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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 01-01-2021, 05:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 754
Posted By LysesKids
I did term not one but 2 children in all of the...

I did term not one but 2 children in all of the 18 years of doing childcare; both times it was in my last 3 years of providing care. The one parent backed me up when we discovered her 19 month old...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 01-01-2021, 04:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 211
Posted By LysesKids
A new start...

Happy New Year!!!
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 11-11-2020, 06:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 749
Posted By LysesKids
I wish I could have done that while I was open,...

I wish I could have done that while I was open, but my front door area is uncovered & in pouring rain/bad weather & having babies in hand it wasn't feasible; of course all my littles were actually...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 11-09-2020, 01:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,359
Posted By LysesKids
Some of us left the business it's true, but I...

Some of us left the business it's true, but I still pop in from Time to Time lol... My health was my deciding factor in 2018 & even in a new job, I had to quit after only a year due to health. This...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 11-09-2020, 01:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 923
Posted By LysesKids
That is the truth... I may not be doing childcare...

That is the truth... I may not be doing childcare anymore, but I'm still in touch with many of my old families; the stories they have told me about illness is sad. I do miss having babes in my home,...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 12-05-2019, 10:10 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 113,300
Posted By LysesKids
No you cannot... the limit is 4 unrelated; you...

No you cannot... the limit is 4 unrelated; you better look up the regulations - they changed many years ago
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 10-16-2019, 06:40 AM
Replies: 6,205
Sticky: Venting Thread
Views: 705,960
Posted By LysesKids
I did have to work around my College classes...

I did have to work around my College classes decades ago... it's not as simple as some may think depending on the Major. I had to schedule one class totally not like my others & it made life hell to...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 09-23-2019, 04:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,234
Posted By LysesKids
I never had health or fire inspection in IL for...

I never had health or fire inspection in IL for subsidy... I took only 3 kids under 2 years (licensed exempt) AND, I lived in section 8 housing at the time with my DD . I stopped taking vouchers in...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 09-23-2019, 04:27 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,026
Posted By LysesKids
Right with you... I'm beginning to think taking...

Right with you... I'm beginning to think taking care of elderly instead of under 2.5 years, (independent contractor), was the right way for me to go last year. TN QRIS had similar implementations...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 09-10-2019, 11:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,246
Posted By LysesKids
I may have closed a year ago, but still own my...

I may have closed a year ago, but still own my .com for the next year. I figured that I may want to re-open after a break, so didn't want to lose the name
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 09-07-2019, 01:23 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 12,520
Posted By LysesKids
That's why ponytails... In Cherokee culture &...

That's why ponytails... In Cherokee culture & many other Indian (American mind you) cultures, you don't cut the hair even if male...same with some Jewish; It's forbidden Deal with it.. My son had a...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 09-07-2019, 01:17 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 12,520
Posted By LysesKids
many American Indian families don't cut their...

many American Indian families don't cut their boys hair; My oldest son is 1/2 Cherokee... he had a ponytail until age 25 when a Job required him to cut or not be management... I let him make the...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 09-07-2019, 01:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,118
Posted By LysesKids
I stopped it dead on each Friday... no cash, pull...

I stopped it dead on each Friday... no cash, pull out your debit/credit card; No pay, no care the next scheduled day and your contract automatically became DROP-IN (I closed last year). My receipts...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 08-26-2019, 01:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 677
Posted By LysesKids
Your spot is open in FEB... I would charge @...

Your spot is open in FEB... I would charge @ least half fee to hold the the spot as I too have had families back out last minute; why should you have to lose $ because they don't want child to start...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 08-26-2019, 01:21 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 8,227
Posted By LysesKids
What you didn't take into consideration is... of...

What you didn't take into consideration is... of the people on the waitlist @ least 50% all find other care before your spot opens, as was said, you also have priced out potentials... then there is...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 08-23-2019, 07:09 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 8,227
Posted By LysesKids
Darlin' I was a Paralegal & a Private Process...

Darlin' I was a Paralegal & a Private Process server.. I also ran the courts, & met numerous Judges in Person... Not a secretary & I have a AAS degree in Criminal Law, so go jump in a lake. TN won't...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 08-21-2019, 02:59 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 8,227
Posted By LysesKids
That's where you are so wrong; many of us are...

That's where you are so wrong; many of us are very qualified & we have degrees... I myself was a Sub teacher in a rural area of in TN when my youngest child was 10 (they had more regular substitutes...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 08-19-2019, 02:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,162
Posted By LysesKids
I personally wouldn't be the person that...

