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![]() you can have a licence for 8 and not have to have your landlord sign. you only need to sign it if you are going to take 8. when i started, I only took 6, because I didn't take school aged kids. ... |
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![]() Thank you all for your feedback and insight. All of this came with good planning on my part for an unexpected surgery and I did not see this coming at all. I am going to do my best to close and see... |
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![]() very true. I cant use any pills, vitamins or such two weeks prior to surgery...so I am going to be unarmed. ugh I agree with you though that I can't avoid people. i think I will take this as... |
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![]() this is true and I do have some great parents right now' |
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![]() thanks everyone. I wish I could close for the week. If I would have known this earlier I would have done it. But my contract states I need to give them a 30 day notice. OH and I agree about the... |
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![]() yeah I could do that. but then where do I go that I won't get sick..lol I could stay upstairs but that would be horrible for a full week, |
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![]() I just got off the phone with my doctor. I am about to have major surgery in a few weeks. The doctor told me that he does not want me around the DCKs one week prior to surgery as it will be at... |
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![]() This just happened to me but it was for $98.00 I didn’t get any notice I was going to get it but later found out that after giving out the grants earlier this year, there was still a lot of money... |
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![]() right! we are in the WRONG profession......but then we would only be employed one month out of the year....lol |
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![]() I’m not kidding. During the season look for Santa for hire in the SF Bay Area. The worst part of it was that I had 2 cancel on me the week of, they were going to get paid $375. I used to have... |
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![]() so I looked to see if the house was up for sale anywhere, but I did not find anything. I thought about just straight out asking them. we were hoping to stay here one more year, my oldest will... |
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![]() mine all sleep in the same room and everyone of them sleep for at least 2 hours. My kids are all 2-5 years. We play hard, eat healthy and I just tire them out. I also play relaxation music and... |
Forum: Daycare Menus, Breakfast, Lunch and Snack Ideas
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![]() your title made me really have to think... not too sure what I was thinking this was going to be about@! lol |
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![]() My rule is that every time the door opens we do another head count. Also any time we go from inside to outside. I have 12-14 kids |
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![]() my understanding that under CIV1954, landlord has to have a valid reason to enter the premises and are allowed to conduct an annual inspection once a year. I have only been here 4 months and am being... |
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![]() So I talked to fair housing and they said what they did is against the law but what am I going to do while I’m live by here. Ugh |
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![]() that is a good idea to ask if they are going to sell the house. I am just really stressed out with everything and this was just one more thing. |
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![]() So I rent my home through a property management company. I have lived here since april yesterday I get an email saying that the owner wants the property management company to do a periodic... |
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![]() thanks ladies. I am going to take your suggestion and have a parent conference with a corrective plan. Today was the final straw. |
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![]() we say that all the time. the issue is that the screaming is so loud there is no escaping it. I live in an area where houses are stacked back to back. I can pass the salt through the window to my... |
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![]() =I have a dck that is 2.5. any time the child needs to be separated from the group for any reason it goes straight to screaming. the screaming is horrid and will go on forever. nothing will calm... |
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![]() sorry, I always forward the email from the parent to my insurance company is what I meant to say. |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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![]() I always email my insurance company showing that I have zero liability of the child as of XYZ date. then follow it up with an exiting survery . |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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![]() for me, I wouldn't accept a text. I want a paper trial that I can have proof of documentation. Especially on something like this. I have learned the hard way. |
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![]() I've never served red meat in my daycare in the history of being open. |
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![]() My oldest son pee the bed until age 9. Doctor did nothing about it. I think it's more normal than most would believe. |
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![]() Sorry wanted to add that it's not telling her how to parent. But mom is really adding to the issue by letting the child stay home instead of coping with it. Like BC said she needs to learn coping... |
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![]() True. I would use the words we need to partner together |
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![]() I don't think they HAVE to connect, but it's worth a shot if you haven't already tried. I had a child for awhile most of the kids disliked. My rule was you don't have to play with him but you do have... |
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![]() I have never heard of this in kids before. they are 3 and 4? I always find ways to help children connect. what do they have in common? I also don't think dcm is helping by letting the child... |
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![]() being that its an infant and their own way to communicate, I would have sent home as well too. I think the only thing that I would not have done was to give the child they meds. I don't do meds,... |
