Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-19-2014, 01:18 PM
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Replies: 84
Views: 9,347
I once interviewed a family that actually asked...
I once interviewed a family that actually asked me to stop renovating my outside space and switch to a downstairs renovation as they would prefer jr had a downstairs play area since they didn't want...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-27-2014, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,612
How about you say this?
"Yes, it does take a...
How about you say this?
"Yes, it does take a special person to do and appreciate this job. Fortunately for you, you have found a person that not only loves what I do, but I also happen to be...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-20-2014, 01:28 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,972
R&R is probably the best course of action.
I...
R&R is probably the best course of action.
I would be tempted to look at her sideways and reply
"Dcm, I am confused as to why you are asking me this. Essentially you are leaving because your...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-15-2014, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,688
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-13-2014, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,020
Hey Canadian Providers!
Hi all!
Hope you don't mind me posting this, but:
Just wanted to post a site for someone embarking on a new venture that may be helpful to all of us! She is a very experienced provider offering...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-12-2014, 12:31 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 7,004
Yes. This is the same story at every Chuck E....
Yes. This is the same story at every Chuck E. Cheese. My husband thought it would be a nice treat to take our kids there for supper a few weeks ago. I was 34 weeks pregnant at the time. Pure chaos,...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-26-2014, 09:24 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,542
I think it is great too.
I really listen...
I think it is great too.
I really listen when my DH says stuff like that to me. I always tell him about my day, and vice versa, and mostly we are sounding boards. I don't tell him how to do his...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-23-2014, 06:56 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,002
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-14-2014, 04:06 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 6,161
Well, that sucks OP. I remember your posts when...
Well, that sucks OP. I remember your posts when you decided to downsize the last time. You were really stressed. Being burnt out is no way to continue this type of career for the long term. You are...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-10-2014, 06:54 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,752
I had one mom try to make it my problem.
"I...
I had one mom try to make it my problem.
"I really need to wean 4 YEAR OLD DCB off his soobaloo (that's what she called a pacifier), so can you work on it here with me. I'm tired of driving to...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-03-2014, 02:35 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 4,555
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-21-2013, 07:40 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,212
Wow, that really sucks. I know I am in the...
Wow, that really sucks. I know I am in the minority, but I charge per kid. I don't think it is any harder to explain than late fees in general. In fact, if they were needing an explanation at all,...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-16-2013, 07:23 AM
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Replies: 72
Views: 11,319
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-13-2013, 09:48 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,732
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-13-2013, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 176
Views: 28,835
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-12-2013, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,443
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-12-2013, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,593
Meh, I don't see what the problem is....
Meh, I don't see what the problem is. Handprint/footprint art is cute! i do it all the time. I also do lots of expressive art, and just let the older kids go to town with a pile of art supplies to do...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-11-2013, 07:56 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,650
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-08-2013, 11:00 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,718
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-08-2013, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,497
Meh. I've had all kinds of things done. I am...
Meh. I've had all kinds of things done. I am legally unlicensed though, so I just give the parents a head's up. Most of the time, I take them in the back yard if I think it will be dangerous or too...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-08-2013, 08:58 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,718
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-08-2013, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,311
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-08-2013, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,321
Yep, let her pull.
"Sorry dcm, as you know,...
Yep, let her pull.
"Sorry dcm, as you know, I am a full house, and can't go over ratio for a former child. I am sure you'll work something out."
It's not even unprofessional to tell her that. I...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-06-2013, 07:38 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,896
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-04-2013, 09:05 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,222
Yup, agreed with the other people. They would...
Yup, agreed with the other people. They would never need to justify why they enjoy finishing an hour early at their job, and neither should you.
This is what I would respond "To be honest, my kids...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-29-2013, 01:56 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,241
How about this?
Hello,
Thank you for...
How about this?
Hello,
Thank you for your inquiry. You have requested information about new care from your current provider. All the answers you seek, including proper paid termination...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-26-2013, 08:06 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,046
I think she gave the parents a window of...
I think she gave the parents a window of 8:30-8:45 to drop off instead of the usual hour window they use since she doesn't allow nap time drop offs. I agree that it doesn't give the parents any right...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-24-2013, 11:42 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,912
Yeah, I would do that. I solve the problem...
Yeah, I would do that. I solve the problem myself and make it seem like I am doing so for the parent's benefit. It really is, because they have told you with their actions that they have no idea...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-24-2013, 10:53 AM
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Replies: 72
Views: 11,319
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-21-2013, 01:11 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,612
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-21-2013, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,856
I do call people on that.
"Oh, were you...
I do call people on that.