I personally wouldn't be the person that dispensed if it's a once a day thing; the parents can give it @ home, it's a liability if you give it.

I never allowed even prescription meds here for my...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 08-12-2019, 03:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,372
Posted By LysesKids
I know right... Appalachian Irish here too... and...

I know right... Appalachian Irish here too... and I raised my kids as a single mom, so I know poverty well. I've been in and out of half of my life now. I just hope she really thinks it thru before...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 08-12-2019, 03:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,230
Posted By LysesKids
I know for fact MD protects daycares; when I...

I know for fact MD protects daycares; when I first opened in 2000, I was looking @ homes in Western MD on the WV border; I went thru all the MD training required in 2000 because you can't do...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 08-09-2019, 09:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,372
Posted By LysesKids
I'm with boy_mom; if SHTF or something bad...

I'm with boy_mom; if SHTF or something bad happens and you are working in an illegal situation... it will go on your employment record & cause you to possibly not get future jobs requiring background...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 07-26-2019, 08:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,415
Posted By LysesKids
I'm assuming you are license exempt? I would...

I'm assuming you are license exempt? I would offer a FT spot to the PT and explain that You have to cover your bills too, this not just a side gig - if they turn down the FT, sign on a new family FT...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 07-17-2019, 06:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,104
Posted By LysesKids
I had a policy that forbid fragrances of any...

I had a policy that forbid fragrances of any kind... detergent, perfume, aftershave etc (thanks to another longtime member who had same policy); it's my workplace & I am allergic to many fragrances....
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 07-15-2019, 06:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,140
Posted By LysesKids
I always tried to do leftovers ... and if they...

I always tried to do leftovers ... and if they didn't eat lunch, I revamped it into snacks lol
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 07-15-2019, 06:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,399
Posted By LysesKids
Parents that refuse to supply things like Bug...

Parents that refuse to supply things like Bug spray or sun lotion, would be sent away until they brought them. I use to tell parents, after 2 notices, daycare is refused until supplies are brought...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 07-15-2019, 06:29 PM
Replies: 6,205
Sticky: Venting Thread
Views: 705,960
Posted By LysesKids
Yes, but where you live it's legal... I have...

Yes, but where you live it's legal... I have lived & done childcare in states where it's ok to take 6 on Legally licensed exempt fr infants 2.5 & under ; I still had parents ask me how I did it lol
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 07-10-2019, 05:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,282
Posted By LysesKids
Let her know in no uncertain terms that she is...

Let her know in no uncertain terms that she is disturbing you regardless of work hrs or time off & since she has no contract, your next step will be filing for harassment if she doesn't cease & desist
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 07-02-2019, 03:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,713
Posted By LysesKids
her being able to pay isn't your problem... if...

her being able to pay isn't your problem... if she is working OT, she's getting OT pay; if she's lying then hitting her in the pocketbook will stop the late pick ups pronto. Explain that without...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 07-02-2019, 03:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,390
Posted By LysesKids
Most states require you live in the home you run...

Most states require you live in the home you run out of, otherwise it's considered a center based daycare... big difference in regulations; as BC stated read up on the laws for your state.... laws...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 06-16-2019, 08:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 927
Posted By LysesKids
Not only did I break my knee decades ago, but...

Not only did I break my knee decades ago, but damaged it 3 times since starting childcare... right knee & hip so bad I actually closed last year & found another job (only working 30 hrs week) that is...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-30-2019, 04:19 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,144
Posted By LysesKids
And yes, glad it worked out... I personally had a...

And yes, glad it worked out... I personally had a clause in the policies & contract (up until last year when I quit daycare) that I would not allow parents to put in me in a position of going to...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-30-2019, 03:58 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,144
Posted By LysesKids
First... daycare is not overnight cash as many...

First... daycare is not overnight cash as many seem to believe; it can take months to get full. Also, posting on CL more than every 48 hrs will get you banned if they find out its same poster even if...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-10-2019, 06:11 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 39,951
Posted By LysesKids
No offense, but I was working 14 hrs a day a few...

No offense, but I was working 14 hrs a day a few years ago for this reason... one of my families was military & heart surgeon @ UT Medical, both worked 12 hr days & tried to schedule to make infant...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-08-2019, 06:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,465
Posted By LysesKids
THIS lol.. I use to do infant only childcare;...