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![]() I will have to send that to him. He does not want to help with the DC at all. lol he did years ago, but now has no desire. BTW thank you for this information |
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![]() Right if there was even one bite on them and it came from my house the parent would be screaming mad. I'm not too what ticks are. I've heard of them but never seen one. They are not common to... |
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![]() oh no....thank you so much for responding. Makes me feel so much better that i made the parent put the child in long pants and shirt despite the crazy hot weather we are having. The child was... |
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![]() I sent a child home several weeks (about 3 weeks)ago because they had a rash all over their body, It was diagnosed as bug bites and was allowed to return. During this time the child has not... |
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![]() my husband has his on grocery bill, I am a mean wife and won't buy his food. lol he has eaten a keto diet since he was in his 20s. he eat zero starch and only eats veggie carbs, no fruit. I... |
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![]() No here too but I would always check with my licensing. |
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![]() I wish I had your yard for veggies. I'm sure you would laugh if you saw my garden. Also about 25% of my kids are vegan and about %40 percent vegiterian. I am almost 99% vegan lol so this is... |
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![]() Maybe I'm adding wrong, but that's what my cost breakdown was last two weeks when I shopped. BUT I guess I didn't calculate for the fact that I used a lot of already stored veggies and meat. I freeze... |
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![]() Some staples I use a lot are rice, potato, beans, lentils, Quiona, oats and TONS of vegetables. I guess. I do serve processed whole wheat pasta noodle from time to Time. I don't know how to make... |
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![]() I meant feed. I don't have any hostages that need to be free. Lol sorry for the typo |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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![]() How old is the child? If he's only been there a day I wouldn't expect Any child to already learn your rules , expectations and boundaries. It takes time, patience and consistency. I would just... |
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![]() Home made meals. Nothing processed. I only shop Costco and my farmers market. I can spend $85 a week to free 12 kids daily. 5 days week. |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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![]() Wow that is fantastic. I was to visit the Dutch islands of Saint Martin next month but doesn't look like I will be going, I guess Irma took most of it out. So so so sad. |
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![]() I can yell at you if you want. Lol. You know I would never do that. I second what MV said. I have tried other places, but I just never seem to fit in. Plus my grammerly app doesn't work on some... |
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![]() Awee. I'm sorry. I hope you have heard from all of your family and they are all safe. |
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![]() http://www.discountschoolsupply.com/Mobile/ProductDetail.aspx?product=33804&Category= Looks like they sell them in set of two now. |
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![]() Wow! I have a dcf that is flying to Florida this weekend. I wonder if they make it there due to cancelled flights. |
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![]() I'm also in CA and I found these water tables with kids. They are sold in sections of 4. They were approved by licensing that I could leave it filled with water and put the lid on and be ok. Let me... |
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![]() I am another vote for term. what kind of message does this send to your employee if you don't follow the rules you set? you made rules and EVERYONE follows them. to me that says yes there are... |
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![]() Thanks ladies. I have been having a really rough couple of months and I don't know why I'm second guessing myself. I think maybe it's because the Dcd works with the department of ED, early... |
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![]() I have a new dck who has been with me for a little over 3 weeks. The child is almost 4 and came from a large center base program. Parents claim that the school was not working with dck and they... |
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![]() I feel the same way. I woke up feeling so horribly sad for all of these people that I don't even know, but feel so much for. |
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![]() me too. I watched a video this morning of some very kind people helping a disabled citizen from his two story home and I just broke down crying to see the unity, but more the devastation others are... |
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![]() To all of you in Texas, just wanted to send some love and hope. I just can't stop thinking about all the devastation in our nation right now. From the fires in Oregon to the floods in Texas,... |
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![]() Same as PP. text me when you're on your way. I don't do anything until they text me. Sometimes I even don't lift a finger until I see the parent in my drive way. I don't mind they pick up early at... |
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![]() I have never claimed it and have never gotten an audit |
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![]() for me, text is too hard to read. I would say meet in person and go from there. If you can't figure out by the email she sent, then meet in person and try to decide. If you are really needing... |
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![]() Yes what she said. Also don't forget they need their immunizations on file too! |
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![]() I have had this. I just tell them that this is what the tour is for. I then ask them would you like to come Tuesday or Wednesday. then stay quiet. they always have a reason they can't come. From... |
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![]() speaking from experience, I will NEVER allow a child to be in my program and another one at the same time. I had a child that was with me 3 days and another provider 2 days a week. Well something... |
