Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-31-2013, 06:57 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,492
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-31-2013, 06:51 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,040
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-02-2013, 04:11 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,580
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-02-2013, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,580
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-02-2013, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,580
I agree on all the points above, which is why I...
I agree on all the points above, which is why I have scheduled the other interviews anyways. Because, like you said, what if the full time family is just horrible?! Anyways, it seems like my thoughts...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-02-2013, 01:30 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,580
How to End The Interview?
So this never happens, but I have 3 interviews this week. Normally I fill up slowly. But I will have to only take 1 or 2 of these families based on the ages.
Family 1 will be part time 3 days a...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-25-2013, 07:58 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,573
Currently, it's a perfect mix. My son and...
Currently, it's a perfect mix. My son and daughter. And a brother/sister.
In the past, I've generally had a higher number of boys. While I was pregnant with my daughter, I had 3 boys and 1 girl....
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-24-2013, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,828
Just be honest. That you've been dating for a...
Just be honest. That you've been dating for a while and it's going well. That in order to have anyone move in, they have to be background checked so they can rest assured. Offer to have them meet...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-31-2013, 11:21 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,936
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-31-2013, 09:48 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,936
And has anyone ever gone to small claims? I'm...
And has anyone ever gone to small claims? I'm assuming I'd win because she signed the contract and also gave me verbal and written confirmation that she'd pay the remaining $81. Does it cost to file?...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-31-2013, 09:46 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,936
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-31-2013, 07:16 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,936
2 Week Notice/Payment
So a few weeks ago a family stated they were accepted into a preschool they'd been on a wait list for. They were putting in 2 weeks notice, but wouldn't be sending their son the 2 weeks. In the...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-26-2013, 07:27 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,756
Oh and if you offer strictly organic food,...
Oh and if you offer strictly organic food, advertise it! Put it on a flyer and hang it at the all natural/organic grocery stores! I had a friend who was all organic and she was always full because...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-26-2013, 07:26 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,756
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-26-2013, 07:24 AM
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Replies: 79
Views: 6,527
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Forum: Daycare and Taxes
01-24-2013, 11:38 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,787
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-24-2013, 07:17 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,921
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-24-2013, 06:47 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,980
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-24-2013, 06:44 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,580
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Forum: Daycare and Taxes
01-24-2013, 06:41 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,787
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Forum: Daycare and Taxes
01-24-2013, 06:36 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,787
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Forum: Daycare and Taxes
01-24-2013, 06:12 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,787
Submitting Taxes- Form 4562
So I finished doing my taxes and am ready to submit, but I just got an error for form 4562 says this...
5001 - After the IRS updates forms and completes programming and testing its processing...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-22-2013, 04:05 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,575
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-21-2013, 06:15 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,323
Well I am licensed from 6-6. I've never had...
Well I am licensed from 6-6. I've never had anyone here that early. The earliest was 6:50. And they obviously aren't here anymore. My other 2 families were 7:15 and 7:45. I do think that if anyone...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-20-2013, 06:02 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,323
Extended Business Hours?
So right now I'm licensed from 6am-6pm. As I've talked about in my other posts, I'm having a hard time filling my spots, and I DESPERATELY need to fill them. I am empty and have been for going on 2...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-19-2013, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,458
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-19-2013, 08:52 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,458
So miraculously I got an email last night for...
So miraculously I got an email last night for someone looking to start asap, like Monday. Normally I'm closed Monday for President's Day, but if it seems like I good fit, I'll enroll. Afterall, I've...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-18-2013, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,458
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-18-2013, 03:05 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,458
Went From Bad To Worse...
So I posted about me and ex-dbf splitting up, I moved out, brought the daycare with me of course. Well after about 2 weeks living here, one daycare girl puts in her notice, going to preschool. I...
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Forum: Daycare and Taxes
01-08-2013, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,603
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Forum: Daycare and Taxes
01-08-2013, 01:24 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,611
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Forum: Daycare and Taxes
01-08-2013, 12:04 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,611
Thanks Tom!
