Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 02-23-2021, 07:45 AM

Replies: 39 What's The Oddest Item Your DCK's Fight Over? Views: 4,650 Posted By Lovatic24 What is it? What is it?

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 02-18-2021, 11:26 PM

Replies: 85 Daycare.com Forum and its Future Views: 3,636 Posted By Lovatic24 Not #1 Not #1

Forum: Natural, Holistic and RAW Lifestyle 03-12-2020, 11:22 PM

Replies: 25 Coconut Oil Views: 19,766 Posted By Lovatic24 I am allergic to coconut also. We can share our... I am allergic to coconut also. We can share our favorite CC free products!

Forum: Reggio / Waldorf / Forest Kindergarten / Granola / Natural - Learning Methods 03-12-2020, 10:52 PM

Replies: 18 Toys for 12 - 18 Months Views: 18,967 Posted By Lovatic24 Here to add a small pickler triangle or pickler... Here to add a small pickler triangle or pickler box, ball ramp, rocking/wobble board, large beads and string for lacing, Push toys (spinning flower or a wobbling duck) All of the Grimms brand toys,...

Forum: New Members - Welcome to the Daycare.com Forum! 05-03-2018, 02:51 PM

Replies: 73 Playroom Pics? Views: 11,917 Posted By Lovatic24 Can I also get an invite Blackcat? Can I also get an invite Blackcat?

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-08-2017, 06:00 PM

Replies: 14 When do you transition kids out of high chairs? Views: 2,339 Posted By Lovatic24 do you have link to these? or something similar? do you have link to these? or something similar?

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-08-2017, 04:37 PM

Replies: 21 Artificial Turf? Views: 7,721 Posted By Lovatic24 What about rubber mulch? It that messy or hard to... What about rubber mulch? It that messy or hard to contain?

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-14-2017, 04:05 PM

Replies: 14 Failed ASQ Communications Again Views: 1,989 Posted By Lovatic24 I also agree with sign language. It would also be... I also agree with sign language. It would also be something to teach to the group so the others could eventually communicate with him too. Signing time is super fun and there are DVDs available.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-14-2017, 03:10 PM

Replies: 5 Is this behavior normal? Views: 1,470 Posted By Lovatic24 I have this at my house. The middle blue part is... I have this at my house. The middle blue part is suspended from the white frame and moves a bit with their weight. Non-slip rubber around the bottom and holds up to 60 lbs. I bought mine at...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-11-2017, 11:17 AM

Replies: 19 OT - Car Seat Views: 2,075 Posted By Lovatic24 Harmony defender, Evenflo securekid, Graco... Harmony defender, Evenflo securekid, Graco tranzitions/wayz, and the Evenflo sureride all go to 65 lbs in harness mode. All but the sureride have a booster mode after the harness is outgrown. They...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-31-2017, 05:02 PM

Replies: 2 New Name for an After School Program Views: 1,939 Posted By Lovatic24 Tiger Time? Tiger Time?

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-18-2017, 10:39 PM

Replies: 30 Blankets After Naptime Views: 3,513 Posted By Lovatic24 This could hold 10 blankets. Inexpensive and... This could hold 10 blankets. Inexpensive and keeps them searate....

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 02-10-2017, 08:58 AM

Replies: 15 Velcro Issues Views: 1,798 Posted By Lovatic24 I also provide diapers. It's so much easier for... I also provide diapers. It's so much easier for me to keep track of it myself instead of hounding parents. And it's another reason to go to Target! (I use Target brand diapers)

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 02-07-2017, 07:29 PM

Replies: 26 Kitchen Gadgets, Aides, & Tools Views: 3,111 Posted By Lovatic24 Re-play divided plates are also at Target :) Re-play divided plates are also at Target :)

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 02-07-2017, 04:33 PM

Replies: 33 Cloth Diaper Protocol Views: 3,787 Posted By Lovatic24 How many colors do you have? I am trying to do... How many colors do you have? I am trying to do this too. Where do you get color coordinating products?

Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum 02-06-2017, 11:49 PM

Replies: 48 New to Daycare - Always in the Swing Views: 27,870 Posted By Lovatic24 Have you looked into the zipadee zip? they were... Have you looked into the zipadee zip? they were on Shark Tank. It was the only thing that helped my dcg sleep until she was 1 1/2. now she sleeps good on her own.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 01-17-2017, 08:12 PM

Replies: 25 Winter Outdoor Play with Infant Views: 1,993 Posted By Lovatic24 Some (all?) Lillebaby carriers come with a back... Some (all?) Lillebaby carriers come with a back support and it is WONDERFUL. Check offerupnow.com and ebay for a used one.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 01-17-2017, 06:38 PM

Replies: 4 Website Input Request Views: 1,145 Posted By Lovatic24 I'll look at it. I had to make one (fake) for one... I'll look at it. I had to make one (fake) for one of my classes and now I find them really interesting to look at.

Forum: Daycare Menus, Breakfast, Lunch and Snack Ideas 12-16-2016, 09:25 PM

Replies: 9 No Bake Energy Bites (or balls) Views: 5,280 Posted By Lovatic24 Hey, me too! Hey, me too!

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 11-13-2016, 03:54 AM

Replies: 26 2016/2017 Xmas/New Years - What Are You Doing? Views: 3,698 Posted By Lovatic24 Well, my birthday is the 31st, so i'm gonna sleep... Well, my birthday is the 31st, so i'm gonna sleep till noon and eat what I want until I open again on Monday. :)

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 10-05-2016, 07:38 PM

Replies: 27 Swaddling vs Not Swaddling Views: 3,868 Posted By Lovatic24 Have you heard of the Zipadee Zip? I use it for... Have you heard of the Zipadee Zip? I use it for the four month old I watch occasionally (with the parents' permission).

Forum: Daycare Menus, Breakfast, Lunch and Snack Ideas 08-03-2016, 08:45 PM

Replies: 10 Shopping Views: 4,075 Posted By Lovatic24 Aldi, big time. Aldi, big time.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 08-02-2016, 10:53 PM

Replies: 7 Do You Use/Teach Sign Language? Easy to Learn? Views: 1,507 Posted By Lovatic24 Signing Time is a tv show that introduces real... Signing Time is a tv show that introduces real sign language with songs. It also shoews kids doing the different signs including toddlers. Check it out, it's on youtube.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 07-24-2016, 10:18 AM

Replies: 11 Cleaning Pee off a Cot Views: 5,288 Posted By Lovatic24 Thank you for your replies! :) It is the... Thank you for your replies! :) It is the strongest smelling pee ever. I will try the vinegar!

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 07-23-2016, 05:59 PM

Replies: 11 Cleaning Pee off a Cot Views: 5,288 Posted By Lovatic24 Cleaning Pee off a Cot I got a new cot for overnights and there was a potty accident. It's made of heavy duty canvas. Do you have any tips for cleaning it?

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-05-2016, 03:05 PM

Replies: 8 Non-Food Rewards Views: 1,980 Posted By Lovatic24 What about a chart? Amazon has a lot of good... What about a chart? Amazon has a lot of good options, just search for behavior chart.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-15-2016, 03:23 PM

Replies: 48 What to Play On My Big 'Ole Concrete Slab? Views: 3,068 Posted By Lovatic24 Don't they make dustless chalk? Don't they make dustless chalk?

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-07-2016, 03:55 PM

Replies: 10 Is There An Easy Way..... Views: 1,776 Posted By Lovatic24 Would a Zipadee Zip be within regs? They can use... Would a Zipadee Zip be within regs? They can use their arms and legs in it.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-07-2016, 03:47 PM

Replies: 9 Help with Child's Behavior Please Views: 1,818 Posted By Lovatic24 Maybe try a balance board or a bilibo and give... Maybe try a balance board or a bilibo and give him an area where he can use them. try tape on the floor as a balance beam and have them walk on it forwards, sideways, and backwards.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 02-19-2016, 10:02 PM

Replies: 3 New for My Classroom Views: 1,234 Posted By Lovatic24 For my birthday this year I got a pack n play. :) For my birthday this year I got a pack n play. :)

