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DaisyMamma
![]() I haven't read this forum or posted in a year and this is the thread I opened. Wow. Just wow. That's an incredible story. Thank you for sharing |
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DaisyMamma
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DaisyMamma
![]() I agree that it's discrimination. You're not a babysitter. Maybe reword how you ask a higher up... "I'm calling from a local licensed daycare trying to find out the procedure for pickup in the bus... |
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DaisyMamma
![]() It's group care. Perhaps she doesn't realize that this will affect everyone else? Maybe they want to be outside playing at 10am? How about she changes the appt time to 10am??!! |
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DaisyMamma
![]() In my mind I say...not my effen problem. Then I smile and say ... |
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DaisyMamma
![]() My younger child was always abusive to dcks. they want attention. I was never able to get my dd to stop. The only thing that helped was having less kids and sending her to school. |
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DaisyMamma
![]() That's what I'm doing. But I'm not even going to allow him to come Friday anymore because of this. He's just a drop in on Friday. The other day he comes, he and his friend are a holy terror... |
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DaisyMamma
![]() 3yo boy. Won't stop crying because he wants to go home. His friend isn't here today. He does this every time his friend isn't here. All. Day. Long. |
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DaisyMamma
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DaisyMamma
![]() I remember that! OP: who does she think she is, being mad that you're moving? Does she think you're going to cancel a life change because it doesn't work for her? :lol: I'd ask her nicely not to... |
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DaisyMamma
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DaisyMamma
![]() It's possible that I can quit at the end of June. My ducks are in a row... But I'm scared to let the daycare income go! What I'm doing now is no more reliable income than daycare is, so it... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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DaisyMamma
![]() Well I would like to personally Thank YOU for being so dedicated to these kids and providing them a safe, loving and fun environment. Have a wonderful day! |
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DaisyMamma
![]() Happy Provider Appreciation Day! I'm giving the daycare moms the same thing I got today :lol: |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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DaisyMamma
![]() I usually try to imagine what it would be like without the child in question, from all angles. That usually gives me my answer. |
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DaisyMamma
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DaisyMamma
![]() There's still time to fix this. The day before payment is due next time offer a reminder that she was given a freebie for late payment last time but it needs to be on time from now on. |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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DaisyMamma
![]() Inside toys stay inside. The kids forget to bring them in and they get filthy. Outside toys are already filthy and I don't want them inside. pergaps you can choose some inside toys to become outside... |
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DaisyMamma
![]() That's an annoying way to communicate with you, but anyway.... Smile and nod your head. When she picks up the child, she can ask the child directly how it went, as I'm sure she does. so, just let the... |
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DaisyMamma
![]() Not that it helps but my policy does state that pickups are 5 minutes or less. I have a driveway bell. It goes off when n someone pulls in. Then you could get the coat ready or shoes, etc.... |
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DaisyMamma
![]() O M G that's hilarious! You made my day! PP, I agree, you should have immediately looked mad and asked why she was walking on your grass. She would've felt like an a@@. |
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DaisyMamma
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DaisyMamma
![]() I actually just get stressed in general when having to leave the house. It could be night time, Saturday, whatever. It's a side effect of working from home. |
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DaisyMamma
![]() I'm my care she would be charged for the spot, not for the hours. So it would be $20 still. |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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DaisyMamma
![]() I have two school age DDs. I vote summers off and closed all school vacation days. |
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DaisyMamma
![]() I'm working on teaching to cover. She totally doesn't get it. At all. I'll be laying it on thick at pick up today, about how sick she feels. She couldn't even sleep because her caugh kept waking her... |
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DaisyMamma
![]() I have a two year old her sneezing and caughing all over the place since she doesn't know better to cover her mouth. it's really not something I want happening. I find it gross and it's making me... |
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DaisyMamma
![]() Oh man. Sounds like you will be 100% happier when you term. |
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DaisyMamma
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DaisyMamma
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DaisyMamma
![]() I open at 7:30 and close at 5:30. Those who arrive at 7:30 leave at 4:30. Those that leave at 5:30 arrive at 8:30. When people call for daycare and ask what my hours are, I reply, what hours do... |
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DaisyMamma
![]() Can they sit nicely at the table until called to get ready? Make it a game. Call on the quietest one? Then they get ready and stand in line for the door? As soon as they act up, they go back to the... |
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DaisyMamma
![]() No, don't just do the summer, be finished. tell the parents that you decided to cancel your SA program early and it will end at the end of the school year. Remember, it's business. You don't need... |
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DaisyMamma
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DaisyMamma
