, I totally get it... I had a scare last year...Oh, I totally get it... I had a scare last year and my babes were babies in strollers; We have a few BIG dogs in here, 2 of which are Rots, but they were allowed under ADA for a retired serviceman... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-25-2018, 04:33 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,201
Posted By
LysesKids
I lived and ran my infant childcare on the MO/KS...I lived and ran my infant childcare on the MO/KS line just over 10 years ago (just as KS was changing it's laws)... like literally less than 2 blocks from State Line Rd in Kansas City... I was... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-19-2018, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,725
Posted By
LysesKids
Hence the reason many of us banned backpacks,...Hence the reason many of us banned backpacks, diaper bags & carseats in our childcare homes. My original policy was made in 2011 when local centers were having not only lice issues, but severe bed... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-15-2018, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,980
Posted By
LysesKids
That's how I stated it when I was open; if you...That's how I stated it when I was open; if you left & then wanted to come back, you were coming back under the new contract & higher fees. I did the same with families that wanted to drop hours...... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-09-2018, 07:28 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,461
Posted By
LysesKids
First, it depends on the state you live whether a...First, it depends on the state you live whether a child under 24 months is considered an infant (some state infants are up to 12 months, some 18 months, some up to 24); that said, it was all I did... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-05-2018, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,201
Posted By
LysesKids
East TN ... I charged $600 month or $40 per day...East TN ... I charged $600 month or $40 per day drop-in care. I was doing nothing but infants under 24 months (4 babes) and limited care to 10 hrs daily... FT only even if they only needed 3 day... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-28-2018, 01:10 AM
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Replies: 54
Views: 3,861
Posted By
LysesKids
I've been watching the thread & glad you finally...I've been watching the thread & glad you finally contacted parents & set a rule; should add, if I was a client of yours & found out some of the info, I would have pulled my child, because for a long... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-27-2018, 04:19 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,241
Posted By
LysesKids
See, that would piss me off to no end if I had to...See, that would piss me off to no end if I had to use their approved people; I'm paying for it, my choice. I know legally in the insurance industry it's that way, why not repair people? |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-24-2018, 09:10 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,588
Posted By
LysesKids
I've called the cops on parents 2 times; first...I've called the cops on parents 2 times; first time was the year I opened, 2nd time was 3 years ago (15 years later lol). Both times it was fathers that threatened me and my lively hood in front of... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-15-2018, 12:45 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,479
Posted By
LysesKids
That was my one pet peeve when I had Foster babes...That was my one pet peeve when I had Foster babes in care; you have to work around DR's appointments, social workers & parent visits... not to mention days you might have them longer due to court... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-11-2018, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,241
Posted By
LysesKids
4 states border Lake Erie as does part of Canada,...4 states border Lake Erie as does part of Canada, so asking is OK since there is more than one state... also, except in AR, where there are no renters rights and they run on Common Law (ask me how I... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-31-2018, 08:30 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,293
Posted By
LysesKids
My contract was the same... blank space for me to...My contract was the same... blank space for me to fill in hours of attendance, days needed & in the payment section, rate paid & when due (the 1st of month - I required monthly pay, not weekly)... I... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-30-2018, 10:15 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,293
Posted By
LysesKids
As a prior process server; I agree; not all...As a prior process server; I agree; not all states will accept your contract. I use to serve court documents on families - what flies in one state, won't in another, so I created mine to the point it... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-30-2018, 09:59 PM
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Replies: 6,246
Sticky: Venting Thread
Views: 808,692
Posted By
LysesKids
Brightwheel, no go...
I REQUIRED payment by...Brightwheel, no go... I REQUIRED payment by the first of month... cash or credit only; no pay; no stay - if credit, thru Square app |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-29-2018, 04:41 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,960
Posted By
LysesKids
Nope, not anymore... had a prospective parent...Nope, not anymore... had a prospective parent walk off with stuff from my bathroom (essential oils I used to make soap & some jewelry); I have turned down parents that brought siblings that wouldn't... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-29-2018, 04:34 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,307
Posted By
LysesKids
AR required that... my home here in TN has the...AR required that... my home here in TN has the same; when one goes, they all go lol |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-29-2018, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,293
Posted By
LysesKids
Legally I think you have to list your fee in the...Legally I think you have to list your fee in the contract for it to be enforceable; add a clause stating rates may be increased up to 5% yearly on a set date to cover increases... a contract is... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-27-2018, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,505
Posted By
LysesKids
I regret not closing early on some days when it...I regret not closing early on some days when it came to something my child wanted or needed; I would gladly switch the hurt feelings my dd suffered for not closing, to moments she would cherish. Now... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-27-2018, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,044
Posted By
LysesKids
I had a mom that was diagnosed.. thankful babe &...I had a mom that was diagnosed.. thankful babe & I (and my dd) tested negative because she caught it early on |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-27-2018, 04:14 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,960
Posted By
LysesKids
On a rare occasion (like a preggo mom); if it's...On a rare occasion (like a preggo mom); if it's every few days, I would ask they pee before pick up, otherwise I think snooping |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-27-2018, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,782
Posted By
LysesKids
How about enforcing a policy OP should have had...How about enforcing a policy OP should have had in place? Or better yet, You didn't offer one up so don't rag on others that didn't offer theirs |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-25-2018, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,411
Posted By
LysesKids
Madisonville is Monroe Co... halfway between...Madisonville is Monroe Co... halfway between Chattanooga & Knoxville areas. I guarantee Blount or Knox would have shut the daycare down; parents can look up online when & how inspections went too,... |
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Forum: Daycare and Taxes
