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![]() Wow, That's really scary! I had no idea that is was that damaging. Now the question is do I casually bring it up with mom or do I keep quiet? Mom's also a nurse. |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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mountainside13
![]() Can acid reflux medicine make a child more fussy? I've noticed on the days dad drops off he usually forgets to give her the medicine. Those are the days that she's the happiest & content little girl,... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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mountainside13
![]() It is exhausting!! Plus always having to stop activities or go inside because she needs changed again. It's not her fault but it's tiring. |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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mountainside13
![]() Diet hasn't changed here, mom says everything is the same at home. Mom doesn't seem concerned yet with the frequency. |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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mountainside13
![]() 2 year old dcg has always been a big pooper, usually 4 times a day. The last 2.5 weeks she's been going every 30-60 minutes and I'm not exaggerating, I started keeping track of her diaper changes on... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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mountainside13
![]() I had 2 current moms get pregnant pretty close together. The older infant is 6 months and has been here 4 months and the younger one is 4 weeks. She will start mid October. As the time gets closer,... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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mountainside13
![]() That's a good idea, I will try the bean bag today. I currently have a newish DCb that is a biter, he bruised dcg wrist he got her so hard :-( So I'm currently shadowing him most of the day. But still... |
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mountainside13
![]() DCb 2 (turned 2 in Jan) is such a sweet little guy but the last few months I've been struggling with him using football type moves on the other kids. He will run towards them and pull them down... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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![]() She sent dad to pick up and he didn't know that it had happened. He signed it and I'm going to have her sign it in the morning and talk to her. Hopefully she drops off... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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mountainside13
![]() My guess is she was waiting on another parent to drop off. I sent back to her that I would like to talk at pick up. I'm an in home. The entrance is tucked away in a cut off section of the house... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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mountainside13
![]() Whoops, addendum not amendment :lol::lol: I will work on it during nap time so it is ready at pick up. If privacy wasn't an issue I would post the contracted times by families on the door and a... |
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mountainside13
![]() I'm going to adjust my contract to add that. How would you suggest doing it. I give all parents a folder at the interview and attached inside is the contract. Should I just type up an amendment,... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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mountainside13
![]() She knew she was wrong which is why she snuck him in and took off. All I want for Christmas is to be respected in my own house :lol: |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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mountainside13
![]() I don't but I will now. I've had a few try to drop off before their time but I've always turned them away. I didn't think about parents doing that! |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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mountainside13
![]() I have only one family drop off at 7am. I was talking to mom and helping the child get her coat off when I see the little boy walk up to me. Mom had snuck in behind 1st DCm and got him in the door... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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mountainside13
![]() I have 1 with ears pierced and ages my first. I hate pierced ears now!! Hers are the studs and they are always falling out then mom gets upset because one is lost. I get upset because I spend forever... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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mountainside13
![]() I'm thinking the same thing. If she's this difficult to get payment out of the first week it would only get worse. :mad: I want to curl into a ball and weep! |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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mountainside13
![]() That's a great idea! I will try that on my next interview. Mom text this morning saying they won't be here today. I told her the check needs to be in my mailbox by 5pm or by PayPal. She doesn't have... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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mountainside13
![]() I reminded her that payment for this week & next week is due at drop off and told her the amount. She agreed and requested to add 2 hours next week on a day they aren't scheduled. Since they will be... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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mountainside13
![]() I called mom this morning and chickened out a little....again!! I told her to bring payment in the morning or she won't be able to stay. Since its a new experience for you I will waive the late fee... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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mountainside13
![]() Your right, I will charge the fee otherwise she will most likely try again in the future if I let it slide. She won't be here tomorrow so I will let her know she has until 5:00pm to give the check or... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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mountainside13
![]() A new family started today, since it was their first day I don't require payment the week before. At the interview mom said she would put checks in the front of the backpack the night before. Mom... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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mountainside13
![]() I am so sorry honey! I wish there was something I could say or do to take away the pain! :hug: |
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![]() I've had schoolagers ask to watch it but never a kid so young. I don't understand why people think my bedroom is free game?! |
