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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-18-2020, 03:39 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,249
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storybookending
Hi. This thread is old. I never did end up...Hi. This thread is old. I never did end up finding longer ones than the ones that I had but the magnet locks BC posted (I think I went with a different brand but same concept) worked in the places... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-07-2020, 12:09 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,144
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storybookending
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Forum: Curriculum
03-24-2020, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,505
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storybookending
I like the tie the bread experiment in with the...I like the tie the bread experiment in with the health unit when talking about germs ... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-18-2020, 07:22 PM
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Replies: 352
Views: 75,732
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storybookending
Thank goodness this will not affect you. I...Thank goodness this will not affect you. I thought of you right away! |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-18-2020, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 352
Views: 75,732
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storybookending
One day later and they are now restricting...One day later and they are now restricting centers to 10 teachers and 50 children. This day by day is nonsense just bite the bullet and shut it all down, we all know it’s coming. |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-16-2020, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,875
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storybookending
They are waiving some child care rules in my...They are waiving some child care rules in my state https://waow.com/2020/03/16/department-of-child-and-families-waives-some-child-care-rules/ |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-15-2020, 05:21 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,389
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storybookending
There is a fairly large medial complex close to...There is a fairly large medial complex close to me. They have on site daycare for employees only but they are full. They reached out to the news stations to ask for anyone that it able to take on... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-10-2020, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 352
Views: 75,732
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storybookending
So far the craziness has not hit here. I am...So far the craziness has not hit here. I am pretty rural (WI).. Nearest “big” city 2.5 hours away in either direction. I went to Walmart tonight. Medication section was fully stocked, cleaning... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-27-2020, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 973
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storybookending
I’m (hoping) to have all teachers in the future....I’m (hoping) to have all teachers in the future. I have one with deposits paid for a spot for next school year. She will pay $175 for 42 weeks and not pay at all in the summers. My current clients... |
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Forum: Daycare Menus, Breakfast, Lunch and Snack Ideas
01-09-2020, 06:40 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,210
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storybookending
I don’t serve “special” for older kids. They get...I don’t serve “special” for older kids. They get the same snack and everyone else. A snack in meant to hold them over until dinner, not be a pre dinner. I ran an after school program for years before... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-18-2019, 06:50 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,131
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storybookending
Okay but how do you not hear 26 kids?! I feel...Okay but how do you not hear 26 kids?! I feel like my 6 can be heard 3 blocks away :lol: |
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Forum: Curriculum
11-11-2019, 05:58 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,248
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storybookending
I am really struggling with this myself and I...I am really struggling with this myself and I have read all of the threads on this site and others. Maybe snow globes? I also don’t know what I’m getting the kids yet either. |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-08-2019, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,312
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storybookending
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-29-2019, 06:43 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,681
Posted By
storybookending
Look into the square footage requirements first...Look into the square footage requirements first and remember in most states it is “usable square footage” not just total. |
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Forum: New Members - Welcome to the Daycare.com Forum!
10-10-2019, 01:09 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,886
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storybookending
I started as both and I’m slowly filtering to FT...I started as both and I’m slowly filtering to FT only. I currently have one PT left on a Tu-Fri schedule but he has two years yet. I have an offer from one of my SILs to take my nephew on Mondays to... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-06-2019, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,003
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storybookending
I am staying open. I keep a smaller group and...I am staying open. I keep a smaller group and although this is only my 4th year I haven’t had any bad experiences on the day after Halloween. *crosses fingers* Trick or Treat times are typically like... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-04-2019, 11:10 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,707
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storybookending
This happened to me when I was at a center. It’s...This happened to me when I was at a center. It’s was a mix up with walking across the street to another establishment for a field trip with school aged children. I was the lead and I had two... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-04-2019, 10:54 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,233
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storybookending
Same here. Baby started last week at 9 weeks and...Same here. Baby started last week at 9 weeks and it was ROUGH. I almost cried one day. I was so exhausted at nights. She is turned around this week and we have figured each other out. Another one... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-21-2019, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,341
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storybookending
I saw one for the first time this summer and I...I saw one for the first time this summer and I didn’t even know they existed and the next day I saw an ad on Hulu for one |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-05-2019, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,791
Posted By
storybookending
