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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-24-2012, 06:32 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,190
Posted By
ritah
I get what some of you are saying about living in...I get what some of you are saying about living in fear, I really do. In many ways, I wish I could be that brave. However, to me, the Jessica Ridgeway story is just one recent example of why DD... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-24-2012, 04:31 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,190
Posted By
ritah
Hello, OP here...
May I first say that you...Hello, OP here... May I first say that you folks ROCK! Thanks for all the very thoughtful and helpful replies. You gave me lots of food for thought. Since my original post, I've read the... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-22-2012, 05:41 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,190
Posted By
ritah
DD's Classmate Comes To Our Door Constantly - WWYD?I have a situation that is bothering me and I'm not sure what to do. It's kind of daycare related, but not completely. I'm hoping some of you won't mind giving me your input as a parent and a DCP. ... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-19-2012, 12:13 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,006
Posted By
ritah
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-18-2012, 07:40 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,495
Posted By
ritah
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-18-2012, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 9,083
Posted By
ritah
:lol::lol::lol:
It is so funny to see this...:lol::lol::lol: It is so funny to see this post right now! My hubby and I were just talking about this at dinner tonight... My 9-year-old daughter has a friend that occasionally comes to our... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-18-2012, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,108
Posted By
ritah
Just a thought...maybe it's because your daughter...Just a thought...maybe it's because your daughter is 3 and doesn't have to nap, yet he is 4 and has to. This is not a judgment (I NEED nap time too! :)), but I could see a 4-year-old having this... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-11-2012, 06:53 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,517
Posted By
ritah
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-11-2012, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,370
Posted By
ritah
I just read through some of the older threads and...I just read through some of the older threads and came across an idea I like...offer to swap criminal background checks with the potential DCF... ... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-09-2012, 04:13 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,870
Posted By
ritah
My experience has been that two days a week is...My experience has been that two days a week is not enough for a little one to adjust to your routine, especially if they have a different routine at home. |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-20-2012, 08:01 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 7,761
Posted By
ritah
My 8yo daughter mostly bathes/showers every other...My 8yo daughter mostly bathes/showers every other night. On the nights that she doesn't, she takes a "wipe bath" with baby wipes and changes her undies. She has long, very thick hair and it gets very... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-18-2012, 07:10 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,631
Posted By
ritah
I would come right out and ask her why she is...I would come right out and ask her why she is dropping dcb off early. Have a conversation about how to resolve the issue. I find it's best to always be open and honest about concerns and issues. |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-30-2012, 06:53 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,272
Posted By
ritah
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-23-2012, 06:40 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,911
Posted By
ritah
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-23-2012, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,146
Posted By
ritah
If I really liked the family and wanted to show...If I really liked the family and wanted to show compassion, I would make an exception...and be very clear that it is an exception because I value them as clients. |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-23-2012, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,117
Posted By
ritah
:lol::lol: My now 9 year old, who loved Dora was...:lol::lol: My now 9 year old, who loved Dora was she was little, watched this me and was cracking up! |
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Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
08-23-2012, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,309
Posted By
ritah
likethis Agree. And for a specific amount of time...likethis Agree. And for a specific amount of time before he has to come home to check in with you. |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-23-2012, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 3,225
Posted By
ritah
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-22-2012, 07:24 PM
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Replies: 86
Views: 13,004
Posted By
ritah
My 2 cents...
My primary concern would be...My 2 cents... My primary concern would be for the other children in my care. If this was the only child I took care of, I would be fine with calling them whatever the parents decided was... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-16-2012, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,609
Posted By
ritah
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-16-2012, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,609
Posted By
ritah
Blackcat, Can you help me understand why you...Blackcat, Can you help me understand why you don't think this is a good idea? I've done it before and am now wondering if I shouldn't in the future. Thanks! |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-15-2012, 03:44 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,014
Posted By
ritah
Four weeks does seem like a really long notice...Four weeks does seem like a really long notice period. |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-15-2012, 03:40 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,142
Posted By
ritah
I wouldn't just term...I would sit down and talk...I wouldn't just term...I would sit down and talk with her. Tell her that, even though you agreed to the arrangement at the beginning, it is not working out. Professionally explain the challenges... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-14-2012, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,639
Posted By
ritah
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-06-2012, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 5,482
Posted By
ritah
I don't charge a deposit. It's not the norm in my...I don't charge a deposit. It's not the norm in my area. My families pay me on Monday for that week and I make it clear in interviews that if payment is not received by Tuesday at the latest, they... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-18-2012, 08:15 AM
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Replies: 24
Poll: Give Rates Out Or Not?