THIS lol.. I use to do infant only childcare; all 4 were under 24 months all the time. I closed my home last year after 18 years of childcare
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-07-2019, 02:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,160
Posted By LysesKids
You did good I always posted a note on the...

You did good

I always posted a note on the front door the morning of closure... stops the knocking right away when they read, sorry you are reading this, however you have known for (however many...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-05-2019, 07:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,589
Posted By LysesKids
I know of a few where you can't take any kids at...

I know of a few where you can't take any kids at all before you are fully licensed, Inc MD where I grew up
Forum: Daycare Insurance 04-25-2019, 08:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,169
Posted By LysesKids
It happens in all states; only home provider I...

It happens in all states; only home provider I know will cover is State Farm& even then they limit to 6 kids as long as you run legal in your state. 12 kids would require commercial daycare insurance...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-25-2019, 07:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,521
Posted By LysesKids
I got to the point that parents were banned from...

I got to the point that parents were banned from driveway & had to park in front on the street due to damaging grass on sides of driveway or hitting my home in winter because they slide on snow (yes...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-25-2019, 07:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,153
Posted By LysesKids
I had 4 infants under 24 months in 780 sq ft ...

I had 4 infants under 24 months in 780 sq ft (plus 160 sq ft deck outside); perfectly within state regulations. Parents didn't seem to mind once they saw how the space was used
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-25-2019, 07:40 PM
Replies: 6,205
Sticky: Venting Thread
Views: 705,960
Posted By LysesKids
Time to have parent supply the PNP for their...

Time to have parent supply the PNP for their child or pay to replace it every time it's destroyed. If the kid can damage it that much, parents must realize the issue
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-16-2019, 08:52 PM
Replies: 6,205
Sticky: Venting Thread
Views: 705,960
Posted By LysesKids
The fact she gave meds would have been a " take...

The fact she gave meds would have been a " take him home & I'll chat with you tonight." moment for me... I never took kids that had been given meds for a non fever, and most my families were good...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-04-2019, 04:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,477
Posted By LysesKids
Welcome to my old world... remember I was the...

Welcome to my old world... remember I was the provider near you that did organics &cloth diapers all the time (even gluten free for special needs - Dr's notes required), however I did call out a...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-14-2019, 09:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,044
Posted By LysesKids
In 2011 I had a mom enroll her 3 month old baby...

In 2011 I had a mom enroll her 3 month old baby then pull out less than 2 weeks later, as the boyfriend wanted to care for the babe on days off... 6 weeks down the line she contacted me expecting me...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-14-2019, 08:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,007
Posted By LysesKids
You are essentially a Drop-in childcare... I...

You are essentially a Drop-in childcare... I learned early on you need to charge weekly regardless if they needed all 5 days ( they pay for all 5 days in advance, no refund if they don't attend), or...
Forum: Daycare and Taxes 02-23-2019, 06:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,383
Posted By LysesKids
You are what is called, a legally, licensed...

You are what is called, a legally, licensed exempt HOME... different than a daycare center or licensed daycare home. If you took on a 4th child, you would have to be licensed. As Tom said, since you...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 02-15-2019, 09:52 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,775
Posted By LysesKids
Yep... 3 weeks ago sinus infection... yesterday I...

Yep... 3 weeks ago sinus infection... yesterday I had to leave work early, was going downhill fast; Strep it is. My poor client was so worried I had the flu, she was fussing over me, told me to lay...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 02-05-2019, 08:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,539
Posted By LysesKids
Normal auto policies DO NOT cover transportation...

Normal auto policies DO NOT cover transportation of children you are paid to care for; it's considered business; the liability & cost is very prohibitive in most areas. I's why most of us refuse to...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 02-02-2019, 09:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,422
Posted By LysesKids
I usually kept mine at 76 summertime, just...

I usually kept mine at 76 summertime, just because it can be brutally hot outside & my home won't cool below 78 if it's over 95 no matter where it's set... I always kept it within legal limits when...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 02-01-2019, 12:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,422
Posted By LysesKids
You wouldn't like my house then... when babes...

You wouldn't like my house then... when babes were here in winter it was 72 daytime then after they left 65; AC in summer was 76-78 depending on outside warmth. Right now it's 68 in here...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 01-30-2019, 03:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,348
Posted By LysesKids
A lot of schools & daycares closed here for a few...

A lot of schools & daycares closed here for a few days this week due to weather & I'm in TN. GA did the same; I know it's because of what happened last time GA didn't heed weather warning... people &...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 01-30-2019, 03:22 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,341
Posted By LysesKids
I actually had a policy about parents respecting...