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 08-21-2015, 04:17 PM

Replies: 18 Where Did You Buy Supplies? Views: 17,246 Posted By Lovatic24 Duct tape them together??:D Duct tape them together??:D

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 08-20-2015, 09:14 PM

Replies: 18 Where Did You Buy Supplies? Views: 17,246 Posted By Lovatic24 Target has Kindermats this time of year in the... Target has Kindermats this time of year in the back to school section. They are ten dollars apiece and i have some that have lasted two years. My target has red/grey ones.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 08-20-2015, 07:44 PM

Replies: 17 Breakfast is Boring Views: 3,214 Posted By Lovatic24 Try a Banana Boat. Bread with peanut butter on it... Try a Banana Boat. Bread with peanut butter on it wrapped around a banana like a hotdog. Very yummy and simple.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 08-20-2015, 06:18 PM

Replies: 12 Daycare Website Views: 2,290 Posted By Lovatic24 I use wix.com. it is free and easy. It also has a... I use wix.com. it is free and easy. It also has a mobile site.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 08-20-2015, 05:03 PM

Replies: 4 End of Summer Kids Views: 1,659 Posted By Lovatic24 My old daycare lady had a Superjump. It was a... My old daycare lady had a Superjump. It was a special day where she rented a bounce house (Just to jump in, no slide or pool,or water play) and had a special lunch of grilled hotdogs, frozen fruit,...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-27-2015, 12:49 PM

Replies: 13 Car seat help please Views: 2,178 Posted By Lovatic24 You could tell her to look up at the ceiling when... You could tell her to look up at the ceiling when she starts feeling sleepy. It works for a lot of kids.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-26-2015, 05:30 PM

Replies: 1 The Play Instinct Views: 1,212 Posted By Lovatic24 Do you have a link to the one about playgrounds?... Do you have a link to the one about playgrounds? Or just the transcript?

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-26-2015, 05:16 PM

Replies: 7 Cda Views: 2,184 Posted By Lovatic24 What is a CDA? What is a CDA?

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-12-2015, 10:08 AM

Replies: 12 Sensory Corner Views: 2,829 Posted By Lovatic24 It also helps to put some hair conditioner in the... It also helps to put some hair conditioner in the glitter bottles. It helps make it smoother and a bit thicker.

Forum: Curriculum 04-12-2015, 09:50 AM

Replies: 7 Special Events and Activities Views: 7,654 Posted By Lovatic24 At my old daycare (went there for 12 years then... At my old daycare (went there for 12 years then worked there) we had a Superjump. Dee, the owner, would rent a bounce house (hence Superjump) and we would have hotdogs, frozen fruit salad,and chips....

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-08-2015, 09:08 PM

Replies: 12 Sensory Corner Views: 2,829 Posted By Lovatic24 a weighted lap pad can work wonders. the... a weighted lap pad can work wonders. the different fabrics in the hoops sounds awesome :)

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-05-2015, 07:42 PM

Replies: 49 What Hours Do You Work? Views: 4,073 Posted By Lovatic24 I do drop in care and the earliest child is never... I do drop in care and the earliest child is never here before 9 am :D

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-25-2015, 01:15 PM

Replies: 12 Do We Have Any Car Seat Guru's Here? Views: 2,314 Posted By Lovatic24 It is against the law for car seat makes to sell... It is against the law for car seat makes to sell car seats that are recalled. If you ordered one, you would get one that doesn't have the recalled part. Evenflo had a similar recall. You just needed...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-25-2015, 11:36 AM

Replies: 12 Do We Have Any Car Seat Guru's Here? Views: 2,314 Posted By Lovatic24 It is a very well known seat. The price is pretty... It is a very well known seat. The price is pretty good too. However, it is wide and will not work in a three across. Do you mind me asking the age of the child or children that will be using the seat?

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-25-2015, 11:32 AM

Replies: 12 How Do I Know If It's Time To Term? Views: 2,711 Posted By Lovatic24 Also, can he bring a picture of his parents to... Also, can he bring a picture of his parents to keep in his cubby for a while? Then he could look at it if he wants.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 02-26-2015, 08:13 PM

Replies: 5 Our NEW Gymnastics Room!!! Views: 1,502 Posted By Lovatic24 Can I come to your house:D Can I come to your house:D

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 02-26-2015, 07:24 PM

Replies: 12 For all your Northern-Mid west people Views: 1,686 Posted By Lovatic24 I don't drive. That way, I can close my eyes when... I don't drive. That way, I can close my eyes when I see people driving dumb (which is often!!).