I actually use full on toddler beds for my older...I actually use full on toddler beds for my older kiddos. I have a spare bedroom that they are always set up in. My youngest are in pack n plays as they are in my personal bedroom. I honestly don’t... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-26-2019, 03:40 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,015
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storybookending
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-25-2019, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,404
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storybookending
I think it sounds fine. Personally I would do a...I think it sounds fine. Personally I would do a separate letter for those with children over the age of 3 and not even mention the new daycare. |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-17-2019, 02:54 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,077
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storybookending
Child Survey QuestionaireI have two kiddos graduating my program to kindergarten this fall and I am in the process of creating memory books for them with all of the pictures that I have taken over the years. I wanted to... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-26-2019, 08:11 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,524
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storybookending
I am running into this looking ahead to December...I am running into this looking ahead to December of this year. I take off December 24th (paid) December 25th (paid) and December 26th (unpaid) every year. This year because they fall on a Tu/W/Th I... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-04-2019, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,662
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storybookending
I speak $10-$15 on a birthday and get them...I speak $10-$15 on a birthday and get them something small specific to the child’s interests. Christmas I usually do all the same or similar, ornaments, books, pjs.. something not too expensive but... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-24-2019, 01:48 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,933
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storybookending
We eat PM snack at 3 and go outside immediately...We eat PM snack at 3 and go outside immediately after. If it’s nice out we stay out until pick up which depending on the family is anywhere from 4:40-5:15. In the winter we come in at 4ish if it’s... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-24-2019, 11:53 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 3,094
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storybookending
I have two infants starting in the Fall. I was...I have two infants starting in the Fall. I was typing up my preparing your baby for daycare letter (thanks for the guide in sharing your BC) *don’t worry I won’t sell it on etsy*.. anyways I was... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-24-2019, 11:12 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 3,094
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storybookending
OKAY GUYS I AM RAGING
People magazine...OKAY GUYS I AM RAGING People magazine posted this article on their page about two hours ago. I do not follow this page but it was a sponsored ad on my page as I’m just casually scrolling here at... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-23-2019, 05:23 PM
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Replies: 6,246
Sticky: Venting Thread
Views: 808,705
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storybookending
I am so lucky that my current group sleeps though...I am so lucky that my current group sleeps though almost anything. At one point this spring my dad was on the roof just a pounding at the ice clogging my gutters and every single one of them fell... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-22-2019, 08:40 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,473
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storybookending
This is my goal. I wanted to slowly replace with...This is my goal. I wanted to slowly replace with teachers kids as my currents age out but my current dcms keep getting pregnant hahaha. As of September 2/6 slots will be teachers kids. But those... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-22-2019, 07:47 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,473
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storybookending
5 days this summer June-August. I had 7 days off...5 days this summer June-August. I had 7 days off at the end of March for a vacation so nothing major planned for the summer. Just the 4th and the 5th of July since the 4th is a Thursday. Then 3 days... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-21-2019, 07:15 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,409
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storybookending
I would not do this but if you are going to I...I would not do this but if you are going to I would give them a completely separate contact. Charge the $225 bi weekly if that is what you can swing but if you are closed take the time paid as they... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-21-2019, 07:09 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,034
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storybookending
I don’t take school aged kids for extended...I don’t take school aged kids for extended periods but I just wanted to say I love the pen pals idea! |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-20-2019, 08:37 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 3,094
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storybookending
Yes that’s it! I watch a lot of reality TV and a...Yes that’s it! I watch a lot of reality TV and a lot of like Big Brother/Amazing Race/Survivor contestants promote them like crazy. Always with the #ad so they’re getting paid to promote it. This... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-20-2019, 05:58 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 3,094
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storybookending
So many B list celebrities are using those taco...So many B list celebrities are using those taco things the baby is in and promoting them on Instagram lately |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-20-2019, 09:16 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,616
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storybookending
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-19-2019, 09:37 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,767
Posted By
storybookending
I am advertised open from 7AM-5:30PM. I typically...I am advertised open from 7AM-5:30PM. I typically have children in care from 7:50-5:15PM. I am very picky about who I let in when I do have openings and I honestly can’t see myself enrolling anyone... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-16-2019, 12:05 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 3,805
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storybookending
My quote of the day today was “I forgot his shoes...My quote of the day today was “I forgot his shoes again but you won’t be going outside today right?” Um false. This child never had shoes on aka never physically walks into daycare. Grandma gets so... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-15-2019, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 6,246
Sticky: Venting Thread
Views: 808,705
Posted By
storybookending
