Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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LaLa1923
![]() Thank you!. I did look there, I was hoping to connect with other providers. I am coming from Maryland, I'm hoping that's true. |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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LaLa1923
![]() I know! Considering the format, its still quite popular!! |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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LaLa1923
![]() hello all! What's new in your daycare worlds? I'm starting all over in a new state. Thank you all for being so sweet and kind! |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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LaLa1923
![]() hello, It's been quite a while since I've posted here sadly. I hope to be regular again (I wish there was an app). Anyway, we just moved to SC and I am finding it so hard to find daycare info here.... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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LaLa1923
![]() I am NAFCC accredited and I am adding that in after lunch. They do not specify when or how many times at all. It just says provider will give a chance to brush teeth. I think after lunch is a great... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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LaLa1923
![]() I am in my 6th year! I plan on doing this for as long as I am able. |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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LaLa1923
![]() Yes!! I have gotten a few clients from them! Worth it to me since it’s free! |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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LaLa1923
![]() For doctors appointments I require 48 hours notice. Where I am they have months notice unless it’s last minute (which is rare). I do not limit when they can pick up. However, I do request they pick... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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LaLa1923
![]() Hello! Waving virtually to all the ladies I used to chat with regularly! Hopefully I’m back for good ! I got a little derailed with posting online after my brother passed... anyway, I missed you... |
Forum: Daycare and Taxes
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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LaLa1923
![]() Question about teachers kids! I am interviewing a teacher tomorrow and I think she wants to keep her kids home in the summer and not pay. How do you handle this?? On one hand I wouldn't mind the... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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LaLa1923
![]() Hello!!! Long time no post! LOL I haven't been here in age....I decided to busy myself as much as I could after my brothers passing. Anyway, where do you all find your t shirts?? |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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LaLa1923
![]() I have a 10 page handbook and 1 page contract. I don't think we'd even need them if parents just used good common sense. But unfortunately there are those that will use you or cause something to... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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LaLa1923
![]() For me, I know that the people I've interviewed want a full time position. I'm looking at having someone here between 8-4 Monday- Thursday. How much do you guys pay your assistant?? |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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LaLa1923
![]() how much did u pay an attorney to do this? are there attorneys that just do contracts?? |
Forum: Daycare and Taxes
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LaLa1923
![]() I missed it! will there be another one? Or can I pay to hear the recorded onw?? |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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LaLa1923
![]() I serve lunch at 10:45-11:15, I do not serve am snack. by this time the kids are ready for their lunch! I serve snack at 2:15 and again at 4 for my school agers. Dinner is at 5-5:30 |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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LaLa1923
![]() 1. I would've handed him a term notice at the door. 2. I would've taken the kids with me to see my aunt. No way would I miss that |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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LaLa1923
![]() I would tell his dad his clothes don't fit and he needs bigger clothing |
Forum: Daycare and Taxes
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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LaLa1923
![]() That's insane. My food worker comes in 3-4 times a year but I really don't stress about it.. |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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LaLa1923
![]() oh geez... ok thank you!! lol So you allow them to have a different rate daily or weekly?? Or they pick a rate?? |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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LaLa1923
![]() I would go with the bus if the price isn't too high. I have a 12 passenger and I wish I had gotten the 15. I have 7 daycare kids and 5 kids of my own. |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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LaLa1923
![]() I really don't worry about what the state tells me to do. I know the regs and I apply them accordingly. I know when she's coming to see me and it's at the end of every year. I don't stress, she's a... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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LaLa1923
![]() How do you offer it as part of your program?? This is interesting.. |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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LaLa1923
![]() How?? $2.50 for ever 30 minutes? Wouldn't that be $152.50? I'm tired..but what am I missing?? Oh wait!! I'm sorry! You mean $12.50 right?? |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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LaLa1923
![]() Part time for me is 3 or less SET days a week. If my retail parents cannot do this they have FULL TIME spots. |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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LaLa1923
![]() This I do not do. I only take part time if I have another child that can take the other days. But if I needed the money I would take it |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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LaLa1923
![]() Does anyone have anything they can share for drop in, hourly care, or before and after care?? I have a solid handbook and contract. I just feel like it does not apply a lot of the time. In... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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LaLa1923
![]() I don't understand the above bolded part. I make MORE money on part time with LESS headache. If you have a hard time with enrollment why not take part time?? However, I would term a family that... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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LaLa1923
![]() I wish I could raise my rates. Here, mostly everyone charges the same... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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LaLa1923
![]() This I have a problem with..... You don't HAVE to do this, I certainly wouldn't. How will she learn if you all keep spoon feeding her?? Potty training at this age when she cannot even walk is... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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LaLa1923
![]() My DS has a terrible case of strep throat and now so do I! I let my parents know yesterday at 5 pm what was going on!! I told them we need 24 hours to be on our antibiotics and I will open on... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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LaLa1923
![]() Air dry if you can.... I also use Triple paste. It HAS cornstarch in it!! |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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LaLa1923
![]() I agree...., here it would not be allowed. However, since you both would be full time you could open a large family childcare home. Here that would give you 12 kids.. |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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LaLa1923
![]() Can you share what you have? I'm still learning here myself, I'm trying to do what's best. |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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LaLa1923
![]() I definitely understand what you mean!! I just cannot have someone hurting others for no good reason. Especially not my son. I do what I can, but some things I can't tolerate... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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LaLa1923