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 02-18-2015, 08:18 PM

Replies: 18 How Much Do You Get Paid An Hour? Views: 3,533 Posted By Lovatic24 I am only watching one families child. I am... I am only watching one families child. I am almost done with my A.A.S. degree in child development. They only need care on the weekends and it works well with my schedule. After reading the replies,...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 02-15-2015, 02:37 PM

Replies: 18 How Much Do You Get Paid An Hour? Views: 3,533 Posted By Lovatic24 She is a single mother so she gets help from the... She is a single mother so she gets help from the government or something. The new baby is with her boyfriend (He is great). If they got married now they would not be able to afford for childcare.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 02-15-2015, 01:21 PM

Replies: 18 How Much Do You Get Paid An Hour? Views: 3,533 Posted By Lovatic24 How Much Do You Get Paid An Hour? I care for a child on the weekends and charge them $20 a day. She is 2 years old and is in care for no more than 9 hrs a day (Usually 7 or 8). Am I charging a good price? I will be watching her...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 02-04-2015, 01:16 PM

Replies: 10 Planning My Playroom Views: 2,165 Posted By Lovatic24 Large motor? Large motor?

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 01-14-2015, 01:47 PM

Replies: 10 Choosing a Name Views: 2,435 Posted By Lovatic24 I like Joyful Hearts. Seems warm and fuzzy :) I like Joyful Hearts. Seems warm and fuzzy :)

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 01-13-2015, 08:48 PM

Replies: 7 Painting Preschool....Need Help With Colors!!! Views: 2,689 Posted By Lovatic24 I like number seven. it has a lot of colors but... I like number seven. it has a lot of colors but is not overpowering. I also noticed the green :)

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 11-26-2014, 07:00 AM

Replies: 4 Buying a House for Childcare Views: 2,405 Posted By Lovatic24 #1 or #3. But I like #1better. #1 or #3. But I like #1better.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 11-08-2014, 07:50 PM

Replies: 10 Are these cute? Views: 2,270 Posted By Lovatic24 Hungry Hungry hippos is what i'm getting my 2yo... Hungry Hungry hippos is what i'm getting my 2yo DCG this year.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 08-26-2014, 01:17 PM

Replies: 86 How Many Years Of Experience Views: 9,119 Posted By Lovatic24 4 years working in a daycare and babysitting (I'm... 4 years working in a daycare and babysitting (I'm only 22) so 4 + 1156 = 1160 years

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 07-23-2014, 03:55 PM

Replies: 35 OT- Need Some TV Series Suggestions! Views: 3,835 Posted By Lovatic24 castle is good buffy (7 seasons) Angel (5... castle is good buffy (7 seasons) Angel (5 seasons)

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 07-04-2014, 08:35 PM

Replies: 13 List of Online Stores for Child Care/Daycare Supplies Views: 3,310 Posted By Lovatic24 oooh I forgot about oriental trading:) oooh I forgot about oriental trading:)

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 07-03-2014, 07:42 PM

Replies: 13 List of Online Stores for Child Care/Daycare Supplies Views: 3,310 Posted By Lovatic24 I never spend that much. They have lots of art... I never spend that much. They have lots of art supplies that are under $10. I am concidering the textured pop beads 100 for $19.99, Wooden bear family dress up puzzle $13.99, 1 of the clear backpacks...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 07-03-2014, 05:53 PM

Replies: 13 List of Online Stores for Child Care/Daycare Supplies Views: 3,310 Posted By Lovatic24 List of Online Stores for Child Care/Daycare Supplies So far I have: Lakeshore Learning Discount School Supply Nasco Please add yours

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 06-30-2014, 07:49 PM

Replies: 9 Quick Question. . . Views: 3,116 Posted By Lovatic24 Quick Question. . . How do you choose your hours, what are they, and why? :)