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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-11-2021, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 616
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LITTLESTARS
No you don't have to give her anything, this...No you don't have to give her anything, this person isn't your client anymore and she should be responsible to keep those things in place. |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-26-2020, 07:15 AM
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Replies: 6,246
Sticky: Venting Thread
Views: 809,823
Posted By
LITTLESTARS
Is 50% tuition fair for provider to charge? and...Is 50% tuition fair for provider to charge? and do parents really want to to pay? So over this, I'm seeing myself starting the beginning some families are so not understanding. |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-26-2020, 06:56 AM
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Replies: 91
Views: 9,168
Posted By
LITTLESTARS
I have sent a letter home with the mandatory...I have sent a letter home with the mandatory closing which was from march 23 to april 6th now my Governor Charle Baker has extended closure for schools and Daycares till MAY 4TH OMGGG . I had parents... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-25-2020, 07:00 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 950
Posted By
LITTLESTARS
Politely Refusing Therapies in Home Daycarehello all its almost spring cant wait for the warmer days so I interviewed a parent last Wednesday mom loved the program dad wasn't in the interview though and mom did say a comment of how picky... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-31-2019, 07:19 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,395
Posted By
LITTLESTARS
Ugh horrible , I have been dealing DKM all...Ugh horrible , I have been dealing DKM all morning. She was terminated last night . I waive her 2 weeks notice . She threatened my agency and myself saying she going to the news . Blah blah blah. She... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-30-2019, 02:37 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,395
Posted By
LITTLESTARS
oh and the best part she just called me cussing ,...oh and the best part she just called me cussing , and telling me she will be calling my state visitor, she was so rude, screaming , I told her you know what I waive my two weeks my doors will be... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-30-2019, 08:53 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,395
Posted By
LITTLESTARS
DKM Reply to Termination LetterHi all, hope the holidays were great for all of you, well to start off I have had this parent for about 2 years I care for her 2 children, parent has always been a little difficult but she love the... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-04-2019, 07:29 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,032
Posted By
LITTLESTARS
nope I told her last night not to come back after...nope I told her last night not to come back after she actually called my licensor. My licensor told me not to open the door for her, this but as is state regulations when a parent complains she has... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-03-2019, 08:17 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,032
Posted By
LITTLESTARS
she just gets on my nerves 4 more days to go, and...she just gets on my nerves 4 more days to go, and she isa gone |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-03-2019, 07:00 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,032
Posted By
LITTLESTARS
Do You Allow DCPs to Use the Bathroom?I hate letting parents use my bathroom, the very few times I let them us it is if their child has an accident on drop off time, I use the bathroom for my own family but for the dc kids as well, we... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-08-2019, 06:17 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,110
Posted By
LITTLESTARS
in the state of Mass in order for you to work...in the state of Mass in order for you to work with children in a Center or Home based Daycare you are required to pass a background check , and finger printing. some providers and centers wont hire... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-07-2019, 01:14 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,522
Posted By
LITTLESTARS
def NOT , some parents just don't pay any mind...def NOT , some parents just don't pay any mind when we give memos or reminders , I post all my reminders on the entrance door then up the stairs and then send home a memo telling them the daycare is... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-07-2019, 01:00 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,886
Posted By
LITTLESTARS
omg I had something like this before but worse,...omg I had something like this before but worse, in had mom tell me if he was legal , if he had figure prints done, a background check , and she even wanted a copy of hi drivers license I sent her... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-06-2019, 08:10 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,075
Posted By
LITTLESTARS
im my own brand I label polos shirts and Ts I...im my own brand I label polos shirts and Ts I wear them when I go on errands on Saturday and Sundays with hubby he wears his too , I get them done a local t shop close to home, im a big supporter of... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-06-2019, 07:36 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,254
Posted By
LITTLESTARS
Who Has or Ever Had a Complicated State Licensure?I have a very picky licensure I'm out of Boston MA, I also just heard from another area provider that she gave a surprise visit and that provider had 30 non compliances, and that same licensure is... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-03-2019, 02:03 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,426
Posted By
LITTLESTARS
I use the Brother P-Touch labeling machine . I...I use the Brother P-Touch labeling machine . I haven't had any problem with the labels their waterproof I even use them to label plates, cups, bottles, spoon etc. the toothbrushes have the dates the... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-03-2019, 07:48 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,180
