Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-28-2021, 01:48 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 111
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-24-2021, 11:52 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 3,833
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Forum: Daycare and Taxes
02-24-2021, 11:35 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 95
I'd do separate ones. Here's a breakdown of...
I'd do separate ones. Here's a breakdown of payments and dates paid by parent 1. Here's parent 2s breakdown. I'd probably call on the assistance part and give it to whoever they say you can legally...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-23-2021, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 200
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-23-2021, 08:43 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 265
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Forum: Daycare and Taxes
02-19-2021, 12:20 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 124
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-18-2021, 09:46 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 229
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-18-2021, 09:42 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 506
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Forum: New Members - Welcome to the Daycare.com Forum!
02-17-2021, 09:39 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 311
Ha! True story! Unless you're starting with...
Ha! True story! Unless you're starting with infants. Avoid resentment by holding your ground off the get-go!
I think it's awesome that you're planning this adventure! I'm sure any community would...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-15-2021, 10:39 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 350
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-15-2021, 02:19 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 350
Also not from the south nor a stranger to the...
Also not from the south nor a stranger to the crazy cold. Our local state park recorded an overnight low of -59.6 actual temp (without wind chill) on Saturday night. I'm in ND. I comfort myself by...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-13-2021, 01:24 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 470
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-07-2021, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 314
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-03-2021, 12:17 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 294
I'd do reminders if it were me. I still do...
I'd do reminders if it were me. I still do reminders for all ages out of habit and to prevent embarrassment and extra cleaning. Maybe I shouldn't but it's not worth the mess for me I guess. He'll get...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-02-2021, 08:53 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 245
Maybe write a notice letting parents know your...
Maybe write a notice letting parents know your new inclement weather policy. If you want notice the day before, implement it. Sometimes you have to be really firm and clear-cut with wishy-washy...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-02-2021, 08:45 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 445
Good! So glad to hear it's going better! This...
Good! So glad to hear it's going better! This forum is an awesome resource for support from people who understand. I've been in your shoes before and completely understand your need to rant :hug: I...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-01-2021, 11:43 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 445
Also, I have a "we only kiss our family" rule...
Also, I have a "we only kiss our family" rule here. That kid is probably going to keep kissing on you in front of mom for attention as long as you let him. Try to switch the affection to hugs...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-01-2021, 11:34 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 445
Ugh no. Just no. It really doesn't sound like a...
Ugh no. Just no. It really doesn't sound like a good fit. I think that is the worst age to start a kid in care too. They aren't old enough to really talk to about unacceptable behavior and are too...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-31-2021, 09:52 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,777
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-31-2021, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,777
A child from a traumatic background is a bit...
A child from a traumatic background is a bit different. I'm no professional in working with traumatized children though I have taken special education classes and have some tools under my belt if put...
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Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
01-30-2021, 11:48 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 508
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-30-2021, 11:40 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,777
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-30-2021, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 834
I also would leave him be for a while to teach...
I also would leave him be for a while to teach him to settle back into sleep. Another thing I would try is making sure his tummy is good and full prior to nap. A bottle right before might do the...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-29-2021, 06:49 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,777
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-29-2021, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 485
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-29-2021, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,777
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Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
01-29-2021, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 508
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-21-2021, 03:23 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 263
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-21-2021, 02:03 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 263
Drop Off Weird Stuff
Do you guys ever have weird drop-off situations? I have a dcm who struggles with drop off. First, she often isn't allowed to open the door. The 3 yo must or there's a meltdown. Next, there's usually...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-21-2021, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 325
Nope! It's okay to say "NO". I teach all of my...
Nope! It's okay to say "NO". I teach all of my kids that right away. They are even allowed to say "no" to the babies. They don't have to take getting hit or having their hair pulled. I would separate...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-21-2021, 01:32 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,154
I guess I'm on the other side of that fence. I...
I guess I'm on the other side of that fence. I just don't feel like we can put kids in a bubble and never allow them to experience anything scary, weird or even violence. I don't think it's necessary...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-21-2021, 01:11 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 529
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-19-2021, 09:31 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 333
Do you offer sick/vacation days to families? I...
Do you offer sick/vacation days to families? I might not chg depending on the family honestly. I have a family who has been here for 4 years, has 2 kids here, gives me $200 for Christmas and ALWAYS...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-19-2021, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 594
Well that's annoying. I would respond to text...