10-10-2018, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,902
Posted By
LysesKids
Turbo tax does have a daycare option, I use it...Turbo tax does have a daycare option, I use it every year under small home business for $99; and daycare is a home office as Tom said. |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-08-2018, 04:44 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,510
Posted By
LysesKids
Even when I ran my personal errand service, I...Even when I ran my personal errand service, I refused to transport clients; the Insurance was way to high (taxi Insurance type rates for commercial business in most states); I didn't make enough to... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-08-2018, 04:34 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,725
Posted By
LysesKids
Where I live (as you know from a week ago when we...Where I live (as you know from a week ago when we met), I'm right by the Fire Dept & when a truck comes in to the private community, they have to notify management; I would have to let neighbors in... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-28-2018, 11:06 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,013
Posted By
LysesKids
I really need to get this stuff sold... willing...I really need to get this stuff sold... willing to ship books & some other items to those that want them. The 4 mini Handysitts will go to a consignment shop before I discount at tomorrows yard sale.... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-26-2018, 12:34 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,013
Posted By
LysesKids
Providers in the Knox/Blount Co TN Area...Since I ended up closing sooner than expected, is Anyone looking for smaller PnP's (2 Graco travel lights w/bassinets), 4 Minui Handisitts (Eco friendly European wood boosters for ages 7months-3... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-20-2018, 01:23 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,786
Posted By
LysesKids
My stint in the hospital (Went in last Friday due...My stint in the hospital (Went in last Friday due to increasing issues) turned into a nightmare & just getting to go home later today; major pain killers... laparoscopic gallbladder removal Monday... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-13-2018, 07:14 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,615
Posted By
LysesKids
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-13-2018, 08:37 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,786
Posted By
LysesKids
Heck I'm just on the other side of the smokey...Heck I'm just on the other side of the smokey mtns and will be in the hospital for a few days, but even I have 18 heater meals, canned goods, water, flashlights etc stocked at all times. My car is... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-12-2018, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,532
Posted By
LysesKids
My current families knew that siblings were...My current families knew that siblings were charged the new rates coming in... had 3 in the last few years and they never had issues because they understood my cost increased yearly |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-12-2018, 05:47 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,786
Posted By
LysesKids
I totally understand and am saying prayers... My...I totally understand and am saying prayers... My youngest DD is stationed in Kings Bay GA; Navy. Haven't heard from her recently |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-12-2018, 02:19 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,786
Posted By
LysesKids
I agree.. if you are told to go - do it; you...I agree.. if you are told to go - do it; you don't, most times the police will say write your name & SS# on your arm so they can identify later because they won't come in to rescue. Praying for my... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-12-2018, 01:24 AM
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Replies: 6,246
Sticky: Venting Thread
Views: 808,692
Posted By
LysesKids
Yep, had a few of those moms in my daycare......Yep, had a few of those moms in my daycare... still BF at almost 2, mom walks in & first thing kid needs comfort nursing before they can leave. I accommodate it because I am so small & all my kids... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-10-2018, 07:59 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,628
Posted By
LysesKids
I don't get their schedule at all... most states...I don't get their schedule at all... most states have a time of 2.5-4 hrs between. And people want to know why kids are overweight :rolleyes: I wonder if they saw how France handles it, if it would... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-10-2018, 09:19 AM
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Replies: 6,246
Sticky: Venting Thread
Views: 808,692
Posted By
LysesKids
Nope, I would send chesty cough home - I don't...Nope, I would send chesty cough home - I don't give meds unless it's life threatening like EPI |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-09-2018, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,855
Posted By
LysesKids
Exactly... I reported then they fired me @ a...Exactly... I reported then they fired me @ a Church center no less, but it was a few extremes the 3rd day I worked; they did get shut down very quickly because parents also started reporting. This... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-09-2018, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,787
Posted By
LysesKids
Back in 2004 I had a father in Indiana want to...Back in 2004 I had a father in Indiana want to check every single cupboard, my bedroom etc... I was already cleared thru the state; The state did all background, fingerprinting and even drug tested &... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-08-2018, 04:32 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,194
Posted By
LysesKids
Tried it & all my parents bailed once I mentioned...Tried it & all my parents bailed once I mentioned it (5 years ago), thankfully I was moving in states in a few months so didn't kill me - I wish too. I have nothing but 4 littles under 24 months... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-07-2018, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,229
Posted By
LysesKids
This is me, but I do infants only lol... changing...This is me, but I do infants only lol... changing 3-4 diapers every 2 hrs (or more in cases of poop), can be a little crazy; I snap everything up about 15 minutes before 1st pick up |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-06-2018, 06:17 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,168
Posted By
LysesKids
And your issues are partially why I stopped...And your issues are partially why I stopped taking older kids lol... I do nothing but under 24 months and have for the last 10 years - 1:4 ratio and I'm perfectly happy |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-05-2018, 11:04 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,168
Posted By
LysesKids
I like my 1:4 ratio also... in Knoxville you can...I like my 1:4 ratio also... in Knoxville you can get licensed. It turns out if you live inside Alcoa city limits, you can't get a home daycare license according to DHS, heard from the mouth of a... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-05-2018, 09:31 AM
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Replies: 1,218
Views: 285,031
Posted By
LysesKids
That is too cool:lol:. My brothers and my son...That is too cool:lol:. My brothers and my son were all born on thanksgiving in way different years... my oldest DD on Valentines day |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-05-2018, 07:33 AM
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Replies: 6,246
Sticky: Venting Thread
Views: 808,692
Posted By
LysesKids
I personally don't have time to deal with checks...I personally don't have time to deal with checks just because of working hrs; it's why I take cash & CC on Square app only... I like BC's wording for this incident. If it happens again I would say... |