![]() Gak is poisonous, so make sure the littles don't eat it. My dd is doing a science project and also picked gak! |
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DaisyMamma
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DaisyMamma
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DaisyMamma
![]() She needs to pay you for the extra days, period. You don't work for free. there's still time to fix not saying anything. When she picks up just say, I realize your schedule has been changing so are... |
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DaisyMamma
![]() I'd have to agree. I honestly would have done it a while ago. |
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DaisyMamma
![]() Exactly. My first instinct was to call mom right then. I didn't, but if it ever happens again she's gone. This is the first occurance. I've arranged for new girl and dd to have time together... |
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DaisyMamma
![]() I didn't see the eye rolling. Should I address her for it? Or her mother even though I won't see her until Friday (she does normally come every day, we just got lucky) We have another sleepover... |
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DaisyMamma
![]() I havent been on much this year but something is really troubling me and I need some advice from other DCPs that have school agers. My dd is 8. We switched her to another school last year but she... |
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DaisyMamma
![]() Down right unacceptable. She should never had called you on vacation! |
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DaisyMamma
![]() If you tell them now they may leave earlier, which to me would be a plus. If they start breaking rules you can term, also a plus :lol: |
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DaisyMamma
![]() I'd also term the temporary infant and 8 year old. Don't feel bad. And try not to consider the income loss. The fact is that if you keep it going as is that you'll burn out really fast. |
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DaisyMamma
![]() I have all those things. He's just totally bored of it all. |
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DaisyMamma
![]() I have a 2.5 year old boy that's outgrown what I've got available to play with. He prefers to run up and down the hallway and will do it for hours. we have 2 feet of snow outside. He will watch tv... |
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DaisyMamma
![]() She's due to pick up at 5:30 and tested at 4:10. We live in a rural area. |
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DaisyMamma
![]() That's really, really good. I'm going to adopt that. |
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DaisyMamma
![]() Thanks for the support every one. I went with the "i have plans to leave at 5:30" and she's on her way, no questions asked I don't see this family ending well, but for now it's resolved. :eek: |
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DaisyMamma
![]() I'm so out of practice and this is a new daycare family She texted saying she will be late. I don't do late. She needs to be here when she agreed to. What do I say without being rude? I haven't... |
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DaisyMamma
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DaisyMamma
![]() It's been a while ladies and I hope all is well. My 2 children started a new elementary school this year. They each have 2 teachers and I also want to give gifts to the two office people. that... |
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DaisyMamma
![]() They showed up 15 min late. Not sure how I feel about that, but I really liked them so I will give them a shot. |
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DaisyMamma
![]() Just need to vent! 12:30 interview and of course I spent the morning prepping. Is it so hard to call and say I can't make it! Geeze! And she was so nice on the phone :( |
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DaisyMamma
![]() Oh my. That's awful. I've only ever taken subsidy when the parents pre- pay. When I get a state payment then I re-imburse. Once it took 5-6 months to get a the first check. |
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DaisyMamma
![]() Why bother? If it's working for her then she will let you know when she doesn't want it any more. |
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DaisyMamma
![]() I might threaten it, but I wouldn't follow through all the way. Just don't give her the messy stuff. What does mom say? I mean, really, a white shirt on a 2 year old :rolleyes: |
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DaisyMamma
![]() I'm glad to know I'm not alone. I knew I'd be bored this fall, but didn't expect the full kindergarten empty nest syndrome since I have other kids here, but , they aren't mine. |
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DaisyMamma
![]() IME people are extremely accommodating for things like this. Talk to the aide and I bet he or she will come meet him at the door. |
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DaisyMamma
![]() So Painfully Bored My younger DD was so bad with the daycare and kept me on my toes and stressed! I couldn't wait for K but now I don't know what to do with myself :eek: |
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DaisyMamma
![]() He's spoiled. Lay him down earlier and let him CIO. Not fun but it works. |
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DaisyMamma
![]() Not sure if this would help, but perhaps a school with a smaller environment? My DDs go to a Montessori elementary school, which has 18 children in the entire elementary program. It's a great... |
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DaisyMamma
![]() Sounds like we are in the same boat! I hope to be done with daycare by the end of this school year too. In the meantime I need the small amount of income it is generating as well as the flexibility... |
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DaisyMamma
![]() It sounds like they need her spot for a new family. And my second thought was , is it even legal for her to be in the next class when she isn't age appropriate? The state sets ratios based on age.... |
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DaisyMamma
![]() I just lost a kid due to parent job loss. I have another moving in Oct. That leaves me with 3 part time kids and 4 days off per month. Many days I will only have one child! I can swing it... |
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DaisyMamma
![]() Wow good for you! You must have had a good bunch of SA. I had only 3. All girls. And I'm glad school is back in session. |
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DaisyMamma