As for the van, even though the...
Thanks Tom!
As for the van, even though the main reason I purchased a van is because I needed to take the daycare kids with when I dropped my son off at school? Not doubting you obviously, but...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-08-2013, 09:30 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,836
Mine is the dining room and living room of my...
Mine is the dining room and living room of my small house. Mostly the dining room, though. One day soon I'll need to measure. I'm not sure exactly how many SQ feet. Just moved locations though,...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-08-2013, 08:51 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,607
I would let her come. All clients have a trial...
I would let her come. All clients have a trial period so I wouldn't worry about that. But to me, it shows real maturity to me for someone to apologize like that. I'd actually try to get her to spill...
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Forum: Daycare and Taxes
01-07-2013, 02:40 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,611
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-04-2013, 08:50 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,669
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-04-2013, 06:39 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,869
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-29-2012, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,412
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-29-2012, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,412
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-29-2012, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,268
I've also applied for that program, or one...
I've also applied for that program, or one similar. They say it could take up to 40 days for the account to be credited. Every little bit helps. Thanks for the ideas. It's just, rent is 650 a month...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-29-2012, 09:05 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,268
I do get wic also, which does help, for food....
I do get wic also, which does help, for food. Food we're fine on because of the food stamps... but the cash is going to be my problem until I find a children to fill my open spots.
As for calling...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-29-2012, 07:15 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,268
Unemployment?
I'm guessing no, but can daycare providers get unemployment? As I've stated elsewhere on the site, I have 2 daycare kids an 1 has her last day friday. I JUST split with the ex and moved out so money...
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Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
12-29-2012, 07:10 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,438
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-29-2012, 06:55 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,214
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-28-2012, 03:12 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,317
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-28-2012, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,751
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-27-2012, 01:14 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,028
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-27-2012, 12:11 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,621
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-27-2012, 11:57 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,621
Advertising...
Anyone ever put an ad in the paper? I'm debating on calling and asking about price to list my daycare. What would be a good, eye catching ad?
Also, what other outlets have you had luck with? I've...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-27-2012, 06:33 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,339
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-27-2012, 05:55 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,323
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-26-2012, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,323
I guess you're right. People choose daycare for...
I guess you're right. People choose daycare for reasons I may not understand at first. My main room has some toys and some "home" like stuff. Then my second room is the main daycare room with a small...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-26-2012, 04:53 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,323
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-26-2012, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,323
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-26-2012, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,323
Daycare Providers As Neighbors?
So this is a bit funny to me. I lived in my last house, where I opened my daycare, for about 3 years. When we moved in I had no idea that my next door neighbor did daycare also. There were lots of...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-26-2012, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,926
That's hard. I have one very similar to #1 and...
That's hard. I have one very similar to #1 and while I like it, it does break all the time. Any chance of selling both and getting another more visually appealing (to us adults) but more durable like...
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Forum: Daycare Menus, Breakfast, Lunch and Snack Ideas
12-26-2012, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 7,929
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-26-2012, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,147
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Forum: Daycare Menus, Breakfast, Lunch and Snack Ideas
12-26-2012, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 7,929
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-26-2012, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 12,781
I don't mean to be argumentative. I just think,...
I don't mean to be argumentative. I just think, as a parent of a 14 month old with hair in her eyes, this thread seems silly. There are way worse things to get our panties in a bunch about than long...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-26-2012, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 12,781
LOL @ a 1 year old "knowing better" to take out...
LOL @ a 1 year old "knowing better" to take out their hair clips. Try talking to my 14 month old. I can occasionally get her to keep something in for an hour tops. And I've seen many contradictions...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-25-2012, 02:29 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 12,781
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-25-2012, 01:59 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 12,781
I guess I'm in the minority because I think,...
