Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-16-2021, 08:07 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 189
This is really going to depend on the area you...
This is really going to depend on the area you are in. I am in a metro area where infant spots are hard to find. I charge $275/week which is the middle range for home child care in my area. I would...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-16-2021, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 512
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When a family...
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When a family calls me to inquire about childcare, I always ask about how/if their child takes a nap. I let the parnet know over the phone that with the way our play...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-07-2020, 09:26 AM
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Replies: 247
Views: 7,088
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-01-2020, 09:32 AM
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Replies: 247
Views: 7,088
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-05-2020, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,270
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-05-2020, 10:22 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,270
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-11-2020, 07:14 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,081
I agree.
I also never closed. All of my...
I agree.
I also never closed. All of my families, with the exception of one, have been still coming through this whole mess. I think it is time for people to be able to go back to work so they...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-23-2020, 06:51 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,202
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-22-2020, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,202
We had pasta yesterday. I cooked small shell...
We had pasta yesterday. I cooked small shell pasta, drained it, pulled out a portion for the child with dairy allergy put the rest pack in the pot and sprinkled it with parmasean cheese. In...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-22-2020, 08:30 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,202
I have a child in care that has a dairy allergy...
I have a child in care that has a dairy allergy along with a long list of other allergies. I no longer serve mac and cheese or I serve it on a day that he isn't here. However, we do have pasta once a...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-16-2019, 09:09 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,413
I also don't hold spots without payment,...
I also don't hold spots without payment, especially an under 2 opening which are in very high demand here.
I just had a new infant start last week, the parents started paying for the spot when it...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-11-2019, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 3,451
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-10-2019, 07:19 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,950
I would also charge for the holiday.
I...
I would also charge for the holiday.
I added paid vacation to my contract a few years ago. Prior to that, I would charge for the holiday if it fell during my vacation week. Parents didn't...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-21-2019, 11:20 AM
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Replies: 6,222
Views: 717,648
SNOW! I am so tired of snow!! Woke up this...
SNOW! I am so tired of snow!! Woke up this morning to 4-5 in of wet, heavy snow. My kids' last day of school is Thursday, Memorial Day is this weekend...enough all ready!! (vent over) :)
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-13-2019, 08:27 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,597
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-10-2019, 07:14 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,597
Because of All of You, I was Ready
Thank you!!
Becasue of all of you I was ready with my response yesterday when my new family asked me if her child's physical therapist could come in today to do his therapy here.
"I'm sorry,...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-23-2019, 07:00 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,041
I am in CO also. I wasn't aware of this. My...
I am in CO also. I wasn't aware of this. My policy states something along the lines of: due to increased liability, I will not adminster any type of medication.
I guess I should probably look...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-30-2019, 07:28 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,593
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-29-2019, 06:51 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,877
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-28-2019, 09:49 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 909
:lol:That wouldn't surprise me!!
By chance...
:lol:That wouldn't surprise me!!
By chance did you keep a copy of your renewal notice from last year? On there at the top it will show what your anniversay date is.
My current one shows my...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-28-2019, 08:20 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 909
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-21-2018, 09:13 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,773
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-13-2018, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,533
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-13-2018, 07:35 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,533
So, I couldn't make up my mind so I registered...
So, I couldn't make up my mind so I registered citynamedaycare.com & cityname-childcare.com :ouch: But at least they are both mine when I decide. I registered them with Monkier for only $8.39/year...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-08-2018, 08:06 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,533
Yeah, I am not to crazy about the current site...
Yeah, I am not to crazy about the current site name and have been thinking about changing it for a while. I just wasn't sure what to change it to. If it is ok, after I get my new site put together...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-06-2018, 08:30 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,306
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-06-2018, 08:28 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,533
I don't really specialize in anything, not yet...
I don't really specialize in anything, not yet anyway. In a couple of years once my own children are older I am leaning toward infant care only.
I didn't realize that you could have one domain...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-05-2018, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,533
Another Domain Name Question
So, all of the domain name "talk" lately has me thinking I want to change my website/domain name to something that will come up in searches better.
Here are they available names. What are your...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-12-2018, 06:50 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,306
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-11-2018, 09:10 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,306
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-11-2018, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,306
I also still use MMK for accounting. I am still...
I also still use MMK for accounting. I am still able to get on and input information for last year and new information for this year. I joined the food program in July but use paper forms to fill out...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-07-2017, 07:43 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,402
I do bus stop walks with up to 6 dck. I have a...
I do bus stop walks with up to 6 dck. I have a triple stroller. The three youngest ride and the other three walk holding the side of the stroller (all on the same side that is not near the street.)...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-05-2017, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,870
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-03-2017, 09:16 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,870
Sibling Discounts
So, I currently offer a small sibling discount. I am in the process of update handbook/contracts and want to make a few changes. For those families that receive a sibling discount I want to place...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-10-2016, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,517
Here is the link for licensing of Family...
Here is the link for licensing of Family Childcare Homes in Colorado. http://www.coloradoofficeofearlychildhood.com/familychildcarehome
It has links to licensing fees and fingerprint fees. There...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-09-2016, 10:09 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,149
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-09-2016, 09:50 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,149
You can receive training through a lot of...
You can receive training through a lot of different channels. Your local childcare association may offer training at their regular association meetings, childcare conferences (there are several...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-23-2016, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,203
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-08-2016, 03:48 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 6,460
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-08-2016, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 6,460
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-07-2016, 07:51 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,879
Hi Melissa - I am in CO also. I have been...
Hi Melissa - I am in CO also. I have been licensed for 4 years, I don't participate....and don't have any plans to. ;) Most of the providers in my area don't participate and the ones I know...
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Forum: Daycare and Taxes
12-21-2015, 12:15 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,741
In Minute Menu, click on accounting, click on...
