Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() Yeah I pretty much agree. If I hadn't let my daughter cry it out at 8 months old, I probably still wouldn't be sleeping a wink at night. My daughter is a wonderful, happy, well-adjusted 3 year old... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() I shouldn't have read that. That is so sad :( That poor little girl, how confused and scared she must have been :( |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() Where I am the baby would definitely count. I'd double check it with your area's licensing though,. |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() That sounds awful :( As much as I dislike licensing, I am grateful that my licensor doesn't really interfere with much when she's here. She asks me a couple questions, looks at my files, walks... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() I've done it, however I was honest and said what I was doing. I knew that the parents I had on a particular day weren't actually working so I was honest and said, (you're gonna laugh, this is such a... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() When I have children later at night, I feed them what my family is eating, and after dinner we sit down and watch a movie. Now with that said, I don't have kids late every day so .... I did have an... |
Forum: Curriculum
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AmandasFCC
![]() During circle time, I sing. Well, WE sing. I used to use CDs of children's music during free play time but I found that it caused the noise level to escalate to an unbearable level and stopped. |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() I usually put out Halloween costumes before and after Halloween so thy can continue to dress up. |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() My daughter goes to preschool 2 afternoons/week. I've seriously considered sending her to daycare. Same as what Blackcat said, she responds well to others but she appears to be deaf to Mommy. And... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() I used to clean like a madwoman every day. I gave up. I was working too hard and it was too stressful. Now I do a major clean on the weekend, and touch up here and there over the week. The kids... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() Jeff, I don't know if my cold is making me blind or what but ... I can't find where to go to log in? lol Help! |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() Yeah, my 3 year old has recently began to give up her naps. Sometimes she still sleeps but for the most part, she knows to stay in her room with the door closed, bring some books to bed and read for... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() I signed up for a trial ... even got a call from someone from Ladder (?) software today checking to see how I like it. He said I'd get an email with my username and password and I haven't seen... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() I'm pregnant with #2 right now as well, haen't told my dcf's yet. I'm waiting until my first ultrasound (Sunday! EEEE!!!!!) to confirm my plans for how much time to take off, etc., before making... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() I agree with the other ladies. I don't think I would be using a "sleep chair". I've had kids start trying to climb out of PNP's and when that happens, as Blackcat said, I stay in the room hovering... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() That was my question too, is it functional for Canadian providers? :) If so, I'd be very interested! |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() When I do music, I do something like soft, soothing piano with raindrops in the background, or harp with ocean sounds, or wahtever. Sounds like the "soundscapes" you're describing :) But right... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() Thing is, I'm seeing almost daily posts on parents' blogs and magazines on FB about ways to save money. The top way is "Avoid daycare, try to minimize time spent in daycare" .... I get that... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() I have one, I also have a website. The parents use neither. I tried to keep things on there like our weekly menu and information that they NEEDED, I said I'd be updating that rather than giving... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() My play room is in my basement and my family never uses that space. The daycare eats lunch in my family kitchen (required by licensing in my area), and they use my livingroom for watching Sesame... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
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Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
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Posted By
AmandasFCC
![]() Nap time is tough one. I recognize that some kids don't need sleep (I was one), but I firmly believe that if they don't need that nap, they simply won't fall asleep. When I was in daycare I... |
Forum: Curriculum
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AmandasFCC
![]() I have one from Ikea that I love. Works great for 5-6 kids. http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/70169533#/00168650/ ... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() I agree with Crystal. This is not something I personally would report if there were no other questionable signs. My daughter and I BOTH are covered in bruises, we don't beat each other up ;) I'm... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() At that age if he doesn't have any delays I would NOT be doing it on a change table, I would be changing him in the bathroom. It's less comfortable for BOTH of you and might be the incentive to HIM... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() I wouldn't call, and I wouldn't let them in the door if they DID show up late. At one time I was operations manager for a company and was conducting interviews. This one lady waltzes in an hour... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() I have bins separating each type of item ... like one for crayons, one for markers, one for paints, 3 for stickers (apparently I'm a sticker junkie lol).... you get the idea. They stay organized for... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() Yes you did do something wrong. This, I'm sure is a very basic regulation, and I'm going to quote it as it is written for my area: Harmful actions not permitted: A licensee must ensure that... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Posted By
AmandasFCC
![]() That IS a scam. 100%. I had the exact same email last year. |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Views: 3,812
Posted By
AmandasFCC
![]() I use Excel ... I have different sections attached to one workbook entitled "(this year) Accounting". The different sections are: -budget (lists all children and what they earn me, operating... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() Where I am we have to serve meals in a kitchen as a family child care. The children have to have access to more of the house than just a playroom. They need a bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, and living... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() The more they win, and are permitted to DO it, the more they will ;) Pretty soon we won't be able to do child care without a padded play room :lol: |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() I think that's so sad. I think it's disgraceful that we have to raise children and run our child care businesses in FEAR of being sued. I think that lawyers, licensing bodies, etc. need to spend... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() Our regs say we can't run another business secondary to the daycare if it takes away from the care of the children. I'm not sure the specific wording but that is the jist of it. I do Norwex and... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() The difference is those kids are in school all day and not expected to nap. A child that's been in daycare all day, where a rest period is usually enforced, does not need to be in bed at 7am. ... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() I have these: http://www.homebase.co.uk/wcsstore/homebase/images/142-8754152MMA75UC939437M.jpg and something similar to these: ... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() I hold interviews in the evenings, around 5pm, when all the kids have gone home. I do this, as others have said, so that I can focus on the interview and am not dealing with screaming kids who are... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() I'll tell you my experience. I have a BA in psych, focused on development .... I advertised this heavily when I first started because I figured as a newbie into daycare and a newbie in town, I... