Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Crystal
![]() Regulations for centers are very different than FCC. You will need to attend the Director Orientation (I believe three sessions). Staffing ratios are 1:12 preschool and school age. 1:4 infants. You... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Crystal
![]() Thank you! Things are fabulous! Hope all is well for you and yours :hug: |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Crystal
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Crystal
![]() Also, if it is San Diego, can you provide a general idea of where? You can PM me if you'd like. |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Replies: 39
Views: 4,942
Posted By
Crystal
![]() Nisaryn, Are you in San Diego or San Diego County? If it is the county, can you tell me what city? I may be able to locate a full-day California State Preschool Program in your area for you. Of... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Crystal
![]() This is not accurate. For the food program, yes you do. For CCLD, no you do not. |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Crystal
![]() Sharlan, I am sorry to hear this. I understand the frustration. I will keep my fingers crossed that you start getting the calls (and the right fit families) to fill your vacancies. Hugs! :hug: |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Posted By
Crystal
![]() Are you opening a center or a family child care? To my knowledge, for an FCC you only need to sign a statement of feasibilty, meaning you will have the financial resources to sustain a safe and... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Crystal
![]() At 1 and a half, no. He is still learning and I would highly doubt that it was intentional behavior. Constant supervision and redirecting is what I would be doing. ;) |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Crystal
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Crystal
![]() This is quite common, and I would be very careful to not label him as lazy or to make a big deal about it in front of him, as he may feel ashamed and embarrassed by something he cannot control. ... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Crystal
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Crystal
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Crystal
![]() Aside from the carseat/weight issue, I would DEFINITELY contact your analyst to let them know what happened. I am not sure, but this could be considered an unusual incident, AND, because he was not... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Posted By
Crystal
![]() It is with great sadness that I share the news that Bev Bos, a true leader and icon in the field of ECE has passed away. She was the greatest advocate of PLAY in early care and education, was highly... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Crystal
![]() Me too. I think I've actually seen worse here a time or two :D |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Crystal
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Crystal
![]() Wow! This thread took an entirely different turn than I was expecting! :confused::confused::confused: |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Posted By
Crystal
![]() If they seemed like a good fit prior, I would move forward. As a parent, I would ask about meeting the new assistant, as well as ask about whether hubby is involved in the care of the children. Seem... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Views: 3,339
Posted By
Crystal
![]() It really isn't the fault of the assessor. It's the FCCERS tool, they were just following it. The photos showed that the children have used the shaving cream which is considered toxic, so they had to... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Views: 3,339
Posted By
Crystal
![]() The shaving cream and spray glue are not non-toxic. The children do not have to have access to them for you to be marked down for them, it just has to be evident that they have used them at some... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Posted By
Crystal
![]() I have a dyson and a shark. I like the shark MUCH better. It has better suction, is more convenient to use and is easier to keep the vacuum itself clean. Plus, MUCH cheaper than a dyson. |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Replies: 47
Views: 7,754
Posted By
Crystal
![]() I don't think anyone is arguing the fact that you must supervise at all times or that you cannot allow for visiting parents to disrupt care or supervision. IMO, you are being rather defensive about... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Replies: 47
Views: 7,754
Posted By
Crystal
![]() I understand other providers' feelings and stance regarding not wanting parents walking around their home, and the need for a trusting relationship. That said, I have never considered parents to... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Crystal
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Crystal
![]() The point is they CAN and LEGALLY have the right to enter the facility and inspect ANY space where child care is typically provided. I understand you not necessarily wanting them to, but it is their... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Posted By
Crystal
![]() Unregistered OP, which state are you in and is it a center or family child care home? |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Views: 7,754
Posted By
Crystal
![]() If a parent or authorized rep of the child requests to inspect your home, in spaces where children are cared for, you cannot legally deny them the right to do so. Here are the Title 22 regulations... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Posted By
Crystal
![]() In Ca. it is required that parents are allowed to have access to any space child care is conducted whenever their child is in care. This includes the classroom, and if in a family child care home,... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Posted By
Crystal
![]() I totally agree. At 17 months, he lacks impulse control. It's up to the provider to either do as suggested above, or remain in close physical proximity to him to prevent what happened. |
Forum: Daycare and Taxes
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Crystal
![]() You only have to provide it if they provide you with IRS form W-10. If they do not provide you with it and ask for you to fill it out, then you're under no obligation to provide anything. |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Posted By
Crystal
![]() Nope, no requirements in Ca. However if you have a child development permit through Ca Commission on Teacher Credentialing you need 105 professional development hours every 5 years to renew your... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Posted By
Crystal
![]() Where have you posted the position? If you haven't already, you can post the position on EdJoin: http://www.edjoin.org |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Views: 6,808
Posted By
Crystal
![]() It has been awhile since this thread was originally posted, but in case anyone is still interested, Bev has upcoming seminars: Portland, Or: February 5 Sacramento, Ca: February 6 San Jose,... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Posted By
