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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-08-2010, 09:13 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,122
Posted By
Anna
That's what I was refering to when I quoted you...That's what I was refering to when I quoted you on saying "I am not licensed and so I have no limit legally". Legally there is a limit, you are just choosing not to follow the law. I am happy... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-08-2010, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,122
Posted By
Anna
Your state doesn't have a law on how many...Your state doesn't have a law on how many children you can watch without being licensed? Not to be confrontational but I disagree. I guess it depends on the area. Here there are a ton of... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-08-2010, 07:08 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,122
Posted By
Anna
I have four and am allowed 6. I just opened in...I have four and am allowed 6. I just opened in January and only wanted to have four. I now wouldn't mind taking in another but haven't had any calls in a while.. :( I noticed that all the home... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-08-2010, 05:02 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,157
Posted By
Anna
hahaha hostile.. haha I dont know about this. I...hahaha hostile.. haha I dont know about this. I only have four kids so I think a helper might be the oppisite for me. |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-08-2010, 03:40 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,499
Posted By
Anna
Oh same here!! Baby wants me to hold her...Oh same here!! Baby wants me to hold her constantly or its non stop whining.. my almost three year old dcg who is usually an angel had a tantrum when her mom dropped her off and my newly two year... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-08-2010, 03:36 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 7,484
Posted By
Anna
I am originally from Minnesota!! I love it...I am originally from Minnesota!! I love it there.. wish I was there! What part of MN are you guys from? I am from Elk River. Anyway, I live in Hawaii now.. I watch 4 girls M-F. 6mo old... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-08-2010, 08:57 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,268
Posted By
Anna
I had a similar situation about a month ago. I...I had a similar situation about a month ago. I have contacts also but I sleep with my eyes slightly open so they dry out real bad. I woke up one morning and my right eye was slightly red by the... |
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Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
06-07-2010, 02:12 PM
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Replies: 80
Views: 43,550
Posted By
Anna
Military only gives moms six weeks of maternity...Military only gives moms six weeks of maternity leave. A lot of babies around here are going into daycare at this age. I have a six month old DCG that I have had since she was six weeks old. Not... |
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Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
06-07-2010, 02:04 PM
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Replies: 317
Views: 377,561
Posted By
Anna
IN HAWAII I don't understand why people don't get...IN HAWAII I don't understand why people don't get licensed. It is super easy here. Basically all you have to do is get background checked, FBI fingerprinted, Employee history checked, and have your... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-07-2010, 12:43 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,847
Posted By
Anna
I am the oppisite! I love toddlers! I have one...I am the oppisite! I love toddlers! I have one six month old that I have had since she was six weeks and I can't wait for her to get a little older. She is still only 12lbs and not sitting up. ... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-07-2010, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,847
Posted By
Anna
WHOA!! How do you watch so many children? Do you...WHOA!! How do you watch so many children? Do you have a in home daycare? Do you have any staff? |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-07-2010, 12:34 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,847
Posted By
Anna
WHOA!! How do you watch so many children? Do...WHOA!! How do you watch so many children? Do you have a in home daycare? Do you have any staff? I can't figure out how to delete this :( |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-07-2010, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,666
Posted By
Anna
I am! Husband is AD Army and we are stationed at...I am! Husband is AD Army and we are stationed at Schofield Barracks in Hawaii. This is our first duty station also. We got here in December 08 but with 10 days notice my husband got deployed right... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-07-2010, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 5,073
Posted By
Anna
Activity Ideas??Since all my daycare children are 2 or under I am looking for some ideas on activities to do with them or things to keep them busy. I opened in January and am completely new to the daycare world. I... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-07-2010, 10:19 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,847
Posted By
Anna
What Age Are The Children You Watch?Here school is year round with two weeks off every three months. I only take full time children so I don't typically watch any children over 5. Also many people put their children in "preschool" at... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-07-2010, 09:50 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 10,141
Posted By
Anna
Well my Army mom has to leave her house at 4a but...Well my Army mom has to leave her house at 4a but the dad drops off his daughter at 6a then she picks up the daughter at 6p. This is the family that frustrates me a bit because the dad sometimes... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-07-2010, 09:04 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 10,141
Posted By
Anna
My mom is a school teacher (2nd grade) and her...My mom is a school teacher (2nd grade) and her school day is over at 3:30p however she usually doesn't leave school until 5p or so because she is getting things cleaned up and getting things ready... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-04-2010, 04:27 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,703
Posted By
Anna
The state lets you do that? In Hawaii we are...The state lets you do that? In Hawaii we are absolutely the only one who can watch the kids at anytime. They are very strict on it. Do you do childcare in your home? |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-04-2010, 02:19 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 10,141
Posted By
Anna
I have two daycare girls here from 6a-6p another...I have two daycare girls here from 6a-6p another daycare girl comes at 6:30a and gets picked up at 5:30p except for Tuesdays and Thursdays where she sleeps over. The fourth daycare girl usually is... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-03-2010, 07:43 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 11,135
Posted By
Anna
Sorry! I am so used to being surrounded by...Sorry! I am so used to being surrounded by military. I meant on Army Post. If you get licensed through the military for childcare you can't have your dogs interact what so ever with the children. ... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-03-2010, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,703
Posted By
Anna
I am pretty lucky that I have such great parents...I am pretty lucky that I have such great parents I guess. I had to have a series of 4 dentist apts (blah) and I asked the parents which days worked best for them. I was lucky because all of them... |
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Forum: Daycare and Taxes
06-03-2010, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 7,509
Posted By
Anna
That's crazy!! It sounds like my licensing...That's crazy!! It sounds like my licensing proccess was much easier than it is in many other states. Here in Hawaii you don't have to take any training classes or anything like that to get... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-02-2010, 08:38 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 11,135
Posted By
Anna
I know on post there is a large list of dogs not...I know on post there is a large list of dogs not allowed (Pit bulls, rotweillers, dobermans, wolf hybrid, etc.). Off post though Pit bulls are extremely common here in HI! I myself have a 9lb... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-02-2010, 07:59 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,627
Posted By
Anna
Does your state license allow you to hire...Does your state license allow you to hire someone? Here in Hawaii you cannot hire anyone unless they are living with you. Even with having another person helping you the state only allows you to... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-02-2010, 07:08 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 8,419
Posted By
Anna
I also have the parents supply wipes and diapers....I also have the parents supply wipes and diapers. I only use wipes for diapering and a case will last me quite sometime. When children first start I have them bring a container and everytime I... |
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Forum: Daycare and Taxes
06-02-2010, 09:53 AM
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Replies: 60
Views: 36,216
Posted By
Anna
Here in Hawaii $500 - $600 a month is typical for...Here in Hawaii $500 - $600 a month is typical for a full time 18 month+ child. You would think that the rates would be higher here since the cost of living is so high but they're no too bad. There... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-02-2010, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,012
Posted By
Anna
Well when she first fell she was crying real hard...Well when she first fell she was crying real hard and I just cradled her and tried to comfort her. She wasn't using her arm at all so I immediately got worried. I put her and the other two in the... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-02-2010, 09:24 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,012
Posted By
Anna
It says on the equipment. When I got licensed by...It says on the equipment. When I got licensed by the Department of Human Services my case worker came out and checked out the park as well and gave me the thumbs up. The ground there is a spongey... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-02-2010, 12:30 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,012
Posted By
Anna
Hello! New and need advice!Hi!! I just recently started a daycare January of this year. I am currently living in Hawaii with my active duty Army husband. I absolutely love it so far. The kids are great and they keep me... |