Well that's annoying. I would respond to text with something like "hi so and so! Johnny had a bottle at 0:00 and will likely be ready for a nap at 0:00 today! It's difficult for johnny to follow his...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-15-2021, 12:41 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 565
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-14-2021, 02:18 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 755
How I've solved (most) nap time issues.
1....
How I've solved (most) nap time issues.
1. Only enroll infants. Start the nap time good behavior early!
2. I bought some pirate treasure sticker "maps" and a treasure box which I fill with novelty...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-13-2021, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 374
It sounds fine to me! You connected with a...
It sounds fine to me! You connected with a student and built a relationship. You let them know that you learned to encourage children to engage in activities with their friends rather than sitting...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-11-2021, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 313
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-16-2020, 11:43 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 5,138
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-16-2020, 11:35 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 935
I recently required a drs note even with a...
I recently required a drs note even with a negative covid and strep test. The child first had diarrhea, then a fever that lasted over a week, then they wanted to return with a rash "from something...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-09-2020, 02:06 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 486
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-09-2020, 08:10 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 486
Not Meshing
I am having mini conflict after mini conflict with a family that started a couple of months ago. They've paid me late 1x. I had to ask for payment. They've picked up late a lot. Majorly 25min+ late...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-21-2020, 01:27 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,370
Maybe you need a vacation? I got close to...
Maybe you need a vacation? I got close to burn-out a couple of times. Once I termed a contract with one of my difficult kids and things improved greatly! Another time, I took a vacation and felt much...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-16-2020, 02:06 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 800
Yes! I've had the most trouble with nurse...
Yes! I've had the most trouble with nurse families and this one dentist family. They're all like "my kid's vomiting and diarrhea all over the place... I'll drop powerade off on my lunch break."...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-15-2020, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 678
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-15-2020, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 678
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-15-2020, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 472
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-15-2020, 01:16 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 678
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-15-2020, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 470
It's no problem, I actually have been a member...
It's no problem, I actually have been a member for nearly 3 years and have been on here for 4. Since my original post was deleted along with the link I'll just let you all know who's posting. Sorry...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-15-2020, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 678
Daycare Family Took My Kid's Stuff
What would you guys do if a daycare family accidentally took and then misplaced your kid's stuff? I'm pretty annoyed about it. They are cute booties I bought from a family member that makes them. My...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-14-2020, 01:33 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 642
Raise
How do you guys do raises? Do you get an annual percentage raise or do you just raise it however you feel every year or do you never do a rate raise? I've been in the business for 4 years and I've...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-14-2020, 01:27 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 800
I've mostly preferred teacher parents over non-...
I've mostly preferred teacher parents over non- teacher parents actually. I try to snatch them up for my daycare. They are the easiest to work with I think. I have one that works a different job in...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-06-2020, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 500
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-05-2020, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 500
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-05-2020, 01:38 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,788
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-05-2020, 01:22 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,788
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-05-2020, 01:14 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 500
Disinfecting Fogger
Has anyone gotten their hands on a disinfecting fogger? The college in my community is getting a bunch of them and I've seen them for sale for a few thousand dollars. I heard that our local nursing...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-23-2020, 12:09 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 484
We have a treasure box. They each have a map...
We have a treasure box. They each have a map sticker chart they have to get 20 stickers to get a novelty toy out of my pirate chest. They have the opportunity to earn 2 stickers per day. 1 for no...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-21-2020, 10:42 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 682
I correct them all, including toddlers but in a...
I correct them all, including toddlers but in a subtle way. I repeat what they say back to them like a question. Ex:" I ate the skabetti all gone". "You ate all of your spaghetti?!" "That's awesome!...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-21-2020, 10:19 PM
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Replies: 111
Views: 47,975
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Forum: Daycare Menus, Breakfast, Lunch and Snack Ideas
08-03-2020, 11:58 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,708
Here's my usual:
Mon: pb and j on whole wheat,...
Here's my usual:
Mon: pb and j on whole wheat, fruit, milk
Tues: pancakes, fruit, milk (sometimes sausage with it)
Wed: muffins or honey butter on whole wheat, fruit, milk
Thurs: Oatmeal, fruit,...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-16-2020, 04:22 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,087
I don't "require" them to get tested but if...