I actually had a policy about parents respecting the 10mph in my neighborhood (with speed bumps no less); i explained that because of one father who constantly sped thru here in 2015 had almost hit...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 01-09-2019, 05:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,197
Posted By LysesKids
I'm with RosieTeddy on this. Explain to mom that...

I'm with RosieTeddy on this. Explain to mom that it's a Liability - blame it on state regulations (which is true, family is not registered or a paying client). You have no paperwork on this girl & it...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 01-03-2019, 12:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,236
Posted By LysesKids
I remember that thread lol.. I specifically had...

I remember that thread lol.. I specifically had it in my policies I would not be able to do EC due to health & sanitary issues.
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 12-30-2018, 08:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,067
Posted By LysesKids
I always handed out a letter to families the...

I always handed out a letter to families the first week in January stating planned closing for the entire upcoming year - and that was right after having 10 days off lol.

I didn't worry about it...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 12-30-2018, 08:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,007
Posted By LysesKids
Oh, I totally get it... I had a scare last year...

Oh, I totally get it... I had a scare last year and my babes were babies in strollers; We have a few BIG dogs in here, 2 of which are Rots, but they were allowed under ADA for a retired serviceman...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 12-25-2018, 05:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,791
Posted By LysesKids
I lived and ran my infant childcare on the MO/KS...

I lived and ran my infant childcare on the MO/KS line just over 10 years ago (just as KS was changing it's laws)... like literally less than 2 blocks from State Line Rd in Kansas City... I was...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 12-19-2018, 03:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,291
Posted By LysesKids
Hence the reason many of us banned backpacks,...

Hence the reason many of us banned backpacks, diaper bags & carseats in our childcare homes. My original policy was made in 2011 when local centers were having not only lice issues, but severe bed...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 12-15-2018, 08:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,542
Posted By LysesKids
That's how I stated it when I was open; if you...

That's how I stated it when I was open; if you left & then wanted to come back, you were coming back under the new contract & higher fees. I did the same with families that wanted to drop hours......
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 12-09-2018, 08:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,083
Posted By LysesKids
First, it depends on the state you live whether a...

First, it depends on the state you live whether a child under 24 months is considered an infant (some state infants are up to 12 months, some 18 months, some up to 24); that said, it was all I did...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 12-05-2018, 03:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,605
Posted By LysesKids
East TN ... I charged $600 month or $40 per day...

East TN ... I charged $600 month or $40 per day drop-in care. I was doing nothing but infants under 24 months (4 babes) and limited care to 10 hrs daily... FT only even if they only needed 3 day...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 11-28-2018, 02:10 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,342
Posted By LysesKids
I've been watching the thread & glad you finally...

I've been watching the thread & glad you finally contacted parents & set a rule; should add, if I was a client of yours & found out some of the info, I would have pulled my child, because for a long...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 11-27-2018, 05:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,810
Posted By LysesKids
See, that would piss me off to no end if I had to...

See, that would piss me off to no end if I had to use their approved people; I'm paying for it, my choice. I know legally in the insurance industry it's that way, why not repair people?
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 11-24-2018, 10:10 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,901
Posted By LysesKids
I've called the cops on parents 2 times; first...

I've called the cops on parents 2 times; first time was the year I opened, 2nd time was 3 years ago (15 years later lol). Both times it was fathers that threatened me and my lively hood in front of...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 11-15-2018, 01:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,121
Posted By LysesKids
That was my one pet peeve when I had Foster babes...

That was my one pet peeve when I had Foster babes in care; you have to work around DR's appointments, social workers & parent visits... not to mention days you might have them longer due to court...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 11-11-2018, 08:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,810
Posted By LysesKids
4 states border Lake Erie as does part of Canada,...

4 states border Lake Erie as does part of Canada, so asking is OK since there is more than one state... also, except in AR, where there are no renters rights and they run on Common Law (ask me how I...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 10-31-2018, 09:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,580
Posted By LysesKids
My contract was the same... blank space for me to...

My contract was the same... blank space for me to fill in hours of attendance, days needed & in the payment section, rate paid & when due (the 1st of month - I required monthly pay, not weekly)... I...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 10-30-2018, 11:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,580
Posted By LysesKids
As a prior process server; I agree; not all...