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() Yup I just did the same thing ... only I didn't have to write a letter, neither of the parents wanted to pay to hold the kids' spaces over the summer since they didn't need me, so I said goodbye! ... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() I play if a child is having a morning of separation anxiety. Even then, it's for about 5 minutes, then the other kids come along and play with the sad one. I am not able tos it on the floor to... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() I think you're lucky to have good ones ;) I've never had one willing to help. In fact, when I've given them jobs it's been a chore to get them to follow through. And the ones I have had do NOT... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() Yeah I agree with Former Teacher, I wouldn't be using a treat in this case. What I have done with my 4 year old misbehavers is, as Former Teacher said, a stern talking to. Sit nicely at the table,... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() I use containers like that for storage .... I don't use formula cans but I do use coffee cans ;) Right now I can see some storing pipe cleaners, crayons, craft pompoms, extra Valentines, etc. I may... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() That's not true. My husband and I are both only chidlren but my dd has plenty of aunts and uncles - our close friends. I have aunts and uncles, but they all live so far away that we have never... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() I'd put him in a pull up. I think it's more embarassing for a child to wake up wet and have to parade to the bathroom, no matter how discreet you try to be, to change their clothes. He's 3. ... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() Take him to wash his hands EVERY TIME you see that hand in his mouth. That took care of the issue for me! |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() Not sure about Tennessee, but here the difference between group care and family care is that in group care the licensee/employees must have an ECE. In family care we don't. |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() This is the way it is here too lol. It's very difficult but I won't lie to you, I have found it much more effective than constantly yelling NO RUNNING!!! I stop them, have them walk back to where... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() I currently have 2 EA's kids. One will be working with her husband's plumbing company doing bookkeeping during the summer so I still have dcb, and the other is paying me $120/month during the summer... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() I've been hearing people are really screwy this week - dunno why. My MIL is a teacher and she's been saying the kids are totally messed up. My dd is a force to be reckoned with this week (she's 2... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() I used to feel that way about Yo Gabba Gabba, and then I started actually paying attention to the show and realized I REALLY REALLY like the lessons on that show. Like, everyone is different, clean... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() Just as the title states. If there are any licensed BC providers here, I'd love to speak with you! |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() I started daycare because prior to having my dd, I worked 2 jobs with really weird hours that simply didn't warrant daycare. I knew I'd have to pay for a full time space somewhere because of the... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() I agree, though I admit, when I stop at Timmies, it's for me and no one else :lol: Sometimes if I'm feeling generous I'll get them some tim bits but the vast majority of the time I just get a coffee... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Views: 3,710
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AmandasFCC
![]() I actually quite like it when my hubby is home. He stays out of my way, gets chores done that make my life easier, and knows when nap time is, so if he needs quiet for something, he waits until... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Views: 3,439
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AmandasFCC
![]() Well I just opened up 2 years ago. I lost my first kid ever last August because Mom had another baby and decided to stay home. If she hadn't decided to stay home I'd have both of them now. I... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Views: 8,730
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AmandasFCC
![]() I tell them that hours contracted for a reason: I sometimes have children in the evenings who are scheduled AROUND other children's leaving times. Just because the daycare is still open for business... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() Plastic underpants. I wouldn't put a 4 year old in pull ups, seems to me that's just asking for trouble. |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() 1 - My dd, bless her heart, wouldn't nap AT ALL without me holding her until I started my home daycare when she was 8 months and simply didn't have the option to hold her. So yes. They CAN adjust.... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() I wouldn't be concerned at all. My daughter was a hand flapper at that age and she is outgrew it. She just got excited and flapped her hands. Really, don't stress over this. |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Views: 4,740
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AmandasFCC
![]() I have Rockband night with a couple friends every Friday night. We get some wine and appetizers and play and laugh together. It's a great stress reliever. I also get out in the evenings when the... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() Agreed. I've always been clumsy but at some point in grade 5 suddenly I'd be reaching for something but my hand would be 5 inches away from it ... Clearly, I needed glasses. |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() It's not that she is watching TV all day. You call CPS and say "I'm concerned about emotional neglect of this child. While they meet her physical needs of food and clothing and do not physically... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() In my area we are always required to have a sandbox covered. Cats can still jump a fence to use your sandbox as a litter box ;) |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() I had the exact same problem when I was newly licensed. People weren't willing to take a chance on me. It's a small town and I was fairly new to it so didn't have the benefit of word of mouth... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() My mom used that book on me ;) lol I bought it for use with my dd but haven't read it yet. I had her potty trained in one LAST summer and now she's totally fallen off and will not get back on... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() I have a puppet tent. It was a little curtained window which allows the kids to do their little puppet shows. In my experience, it turned into more of a fort or hide out. Kids would throw the... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() Caillou is blocked on my TV. I absolutely will not allow my child or any daycare children to watch that horrible show EVER on my watch. That is all. Continue :) |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() Personally, I wouldn't bother with the basket. I would have the child hand the toy to Mom to take him immediately, rather than in the basket. That's what I do currently, or used to do, because I... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() OMG I found some too!!!!!! I was cleaning up, wiping down my cots and all that and there, on the wall, next to my newest dcg's cot - BOOGERS!!!! Iiiiiiiiickkkkkk!!!!!!! |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() I agree with Kendallina, I don't force sharing and I do pretty much exactly what you just described. If it's a situation where someone is "hogging" a toy, then I put a time limit on it. "You've had... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() My student loan was approved and deposited, including the maximum available grant, and I've started my first course towards getting my ECE! I'm pretty stoked! |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() I'm on the fence on this. I created my program with the intention of being in it for the long haul, and I truly do love my job HOWEVER I also would like health insurance through my workplace and a... |
Forum: New Members - Welcome to the Daycare.com Forum!