![]() I would seriously consider terming. The parents are the cause of his spoiled behavior and they won't change. As he gets older it will only get worse. |
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DaisyMamma
![]() DCM dropping off. Tells me she was driving here and discovered carseat wasn't buckled when it fell over! So she pulled over and didn't want to bother unhooking the kid so she just set the seat... |
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DaisyMamma
![]() Geeze I just realized my mom made egg salad right before they got here and my whole house smelled of boiled eggs. They probably thought it was Poopy Diapers :lol: |
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DaisyMamma
![]() I just had a family come for an interview. I'm usually pretty lax when it comes to interviews but due to recent questioning of policies from current families I decided to present my policies at... |
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DaisyMamma
![]() In 5 days my trouble family leaves In 10 days my own kids go back to school In 15 days my summer-long company FINALLY leaves! happyface:D |
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DaisyMamma
![]() That irritates me beyond belief! I have learned that I need to either ask every day when I should expect them in the morning or just not take early arrivers. Even when I ask they tend to show... |
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DaisyMamma
![]() I've read on here of providers doing Monday Morning Movie to help with Monday morning crankiness. These kids get run rampant all weekend and yanked out of bed Monday morning and are exhausted upon... |
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DaisyMamma
![]() I hope you complained and got that girl fired. You made me realize, my acct ends in 71. I will start slashing my 7s as well. |
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DaisyMamma
![]() Wow. This turned into a great lesson learned. They did find the $. They said I wrote my acct number wrong but I wasn't shown my deposit slip. From now on I will be checking all my reciepts and... |
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DaisyMamma
![]() I deposited a check written to my business, into ny business account. Or so I thought. Days later I noticed the $ wasn't there. The bank says there is nothing they can do because I don't have the... |
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DaisyMamma
![]() Sunday evening. Dcm texts that dck is sick and wants to know if other kids have been sick. :eek:.. First of all its Sunday! So she is NOT getting a response today. Second of all why does it... |
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DaisyMamma
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DaisyMamma
![]() My opinion of the situation is totally different I guess. I live on a lake and we have a sandy beach. EVERY kid refuses to walk on the sand in the second summer of life, on the first visit there... |
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DaisyMamma
![]() If you would like a quote on a professionally designed website please PM me. And no, it doesnt have to be expensive! |
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DaisyMamma
![]() I would see it as them being nit picky about every little bruise. I would be worried constantly about the kid getting hurt. Kids are kids. They fall, they get bruised. No big deal. I wouldn't... |
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DaisyMamma
![]() Mine is a sub. Works ok for me that way. I would feel weird having her as an assistant though. I would expect an assistant to do all the things I don't want to do. So giving her a list of cleaning... |
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DaisyMamma
![]() I don't even know what my contract says about otc. Its never been a problem. I know I put something in. I'm going to look later. |
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DaisyMamma
![]() No they did not tell me. I made it clear that its for home time. Response was that it was because we gave it last night at dinner :rolleyes: It would've been fine had they told me. I would have A.... |
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DaisyMamma
![]() Oh and they didn't tell me. And its causing problems for things we do at daycare. Everyone has to leave somewhere fun because he pooped in his pants. |
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DaisyMamma
![]() Kid won't poop in the toilet and holds it. He's been "potty trained" for 6 months. Ongoing problem. Now DCPs are giving him laxatives and he has crapped his pants 4 times today. I'm totally... |
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DaisyMamma
![]() How can these parents not care? or notice? I would be very embarrassed for myself and my child. Its disgusting! These kids are coming into your home! I would say something. The parent will be... |
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DaisyMamma
![]() I have a dck who is always put together, looks nice. Clean clothes, etc. He comes two mornings a week. He's hardly here so I didn't think much of it until one day his dad mentioned going to the... |
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DaisyMamma
![]() Exactly. And he's doing it for himself, not the baby. He doesn't want to hear her cry. |
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DaisyMamma
![]() Looking into other possibilities for extra income. Has anyone worked for appen? What's your experience like? What's the pay like? Any info is helpful. |
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DaisyMamma
![]() I didn't read other replies but I agree. Sadly I keep being reminded lately that no matter what you do for the DCPs they are always out for themselves. Be careful what you are offering and don't... |
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DaisyMamma
![]() Hi Everyone! I've acquired permission from Michael a while ago to offer web design service on here in a post. I hope that's ok with everyone else. In my previous life I was a Graphic Designer... |
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DaisyMamma
![]() Great. This family left for the day already. I'm going to email a copy of my policies to them during nap time with a nice note. |
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DaisyMamma
![]() The thing is that I am very sarcastic by nature and say exactly what I'm thinking. To the point where most people I meet think I'm a B*****. But this type of thing just makes me want to term. I... |
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DaisyMamma
![]() For me, when someone ignores a policy I take it personally. I find that it is a complete disrespect to me and my business and even on a first offense it makes me want to show them the door. It takes... |