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![]() It's been a crummy day!!! The biggest issue was a almost 4 year old throwing a temper tantrum for over an hour because I wouldn't let him watch The Walking Dead. He was screaming and hitting me, I... |
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![]() She is a normal 2 year old besides the BM, she's a good eater, doesn't get sick very often exc. |
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mountainside13
![]() I have a 2 year old dcg that has been with me for almost 6 months. She has never had a formed BM. It is always very loose or diarreah and most of the time greasy looking. By far the smelliest BM in a... |
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![]() My sons birthday is tomorrow and I let him stay up part of nap time to help me decorate the house. We stapled Spiderman dangly decorations from the ceiling. Dcm comes to pick up and while holding her... |
Forum: Daycare and Taxes
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mountainside13
![]() Thank you! I didn't find anything on the expenses so I called our tax preparer. She said that I claim it, I called a different place to just confirm before I do all the work and he said I dont. Ahhh,... |
Forum: Daycare and Taxes
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mountainside13
![]() I need help! We purchased a home in April and moved everything over to the house right away. The other place we had to pay rent, electricity, water and trash when we weren't living there because the... |
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mountainside13
![]() I should have clarified. I do term face to face, I just put the term letters with their belongings along with a pen. I have a table next to the door but I don't put term letters on them for others to... |
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mountainside13
![]() That his cash was at home and if he had to go get it then he would be 30 minutes late. I said fine. He texted and said that he was getting off work late and that he will just come pick up the child... |
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mountainside13
![]() You are such a great motivator! I got some texts from the dad earlier that made my decision a lot easier. I printed out my termination letter and giving it to them at pick up. |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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mountainside13
![]() You are completely right! I needed straight forward! They are walking all over me, they know it and I am letting it happen. I am getting better at standing up for myself. A year ago I wouldn't have... |
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mountainside13
![]() Why do parents do this? I'm sorry he yelled at you! That would completely out of line! Why do the long term good parents turn?! My evil side says to keep him in the underwear to prove a point.... |
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![]() They showed up at normal time today, she was in a rush to get out the door. They did bring diapers! I have taken her to the potty a few times but it is a hit and miss. I really don't think she is... |
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mountainside13
![]() Mom picked up at normal time. I told her no more underwear at my house. She had 6 accidents, 1 was on the couch and another on the carpet. Mom was ticked and didn't say much, didn't pay me. I'm 90%... |
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![]() She just turned 2 and doesn't notice when she goes or if she has to go. She has had 3 accidents now. No answer from mom or dad. |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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mountainside13
![]() The child had an accident, so I'm going to call mom for diapers. I'm not ready to term yet. I really love the child! But mom and dad need to start following policies again. |
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mountainside13
![]() I am really considering calling her back to pick up or bring diapers. I was loosing my patience so I ended the call to collect myself. I don't have any diapers to put the child in right now. All I... |
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![]() Daycare family has been gone for 2 weeks. They came back today dropped off and left. I checked DCG and she is wearing underwear! I called mom hoping she was potty trained over the last 2 weeks. Nope.... |
Forum: Daycare and Taxes
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![]() We purchased a house in April how do I spilt the time-space percentage for 2 separate houses during the year? |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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![]() He is doing better now. I haven't had to clean poo off the floor in 4 hours so that's great. :) Hopefully that means its almost over. I don't take sick days for myself. If I'm really sick my husband... |
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mountainside13
![]() Thank you! I notified the parents that I am closed tomorrow over an hour ago. I haven't heard from the problem dad recently. My first response was the diagnosis. His response was he was confused and... |
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mountainside13
![]() I could afford to term them. He was diagnosed with Croup and Rotovirus. I should close tomorrow right? |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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mountainside13
![]() Thank you! It's not just him. It's everything. I'm burnt out and can't get out of the hole. This is just another piece giving me reason to want to move on. I'm not happy anymore. :( |
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mountainside13
![]() He picked up at his normal pick up time. He was frustrated at me! He was the one that showed up at normal time. He said I need to be open tomorrow because no one else can watch the child. :mad: |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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![]() I really want to quit right now! My 2 year old is really sick and I called the parents to pick up. Almost all the parents picked up right away except one. I'm still waiting for them to get here after... |
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![]() Another idea is coconut oil. One of my dcg gets horrible diaper rashes with her CD. I put a little coconut oil on it and it heals them quickly. |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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mountainside13
![]() I didn't talk to dad about conversation. Just that he had a hard time at drop off and they need to be brief from now on. It really really bugs me! The whole situation right now. |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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![]() I have decided to talk to dad at drop off. All I'm going to say is the drop off needs to be quick and smooth. |
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mountainside13
