Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-18-2016, 10:39 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,376
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-12-2016, 09:59 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,689
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-12-2016, 09:22 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,351
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-09-2016, 04:43 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,628
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-08-2016, 11:20 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,498
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-07-2016, 04:33 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,086
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-04-2016, 07:54 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,086
Thank you ladies for your responses. Ive been...
Thank you ladies for your responses. Ive been open a little over a year and just wanted to make sure I was making the right decision changing the way I handled things. Do any of you have a drop in...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-03-2016, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,086
Drop In Care
Those of you who do drop in care how exactly do you do it? I have 2 drop-ins enrolled right now. One Dcm contacts me the day of and I let her know if I have space if so she pays at drop off. The...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-01-2016, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 3,664
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-31-2016, 05:10 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 2,640
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-26-2016, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 86
Views: 6,312
In the beginning I use to call when a parent...
In the beginning I use to call when a parent didn't show up to see if they were coming and would get sent to voicemail and didn't get any response to my texts until it was convenient for them (it was...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-15-2016, 07:19 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,799
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-14-2016, 12:53 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,799
I start breaking them from the bottle around 10...
I start breaking them from the bottle around 10 mos. During the day they drink everything out of a sippy cup and only give a bottle during nap time. Once they turn 12 mos I completely take the bottle...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-14-2016, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,163
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-13-2016, 10:54 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,239
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-13-2016, 10:24 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,239
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-11-2016, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,768
:lol: I had a mom who's job was doing some type...
:lol: I had a mom who's job was doing some type of drawing contest. She wanted me to "assist" her 20 mos old dcb in drawing his mom and dad at work on a construction site. She was really going into...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-11-2016, 05:21 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,207
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-11-2016, 06:10 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,181
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-10-2016, 10:18 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,373
I don't have my address listed on my business...
I don't have my address listed on my business cards either. Didn't feel the need to put it because of safety reasons and I really don't think it matters. I have families that live and work in...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-10-2016, 07:15 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 955
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-09-2016, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,950
The only reason I would term immediately after...
The only reason I would term immediately after the two week trail period would be lack of payment, a child or parent being mentally or physically abusive, or continuous late pick ups. My parents will...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-08-2016, 08:42 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,478
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-07-2016, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,478
I bought wooden Halloween theme shapes from the...
I bought wooden Halloween theme shapes from the dollar section at target to paint (witch hats, pumpkins, cats and I think they have skulls too) I'm not the creative type so I chose something easy to...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-07-2016, 07:57 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,294
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-07-2016, 05:42 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,294
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-07-2016, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,041
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-07-2016, 03:30 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,673
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-07-2016, 12:58 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,433
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-07-2016, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,569
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-07-2016, 09:56 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,673
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-07-2016, 09:56 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,673
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-07-2016, 09:54 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,673
Everything you said is spot on. I wasn't upset...
Everything you said is spot on. I wasn't upset that they wanted to pull I was upset about the dishonesty surrounding the whole situation. When mom lied to my face the first time I wanted to boot them...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-07-2016, 08:50 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,673
Unprofessional? And long
I had a family I briefly spoke about a few months back. The mom was pregnant and when she could no longer hide her pregnancy I asked what her intentions were with the baby. She told me she couldn't...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-06-2016, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,686
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-06-2016, 12:31 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,511
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Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
10-05-2016, 02:58 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,520
:eek: after he kicked me I would've called for...
:eek: after he kicked me I would've called for pick up and termed on the spot. I wouldn't have charged though. Maybe because of your long relationship the daycare was being considerate and giving you...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-03-2016, 02:40 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,681
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-02-2016, 11:04 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,012
I personally do not practice wearing a baby...
I personally do not practice wearing a baby around the house because like you said that's not helping the situation. If mom doesn't get on board all she's doing is hurting herself because she's gonna...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-30-2016, 11:07 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,012
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-29-2016, 11:31 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,942
Heart I truly understand your pain. I too am...
Heart I truly understand your pain. I too am going through something similar. Fortunately my dcb has improved however I have come to the conclusion that I will not be enrolling another infant under...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-22-2016, 11:47 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,699
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-13-2016, 08:39 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,131
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-13-2016, 08:23 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,074
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-12-2016, 03:21 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,625
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-12-2016, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 4,995
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-12-2016, 01:52 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,625
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-12-2016, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,289
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-12-2016, 10:25 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,758
I also do not allow dck's to open the door and...
I also do not allow dck's to open the door and have had a to have a stern talk to dck's in front of their parents about touching the door. After they leave I immediately close the door because I Have...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-10-2016, 09:59 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 4,995
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-09-2016, 11:10 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,858
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-09-2016, 11:07 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,858
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-09-2016, 09:27 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,858
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-08-2016, 03:43 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,514
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-08-2016, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,759
I did notify dad last night he must've forgot....
