Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-15-2019, 10:37 AM

Replies: 9 Attention Seeking Views: 1,192 Posted By Laugh and Learn I have had kids like this in the past. If... I have had kids like this in the past. If possible, you could set her up with some type of special table toy during pick up time ( different things than are out during the day) and explain she has to...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-12-2019, 10:19 AM

Replies: 35 Thoughts on Closing Early for Sports? Views: 2,101 Posted By Laugh and Learn You should not miss out on your sons games if... You should not miss out on your sons games if it’s important to you. I think it is perfectly fine to close an hour and a half early only one day a week for 6 weeks ( I forgot how long you said it...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-12-2019, 09:48 AM

Replies: 30 Gather Round Y'all - It's Story Time... Views: 2,979 Posted By Laugh and Learn Glad it worked out. And you didn’t have to worry... Glad it worked out. And you didn’t have to worry about the confrontation. Sounded like that family was going to be way too much to deal with!

Forum: Book Club - Reviews / Suggestions 01-14-2019, 08:24 PM

Replies: 4 Pick Your Own Path Books Views: 2,160 Posted By Laugh and Learn My son likes these. There are a lot by “You... My son likes these. There are a lot by “You choose books” there are life as.... a ninja for example, and historical ones etc. I request them at my local library. Hope he likes them.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 09-18-2018, 08:39 AM

Replies: 12 New Space Views: 1,983 Posted By Laugh and Learn I like that idea! Going to go check out fences. I... I like that idea! Going to go check out fences. I think those white picket fence would work well. I could even do a grass type rug for the garden theme.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 09-13-2018, 10:37 AM

Replies: 11 Return Check Views: 1,625 Posted By Laugh and Learn I only had that happen once. I just sent a polite... I only had that happen once. I just sent a polite text message saying that the check had been returned, I made it sound like I’m sure it was just an accidental oversight it could happen to anyone...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 09-13-2018, 10:30 AM

Replies: 12 New Space Views: 1,983 Posted By Laugh and Learn Thanks I saw that group but not sure how to join? Thanks I saw that group but not sure how to join?

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 09-13-2018, 10:27 AM

Replies: 14 Greeting Parents at the Door Views: 1,983 Posted By Laugh and Learn Mine walk in, then I go over and great them and... Mine walk in, then I go over and great them and the kiddo, as it helps keep thing moving in the morning. I have a separate entrance and all one big room. So it works for me.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 09-13-2018, 10:21 AM

Replies: 12 New Space Views: 1,983 Posted By Laugh and Learn New Space My Husband and I recently purchased a new home ! Yay! It has a great separate space for my in-home childcare. Trying to figure out if I need a “ younger” area. It’s one quite large, 600+ sq ft....

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 08-27-2018, 09:40 PM

Replies: 12 Separate Pickup for Each/Same Family Views: 1,885 Posted By Laugh and Learn At one point I had only two also,and they did the... At one point I had only two also,and they did the same thing! When Mom came to pick up, I started walking out with her, holding the younger ones hand, also 2. Sure it was a pain to get my jacket and...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 06-29-2018, 09:56 PM

Replies: 22 Price Over Quality? Views: 2,818 Posted By Laugh and Learn Think of it as a blessing in disguise. I am not... Think of it as a blessing in disguise. I am not the cheapest in my area nor am I at the very top. But close to it. I am always upfront with the tuition. If they decide to visit they see for...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-25-2018, 07:17 AM

Replies: 5 Concrete floors Views: 2,489 Posted By Laugh and Learn I have engineered hardwood. It’s really durable... I have engineered hardwood. It’s really durable and looks great. Then I have several area rugs. Then a baby area with gymnastic type mats. They are super cushy and Velcro together. I had those put...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-24-2018, 11:03 AM

Replies: 9 Step2 Playhouse Views: 1,925 Posted By Laugh and Learn I think it’s cute! With the money you save from... I think it’s cute! With the money you save from doing wood chips every year, that would easily pay for it. Plus if your yard will look better it’ll make you happier and parents also ! I’m sure the...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-21-2018, 07:21 AM

Replies: 12 Not Sure What To Do - Holding An Infant Spot Views: 2,203 Posted By Laugh and Learn If you would rather have the family with a two... If you would rather have the family with a two year old and infant and the other family hasn’t given you your deposit, That’s your chance to get the family that fills two spots. I feel everything...

Forum: New Members - Welcome to the Daycare.com Forum! 04-09-2018, 11:32 AM

Replies: 2 Hello From MD. Thinking About Opening Daycare In My Home Views: 2,528 Posted By Laugh and Learn Hello! I just joined. I have been doing home... Hello! I just joined. I have been doing home daycare for three years and love it!. Looks like an interesting group.