It’s funny you guys are discussing this because...It’s funny you guys are discussing this because today will be the first day that I ran my AC (can’t open the windows bc the storms are still on) but tonight if I don’t turn the heat on to kick back... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-15-2019, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,039
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storybookending
ALLLL of this. I grew up on Arthur.. never once...ALLLL of this. I grew up on Arthur.. never once did I wonder about the teachers sexuality. |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-15-2019, 12:11 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,798
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storybookending
There is a newish center near me who also appears...There is a newish center near me who also appears to sleep infants on boppy pillows. I only know this bc a girl I went to high school with has her daughter and and while she’s in a different... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-10-2019, 07:16 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,066
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storybookending
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-02-2019, 11:50 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,401
Posted By
storybookending
THIS is the reason I don’t do pull ups here. I...THIS is the reason I don’t do pull ups here. I have a niece that turned two in December and she has been in pull ups since then and has gone on the potty exactly zero times. Like why? My cousins... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-01-2019, 04:59 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,401
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storybookending
What the PP have said but I no longer allow pull...What the PP have said but I no longer allow pull ups. Diapers until they can pass the 2 week dry period only. |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-26-2019, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,812
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storybookending
Have you noticed if there was a correlation with...Have you noticed if there was a correlation with birth order? I have one child, 3rd child, completely unplanned, two older siblings were both school age when she got pregnant. Mom babies this child... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-26-2019, 01:50 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,812
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storybookending
I echo CH and also see the opposite with all...I echo CH and also see the opposite with all except the milestones. Not one of my daycare moms but my childhood best friend (now acquaintance) thought her baby rolled over on its first day of life,... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-19-2019, 08:12 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,611
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storybookending
He doesn’t seem ready to me and I would go with...He doesn’t seem ready to me and I would go with mom and just put him back in pull ups or diapers. You shouldn’t have to spend +10 minutes “sitting and playing” on the potty if the child was truly... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-18-2019, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,190
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storybookending
Baby Shark - Pink Fong
Logo Te Pate- Moana ...Baby Shark - Pink Fong Logo Te Pate- Moana Can’t Stop The Feeling- Justin Timberlake (Trolls) Love Is An Open Door/Do You Want To Build A Snowman are more tolerable Frozen songs. Shake It Off... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-17-2019, 02:03 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,352
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storybookending
I bought a sign the other day that says
...I bought a sign the other day that says “Dream big. Use kind words. Say I love you. Laugh. Giggle. Be silly. Share. Say please and thank you. Keep your promises. Be grateful. Help others & don’t... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-16-2019, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,676
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storybookending
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-12-2019, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,958
Posted By
storybookending
At the center when I ran a school aged program I...At the center when I ran a school aged program I filled about half the cups with milk and half with water and as long as we had enough on hand to feed every child if they all chose milk we were fine.... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-12-2019, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,958
Posted By
storybookending
What are the prices of cows milk vs almond milk...What are the prices of cows milk vs almond milk like for you all. Here I can get a gallon of milk for $1.77, almond milk is $1.94 a quart which comes to $7.76 a gallon. Obviously that’s because most... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-12-2019, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,958
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storybookending
I don’t participate in the food program. I just...I don’t participate in the food program. I just wanted to mention the cultural difference here that I find fascinating. Many of you have stated that many clients are requesting almond milk. I live in... |
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Forum: Daycare and Taxes
04-12-2019, 11:06 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,507
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storybookending
Mine are high because I am not married and have...Mine are high because I am not married and have no dependents. I asked my tax guy the year I opened if there was anything I could do to make my quarterly payments smaller and he said “pop out a few... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-12-2019, 10:59 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,191
Posted By
storybookending
Can you gate off your playroom? Have the child...Can you gate off your playroom? Have the child who’s parents is coming ready so you can just hand them off? |
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Forum: Daycare and Taxes
04-11-2019, 09:07 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,268
Posted By
storybookending
You can get an underpayment penalty? What does...You can get an underpayment penalty? What does this mean? I was under the impression that making quarterly payments was optional. I make them as I don’t want to be paying in 6K every year. My... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-11-2019, 09:02 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,671
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storybookending
I have one little girl who is almost five that...I have one little girl who is almost five that has been with me for about 2.75 years. I would say in that time she has come in her pjs I would guess 2-3 times because “she wouldn’t get dressed”.... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-11-2019, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,971
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storybookending
Aren’t 7 year olds still in car seats these days?...Aren’t 7 year olds still in car seats these days? It was 8 and 80 lbs last I checked. Is that just waived in a cab? Oh heck no. |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-11-2019, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 3,304
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storybookending
But what is first?!?