Views: 5,953
Posted By
ritah
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-26-2012, 08:55 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,887
Posted By
ritah
Would LOVE some rain and cool weather in CO! We...Would LOVE some rain and cool weather in CO! We have wildfires burning homes less than 15 miles from us. And new fires starting every day due to severe dryness and record-breaking heat. Ugh!! :mad: |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-31-2012, 08:25 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,685
Posted By
ritah
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-24-2012, 03:23 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,642
Posted By
ritah
So glad it worked out - congrats! Just out of...So glad it worked out - congrats! Just out of curiosity, what did she say about why she needed care so quickly? |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-09-2011, 04:56 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,071
Posted By
ritah
What a tough position to be in, daycare. My heart...What a tough position to be in, daycare. My heart goes out to you. I'm not sure what advice to give you other than to work your butt off to get a new client and terminate this family as soon as... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-05-2011, 04:20 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,560
Posted By
ritah
Google "sound spa". They usually come with...Google "sound spa". They usually come with different sounds like rain, ocean, rainforest, etc. and are awesome for white noise. |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-30-2011, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,873
Posted By
ritah
This. Maybe do an activity where all your DCKs...This. Maybe do an activity where all your DCKs make cards for each of their parents. No reason...'just cuz'. Would make the kiddos and the parents feel good. And you! :) |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-21-2011, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,476
Posted By
ritah
I would be very concerned about her choking on...I would be very concerned about her choking on the little bits of pacifier that she chews off. |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-21-2011, 12:43 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,625
Posted By
ritah
I'm so glad to read this today! I have a 2yo DCG...I'm so glad to read this today! I have a 2yo DCG that has suddenly decided she won't eat lunch or snacks here. She does get catered to at home, but I have refused to do that. I was starting to worry... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-16-2011, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,235
Posted By
ritah
Wow...I don't usually jump in on these...but I...Wow...I don't usually jump in on these...but I can't resist this one and just have to say this...the OP didn't ask for opinions about or whether or not to use a bottle holder. She simply asked if... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-15-2011, 09:41 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 14,391
Posted By
ritah
I can't not even begin to imagine what this must...I can't not even begin to imagine what this must be like. So sorry for all involved. {{{{virtual hugs}}}} |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-15-2011, 08:59 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,412
Posted By
ritah
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-15-2011, 08:55 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,204
Posted By
ritah
I saw them advertised on TV and wondered...if you...I saw them advertised on TV and wondered...if you use them because baby is too wiggly to stay still while you put on a regular diaper...and you pull this one on instead, how do you wipe them? |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-13-2011, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,930
Posted By
ritah
Do You Use Current DCPs As References?I have an interview with a potential DCF tomorrow. The baby is now 6 weeks old and would be 12 weeks when care starts. I'm spending some time preparing for the interview and have read some very... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-09-2011, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 6,088
Posted By
ritah
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-08-2011, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,950
Posted By
ritah
I like that - EASY...easy to remember too!
...I like that - EASY...easy to remember too! It seems like you've talked with the mother about what she does and doesn't do at home, so the line of communication is already open. :) I would approach... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-08-2011, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,607
Posted By
ritah
I'm finding this to be the case also. I've gotten...I'm finding this to be the case also. I've gotten many more inquiries about part-time care than full-time and have had people comment to me how hard it is to find care on a part-time basis. |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-08-2011, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,950
Posted By
ritah
Just posted this on another thread, but thought...Just posted this on another thread, but thought it MAY be helpful here as well... My daughter and all the babies I've taken care of over the years have an eat, play, sleep cycle - meaning they eat... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-08-2011, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 9,340
Posted By
ritah
Lori Berkner songs are fun and the kiddos really...Lori Berkner songs are fun and the kiddos really like them. |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-08-2011, 05:12 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,983
Posted By
ritah
I completely agree with this! My daughter and all...I completely agree with this! My daughter and all the babies I've taken care of over the years have an eat, play, sleep cycle - meaning they eat right after they get up, then play and then go down... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-31-2011, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,541
Posted By
ritah
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-31-2011, 09:16 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,753
Posted By
ritah
I don't think you can make him nap if he won't go...I don't think you can make him nap if he won't go to sleep, I would have him do a quiet time for a couple of hours - put him in a quiet place and have him rest, no playing during this time. If... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-31-2011, 08:02 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,704
Posted By
ritah
I know exactly what you mean! The other day, I...I know exactly what you mean! The other day, I put my plate of lunch on the table next to a four-year-old and sat down to eat. Before I could even take a bite, he sneezed and I got "sprayed" up and... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-30-2011, 11:59 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,648
Posted By
ritah
Thanks to everyone who has replied! These stories...Thanks to everyone who has replied! These stories make me want to cry! If this potential family wants to go any further in this process, I am definitely going to ask to see and make a copy of the... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-30-2011, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,648
Posted By
ritah
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-29-2011, 01:38 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,648
Posted By
ritah
Potential DCB Was "Removed from Abusive Home"Hi all, I am new here and to providing child care. It looks like this is a great place where everyone is very helpful and willing to share information! I received a call from a potential new daycare... |