Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-07-2020, 11:03 AM
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07-06-2020, 08:02 AM
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-01-2020, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 38
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-25-2020, 10:44 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,459
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-18-2020, 07:11 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,588
I'm 0-24 months only so lots of ideas here! ...
I'm 0-24 months only so lots of ideas here!
Activity mat (where the toys dangle above the baby)
Wooden teethers
Sophie the giraffe
Soft/squishy balls
Scarves
Loose parts like Mason jar rings,...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-15-2020, 11:39 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,553
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-15-2020, 07:17 AM
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-14-2020, 10:11 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,553
Employee Handbooks
hi! I'm getting ready to hire assistants to work with me. I need help with my employee handbook and policies.
What do i need to include?
If you have one you would be willing to email me my email...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-05-2020, 08:47 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 946
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-05-2020, 08:13 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 946
Advice On Best Strollers
Hello Hello!
So I'm debating between a couple strollers and would like your advice.
My max ratio is 10 kids under two (including my own) with two staff.
I've already decided on getting one...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-21-2020, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,003
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-18-2020, 10:08 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 2,849
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-12-2020, 06:03 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,990
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-11-2020, 09:12 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,209
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-29-2020, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,035
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-22-2020, 07:27 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 863
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-22-2020, 07:26 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,136
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-21-2020, 09:41 AM
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Replies: 67
Views: 2,885
Ive had one family terminate care, one reduce...
Ive had one family terminate care, one reduce from 3 days to 1, 3 are staying home but still paying and 1 still coming full time.
Im so ready for this to be over. Im so stressed over income. ...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-16-2020, 08:44 AM
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Replies: 111
Views: 4,681
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-07-2020, 09:32 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,440
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-06-2020, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,440
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-22-2020, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,270
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-22-2020, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,022
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-17-2020, 10:13 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,099
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-12-2020, 08:28 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,056
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-10-2020, 11:57 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 828
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-04-2020, 08:00 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 618
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-02-2020, 12:14 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 957
They must take a bottle no problem.
For me,...
They must take a bottle no problem.
For me, everything else is more trial and error I guess. I have co sleeping babies that sleep great for me and other babies that are a struggle.
I...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-02-2020, 08:06 AM
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Replies: 352
Views: 69,077
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-27-2020, 04:12 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 907
Insurance- Do I Have Enough
Hi!
I am getting a new insurance policy and wanted to check with you guys first to get your opinions.
FYI, I only take kids under 24 months, not sure if that makes a difference.
Here is what...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-24-2020, 09:20 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,779
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-21-2020, 10:58 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,779
More info:
So the issue I'm having is during...
More info:
So the issue I'm having is during morning nap when the 3 month olds are napping and the 12+ month toddlers are playing. DCG is 14 months adjusted but developmentally closer to my almost 1...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-21-2020, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,779
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-21-2020, 05:56 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,779
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-21-2020, 05:54 AM
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Views: 1,779
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-20-2020, 04:15 PM
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-20-2020, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,779
Napping Babies near Other Children
Im going to try to describe this the best I can.
My living room and daycare room are separated by a wall but the doorway is open. I like to nap the littlest babies in the livingroom so they are...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-19-2020, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,074
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-18-2020, 02:12 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,127
I would try to get them back to sleep when they...
I would try to get them back to sleep when they wake up. Don't pick them up but jiggle the crib a little to soothe or jiggle them with your hand. A lot of babies have a hard time getting past the 30...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-14-2020, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,058
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-14-2020, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 102
Views: 120,139
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-12-2020, 10:21 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,237
You need to take control of your business. Do...
You need to take control of your business. Do you a handbook? Did you charge large fees for those late payments? Never open early or stay open late for a parent. If you give parents an inch, they...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-10-2020, 09:37 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,359
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-03-2020, 09:53 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,056
Fyi for those using venmo....
Venmo does not...
Fyi for those using venmo....
Venmo does not allow their app to be used for business. So if a parent reverses a payment, venmo will side with the parent and you will be out your money because you...
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Forum: Daycare and Taxes
01-30-2020, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,273
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-30-2020, 07:31 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 874
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Forum: Daycare and Taxes
01-29-2020, 02:18 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,273
End of Year Statements
Hi! I sent out end of year statements that included the total amount paid and my EIN.