As a prior process server; I agree; not all states will accept your contract. I use to serve court documents on families - what flies in one state, won't in another, so I created mine to the point it...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 10-30-2018, 10:59 PM
Replies: 6,205
Sticky: Venting Thread
Views: 705,960
Posted By LysesKids
Brightwheel, no go... I REQUIRED payment by...

Brightwheel, no go...
I REQUIRED payment by the first of month... cash or credit only; no pay; no stay - if credit, thru Square app
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 10-29-2018, 05:41 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,587
Posted By LysesKids
Nope, not anymore... had a prospective parent...

Nope, not anymore... had a prospective parent walk off with stuff from my bathroom (essential oils I used to make soap & some jewelry); I have turned down parents that brought siblings that wouldn't...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 10-29-2018, 05:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,039
Posted By LysesKids
AR required that... my home here in TN has the...

AR required that... my home here in TN has the same; when one goes, they all go lol
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 10-29-2018, 05:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,580
Posted By LysesKids
Legally I think you have to list your fee in the...

Legally I think you have to list your fee in the contract for it to be enforceable; add a clause stating rates may be increased up to 5% yearly on a set date to cover increases... a contract is...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 10-27-2018, 05:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,214
Posted By LysesKids
I regret not closing early on some days when it...

I regret not closing early on some days when it came to something my child wanted or needed; I would gladly switch the hurt feelings my dd suffered for not closing, to moments she would cherish. Now...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 10-27-2018, 05:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 745
Posted By LysesKids
I had a mom that was diagnosed.. thankful babe &...

I had a mom that was diagnosed.. thankful babe & I (and my dd) tested negative because she caught it early on
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 10-27-2018, 05:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,587
Posted By LysesKids
On a rare occasion (like a preggo mom); if it's...

On a rare occasion (like a preggo mom); if it's every few days, I would ask they pee before pick up, otherwise I think snooping
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 10-27-2018, 04:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,123
Posted By LysesKids
How about enforcing a policy OP should have had...

How about enforcing a policy OP should have had in place? Or better yet, You didn't offer one up so don't rag on others that didn't offer theirs
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 10-25-2018, 01:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,854
Posted By LysesKids
Madisonville is Monroe Co... halfway between...

Madisonville is Monroe Co... halfway between Chattanooga & Knoxville areas. I guarantee Blount or Knox would have shut the daycare down; parents can look up online when & how inspections went too,...
Forum: Daycare and Taxes 10-10-2018, 05:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,472
Posted By LysesKids
Turbo tax does have a daycare option, I use it...

Turbo tax does have a daycare option, I use it every year under small home business for $99; and daycare is a home office as Tom said.
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 10-08-2018, 05:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,167
Posted By LysesKids
Even when I ran my personal errand service, I...

Even when I ran my personal errand service, I refused to transport clients; the Insurance was way to high (taxi Insurance type rates for commercial business in most states); I didn't make enough to...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 10-08-2018, 05:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,347
Posted By LysesKids
Where I live (as you know from a week ago when we...

Where I live (as you know from a week ago when we met), I'm right by the Fire Dept & when a truck comes in to the private community, they have to notify management; I would have to let neighbors in...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 09-28-2018, 12:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 782
Posted By LysesKids
I really need to get this stuff sold... willing...

I really need to get this stuff sold... willing to ship books & some other items to those that want them. The 4 mini Handysitts will go to a consignment shop before I discount at tomorrows yard sale....
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 09-26-2018, 01:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 782
Posted By LysesKids
Providers in the Knox/Blount Co TN Area...

Since I ended up closing sooner than expected, is Anyone looking for smaller PnP's (2 Graco travel lights w/bassinets), 4 Minui Handisitts (Eco friendly European wood boosters for ages 7months-3...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 09-20-2018, 02:23 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,179
Posted By LysesKids
My stint in the hospital (Went in last Friday due...

My stint in the hospital (Went in last Friday due to increasing issues) turned into a nightmare & just getting to go home later today; major pain killers... laparoscopic gallbladder removal Monday...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 09-13-2018, 08:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,212
Posted By LysesKids
Same here... cash or credit card only thru Square

Same here... cash or credit card only thru Square
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 09-13-2018, 09:37 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,179
Posted By LysesKids
Heck I'm just on the other side of the smokey...

Heck I'm just on the other side of the smokey mtns and will be in the hospital for a few days, but even I have 18 heater meals, canned goods, water, flashlights etc stocked at all times. My car is...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 09-12-2018, 06:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,167
Posted By LysesKids
My current families knew that siblings were...