I guess I'm in the minority because I think, while you're entitled to your opinion, I think this post comes off kinda rude. What if they want to grow his hair out? My dd is 14 months and her hair is...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-20-2012, 07:15 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,564
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-20-2012, 07:13 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,167
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-01-2012, 07:11 AM
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Replies: 57
Views: 5,343
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Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
10-03-2012, 02:16 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 6,221
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-23-2012, 08:50 AM
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Replies: 86
Views: 12,169
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-23-2012, 08:27 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,616
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-22-2012, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,658
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-16-2012, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,210
Depends on the weather! In the summer it is...
Depends on the weather! In the summer it is generally after breakfast until snack time (before it gets too hot). So like, 8:30/9-10. My dd (10m) takes a nap from 10-11, then I cook lunch from...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-01-2012, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 5,988
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-31-2012, 10:49 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,005
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Forum: New Members - Welcome to the Daycare.com Forum!
07-31-2012, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 7,005
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-28-2012, 06:07 AM
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Replies: 76
Views: 13,702
I didn't read all the comments, but how do we...
I didn't read all the comments, but how do we know it's not her paycheck direct deposited into mom's checking account, which therefor is used on her debit card?? Seems a bit rude of your to assume...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-27-2012, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,538
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-27-2012, 04:08 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,008
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Forum: Daycare Insurance
07-27-2012, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,795
Plain and simple, I'd schedule the appointment...
Plain and simple, I'd schedule the appointment for either early in the day or late in the day and have the parents pick up early.drop off late. You deserve a couple hours of every once in a while,...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-27-2012, 01:36 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,263
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Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
07-27-2012, 01:27 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,348
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-19-2012, 04:38 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,298
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-19-2012, 08:50 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,627
I'd have them pay full time care even when the...
I'd have them pay full time care even when the boy is part time. As for the baby, I'd make them pay 1/2 weekly rate for the 6 months he isn't there. Then, if you are interested in filling the baby's...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-19-2012, 06:16 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,303
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-19-2012, 06:14 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,303
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-19-2012, 06:12 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,303
I was thinking that too. I can have something...
I was thinking that too. I can have something like 5 under 5 with only 2 being under 2. (or something like that, I only check when I'm enrolling) and personally will only take 1 child under 1.
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-18-2012, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,472
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-18-2012, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 5,377
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-12-2012, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,325
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-12-2012, 10:29 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,265
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-05-2012, 03:07 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,587
One family has twins and is state paid via the...
One family has twins and is state paid via the full time/daily rate. The other is private pay also full time/daily rate. The state paid family's hours are slightly variable, but generally less hours...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-05-2012, 09:20 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,587
Rate Increases
So the state of Illinois, despite being broke, is increasing their rates for state paid child care providers. 2 of my 3 daycare children are state funded. I know it says somewhere that you cannot...
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Forum: Book Club - Reviews / Suggestions
06-03-2012, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 6,179
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-23-2012, 03:51 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,567
My son is exactly that way. Well, I opened the...
My son is exactly that way. Well, I opened the daycare when he turned 3 and he just turned 4. He is just a big bully and is super terretorial and possesive over his toys. He does fine when he's not...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-19-2012, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,320
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-18-2012, 12:52 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,853
Sounds like my daughter. She is breastfed and...
Sounds like my daughter. She is breastfed and wears size 18 month clothing. She was 22 lbs and 27" at 5 months. She is 7 months now so I'm guessing at least 23-24 lbs. :D Love me some chubby babies!
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-15-2012, 11:21 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 6,480
I personally have no problem with extended...
I personally have no problem with extended breastfeeding. My son nursed until he was 2. However, the detached/defiant pose, not to mention the title of the article, rubs me the wrong way.
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-14-2012, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,970
My parents have one hour, but it's primarily to...
My parents have one hour, but it's primarily to allow drive time. I expect them to leave asap. One of my daycare families works 30 minutes away, so the one time I had to call her to pick up early,...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-14-2012, 06:45 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,269
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-14-2012, 06:42 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,602
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Forum: Daycare Menus, Breakfast, Lunch and Snack Ideas
05-14-2012, 05:35 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,548
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