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![]() I have a friend who watches her granddaughter for free. This isn’t appreciated whatsoever! Who watches their grandchildren for free when parents show up as late as 8:30 pm, drop off anytime they... |
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![]() I have a 21 month old who has developmental issues from a birthing incident. I watch him part time and knew from the beginning he had issues due to lack of oxygen. He just started walking a few... |
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![]() I saw that this company offered courses for ce credit. Was wondering if anyone has used this company before. Basically, I’m trying to get more credit for less hours online |
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![]() I’m trying to find a way to add another child to be my daycare and be in ratio. I have heard of ppl getting “variances” and I would like to utilize anything I can! |
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![]() I have a parent who question me about a bruise the size of a blueberry on her nine month old. I’m afraid of this lady because I have found out she lies ( said she just bought her third house but... |
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![]() I don’t publicly thank anyone for the gifts I receive from parents on my Facebook group. I just send a thank-you text. Now I’m wondering if I should be mailing a thank-you card? |
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![]() I want to convert my garage into a daycare area in Missouri. I have not found the licensing regulations. Would someone please help me? |
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![]() Hi friends! I always like to get advice here because it’s the best!!! My mom and I have an in home daycare. She does all of the tax/paperwork and is looking for ideas to make the process less... |
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![]() Hi friends! I am looking for ideas/solutions to implement now for my retirement. I’m 43 years old and have saved around 40k in an ira. I’m single and have no kids. I have been self employed for... |
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![]() Hi, I was hoping you guys may know of some grant money that could help me with my flooded backyard. I’m afraid I’m not going to pass an inspection if the inspector comes after a heavy rainfall. ... |
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![]() Where do you find grants? Would you mind telling me what grant this is you are referring to? |
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![]() Looking for suggestions. The cots that I have are coming apart and for whatever reason I can’t seem to tighten the bolts correctly. Maybe you guys could suggest some new cots? |
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![]() I was just approved to buy a home and although I’m not going to buy right now (not a lot of housing inventory to choose from) I wanted to share some info I have learned. Each state/city has grants... |
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![]() I get three bottles of fresh breast milk a day. When a bottle is empty, I just put it back into the child’s milk bag and do not wash it. Yesterday, a bottle was inadvertently left here. After Dcm... |
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![]() I just got a new dcb who is 12 months old. The second I put him down he starts to cry. The first couple of days I held him and basically gave one on one attention to the best of my ability. I have... |
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![]() Are there any qualifications to promote your business as a preschool? |
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![]() Trying to find out if this Early Head Start program would benefit my small in home daycare. Does anyone have any experience with this program or know if this is an additional program to generate... |
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![]() Months ago I was given a deposit for a child to start in a few months...still need to get the contract from dcm. I am acquainted with the child’s mother from an old high school friend. The mother... |
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![]() Months ago I was given a deposit for a child to start in a few months...still need to get the contract from them. I am acquainted with the child’s mother from an old high school friend. The... |
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![]() I need to get some recommendations for door alarms? Also and security cameras that record. Thanks |
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![]() It seems that anytime I really appreciate someone they disappoint me and it hurts! One day I’m so grateful for a family in my care and then the next day it’s something like dcb of this family tells... |
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![]() I’m going to raise my rates by $10/kid due to recent regulations with my states ratios. I also just had 3 kids leave for preschool. How much notice should I give? Is sending a group text to... |
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![]() Need support This morning a parent reminded me that two of her lanyards were broken here. We were discussing the paci that she left the following day (of course it’s my fault she forgot it). I’m... |
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![]() Does anyone know of apps that determine actual meal costs? I would like to record the price I paid for food/paper plates and then get an exact amount that each meal is costing me per child. |
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![]() I would like to get some before/after school kids (I’ll obtain a variance to my license if needed) and was hoping to get help with ideas on how to market this service. I’ve posted my location and... |
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![]() I’m losing (3) 3 yr olds in Aug (they are going to preschool). I have a current parent who is pregnant and agreed to pay for a spot beginning this Oct although she won’t need infant care until... |