My current families knew that siblings were charged the new rates coming in... had 3 in the last few years and they never had issues because they understood my cost increased yearly
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 09-12-2018, 06:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,179
Posted By LysesKids
I totally understand and am saying prayers... My...

I totally understand and am saying prayers... My youngest DD is stationed in Kings Bay GA; Navy. Haven't heard from her recently
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 09-12-2018, 03:19 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,179
Posted By LysesKids
I agree.. if you are told to go - do it; you...

I agree.. if you are told to go - do it; you don't, most times the police will say write your name & SS# on your arm so they can identify later because they won't come in to rescue. Praying for my...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 09-12-2018, 02:24 AM
Replies: 6,205
Sticky: Venting Thread
Views: 705,960
Posted By LysesKids
Yep, had a few of those moms in my daycare......

Yep, had a few of those moms in my daycare... still BF at almost 2, mom walks in & first thing kid needs comfort nursing before they can leave. I accommodate it because I am so small & all my kids...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 09-10-2018, 08:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,996
Posted By LysesKids
I don't get their schedule at all... most states...

I don't get their schedule at all... most states have a time of 2.5-4 hrs between. And people want to know why kids are overweight :rolleyes: I wonder if they saw how France handles it, if it would...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 09-10-2018, 10:19 AM
Replies: 6,205
Sticky: Venting Thread
Views: 705,960
Posted By LysesKids
Nope, I would send chesty cough home - I don't...

Nope, I would send chesty cough home - I don't give meds unless it's life threatening like EPI
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 09-09-2018, 06:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,542
Posted By LysesKids
Exactly... I reported then they fired me @ a...

Exactly... I reported then they fired me @ a Church center no less, but it was a few extremes the 3rd day I worked; they did get shut down very quickly because parents also started reporting. This...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 09-09-2018, 03:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,450
Posted By LysesKids
Back in 2004 I had a father in Indiana want to...

Back in 2004 I had a father in Indiana want to check every single cupboard, my bedroom etc... I was already cleared thru the state; The state did all background, fingerprinting and even drug tested &...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 09-08-2018, 05:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,908
Posted By LysesKids
Tried it & all my parents bailed once I mentioned...

Tried it & all my parents bailed once I mentioned it (5 years ago), thankfully I was moving in states in a few months so didn't kill me -

I wish too. I have nothing but 4 littles under 24 months...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 09-07-2018, 10:18 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,648
Posted By LysesKids
This is me, but I do infants only lol... changing...

This is me, but I do infants only lol... changing 3-4 diapers every 2 hrs (or more in cases of poop), can be a little crazy; I snap everything up about 15 minutes before 1st pick up
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 09-06-2018, 07:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,592
Posted By LysesKids
And your issues are partially why I stopped...

And your issues are partially why I stopped taking older kids lol... I do nothing but under 24 months and have for the last 10 years - 1:4 ratio and I'm perfectly happy
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 09-06-2018, 12:04 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,592
Posted By LysesKids
I like my 1:4 ratio also... in Knoxville you can...

I like my 1:4 ratio also... in Knoxville you can get licensed. It turns out if you live inside Alcoa city limits, you can't get a home daycare license according to DHS, heard from the mouth of a...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 09-05-2018, 10:31 AM
Replies: 1,200
Views: 257,001
Posted By LysesKids
That is too cool:lol:. My brothers and my son...

That is too cool:lol:. My brothers and my son were all born on thanksgiving in way different years... my oldest DD on Valentines day
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 09-05-2018, 08:33 AM
Replies: 6,205
Sticky: Venting Thread
Views: 705,960
Posted By LysesKids
I personally don't have time to deal with checks...

I personally don't have time to deal with checks just because of working hrs; it's why I take cash & CC on Square app only... I like BC's wording for this incident. If it happens again I would say...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 09-05-2018, 06:20 AM
Replies: 6,205
Sticky: Venting Thread
Views: 705,960
Posted By LysesKids
I totally get it... this week has been...

I totally get it... this week has been frustrating for me too; Happy Birthday to you and me happyface; Hopefully you still have an oven that works - mine blew up Sunday & repair is only $100 less...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 09-05-2018, 05:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 866
Posted By LysesKids
Got one IN in 2004, and in MO 2008 - both had to...

Got one IN in 2004, and in MO 2008 - both had to be done in person/onsite... never knew IL had to do it also as I was only a registered home with 3 babes. I did web search and found numerous places...
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