"Oh, were you asking to take the today off with your kids? I mean, I know you are off too, so I guess that's why you brought this up? That's great! I am so glad you have...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-20-2013, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,126
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-14-2013, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,547
Good for you! I had to put down my foot with my...
Good for you! I had to put down my foot with my own sister over the holidays and her views on my marriage. Told her in no certain terms that this is what we are doing (my immediate family) and we'll...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-13-2013, 07:34 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,685
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-05-2013, 01:56 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,695
Regardless of issue, I do not let anyone...
Regardless of issue, I do not let anyone "threaten" to pull from my daycare. They make that statement or even infer it, then that is their first day of notice. Sorry. I don't play that and call their...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-03-2013, 09:24 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,202
One of the little boys I watched had the most...
One of the little boys I watched had the most adorable curls. He was two and it frizzed out like Einstein after naps. I loved his hair, and it fell in a way that it was obvious he was a boy. So I was...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-02-2013, 11:45 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,027
It still increases the hours in YOUR day,...
It still increases the hours in YOUR day, regardless of how many hours they attend, so no, I would not decrease their fees. That's why you had an original time of 5:00pm, right and they asked to pick...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-30-2013, 11:37 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 4,938
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-27-2013, 07:23 PM
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Replies: 75
Views: 4,847
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-17-2013, 11:40 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,904
Huh. Well, I would change my prices. I would...
Huh. Well, I would change my prices. I would remove my discounts altogether for this entitled twit. Say that you have been thinking about it and your regular rate is very fair and within market...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-16-2013, 08:38 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,357
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-15-2013, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,891
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-15-2013, 10:55 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 3,896
Yup, people are ignorant.
Two options I give...
Yup, people are ignorant.
Two options I give when someone says something like that.
1) "Well, we all make choices in life. It is pretty nice though, that's why I work hard to plan activities...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-14-2013, 09:13 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,532
If a kid is experiencing a first here, I would...
If a kid is experiencing a first here, I would let them know that the kid is "close" but not that the first actually occurred here.
"Suzy is sooooo close to crawling! She keeps trying here, but...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-05-2013, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,178
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-02-2013, 11:24 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 6,407
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-02-2013, 08:59 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,873
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-20-2013, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 72
Views: 11,319
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-19-2013, 08:57 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 9,167
Late September babies are usually the result of...
Late September babies are usually the result of "relations" that occur around Christmas-New Years. Therefore, making them a very happy holidays! :lol::lol:And now that you have that lovely image to...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-15-2013, 07:48 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,010
For what it's worth, I don't see what you are...
For what it's worth, I don't see what you are upset about. This is the best possible termination situation around. You have alternate care for your kids to go to immediately, she has people to fill...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-12-2013, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,870
I just had to do this. I think whatever amount...
I just had to do this. I think whatever amount notice you need to give that won't hurt YOU will be appreciated by your clients . I am pregnant, so it is a bit different. I am looking to downsize and...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-03-2013, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,382
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-28-2013, 07:46 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,620
"Oh, are you saying he is too tired to...
"Oh, are you saying he is too tired to participate in the day's activities? I'm asking because that's an excludable symptom in my sick policy."
Let him answer, they usually backpedal a million...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-20-2013, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,366
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-18-2013, 06:47 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,805
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-15-2013, 01:05 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,295
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-12-2013, 09:34 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,326
Regardless of her complaints, I think once you...
Regardless of her complaints, I think once you get to the point of just wanting the family gone it's really hard to come back from that. Once you're at that point, it's just fairer on both sides to...
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Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
08-05-2013, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 15,027
This thread was so depressing.
Anyone else...
This thread was so depressing.
Anyone else have the song "Cat's in the Cradle" running through their head at a few of the posts?
I wish some of the parents knew what they were doing, or...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-03-2013, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 3,893
Totally agree. While related to your #2 though...
Totally agree. While related to your #2 though (in that a family starts behaving badly and getting worse), I have noticed a phenomenon that is a bit different in that it goes he same way almost every...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-29-2013, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,323
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-28-2013, 01:54 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,533
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-28-2013, 11:25 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,166
My response would be "I'm sorry you feel that...
My response would be "I'm sorry you feel that way. Quality childcare does cost a lot of money as I put a lot of work and effort into my program, as do the other wonderful caregivers in my area. The...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-26-2013, 11:17 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,505
I don't really mind either, EXCEPT that the mom...
I don't really mind either, EXCEPT that the mom specifically phoned that she was keeping the kid home, she was sick herself, and then mentioned the kid was "cranky" so she was going to send him. When...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-24-2013, 07:34 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,079
Huh. Wonder where he's getting the aggressive...