Crystal
![]() Because of what I bolded in the quote above, I would not request a formal, paid termination notice. The child has been bitten multiple times, 1 time went unnoticed by you, and 1 time went without the... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Posted By
Crystal
![]() This, from unregistered, is TOTALLY inappropriate: [B] #37 Report Post Today, 07:14 AM Unregistered Guest Posts: n/a |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Posted By
Crystal
![]() I would reach out to them and ask. I would also talk to the parents and ask them what THEY are doing to teach her appropriate behaviors. She is likely, at 22 months, attempting to play with the... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Posted By
Crystal
![]() I understand your frustration with the behavior, really, I do. BUT, your dog snapping at her is not her fault. Animals can be unpredictable, as you have found out. Because your dog has displayed... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Crystal
![]() as long as they can provide you the EMSA stickers on your card they are fine. Usually your local resource and referral agency can provide you with a list of approved instructors. Red Cross is always... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Posted By
Crystal
![]() If you haven't done so already, you will need to complete the Licensing Orientation before applying for your license. The orientation should answer most of your questions regarding ratios, etc. The... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Posted By
Crystal
![]() When you say your "whole home" do you mean only child-care areas, or other portions of the home that are off-limits to children? They should not be observing areas of the home that are never used for... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Crystal
![]() As an assessor, I have known there to be 2, but not 3. It could have been that 1 or 2 was in training. The reason for more than one is so that there is a consensus on scoring, meaning they have to... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Crystal
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Posted By
Crystal
![]() Yes, they should have him seen. The heimlich can potentially cause internal injures and it is important for a medical evaluation to be conducted. |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Views: 1,619
Posted By
Crystal
![]() Would a folding divider screen work to hide it during the time she is there and then it can be folded and put away when the t.v. is in use? Something like this: ... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Replies: 87
Views: 11,491
Posted By
Crystal
![]() So, I have a couple of questions. How long were you upstairs? What is the floorplan of your home like that allows you to see in to the room where the child was while you were upstairs on a... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Views: 3,000
Posted By
Crystal
![]() Use paper! I know, wasteful, but I have resorted to it for the most part due to the drought. |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Crystal
![]() I think by CCL she meant Child Care Licensing or Community Care Licensing. That's what it is called here in Cali. |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Posted By
Crystal
![]() What state are you in? I am in California. I have a two story home and because I am large capacity, am not allowed to use the upstairs for care. I am also not allowed to leave children unattended... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Views: 3,175
Posted By
Crystal
![]() When it has been diagnosed, I do treat it as such. I am not being "dangerous". I am trained in the use of nebulizers and inhalers and have used both in such situations. |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Posted By
Crystal
![]() I assume you are referring to my post. As I said in a later post, I do not mean ALL cases are diagnosed as such, and some are truly induced by colds/allergies. I was stating from MY experience, in... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Posted By
Crystal
![]() Oh, I know that in some cases it is a "real" thing. But, I have seen MANY whose parents demand a dignosis from the Dr. so he can return to care, and it ends up being cold-induced asthma, even though... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Views: 3,175
Posted By
Crystal
![]() Poor air quality. Especially now with all of the wild fires we have been having in Cali. Although, I have, in the past,had children diagnosed with "cold induced asthma" Meaning, the child is... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Posted By
Crystal
![]() I take all federal/state holidays, paid. 1 week at X-Mas, Paid, 1 week in Summer, paid and 4 additional "floating holidays" paid. |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Views: 3,921
Posted By
Crystal
![]() I would not send them home for this. You'll likely have some very upset parents if you do. Keep them hydrated and as colo as possible. The only way I would send home due to a lack of A/C is if the... |
Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
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Views: 14,810
Posted By
Crystal
![]() You need to contact your licensing agency and file a complaint. There is a reason the Director is avoiding you and it appears she has something to hide. I would also be finding another child care... |
Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
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Posted By
Crystal
![]() I am in Ca, have been in business for almost 19 years and have never heard of, nor been told by licensing, that you must disclose this info. Would you please show me, where in the regualtions that... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Views: 9,957
Posted By
Crystal
![]() Somewhat of an update to the story: http://www.freep.com/story/news/nation/2015/07/29/daycare-sunburn-texas-brothers/30827515/ Apparently there was sunscreen but they ran out. Children were... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Posted By
Crystal
![]() I understand what you are saying and agree. However, how do we know that the Mom did not address it with the provider and the provider assured her that was not the case and Mom gave the benefit of... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Posted By
Crystal
![]() I think that maybe sunblock was applied while they had their shirts on and was not applied to chest and back after being removed. I honestly feel that the daycare bears the blunt of the... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Posted By
Crystal
![]() I agree. I was just wondering how FOUR staff members were present and not one noticed her run out of the gate. I did read the OP as saying it took 20 minutes to find her, not that she had actually... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Views: 13,548
Posted By
Crystal
![]() When she was missing for so long, how did you handle it? Did you call 911? Has this been reported to your licensing analyst if you are licensed? 20 minutes is a LONG time to be missing without... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Posted By