Why do people say...But what is first?!? Why do people say this? Are they supposed to be outlawed here or something? Bc they deff still have them in store by me. :confused: |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-11-2019, 10:18 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 3,304
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storybookending
I use one for daycare too for this reason and...I use one for daycare too for this reason and also as an extra place during outdoors time but not while they are sleeping. My niece slept in one exclusively and my SIL is going to be better about not... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-09-2019, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,090
Posted By
storybookending
I grew up with a mom that had this mindset. Now...I grew up with a mom that had this mindset. Now that we are adults she regrets missing our events. Work and professionalism are not the important things in life. I don’t know about you but I didn’t... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-08-2019, 03:34 PM
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Replies: 6,246
Sticky: Venting Thread
Views: 808,705
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storybookending
This is what I’m going to be attempting.. going...This is what I’m going to be attempting.. going with a bright yellow instead of gold, the mirror I found doesn’t have a border and I’m using wood skewers and this is metal.. we will see!! |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-08-2019, 10:59 AM
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Replies: 6,246
Sticky: Venting Thread
Views: 808,705
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storybookending
A friend of mine has me convinced that I can make...A friend of mine has me convinced that I can make what I lost out on. I bought the materials for $8.30. Just need to buy spray paint and hot glue, which I might even have. I am not the best DIYer but... |
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Forum: Daycare and Taxes
04-08-2019, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,268
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-06-2019, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 6,246
Sticky: Venting Thread
Views: 808,705
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storybookending
I HATE FACEBOOK FOR SALE GROUPS
I fall in...I HATE FACEBOOK FOR SALE GROUPS I fall in love with a mirror. $25 great price. I ask the lady dimentions within 4 minutes of posting. She tells me them. I say interested. She says PM me. I send... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-06-2019, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,389
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storybookending
Is it this one
...Is it this one https://www.cocokids.org/child-health-nutrition/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2013/08/Keep-Me-Home-If....pdf |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-13-2019, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 5,243
Posted By
storybookending
I’ve also found that taking off your shoes in the...I’ve also found that taking off your shoes in the house or keeping them on seems to be a regional thing. No one where I’m from keeps shoes on in the house but when a friend of mine and I went on... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-13-2019, 08:23 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,985
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storybookending
I still have my large doll house pictured below...I still have my large doll house pictured below and so many accessories for it and the kids play with that daily. |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-13-2019, 07:45 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,985
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storybookending
I had this same one as a child and although my...I had this same one as a child and although my mom sold all of my little tykes stuff (and cried about it for years because she regretted it) I was lucky enough to find one when I was first starting... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-12-2019, 12:31 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,904
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storybookending
I had a child today that was not feeling well....I had a child today that was not feeling well. She said she felt like puking within 5 minutes of being dropped off by another mom from 4K. She never did puke but I texted mom and she came and picked... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-12-2019, 12:13 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,793
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storybookending
I would stick to your policy. Did you or mom...I would stick to your policy. Did you or mom give him any meds causing the fever to go down? |
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Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
03-11-2019, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,557
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-06-2019, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,391
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storybookending
I also have rain gutter shelves upstairs,...I also have rain gutter shelves upstairs, pictured below. Down stairs I am actually currently in the process of converting a closet that is off of the main play room into a book nook. It is not... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-05-2019, 11:50 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,532
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storybookending
Are you napping in an actual crib? Is the...Are you napping in an actual crib? Is the mattress on its lowest setting to dropped all the way to the floor? I see moms on Instagram and blogs dropping it all the way to the floor to prevent them... |
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Forum: Daycare and Taxes
03-04-2019, 09:50 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,789
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storybookending
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-01-2019, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,512
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-01-2019, 10:18 AM
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Replies: 6,246
Sticky: Venting Thread
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-01-2019, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 6,246
Sticky: Venting Thread
Views: 808,705
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storybookending
Yeah my parents talk about how this is how it...Yeah my parents talk about how this is how it used to be all the time! I was born in 91. But for the record almost all of my high school memories are already gone as well :lol: If I vaguely remember... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-01-2019, 08:10 AM
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Replies: 6,246
Sticky: Venting Thread
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Treats are welcome here but they will ALWAYS be a...Treats are welcome here but they will ALWAYS be a PM snack. We had a family wedding a few weeks ago that both my cousin and I stood up in. She also runs a daycare and she closed the Friday before and... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-01-2019, 07:07 AM
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Replies: 6,246
Sticky: Venting Thread
Views: 808,705
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storybookending
According to the sign in the first child arrived...According to the sign in the first child arrived today at 7:45. By 8:07 all 4 of them had thrown some sort of tantrum. TGIF hoping the snow holds off until later tonight so I can take a little 45... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-27-2019, 08:14 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,506
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storybookending