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![]() I had a kid who became sick on Tuesday around 8:45 am, so I called his mom and when she picked him up, she mentioned that “his sister went home from school for the stomach flu the day before.” ... |
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![]() I had a 2 yr old take off the safety doorknob lock and ran outside. Luckily, I was close by and everything was ok. I want to buy a motion detector or anything else for my outside doors now. Please... |
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![]() I had a parent not bring pull-ups for her 22 month old, said I didn’t text for them...only wipes. Which I’m sure I did. Anyway, I asked her to plz bring them tomorrow. She agreed. It’s not like... |
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![]() Anyone know anything about starting a group home? In my area the city zoning regulations make it nearly impossible. So, I was thinking about outside of the city limits. Thoughts please. |
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![]() Most ppl would consider me to be a talkative person. I’m ok with that in the appropriate situations. However, I want to stop talking to fill the quiet times. I talk about stuff that isn’t... |
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![]() I have a dcb who just turned 3. Over the last couple of weeks he has been having Major meltdowns when his parents get ready to leave at drop off. I think his mom is thinking it’s be he doesn’t like... |
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![]() I’m going to create a list of rules...does anyone have a list on a document you would like to share? |
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![]() Yesterday morning 15 mins before I opened I texted everyone to say that I was closed due to an emergency. I thought I was having a heart attack. I had all of the symptoms and I’m the same age my... |
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![]() I don’t like going against my word. However, one of my parents caught me off guard by saying she was pregnant. She said she would pay to hold a spot until February 2020. I immediately said, “oh... |
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![]() Any teaching freebies or anything to assist my daycare would be appreciated! Thank-you! |
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![]() Hello! Love this site:) Looking for tips on how to organize my books. All of my kids are under 3 yrs old so I can’t just put them into a bookcase (bc they will climb on the bookcase and tear out... |
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![]() Every morning I scramble eggs for my kids and give them fruit, toast and milk. I’m wondering if there is anything I can prepare fast and cheap that fits within usda guidelines. Thanks |
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![]() Just got a text from dcm who states she will bring son if dressy she only has an ear infection and nothing catching. Your thoughts plz. |
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![]() I have a mom who said her 15 month old goes on the potty at home and asked if I would implement here. I said “sure” we can try. Now everyday she asks, “how it’s going with the potty?” I really... |
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![]() I interviewed a couple in January for an infant opening in July. The couple said they had another interview at another daycare and would get back with us in a couple of weeks. After a couple of... |
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![]() Looking for experience, strength and hope... Most of our dc kids have Severe runny noses. One parent told me it’s “allergies” so I asked her to give her child allergy medicine before bringing him,... |
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![]() I have a 15 month old who screams and cries when I try to give her the sippy cup her mom just provided to me. It’s very obvious that this mother isn’t giving her the sippy cup at home and gives her... |
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![]() Looking for suggestions on how to organize my paperwork. I have folders for each paper in my handbook located in a file cabinet but somehow can’t ever seem to find the specific folder when needed. ... |
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![]() Just wanted to see the average number of hours you guys spend working outside of your daycare hours. With CE classes, grocery shopping, client interviews, snow shoveling, cleaning and paperwork...I... |
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![]() I work with my mother. Our license says: May have up to 10 kids with no more than 4 under 2yrs Or 8 kids that can all be under two yrs old My question is what about 9? Could I have 5 kids... |
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![]() Last night at pickup, 2 yr old didn’t want to leave, hung onto my leg and dcm had to pull him away from me This am, dcd says, “I had to bribe him by letting him wear his Mickey Mouse shirt in order... |
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![]() Received a text from dcm, “each day I try to make conversation with Jeff (2yrs old). I ask what he learned throughout the day and he never says anything. I also ask him what he had for lunch. ... |
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![]() Thinking of asking for 2 bottles of foaming hand wash on first day of care. Thoughts? |
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![]() Last night a conversation in my living room... dcm 1-“Jack will be attending xyz Lutheran (daycare/preschool) in January for two days a week!” dcm 2-“we really like it there, my daughter started... |
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![]() I have a 2 mth old who breastfeeds. The mother said we could supp with formula if we ever run out of breastmilk. This has resulted in herNot wanting breastmilk at all. I told her mom and mom says... |