Posted By
LITTLESTARS
How Do Home Providers Afford to Pay an Assistant?How do you guys get to pay these assistants and how much do you pay . |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-02-2019, 06:41 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,213
Posted By
LITTLESTARS
yes im in Milton ma the lowest you can do is what...yes im in Milton ma the lowest you can do is what your charging for an infant vouchers pay 49.57 a day for infants less the 2 and for 2 and up they pay 35.07 a day I charge more then vouchers for... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-02-2019, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,213
Posted By
LITTLESTARS
I also live in MA and I charge a weekly rate even...I also live in MA and I charge a weekly rate even if they need part time or 3 days out of the week . I charge for infants to 3 years 280 a week over 3 I charge 250. weekly with a two week deposit... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-02-2019, 03:06 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,426
Posted By
LITTLESTARS
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-02-2019, 05:01 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,099
Posted By
LITTLESTARS
I had the same request for my change of address...I had the same request for my change of address when we moved into our new home I included the local police department direct line as well as the normal 911 the local fire department engine... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-23-2019, 06:17 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,192
Posted By
LITTLESTARS
Put My Foot Way Down on This One!First of all good morning all hope your Easter was blissful , so I'm 37 weeks pregnant and I finally gave out my maternity plan to DCPs 2 weeks ago im due May19th . I also sent out a 30 day change of... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-21-2019, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 4,148
Posted By
LITTLESTARS
I know she was very rude , and she should have...I know she was very rude , and she should have taken a better route explaining to me her point , and as for food as play .. i get it i really do they don't want us teaching the kids that food... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-21-2019, 02:28 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 4,148
Posted By
LITTLESTARS
Should Food Be Used for Sensory Play?I went to a workshop last week and the instructor asked us what kind of sensory play we do for the kids at our Daycare the workshop was a review of the book " No more Teaching a Letter a Week by... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-18-2019, 12:26 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,444
Posted By
LITTLESTARS
thank you so much, I just have been so busy with...thank you so much, I just have been so busy with the move and im 8 months pregnant so I have been so stressed out that you again . to all |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-18-2019, 12:14 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,444
Posted By
LITTLESTARS
ok this might work the kids have their own cubby...ok this might work the kids have their own cubby space with names on them they store their pillows and blankets in them , so what ill do is wash the linens at night after they leave, wipe down... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-18-2019, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,444
Posted By
LITTLESTARS
I saw this and husband is seeing if he can work...I saw this and husband is seeing if he can work with this but the price wow … Im licensed for 10 children so I need 10 spaces one per child |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-18-2019, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,444
Posted By
LITTLESTARS
Nap Mat Storage Ideas Please HelpHI, I'm a family daycare provider I'm waiting on my licensor to approve my change of address since im due to be moving to my new location by the 1st of April and without the updated license I cant... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-18-2019, 05:10 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 945
Posted By
LITTLESTARS
Staff Medical Emergency PolicyI'm trying to make a staff medical emergency plan , for staff, director in case emergency services are called due to medical emergency during daycare hour . any ideas thanks |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-18-2019, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,096
Posted By
LITTLESTARS
hi thank you I this is the regulations
...hi thank you I this is the regulations Regulation Number Group Size Minimum Number of Educators Present Limits on Ages of Children 606 CMR 7.10(4)(d) six or fewer children one educator ... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-18-2019, 09:38 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,096
Posted By
LITTLESTARS
Reporting Emergency Services to LicencorHi so I will start off by saying I'm in the state of Massachusetts and I'm 7 months pregnant , last Thursday I had a near Syncopy and EMS services was called to my home which is my daycare address as... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-08-2019, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,693
Posted By
LITTLESTARS
yesyep im in new England and juice is disallowed. which means I can give the kids juice once in awhile but I wont get paid for the juice , here is only milk for all three meals . and even with the milk... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-30-2019, 09:42 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,331
Posted By
LITTLESTARS
I also put my kiddos down at 1pm to 3pm 2 hour...I also put my kiddos down at 1pm to 3pm 2 hour nap time some may wake sooner and in that case I have a quite place form them but usually they just stay on nap mats and some go back to sleep . I think... |
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Forum: Daycare and Taxes
01-29-2019, 03:48 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,365
Posted By
LITTLESTARS
Filling Joint or SeparateThis question is for Tom, 2018 tax year is the first year after marriage that I file taxes . my question is what would make it a better move for us, to file joint or separate? my fear is that I made... |