I have a whole list of “someday” items. I’m...I have a whole list of “someday” items. I’m currently focused on converting a closet to a book nook. I have it all painted and I have two of the 4 shelves hung that are going to house my curriculum... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-26-2019, 12:45 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,726
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storybookending
Could you blame it on the food program? That...Could you blame it on the food program? That you’re required to have so much of each item on hand for each child and are ending up with a ton of waste. Like even if you don’t participate tell them... |
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Forum: Forms - Uploads
02-26-2019, 12:12 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 6,028
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storybookending
BC wondering if you would also be willing share...BC wondering if you would also be willing share with me. I’ll have two infants starting in the Fall and while they are both currently enrolled families I did not start one until after 6 months and... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-22-2019, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 1,218
Views: 285,033
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storybookending
Me: “Nope, it’s nap time now you know the rules” ...Me: “Nope, it’s nap time now you know the rules” DCG4: “and the drill” Me: *thinks a minute* YOU KNOW THE DRILL, I’M DYING LAUGHING HAHAH |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-22-2019, 05:41 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 936
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storybookending
I would for sure remove the books from him until...I would for sure remove the books from him until he can handle himself with them. My youngest is 17 months and he is pretty good by now sometimes I will just catch him bending them while carrying... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-21-2019, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 810
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storybookending
I have two nap rooms, an over 2 room and an under...I have two nap rooms, an over 2 room and an under 2 room. I have 5 kids in the first room and 1 in the under two room currently. I go in get them tucked in, turn their music and fan on and leave.... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-21-2019, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,452
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storybookending
I recently (January) started an after school kid...I recently (January) started an after school kid that is almost 7. I swore I would never enroll a school aged child but mom had no where else for him to go after an awful experience at an after... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-21-2019, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 6,246
Sticky: Venting Thread
Views: 808,705
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storybookending
I live in the very large 8-12 inch band.... OVER...I live in the very large 8-12 inch band.... OVER THIS. We’ve already had almost 40 inches just since February 1st! I know I live in WI but DAMN this is over the top extreme even for here. I’m getting... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-19-2019, 07:01 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,343
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storybookending
One of my current 2 year olds was exactly like...One of my current 2 year olds was exactly like this and he still sucks at sleeping. He was a serial cat napper from the time I got him (12 weeks) until he wasn8 or 9 months old. Honestly he still... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-18-2019, 10:58 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,847
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storybookending
School is out here today (isn’t always its a...School is out here today (isn’t always its a scheduled personal development day for teachers) so one of my usual 4 Monday kiddos is gone but the other 3 are still here and all have both parents... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-16-2019, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,241
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storybookending
I think it would depend on location. I would look...I think it would depend on location. I would look into if any churches in your area have gyms. There’s one in my area that a friend of mine ran a basketball coaching business (player in a pro league... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-12-2019, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,397
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storybookending
I had strep a few weekends ago. It’s pretty rare...I had strep a few weekends ago. It’s pretty rare but not impossible for toddler aged kids/babies to catch. It’s way more common with school aged kids. I actually got it from a mom, her child never... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-11-2019, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,341
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storybookending
I loveeee my robot vacuum. I bought the deebot...I loveeee my robot vacuum. I bought the deebot brand as it had similar ratings to a Roomba but was cheaper. I love it so much I bought the same brand for my mom for Christmas. She also loves it. Hers... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-11-2019, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,114
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storybookending
My (original families) are also at a cheaper rate...My (original families) are also at a cheaper rate but only $2 less a day. I honestly like easing into my work week having the two gone on Mondays so I am okay with what I have going currently. If I... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-11-2019, 07:40 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,561
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storybookending
Dear DCPs
Daycare will be closed on Monday...Dear DCPs Daycare will be closed on Monday February 18th. Sorry for any inconvience this may cause. Thanks, Provider |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-10-2019, 07:02 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,114
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storybookending
Technically 4 of my 6 kids pay this way...Technically 4 of my 6 kids pay this way currently. I don’t get paid if they are sick of take vacation. I also don’t take lid vacations for them whether it be a holiday or days I close for personal... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-06-2019, 08:17 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,654
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storybookending
I recall getting off the bus in the late 90s or...I recall getting off the bus in the late 90s or early 00s (I was 10ish my sister was 8ish). My bus driver said it didn’t look like anyone was home. I told her no one ever was when we got off. She... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-06-2019, 07:43 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,654
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storybookending
Also thought I would add another story. I bought...Also thought I would add another story. I bought a playhouse this summer from an online Facebook group. It was a daycare day so I couldn’t leave my house until after 5 and the woman I was buying it... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-06-2019, 07:39 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,654
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storybookending
I live in a community where a lot of people don’t...I live in a community where a lot of people don’t even lock their doors at night, let alone during the day. I went to get my taxes done Monday night and my garage door wouldn’t go down bc of snow... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-05-2019, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,329
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storybookending
Thanks I think we will try this! Seems simple...Thanks I think we will try this! Seems simple enough! |