![]() Ok! The way you put it makes sense! I didn't see that from my perspective. :) |
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![]() Is it really my place to be telling them what they can it can't do? Yea it makes him uncomfortable but is that enough to step in? |
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![]() I haven't talked to dad about it. He usually picks up. He lives with bio dad and mom equally. Lately he's been with dad a little more because his mom is working 2 jobs and Recently graduated... |
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![]() I will try to keep this short. Daycare Mom and dad got divorced 2.5 years ago. The dad remarried in October 2014. Dcb (4.5) had a bit of a hard time adjusting once they announced their engagement (1... |
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mountainside13
![]() Thank you! I have two 2 year olds, two 1 year olds and the 6.5 month old. So really not a light day. Lol. I decided to call mom. She started wheezing and that makes me very uncomfortable keeping her... |
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![]() Dcg 6.5 months was diagnosed with influenza on Friday. She was fine on Thursday and didn't come at all on Friday. I talked to the parents last night and she had a fever Saturday afternoon but fine... |
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![]() 4 years doing in home, 2 years at a center. Total- 1051 |
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![]() 3.5 year old sucking, chewing and putting toys in mouth or other small objects. During lunch the child was sucking on the 1 year olds fingers, I moved the child away for the rest of lunch. Ideas on... |
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![]() I have never had a parent pick up late and give the excuse they over slept...until today! Dad was 37 minutes late, he usually picks up at 4:45 but contracted until 5pm. So technically "only" 22... |
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![]() This is the response I got from a parent on my craiglist ad.... I'm not sure how to respond to it! |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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![]() Trying to enter in reciepts and I have 2 "home" for the mileage. How do I remove/add a home? I can't remember! I have been really bad about entering in reciepts and haven't done it since April! |
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mountainside13
![]() I'm in Iowa too! If it was me, I would tell them face to face and give them a letter. Will you be opening your daycare after you move? Good luck! |
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![]() Unfortunately, it does sound like it was poor judgement. They were at your house for an assesment and you decided to leave daycare children unattended to take your child into another room to spank... |
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![]() Congrats! If you haven't officially announced your pregnancy, then I wouldn't tell potential families. If you have already announced it, I would tell them. |
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![]() :hug::hug: I've been wondering how you have been! Glad you are doing well, hope everything with your marriage works out!! |
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![]() She paid on Saturday. I've only had to use the late pick up fee once...only unforced it twice. Friday and a few months ago. I do try to be understanding bc things do happen. Like last Tuesday a mom... |
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![]() Yep! I think I should raise the late pick up fee too! The little extra isn't worth the extra time. I have it as $5 for the first 15 minutes and $1 per minute after. |
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![]() Hubby forgot to leave the money when he left for work, he works 45 minutes away and gets off at 9. I asked her why she can't go to the ATM and she said they don't keep money in the bank account bc... |
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![]() BC, I'm going to put that in my contract, fantastic idea! I'm really upset about it, a lot upset about it and my husband is really angry. I know the excuse is a lie. We shouldn't have to... |
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![]() Used my backbone again! Mom texted me and said she can't pay me tonight, gave an excuse. I told her she will have to pay the late fee and now my husband and I have to reschedule our date for tonight.... |
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![]() 17 kids total! No idea if it was just her or if she had someone there with her. I couldn't let that one slide. I would think getting registered, doing everything required to get registered would be... |
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![]() I guessed it was her before I got caught up on the thread. I was really hoping I would be the first one to mention it :lol: I am legally unlicensed and I'm not fired up about this topic. I... |
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![]() This thread makes me want to bang the keyboard! It gets me too fired up! Nannyde 100%! |
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![]() Agree with everyone else! Plus you would have to disconnect it every night because they might try to watch inside your home after daycare hours. Creepy! |
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![]() I think I figured it out. I talked to the older brother while the other kids were down for nap. I asked him what they were fighting about but he didn't know just that it was loud. I asked him why his... |
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![]() I do agree with your second paragraph. He did confide in me and was upset. There is a very slight possibility of violence. Abuse can happen at anytime! In this certain situation, I would have... |
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![]() Don't judge me! The Walking Dead!!!! I'm on my 3rd round of watching the series ;-) Orange is the new Black (there is a lot of explicit content if you can get past that) Grey's Anatomy Dexter |
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![]() It does! I found the article on FB and remembered this thread :-) |
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![]() It stinks! If she is actually in danger I would jump in without a second thought! But I'm not sure if it is physical violence or make up s*e*x. I'm confused! It could be nothing or it could be really... |
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![]() I would also remove the 5 openings. It looks like you have a high turn over rate for whatever reason. Also, you may also want to try a second ad completely different from your first. The second have... |
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![]() I want to say a few things before I respond to your question. I don't believe that the appearance of your house (outside) to how you parent your child relate in any way. A low income family could... |