Huh. Wonder where he's getting the aggressive behavior from?:rolleyes:
That would not fly with me here. I'd probably term as well. Only thing: might talk to Dad first because he WAS respectful and...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-23-2013, 03:51 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,646
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-15-2013, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,137
If this is his FIRST day, and the guy ends up...
If this is his FIRST day, and the guy ends up coming at 6:30pm, I would make a sincere plea to your director to not let him back again. That's ridiculous and would make THREE people that confirmed...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-13-2013, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 105
Views: 12,143
Hahahaha, I would get along well with many of...
Hahahaha, I would get along well with many of you. I have a very different sense of humor than most people I encounter.
Some things my parents do not know about me currently:
1. I am a singer...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-05-2013, 11:08 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,498
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-01-2013, 01:19 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,558
Aww, the whole week! I`m jealous! Have a...
Aww, the whole week! I`m jealous! Have a fantastic time and don`t worry about the haters. Your family will love having you all to themselves!! Just rest and relax and forget about everything else! :)
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-29-2013, 08:28 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,995
Doesn't Lakeshore sell materials FOR DAYCARE? ...
Doesn't Lakeshore sell materials FOR DAYCARE? Are they serious? The responses were shocking but hilarious. Only thing I'd add would be that most daycare parents would definitely say yes to the...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-29-2013, 07:00 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,621
I'm sorry to say it, but if this has been your...
I'm sorry to say it, but if this has been your first week with them and your husband already has a history of this mom and criminal activity, then I would just say you have thought about it, and this...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-26-2013, 07:51 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 3,626
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-22-2013, 09:42 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,332
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-20-2013, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,575
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-19-2013, 07:14 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,182
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-07-2013, 10:34 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,730
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-01-2013, 04:22 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 4,578
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-01-2013, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 4,578
Hey, I wouldn't let the business aspect factor...
Hey, I wouldn't let the business aspect factor in, to be honest. This is your kid, and this is his birthday. What does he want? If the cozy coupe is what he would really want, then I would get it....
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-24-2013, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 85
Views: 19,544
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-23-2013, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,614
Bunnyslippers, what happened to the other first...
Bunnyslippers, what happened to the other first grade teacher? The third one who didn't go to your daycare and who is apparently miles more awesome than the other princesses? Why isn't she available?...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-17-2013, 04:20 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,466
Depends on what it's for, and not during nap...
Depends on what it's for, and not during nap time. For instance, if they have an ear infection and need antibiotics, then no, they are disqualified from returning because they need to be on...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-08-2013, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 4,437
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-08-2013, 06:19 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 7,561
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-06-2013, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 8,927
I totally agree with this. I love posts with...
I totally agree with this. I love posts with definite opinions before the person is actually doing the job. Kind of reminds me of my sister who has all sorts of ideas about parenting and has yet to...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-04-2013, 12:15 PM
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Replies: 93
Views: 15,297
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-03-2013, 11:01 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,904
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-03-2013, 07:15 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,904
Do you have Mom's phone number, like as an...
Do you have Mom's phone number, like as an emergency contact? I would phone her and get her address and tell her that you don't want to get involved in any drama, but you would like to have a way to...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-03-2013, 07:01 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,051
They are breaking every policy because history...
They are breaking every policy because history has shown their consequence is that you will put up with it. You have set the expectation that you want them there by 5:30. So I would draw up a term...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-01-2013, 05:37 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,930
Mary, I understand if the new hours don't work...
Mary, I understand if the new hours don't work for you. However, if you are pulling, you need to provide two weeks of paid notice as you have agreed to in the contract. I am upholding my promise by...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-30-2013, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 257
Views: 33,597
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-28-2013, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 257
Views: 33,597
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-27-2013, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,758
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-25-2013, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,068
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-24-2013, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,215
Look, I don't condone the group's behavior. I...
Look, I don't condone the group's behavior. I think the OP made the right call reporting the group and photos.
That said, here are the BIG downsides of doing an action like the one described...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-23-2013, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 89
Views: 20,606
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-23-2013, 12:19 PM
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Replies: 89
Views: 20,606
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-23-2013, 08:12 AM
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Replies: 89
Views: 20,606
Yes, this. Quite frankly, this woman's behavior...
Yes, this. Quite frankly, this woman's behavior makes me want to puke. Poor kid, honestly, and poor you. The kid is acting so outrageously partly I would assume due to the newborn but the extent she...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-22-2013, 06:06 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,470
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-21-2013, 11:07 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,645
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-14-2013, 04:33 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,567
In the summer, we do tons of...
In the summer, we do tons of wraps/sandwiches/lunchable type meals. I hate having the oven on when it's hot, and I think summer is about picnics, being out in the sunshine and slicing watermelon,...
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