Crystal
![]() A cozy area with pillows, books, a sheer curtain over the front of it? |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Posted By
Crystal
![]() Not cool. I am surprised at him being released initially, without serving the consecutive sentences, then receiving such a short term for the child rape offense after he was released for the child... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Crystal
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Posted By
Crystal
![]() DC----you know I love ya, but I have to say what you did is against regs. If you had more than the 14 legally allowable children there, whether parents are there or not, you would be cited for being... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Posted By
Crystal
![]() Injuries at child care in California are reported as Unusual Incidents only IF it requires a visit to the doctor. You do not have to report a child being hit in the head by a block, etc. unless it... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Posted By
Crystal
![]() I would ask Tom Copeland, he might be able to help you. I suggest you repost this thread here: https://www.daycare.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=8 |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Crystal
![]() She is in Ca. Not far from me and I know her personally. I haven't watched the video posted, but I know the "indoor ecosystem" (pond) has been covered with chicken wire due to licensing regs. but it... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Crystal
![]() It is possible that the hormone that tells your bladder not to express urine is underactive. This happened with two of my children. The doctor prescribed a nasal spray hormone called Desmopressin to... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Crystal
![]() I participated in a very interesting webinar yesterday regarding using social media to grow enrollment. It included a lot of info about using facebook. You can watch the recording here by... |
Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
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Posted By
Crystal
![]() It would count as a grain, but not a fruit. Not at all healthy, and not even sufficient enough to fill their bellies. Gross. I wouldn't blame you for finding other care if that's the... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Crystal
![]() I emailed and she is going to call to ask if they are presenting the "Good Stuff for Kids" conference this summer. I'll update you as soon as I know. :) |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Crystal
![]() BTW....I'll get in touch with one of her colleagues and ask her if she has any info. I'll let you know! |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Crystal
![]() She is AWESOME! Her program is not far from me and I have had the pleasure of visiting a few times. Her conferences are wonderful! On a personal level, she is funny, warm and inspiring! If you can... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Crystal
![]() WooHoo!!!!!!! So happy you finally have some resolution, and a positive one at that! happyfacehappyfacehappyfacehappyfacehappyface |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Crystal
![]() These had me cracking up! Thought I'd share....hope they make you smile! :lol: http://mommygiggle.com/35-most-adorable-baby-memes/ |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Crystal
![]() If they aren't using it, I would take it out and bring it back in at a later time. Dramatic play doesn't have to be all housekeeping. Perhaps changing it up to include more dress up, props for... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Crystal
![]() Kaplan has launched a new program that provides free webinars in which you earn free Continued Education units. You can sign up at: http://www.home.edweb.net/ Check it out....seems like a... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Crystal
![]() Most providers offer meals. You can sign up for the food program and they reimburse you for much of the costs associated with it. Refresh my memory on what city you are in and I'll see if I can find... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Crystal
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Crystal
![]() If it is at meal time, I would have a staff assistant work with children on washing hands, immediately sending individual children to the table to eat, and serving them as they arrive to the table,... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Crystal
![]() If it is continuing to spread, then I would discuss proper hand-washing procedures with Mom, as well as the need to wash bedding daily, etc. If he has been on meds and it is continuing, it is likely... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Crystal
![]() Each county/consortia has their own way of running the RTT-ELC QRIS pilot. Some provide cash incentives to participate. Others provide coaching and materials based on needs identified in the ECERS... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Crystal
![]() Here are all the forms: http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/cd/ci/drdpforms.asp You should conduct the drdp within 45 days of enrollment, then again towards the end of the "school year" Head start does it... |
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Crystal
![]() I recently had a long term family have the same situation come up. I keep their 2 children 2-3 days per week (sometimes not at all) for about 30 minutes overtime. They pay me $100 per week for my... |
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Crystal
![]() Were you aware he was on meds? That would be a BIG no-no in my book and would be grounds for immediate termination. |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Crystal
![]() Let me start by saying it is NOT okay for the child to have been hit by her guardian in any manner. You say you were the only one to NOT witness it. If you did not witness it, are you certain the... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Crystal
![]() It may be a matter of just having to much "stuff" and they are overwhelmed. I would try removing some items and rotating items every month or so to maintain their interest. As they begin to exhibit... |
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Crystal
![]() happyface happyface happyface My kids LOVE the swings!!! |
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Crystal
![]() Contact your local resource and referral agency to sign up. They are who provides subsidies. You will need to type up a rate sheet, stating the fees you charge, whether or not you offer a sibling... |
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Crystal
![]() The only requirement is that they have their rabies vaccinations. |
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Crystal
![]() Be sure to check out: http://www.discountschoolsupply.com/ WAY cheaper than Lakeshore, many of the same items. They also offer free shipping if you order $79 worth of stuff and it gets there... |