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AmandasFCC
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AmandasFCC
![]() Wow, sounds like a day with my SAs LOL. Always pushing the boundaries. |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() I also run my daycare from my basement, and bring them upstairs for meals/snacks. The way I avoid them being unsupervised while I prep lunch is that they go into my living room (off the kitchen)... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() Yeah I can't even have balls out for them to play with without constantly having to watch for flying objects. They KNOW we do not throw in the house, but it's just far too tempting with balls! So... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() I would send my own dd out at 3 to play on her own, as long as I could supervise her from inside, but never a dck. That said, licensing wouldn't allow me to anyway. I had a 7 and 10 year old in... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() I probably would say something along the lines of: "I've been noticing a lot of regression and difficult behaviour from dcb, and quite often this can be caused by a stressful for confusing... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() In Canada, May 20th is Child Care Appreciation Day. I post the proclamation from the government in my entrance for the month of May. Sadly, it's never been noticed or recognized lol |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() I am a licensed provider in BC, Canada, licensed for 7 children including my own. I'm working on obtaining my ECE diploma so I can apply for a Multi-Age In-Home Group Care license for 8 kids... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() I'm currently doing my ECE diploma through correspondence. |
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AmandasFCC
![]() I don't allow gun play whatsoever either. I just don't like it. |
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AmandasFCC
![]() I have nightmares about kids I've termed for scary reasons. On occasion I wake up in a panic because I don't know where the daycare kids are sleeping ... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() Oh yeah, I had a sling that I took my dd out for walks in when she was a baby. For her first few months, when I couldn't put her down without her FREAKING OUT, I wore her in the sling to cook dinner... |
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AmandasFCC
![]() http://www.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=http://blogs.smarter.com/blogs/Little%2520Tikes%2520Climb%2520and%2520Slide%2520Castl.jpg&imgrefurl=http://blogs.smarter.com/babieskids/2008/04/07/kids-outdoor-furni... |
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AmandasFCC
![]() I'm very much considering going this route. I started out broad because I really wasn't sure where my comfort level would be, so right now I care for 12months-12 years. But now that I've got a... |
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AmandasFCC
![]() At the time I took that picture, it was a giant pillow that I was waiting to have a cover made for. Now that pillow is in my reading/relaxation area, and under my changing area I have one of those... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() I don't know how to post pictures, but I do have new pics; |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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AmandasFCC
![]() Your ideal space sounds a lot like mine :) Only my walls are pastel yellow and pastel green (very cheerful but relaxing), and my entry way is sky blue. I have cubbies right as you come down the... |
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Views: 4,543
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AmandasFCC
![]() Oh I am so part of this club. I find I have to spend more time directly supervising my school kids than the toddlers in the group. It never ceases to amaze me. |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Views: 5,017
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AmandasFCC
![]() No I don't, though I've been thinking I should to save my poor hands. They are sooo chapped and dry from being washed so often! |
Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
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Views: 3,961
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AmandasFCC
![]() I have parents with variable schedules and they pay for full time slots. It's a hard thing to ask for sometimes, especially when you know they really don't need a whole lot of care, but that's the... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Replies: 38
Views: 8,331
Posted By
AmandasFCC
![]() Funny, my hubby doesn't care much about sports, except curling .... I don't get it! He gets so into it, so excited .... I just don't understand! |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,717
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AmandasFCC
![]() http://www.usbornebooksathome.ca/usborne_books/browse.asp?css=1&cat=1&subject=S&subcat=SFL&id=1985 ... |
Forum: Daycare and Taxes
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Replies: 22
Views: 5,229
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AmandasFCC
![]() LOL ummmm ..... I have over 20,000 in deductions for 2010 so no I don't think that's too much lol |