![]() Towards the end of the day my son became his target. I cannot and will not have one of my own children being harmed. They should feel the safest in his own home. |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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LaLa1923
![]() I handed mom my policy and she got very very upset. I have been in contact with her all day about dcbs behavior and my policy. She started crying and said how hard it is for her. She's a single... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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LaLa1923
![]() I have it and I really didn't think it was developmentally appropriate for 18months. I would say no younger than 2. |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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LaLa1923
![]() :eek::eek: So a child can hurt someone 9 times before care is terminated??!!! |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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LaLa1923
![]() I know, I totally agree. Developmentally things can happen. When things happen over and over , it's a problem. Things happen when they play together, I completely understand. However, I had a... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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LaLa1923
![]() Here is my Physical Violence Plan of action, this is very similar to my biting policy. Please review and tell me what you think. Is there another word I can use besides physical violence? ... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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LaLa1923
![]() Years ago I got 6 for $200 on ebay! they were regular sized too, not toddler sized |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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LaLa1923
![]() I like them! But I have seen one in person and I think it would be hard to clean. Also, I think they make a stationary entertainer that folds up! |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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LaLa1923
![]() You ARE doing the right thing!! Do what you need to do!! :hug:likethishappyface |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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LaLa1923
![]() So DCM was not happy about the charge. She said she communicated with me about her being late. I let her know that I still have to charge her. She said she understands and paid it. :) |
Forum: Daycare and Taxes
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LaLa1923
![]() Nothing has changed, I just haven't paid anything in. |
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LaLa1923
![]() I haven't sat down and gotten all of my tax stuff together but it looks roughly like the following.... I grossed 25k I am single with 3 kids Is it possible for me to get any money back if I... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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LaLa1923
![]() I am charging her, she will not be here until Monday |
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LaLa1923
![]() She definitely was not white knuckling the steering wheel. She was on the phone with god knows who. She's always on the phone, at pick up and drop off... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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LaLa1923
![]() I thought family style is when everyone sits down to eat at the same time...am I wrong? If that's not it then I need to know what it is. How else can/do you feed the kids?? |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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LaLa1923
![]() Thank you!! I agree, when she was late the last time I informed her I will need to start charging her for being late. I let it slide a few times but I have things to do too. I pre-warned her.... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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LaLa1923
![]() However, she called AFTER her pickup time to tell me she'd be late. Late is late, they need to be on time. It's not as if it were 5pm, it was 9pm! She is an adult and must make the... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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LaLa1923
![]() No OT, she works 12-8. She works maybe 15-20 from my home. |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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LaLa1923
![]() After the last time she was late I told her I would charge her. Yes, she was coming from work but she could've left early. If I had closed early she would've obviously had to pick up early. |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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LaLa1923
![]() Last night I was feeling really bad so I went to bed early. I still had DCB here who would be picked up at 9pm. I left my phone with my hubby. Prior to laying down I sent DCM a text at 7:15 and... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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LaLa1923
![]() OH now I'm very curious!!! What do you consider a weird policy?? :) |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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LaLa1923
![]() would you like to me share my handbook with you? we could swap handbooks actually if you want?? |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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LaLa1923
![]() I offer care on those days but for a little more money. (since it is a holiday) Luckily for me, I have all federal employees or business owners and they have the same days off. |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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LaLa1923
![]() 2014 Holiday Schedule _____________Childcare will be closed on the following paid holidays: January 1st– New Year’s Day January 20th- Martin Luther King Day February 17th- Presidents Day ... |
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LaLa1923
![]() Same thing here!! Doc said it was a new type of stomach bug, comes and goes.... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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LaLa1923
![]() yes they do. But in the Graco model the cardboard does not move and the plush top stays in place, unlike a lot of other brands I tried. I scored 2 more mini pnps on cl for $100! |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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LaLa1923
![]() This is the reason I confirmed my attendance for tomorrow with my families!! I have one that comes at 4am cancel....thank goodness!! Everyone else will be coming in staggered.... I will... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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LaLa1923
![]() These do NOT have a sharp V. None of the pack and plays I use or bought have it. When you press the button it is more like this shape----> Ll I bought every make and model sold at Walmart and... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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LaLa1923
![]() Graco is the best and I own two. They are pricey but resell very well. More than any other pack and play. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AHVR5QY/ref=ox_ya_os_product above is the one I... |
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LaLa1923
![]() I'd either send it by certified mail or print out a form acknowledging the exchange and both of you sign it. |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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LaLa1923
![]() I updated my comment with the numbers to include a description |
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LaLa1923
![]() How did they sell so fast? I haven't seen anyone comment...... Did the little cars sell?? |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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LaLa1923
![]() yes. it's ok. A big box might be able to fit it out. Did you see all the pics I commented on? 63-64- colorful infant toy with little purple animal 95----why/what books 109-- nap mats 117-... |
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LaLa1923
![]() what is that blue thing with circles on it in the corner of pic 2? |
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LaLa1923
![]() :hug::):):hug::hug::hug: I do hope you sent all the sick kids home!! 48 hours minimum.... Hugs to you! |
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LaLa1923
![]() For me, I'd think about the child. WHat if the parents were gifted the things they have?? Who knows?? I couldn't not help someone. There was a time when I wished I could catch a break. I try... |
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LaLa1923
![]() I am licensed and would love an assistant. I have 7 DCKS- DCB-4 months DCB-15 months DCG-2 DCB-2 DCB-2 DCG-4 |