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![]() I typically work 7-535. It’s too long. I want to change my hours to 715-515 and charge late fees if not gone by 515. My contracted hours vary by client. None of them are here by the time they... |
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![]() what is your bathroom schedule like? Currently, I am just changing diapers about every two hours. But a couple of my kids are starting to get potty trained at home. Just wondering if after they... |
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![]() Um, what would u do if parents were starting to Potty train 2 yr old but he hasn’t went a full day without an accident? I don’t want my furniture ruined. |
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![]() I run an inhome daycare with my mother in our home. We have nine kids under three years old (one is my nephew). Recently, a dcd came to pick up his son early unannounced during nap time. No... |
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![]() My dcp just had a baby and I’m wondering if u guys require a deposit for a 2nd kid. |
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![]() If I use a food program, do I still have to pay to get Minutemenu? Or does anyone know how I can avoid paying $699 to get it?!?! |
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![]() I’m making plans for my days off for 2019. So far, I have 14 days. This includes federal holidays, and vacation. I don’t have sick days because I work with my mom. Just wanted to know if I’m way... |
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![]() I basically would be ok if they just left ASAP...no walking through my home either ...just drop smile and go away. |
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![]() Just wondering if you guys greet parents at the door or do they just walk in? My mom and I watch nine kids under three years old. I don’t think it’s necessary to go to the door everytime. The... |
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![]() How far into your house do your parents walk? Mine sometimes walk right through me in order to look around! Like it’s their right! I’m relatively new at this and am having issues with parents... |
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![]() Just wondering if anyone is/has issues with their food sponsor? Every month there is an issue with my pay. This month they said they didn’t get the paperwork needed for a new child until two weeks... |
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![]() I posted a cute pic of a 3 month old on my secret group for the daycare parents. This pic was cute as heck but dcm only saw a spit up stain. Today, at drop off she brings bibs with her and says she... |
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![]() If I require infants to be fed prior to drop off, then, isn’t that violating the food program? I get paid to feed them breakfast, lunch and a snack. |
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![]() Another idea I could implement is contracted hours....(thanks Blackcat). I have 8 non family clients who all come between 7-8 am and leave by 5:15 pm. I get resentful when I see a family think it’s... |
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![]() Can anyone help me find grants for Missouri? I’m a licensed inhome daycare. I know some grants are for specific areas, so I listed my wish list.... I would like to fix a drainage issue for the... |
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![]() Has anyone raised their rates on current clients? I just spoke with an insurance agent who said that my homeowners ins will double to $1400, if I want to insure my daycare. Therefore, I thought... |
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![]() I started a new private group for my daycare families so everyone could enjoy the pics and to bring ppl together. All of the families (except one) are liking the pics and making comments, it makes... |
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![]() Our typical nap time is from 1:30-3:30. If a child is not up by 3:30, do I need to wake him up? I like it when they wake up on their own and the staggered times of waking up helps when getting them... |
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![]() Hello, Just wondering if you guys go to the door every time the parents come. I watch 9 kids under 2 yrs with my mom. If I’m not near the door, I yell, “come in” and most parents just come in. ... |
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![]() Hello! This weekend I was at a sale and the cashier told me I should get a tax card for my business to avoid paying unnecessary taxes. I have a licensed in home daycare. Does anyone do this? I... |
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![]() Does anyone have suggestions for insurance in Missouri? I have a licensed home daycare and am a sole proprietor. |
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![]() Today an 18 month old bit a 23 month old on the back ( they are cousins) I didn’t actually see it happen but I’m certain of who the biter is Bc later after I picked up a child he also bit me on the... |
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![]() Yesterday, I asked if the Tylenol in the bag was to stay here, she said it wasn’t because she didn’t have anymore. Is that normal to ask to keep medication like Tylenol at the daycare permanently? ... |
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![]() I have a parent who Deliberately sticks around at pickup to watch my interactions with others and during that time she lets her 25 month old pull on our new expensive curtains, pull on a chain for... |
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![]() Recently, I received a Colgate kit with toothpaste and toothbrushes for the kids. Today, I took a pic of 4 of the kids brushing at the sink, two on step stools and the other two on the counter. I... |