I don't "require" them to get tested but if they're exhibiting any symptoms especially a fever they either stay out for 2 weeks or get tested. They can come back if the results are negative so long...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-16-2020, 04:13 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 915
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-16-2020, 02:15 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 915
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-11-2020, 12:47 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,598
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-09-2020, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,598
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-09-2020, 02:12 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,741
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Forum: Daycare and Taxes
07-09-2020, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 792
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-09-2020, 01:59 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,598
Breastfeeding
What are your thoughts on a provider breastfeeding in front of clients and enrolled children?
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-09-2020, 01:57 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,485
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-08-2020, 11:20 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,485
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-08-2020, 11:08 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,741
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-08-2020, 10:59 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 977
Also, my 2 own kids fight sometimes. I say in a...
Also, my 2 own kids fight sometimes. I say in a super chipper tone " you guys must be getting tired! Is it nap time? It must be close if you're getting cranky!" They always yell "NO" and immediately...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-08-2020, 10:55 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 977
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-02-2020, 09:58 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 72,876
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-27-2020, 08:45 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,359
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-23-2020, 07:47 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,085
Mine are healthier too. I think a big help is...
Mine are healthier too. I think a big help is kids not going to stores. I took my 3 year old with me one day to grab a couple of things and watched him like a hawk. There were multiple incidents of...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-23-2020, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 985
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-09-2020, 01:32 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,223
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Forum: Daycare Menus, Breakfast, Lunch and Snack Ideas
06-07-2020, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 885
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-18-2020, 12:39 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,182
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-06-2020, 12:48 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 641
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-13-2020, 09:58 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 876
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-12-2020, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 876
I had my baby a few days ago! I don't have the...
I had my baby a few days ago! I don't have the energy to cook or do anything too exciting so my husband made mashed potatoes, corn and ham steak for lunch and chicken nuggets, tots, and broccoli for...
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Forum: Daycare and Taxes
04-12-2020, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,088
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-06-2020, 11:52 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 858
I am 37 weeks on Wednesday and just closed this...
I am 37 weeks on Wednesday and just closed this week for multiple reasons. My number 1 reason is because I'm not sleeping well and it's worse on weekdays when I know kids are coming because I dream...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-02-2020, 09:21 PM
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Replies: 91
Views: 16,020
As a parent I would never send my kid to a...
As a parent I would never send my kid to a daycare WITH cameras that other parents can access. I don't want random people gawking at my kids. Too many weirdos out there and I'd have no control over...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-27-2020, 09:41 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,048
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-24-2020, 09:38 PM
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Replies: 352
Views: 68,435
I disagree and think the social distancing is...
I disagree and think the social distancing is worth it. There need to be doctors, nurses, and equipment ready for those who need it. If everyone gets sick at the same time medical professionals won't...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-23-2020, 01:09 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,693
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-18-2020, 09:40 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,006
I am concerned as well but I have high risk...
I am concerned as well but I have high risk factors in my family. 1. I'm 34 weeks pregnant 2. My husband had open heart surgery last year and is on blood thinners, he also has menieres disease...
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Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
03-15-2020, 11:41 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,383
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-15-2020, 10:56 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 950
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-11-2020, 05:24 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 783
Instant time out here. No warnings if it's an...
Instant time out here. No warnings if it's an ongoing issue like yours. Every time she's mean. It's time out, even if it's 20xs a day. She'll get sick of sitting out and losing privileges/toys all...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-11-2020, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,440
I did. I sent a text to everyone telling them I...
I did. I sent a text to everyone telling them I will be really strict in regards to illness and to please keep their kids home. I reminded them of the coronavirus, flu, and my 8th month of pregnancy...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-02-2020, 08:36 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,167
You don't necessarily need to term right away...
You don't necessarily need to term right away unless you'd rather do that. Just say sorry, I can't care for dck until I have the appropriate paperwork. Close your door to them until they do it. That...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-02-2020, 02:00 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 893
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-02-2020, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 743
Pregnant Provider Questions
I'm in my 3rd trimester of pregnancy with my third child. This is my first time running an in home daycare while pregnant though. I'm about 32 weeks and getting uncomfortable with back pain, less...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-01-2020, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,670
In my state there was the option of filling out...
In my state there was the option of filling out the paperwork to have the parents receive the state payments directly from the assistance program rather than me. I had the parents pay me upfront and...
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