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![]() I tried himama but liked procare connect better. I pay $25/ month for 10 kids. |
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![]() I'm in a Facebook group with this daycare provider. She is so shook up over it. |
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![]() 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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![]() 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... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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![]() I had triplets that used one when I was a nanny but it's been a while. Do they have sun shades? Are comfy are they? Are they super noisy with the plastic wheels? How young of a baby can use it? |
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![]() 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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![]() I had a DREAM last night that I left my son in the car and when I came back, he was screaming for me and drenched in sweat. I still can't shake the feeling . |
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![]() Is your daycare space near your front door? Could the parents walk their children up to the front door vs you walking all the way outside? No one wears a mask in my home. Just my opinion, but I... |
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![]() Ive never had anyone go anywhere else in my house. |
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![]() If you can afford to stay closed, stay closed and enjoy the time with your family. |
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![]() 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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![]() I was reading a thread on Facebook where nurses/ doctors/ hospital workers were updating the status of their hospital.... Just about everyone, minus anyone in NY & NJ, said that their hospital is... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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![]() I don't have the choice of deciding weather or not my dcks should wear masks or not since kids under 2 cannot wear them. |
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![]() All my daycare kids are under 2 so I don't have a choice since they can't wear masks.. |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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![]() If I CHOOSE to close, I am not charging parents. I personally couldn't justify that. If the government makes me close for 2 weeks, then I'm charging 50% since it's out of my hands. Since I... |
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![]() I would make him an office space in the basement. Switch out the light bulbs, get a little space heater and he can go on a walk during a break. |
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![]() I spray everything with bleach water and air dry. At the end of the day, soft toys are getting tossed in the washer and hard toys get dunked in bleach water |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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![]() This is my only worry...I can't afford to not work or not get paid. |
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![]() I tried but couldn't compete with the schools programs and boys & girls club prices. There are too many options for pennies. Eta: I can have 12 kids over 5 years old. |
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![]() 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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jenboo
![]() The only thing im concerned about right now is the loss of wages if I had to close for an extended period of time...... really anything over a week. |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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jenboo
![]() 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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jenboo
![]() Thanks everyone! This week I'll work on getting DCG to be quieter. Hopefully we have some progress! |
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jenboo
![]() 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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![]() Yeah her hearing is fine. She was born 23 weeks :eek: and has everything followed closely. |
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jenboo
![]() Do you have any really loud kids? I havent had any issues until now. This little girl is just so loud and the babies cannot sleep through it. For clarification, its the morning naps that are... |
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jenboo
![]() Its the morning naps that are getting interrupted while the screecher plays. Screecher only takes an afternoon nap. |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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jenboo
![]() So you would nap the 3 months old down the hall and in a bedroom? I want to make sure I'm understanding. |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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![]() 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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![]() I use the kinder lime app for "daily sheets" and parent communication. I send invoices through it as well. The parents can pay through the app. I have the option to put the small fee on their end... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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jenboo
![]() 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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![]() I rinse and put them back in their bag to go home. |
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![]() What about your state bird or tree or something along those lines. A preschool near me is Bluebird Preschool.... that's our state bird. I prefer simple names over cutesy creative names. |
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jenboo
![]() 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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![]() Well my kids take up spaces at my in home daycare so I'm out the money I could have if I filled the spots with daycare children... So im essentially paying for them. When I worked in a center, ... |
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![]() 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... |
Forum: Daycare and Taxes
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![]() Thanks! I don't provide care to this child anymore so I'm not going to go out of my way. I gave them all the info but their account wanted it in a PDF.... oh well. |
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jenboo
![]() Can you meet her right at the door and not her inside. Just hand the kids off and close the door |
Forum: Daycare and Taxes
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![]() 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... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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jenboo
![]() I think America focuses way too much on protein. I only serve whole food plant based meals. Beans are great. If you get white beans, you can blend them into so many things. My kids... |
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![]() I will rejoin the food program once they remove the milk requirement and update the infant feeding guidelines. Until then, I'm enjoying less paperwork and inspections :lol: |
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![]() 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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![]() I agree! I serve a full whole food plant based menu. All my families consume animal products at home. Meatless meals are generally so much cheaper too. |
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![]() I sent a notice home when it started to interfere with my husband needing to leave. It was no big deal and everyone parks on the street now. |
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![]() I serve a plant based menu with no oil. My kids love whole wheat pasta with hummus as the sauce. I usually serve broccoli with it. |
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![]() I was going to recommend a sand time. I LOVE them! They are such an awesome visual for younger kids. |
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jenboo
![]() Anyone can call themselves a preschool here. It usually means they only take kids 2-5 or 3-6 years old. |
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![]() I have one who is falling sleep at lunch most days. If I let her sleep at all in the morning, she doesn't take the long afternoon nap age needs and is miserable in the evening. |
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![]() Do they have issues making it to pick up without getting overtired? |
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![]() I dont do a morning snack. I also find that if I give the toddlers a quick morning nap,, they don't sleep well in the afternoon and start crashing before pick up. |
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![]() 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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![]() If you decide to continue early drop offs, make sure you add a hefty fee. |
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![]() in my opinion unless you get into a really really good early childhood center (like the ones at colleges) you most likely will be underpaid and not feel fulfilled working there after a few months.... |
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![]() 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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![]() Venmo cannot be used for business. They state it in their agreement. If there is ever a discrepancy with a payment, they will side with the parent because you broke their terms of service. Also,... |
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![]() I only do paid holidays since I get them and the families are still paying regular tuition. |
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![]() I close for all Idaho state holidays (paid) Black Friday, Christmas eve, new years eve, a couple random days off and two weeks off unpaid. |
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![]() 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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![]() Happy 2020 and happy 9th anniversary to my hubby and I lovethis |
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![]() Right?! On the last day, she asked if she could bring him as a drop in when needed :confused: |
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![]() Yeah it sucks but oh well. I would rather not have a family who jumps from DCB throws toys a couple times a day to withdrawing from care. |
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![]() They are actually withdrawing from daycare over this. I had about a 2 min conversation with dcd about a couple things dcb does not thinking much of it since it's all typical behavior. Then dcm... |
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![]() 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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![]() Give them a nap, tell the parents you didn't and see if they magically start going to bed on time again :lol: |
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![]() I have a Braun ear one currently but the readings are all over the place. |
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![]() 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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jenboo
![]() 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... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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![]() $250/week for 5 days $55/day for part time (1-4 days). I looked at what centers were charging and how high the need for care is. |
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![]() When I was donating breastmilk, the milk bank told me the dishwater isn't an adequate sanitizer so I had to buy an electric sanitizer. I still use my dishwasher to wash toys |
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![]() I closed the same time a couple years ago (I've reopened since then) and gave notice mid nov |
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![]() 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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![]() If I had to put my own baby on formula, I would use a European one. They are much better. I would use Holle or HiPP |
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![]() Happy birthday BC!!! I just have my own two kids and one DCBaby. Easy day for me!... which is good because I was up until 3am making our costumes for tonight. :o :lol: |
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![]() 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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![]() That's a good way to put it. I made the mistake when I left it at 24 hrs. I didn't specify that drop off cut off is 9am. |
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jenboo
![]() Not harsh at all. It's the truth. I know what I did. I knew better. I know I'm going to be regretting it later. |
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![]() I've never seen ones that tuck into the corner. It is a newer one that meets the current regulations? I wish mine did both :lol: |
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![]() 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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![]() Interesting. I've owned graco and cosco and baby trend and they all have snaps on the bottom of the mats. I'll post a picture tomorrow when I have them out. |
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![]() 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... |