In Minute Menu, click on accounting, click on time/space percentage, click on space, then check the box that says "my childcare business was in operation for only a portion of 2015". It then will pop...
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Forum: Daycare and Taxes
07-07-2014, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,275
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Would this new rule also apply to home...
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Would this new rule also apply to home repairs/maintenance? We had to have a plumber out last week and the total cost was approx $1000. When I apply my T/S% it will be under $500. Would I...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-13-2014, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 11,606
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-22-2013, 09:50 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,613
My sick policy is anything over 100 and I give...
My sick policy is anything over 100 and I give the parents one hour to get here. I currently don't have anything in my policy about not returning until 24 hours off of meds - however, I am thinking...
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Forum: Daycare and Taxes
09-26-2013, 03:47 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,211
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-19-2013, 12:26 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 3,625
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-19-2013, 12:13 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 6,719
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-16-2013, 04:34 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,468
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-10-2013, 12:13 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,429
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-10-2013, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,429
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-09-2013, 12:05 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,429
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-05-2013, 08:31 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,860
We also walk every morning to the bus stop. It...
We also walk every morning to the bus stop. It is about 2 1/2 blocks from the house. I purchased a triple stroller off of Craigslist and the 3 youngest ride in that and the other kids walk. I also...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-30-2013, 07:34 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,157
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-03-2013, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,393
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-29-2013, 09:23 AM
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Replies: 62
Views: 12,104
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-25-2013, 07:07 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,810
I also do projects/crafts when the little ones...
I also do projects/crafts when the little ones are taking their morning nap. It works out well. They sleep for about an hour which is usually plently of time for the older ones to complete their...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-18-2013, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,593
What Kind Of Color Printer Do You Have?
I am think of buying a color printer....any suggestions? What kind of printer do you have, what do you like/dislike...... any info would be greatly appreciated! TIA :)
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-16-2013, 08:30 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,970
We currently are with Cigna and pay around $450...
We currently are with Cigna and pay around $450 per month with a $10,000 annual deductable (family of 4). We were with United Health Care last year and switched this year to save $100 per month on...
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Forum: Curriculum
04-12-2013, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 71
Views: 15,702
Thanks Blackcat for the link!! I have a...
Thanks Blackcat for the link!! I have a question....let me preface this with that I am at times computer challenged :). I set up a google accout and am now able to see the 7 different folders. ...
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Forum: Curriculum
04-12-2013, 09:16 AM
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Replies: 71
Views: 15,702
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-04-2013, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 3,569
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-04-2013, 12:18 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 3,569
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-04-2013, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 3,569
Last year we planted: peas, carrots, radishes,...
Last year we planted: peas, carrots, radishes, lettuce, spinach, green beans, bell peppers, jalapenos, green chili peppers, cilantro, broccoli, tomatoes, zuchini, yellow squash, acorn squash,...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-04-2013, 11:53 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 3,569
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-02-2013, 10:00 AM
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Replies: 341
Views: 38,349
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-02-2013, 09:35 AM
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Replies: 341
Views: 38,349
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-02-2013, 09:03 AM
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Replies: 341
Views: 38,349
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-02-2013, 08:25 AM
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Replies: 341
Views: 38,349
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-02-2013, 08:20 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,824
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-02-2013, 08:12 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,848
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-02-2013, 08:03 AM
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Replies: 341
Views: 38,349
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-02-2013, 07:49 AM
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Replies: 341
Views: 38,349
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-28-2013, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,586
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-18-2013, 07:44 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 3,313
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-15-2013, 02:37 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 3,313
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-08-2013, 05:57 AM
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Replies: 176
Views: 28,025
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-07-2013, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 176
Views: 28,025
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-07-2013, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 176
Views: 28,025
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-07-2013, 07:32 PM
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Replies: 176
Views: 28,025
I agree...education is important. My point is...
I agree...education is important. My point is where is the money going to come from?????.....what program(s) do you think should be cut to balance the budget, get us out of debt and fund education? ...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-07-2013, 07:14 PM
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Replies: 176
Views: 28,025
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-07-2013, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 176
Views: 28,025
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Forum: Curriculum
03-05-2013, 07:35 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,775
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Forum: Daycare and Taxes
02-28-2013, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,368
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-27-2013, 08:48 AM
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Replies: 55
Views: 11,250
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Forum: Daycare and Taxes
02-19-2013, 10:19 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,931
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-19-2013, 09:51 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,405
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Forum: Daycare and Taxes
02-18-2013, 11:43 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,357
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-18-2013, 07:50 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,374
Wow... you have a tough decision. I currently...
Wow... you have a tough decision. I currently open early for a family (6:30) and their little one just becomes part of our morning routine..eating breakfast etc. The Saturdays ...... me personally,...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-18-2013, 07:16 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,847
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Forum: New Members - Welcome to the Daycare.com Forum!
02-14-2013, 07:57 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,361
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-13-2013, 08:10 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 7,736
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-12-2013, 11:57 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,412
The first time she gets up from the chair/mat...
The first time she gets up from the chair/mat take her back over and put in the chair/on the mat, get down to her level look her in the eyes and tell her she is not to get back up until you come and...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-11-2013, 03:43 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 4,541
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-11-2013, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,779
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Forum: Daycare and Taxes
02-11-2013, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,161
I believe we can claim it on the 1040 form...I...
I believe we can claim it on the 1040 form...I remember reading something like that in Tom's book...(that is where I get a lot of my info..I don't know what I would do if it wasn't for that book!! :)...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-07-2013, 12:12 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 3,773
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-06-2013, 12:11 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 10,427
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Forum: Daycare and Taxes
02-04-2013, 09:10 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,122
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Forum: New Members - Welcome to the Daycare.com Forum!
01-31-2013, 08:43 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,140
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