I did notify dad last night he must've forgot. This little one is becoming more mobile and when she plays she grabs at you, not intentionally trying to hurt you, and those nails are sharp as heck. I...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-08-2016, 02:47 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,697
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-08-2016, 02:35 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,649
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-08-2016, 11:43 AM
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Replies: 59
Views: 4,995
I would enforce the no pay no stay rule and...
I would enforce the no pay no stay rule and charge her the late fees. You've been more than reasonable and she keeps testing you. If you let it slide this time next week she's gonna test you again.
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-08-2016, 11:38 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,759
Clipping Nails
do you ever clip infant nails? I've never done it because of boundary reasons but I hv a little one who nails are lethal and nails grows fast.
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-08-2016, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,349
The front part of my house is my designated...
The front part of my house is my designated daycare space. I use to have a gate blocking access to my living room and kitchen area but when I would go check on lunch my crew would come cry and wobble...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-08-2016, 10:39 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,099
I think you're just being hard on yourself. I...
I think you're just being hard on yourself. I took a look at a preschool only schedule, because I was wondering the same thing about my program, and it look similar to yours. I don't do a lot of...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-08-2016, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,151
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-07-2016, 09:37 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,718
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-07-2016, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 6,365
The fact that she's telling you all of her...
The fact that she's telling you all of her secrets lets me know she doesn't have any common sense at all. She deserves to be reported. I hate to see what common sense she uses when caring for...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-31-2016, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,408
This is me. I have a 2 and under crowd and they...
This is me. I have a 2 and under crowd and they like to be held, hugged, or sitting next to me. So far I haven't had anyone fight however as soon as I'm putting 1 down I have another reaching up to...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-25-2016, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,050
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-22-2016, 12:15 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,065
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-16-2016, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 4,039
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-15-2016, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 43,604
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-15-2016, 11:55 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 4,039
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-14-2016, 07:16 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 3,002
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-07-2016, 07:14 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,624
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-06-2016, 10:50 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,309
I don't accept checks at all. I expect payment...
I don't accept checks at all. I expect payment when it's due, no pay no stay. I do allow my families 1 week of vacation no charge so if one of my families was having financial problems I would let...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-05-2016, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,552
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-05-2016, 09:24 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,624
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-02-2016, 01:36 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,289
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-01-2016, 07:23 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,267
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-01-2016, 07:17 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 11,033
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-01-2016, 07:12 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,482
No I've never had those issues when listing on...
No I've never had those issues when listing on CL. The issue I have with craigslist is I start to get a whole bunch of calls from "banks" offering business loans and it always happens when I post a...
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Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
07-31-2016, 09:12 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,099
Hmm this is a tough one single dad. I know you...
Hmm this is a tough one single dad. I know you want to see your kids as much as possible but it's sounds like with the every other week thing, especially since the kids will be in daycare will be...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-31-2016, 09:05 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,965
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-31-2016, 08:40 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,339
I use to have this same problem so I followed...
I use to have this same problem so I followed someone's advice on here and changed my policy on payment. Since I don't have anyone dropping off after 10am that's my cut off time for payment on...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-30-2016, 12:17 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,182
I play with my daycare kids. We play monster...
I play with my daycare kids. We play monster trucks, restaurant, we sing loud and off key, dance and act silly, I play ball with them outside, run around and chase them in the grass area (to burn...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-30-2016, 12:05 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,521
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-29-2016, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,521
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-28-2016, 03:40 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,031
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Forum: New Members - Welcome to the Daycare.com Forum!
07-22-2016, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 73
Views: 10,059
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-22-2016, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 4,310
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-21-2016, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,031
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-21-2016, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,859
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-21-2016, 01:58 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,488
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-20-2016, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,044
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-20-2016, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,044
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-20-2016, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,344
I am also in Ca and this is supplemental income...
I am also in Ca and this is supplemental income for me too. If I didn't have my husband there is no way I would be able to afford to do this job, even if I were full. Plus the income is unreliable....
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-20-2016, 02:32 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,164
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-20-2016, 02:27 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,044
I gave a 2 week notice for behavioral problems...
I gave a 2 week notice for behavioral problems once and immediately regretted it. Not only did I have to deal with the child's behavior I also had to deal with the parents attitudes. I approached the...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-20-2016, 02:08 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,016
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Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
07-19-2016, 02:54 PM
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Replies: 257
Views: 200,228
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-18-2016, 04:39 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,082
I recently redid my handbook and added the no...
I recently redid my handbook and added the no contact unless its business hours. I turn off my business phone at the end of the day and turn it on at opening hours. I use to have parents texting me...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-18-2016, 04:03 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 3,241
I am going through something similar. Mom is...
I am going through something similar. Mom is pregnant and I asked if she was planning on enrolling her newborn into my program, I have her 2 1/2 year old enrolled. She said she couldn't afford to...
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