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![]() This.....after the two week paid trial is over, (assuming you have one) I require a two week deposit to be paid up front. I have had to break it down for some parents, letting them make 2 or 3... |
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![]() sorry to hear that. My advice on your spots. Never turn away an opportunity to create a waiting list. here is what I tell people when I am full. Currently we are full, however, an opening... |
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![]() all 10 are under age 2???? omg i would cry how do you do it ? |
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![]() getting popcorn....ok I hate popcorn, hummus and carrot sticks. |
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![]() Similar wouldn't be word for word. Yours is exactly like hers there are no apples and oranges here. |
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![]() Great advice here from the other ladies. When I had my BAS assessment done they recommend that I raise rates every 3 years. |
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![]() be careful with that. My understanding is that you legally have to notify someone if you are recording them. Can I ask why you are going to even have the meeting if you already know you want to... |
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![]() It seems like to me they are just picking at every little thing they can find becuase they are mad about the other situation with the late fee. I really think you know yourself best and if you are... |
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![]() I guess I am the odd man out here. I have a two week paid trail that is for everyone to get on board, parents, kid and provider. It takes 21+ times of consistency to build a new habit. I would... |
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![]() attention : I will clap 3 times and then they repeat what they hear. I also sing a lot. I will walk around their play area make myself seen and then start singing very quietly the clean up... |
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![]() If you're interested in California immunization laws check out SB-277. We are one of two states who require immunizations by law. |
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![]() This is kind of a vent. But i am just curious to see if I am the only one here that had a crappy summer program. I was full all summer as usual. 12 kids every day. BUT I had 12 kids that... |
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![]() The way I got credit for our ice cream social is that I use evite. I sent out the e-vite and all of the parents RSVP.. I also did one though FB. In addition to the invite, I also required for... |
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![]() this was also my thought. the lady sounds like she needs a good education is kindness and respect. wouldn't you want your child to learn and understand that we are all different and how you can... |
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![]() girl you are way to nice. I would have been so mad, but then again, I would have not waited either. I would tell dcd that due to the lack of respect of showing up late, causing all of the... |
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![]() I would just keep it simple. they are here full time or part time and then say something like be sure to say hi if you see them and leave it at that. I make a sign for the new kid in our DC so... |
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![]() Try talking slower with few words. Maybe he's not processing what you are saying fast enough. Or partner him with a kid that can help him. Joey let's help Conor out his cup away Then high 5 Joey. ... |
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![]() I'm sorry you went through this. But if yo saw all of that happened then why did you continue to stay? |
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![]() We did something like this a few years back with a cookie exchange and then the parents brought their recipe card. we took a picture of each child and they drew what their favorite cookie was,... |
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![]() opps I meant to say hot glue. I had a hot glue gun in a box on the very top shelf. It is for me to use. obviously not the kids. It was even in a box with a lid that latches shut so they cant open... |
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![]() In areas that I cant fix. Like the layout of my bathroom. they want the diaper supplies and changing pad only in there. I scored low on several ares because of the design of my house, but that... |
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![]() soooooo.. I got approved for the grant at $3600 Now here is where the issue is. We are to review or FCCERS and purchase items to fix the areas that we were low in. However, the grant money is... |
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![]() sounds since like you work as a team, it should be the full teams fault and not one person directly. Unless someone pointed you out directly, I wouldn't stress over it and just work with your... |
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![]() go with your gut. If you felt that it won't work, then stick with your gut and pass. When I meet with families, I tell them that I am interviewing several families and that we are looking for an... |
Forum: Natural, Holistic and RAW Lifestyle
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![]() Ditto I have used it for over 10 years. I use it for everything food and body |
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![]() Yes. I read the same book all 5 days. Everything I do is related to the. Ok. From the art, science, water tables and sensory bins. I love it. The kids love it. |
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![]() sorry, you are not going to like my answer. why you protecting bob? you need to worry about protecting your son. take him to the doctors. have him looked at and speak to professionals. ... |
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![]() Don't feel so bad I have 3 four years olds that tantrum like that for 15+ minutes. I have had to start saying at the 5min mark, I think you are too tired to listen lets lay down. that usually... |
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![]() Depends on why I have to term. Sometimes it's immediate and other times I've given 2- weeks. What does your contract say ? Also I have the same problem over summer and basically started... |
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![]() I would ask them to come talk to me right after I heard it. I would ask them how do you feel? let them answer, then ask how do you think your friend feels? How would you like it if I said that to... |