I have always done it this way.
I had a parent respond saying their accountant needs the year end statement...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-28-2020, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 716
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-27-2020, 06:41 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,119
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-25-2020, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 700
Welcome to childcare :ouch:
In my...
Welcome to childcare :ouch:
In my experience, the majority of centers are going to be very similar. I would start looking for other jobs.... maybe look for jobs with adults who have...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-24-2020, 07:33 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,179
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-24-2020, 07:24 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 782
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-22-2020, 09:57 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,210
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-17-2020, 05:33 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 522
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-16-2020, 03:52 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 522
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-16-2020, 10:07 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,075
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-16-2020, 02:32 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,433
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-16-2020, 02:31 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,433
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-16-2020, 02:30 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,433
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-16-2020, 02:28 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,433
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-15-2020, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,433
Lunch and Nap Schedule
Im thinking of possibly tweaking things and would like to hear what works for you.
For those who have kids approx 12-24 months, what time is lunch and nap.
Im currently doing lunch at 1130...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-13-2020, 02:06 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 842
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-13-2020, 09:56 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 553
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01-13-2020, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 817
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-13-2020, 09:22 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 553
How Does One Become an "Expert"
I am very interested in learning more about infant development especially when it comes to daycare.
I am all about respectful caregiving, loose parts play etc. I would love to one day give...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-10-2020, 08:41 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,353
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-03-2020, 06:52 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 924
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-02-2020, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 822
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-02-2020, 12:03 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,391
How do you deal with having given many years of...
How do you deal with having given many years of your life to people of an age where they will forget you - and maybe, parents who will forget you too or who dont think you're that important because...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-01-2020, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 624
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-30-2019, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,967
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-23-2019, 06:53 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,967
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-09-2019, 05:23 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 5,960
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-09-2019, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 5,960
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-04-2019, 06:46 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,967
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-04-2019, 06:32 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,967
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-04-2019, 06:18 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,967
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-03-2019, 11:34 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,967
How to Explain to a Parent....
I have a parent who is upset that I have not been telling them every negative behavior their child does while with me.... i.e, that they throw toys a couple times a day. I want to explain that...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-03-2019, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 5,960
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-02-2019, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 840
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-02-2019, 08:39 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 840
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-02-2019, 06:40 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 840
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-01-2019, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 840
What Thermometer Do You Use?
I searched and it's been a couple years since one these threads had been posted.
Im in the market for a new thermometer. I only care for babies 0-24 months. Im looking for something that gives...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-21-2019, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,663
It is!
Our wages are super low and everyone...
It is!
Our wages are super low and everyone has been moving here making our COL higher than most can afford.
I actually am the second highest when it comes to tuition with just one center that...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-20-2019, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,663
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-19-2019, 09:53 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 870
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-18-2019, 12:34 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,035
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-06-2019, 06:53 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,254
Just give a 2 week notice and be done.
...
Just give a 2 week notice and be done.
DCGs contract at XX daycare will be terminated on 11/20/19. Tuition is due during this period whether or not DCG attends. The number for R&R (or whatever...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-31-2019, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,550
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-31-2019, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,039
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-31-2019, 08:53 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,384
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-30-2019, 01:41 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,049
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-29-2019, 01:12 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,049
Daycare Insurance
I know there is a thread somewhere with a list of daycare insurance companies but the search feature is letting me down. Can anyone help?
Thanks!
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-28-2019, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,407
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-28-2019, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,407
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-28-2019, 08:57 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,407
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-28-2019, 06:21 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,292
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-27-2019, 09:22 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,407
Send Help... or a Backbone....
Ugh I'm doing exactly what I told myself I wouldn't do after reopening my daycare.
DCM texted me tonight on my separate daycare phone number. I made the mistake reading it but didn't respond. DCB...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-27-2019, 09:13 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,292
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-24-2019, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,292
They all have snaps on the under side of the...
They all have snaps on the under side of the mattress things. The snaps are on a little piece of material. You feed it through the a slit in the bottom of the pack n play and then they snap to the...
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