Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-28-2021, 01:52 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 279
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-13-2021, 04:06 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 566
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-11-2021, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 516
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-11-2021, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 633
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-30-2021, 07:19 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 851
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-27-2021, 01:45 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,206
I have "quiet hours" meaning they can text but...
I have "quiet hours" meaning they can text but after a certain time of day I stop responding and will pick it up the next day. Also, if I'm WORKING I'm not on my phone, so unless it's an emergency I...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-23-2021, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,222
I'm with you, most kid movies don't bother me...
I'm with you, most kid movies don't bother me unless it has bad words in it. I teach 4-5yr old's at our church and last week we talked about Moses. I said that the king wanted to kill all the baby...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-04-2021, 02:37 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 602
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-04-2021, 01:11 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 602
So I created a parent and teacher account to...
So I created a parent and teacher account to check it out. I'm having a bit of a hard time figuring out how to use it. I found "daily reports" but I'm not sure how to input their daily activities. ...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-02-2021, 12:43 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 602
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-29-2020, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 799
This ^ From a business aspect, this is exactly...
This ^ From a business aspect, this is exactly why they are doing what they are doing. You provide a pacifier, so they are using it to help with the situation at hand and keep other kids from being...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-20-2020, 06:21 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 460
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-19-2020, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 460
Christmas Week Quarantine...
I got an e-mail today that I was exposed to someone with Covid and have to quarantine until at least the 26th (if I show no symptoms)
My family is being very careful, and planned on getting together...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-11-2020, 04:59 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 873
Favorite Christmas movies: The Santa Clause...
Favorite Christmas movies: The Santa Clause movies (Tim Allen) The Grinch (any of them) The Christmas Angel, and sappy "halmark" movies :lol:
Favorite Christmas song: All of them :D But I love "Go...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-09-2020, 06:55 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 784
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-04-2020, 01:45 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 549
YES!!! If it's something I really want/am...
YES!!! If it's something I really want/am interested in doing I can focus on it for HOURS! If not, I have to physically force myself to continue. Even if it's something I'm mildly interested in,...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-04-2020, 08:58 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 549
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-01-2020, 02:25 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 1,707
I agree with tis 110%! I am just preschool now,...
I agree with tis 110%! I am just preschool now, but I start with "early learners" which is my 2-3yr old class. I much prefer 3-5yr olds, but I find getting them at 3 is ROUGH! I like starting them...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-01-2020, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 1,707
I think it depends on the age definitely. A...
I think it depends on the age definitely. A younger kid, I do what cat herder said, just grab them :P
I had a 3.5yr old one year and he would scream and cling to mom. His 2.5yr old sister came...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-24-2020, 07:40 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 455
Yet Another Covid Question
:rolleyes: Seems like that's what most questions are about now, sadly that's where we are!
Almost 3yr old woke up Friday with a fever, 101 I think, and a little stuffy nose. Mom called the doctor...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-19-2020, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 1,707
Shocking news heading your way
This family...
Shocking news heading your way
This family is OUT! Tuesday I actually thought maybe we could finish out the school year, today... NOPE!
Mom is SO disrespectful, doesn't listen to a word I...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-19-2020, 01:32 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,877
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-16-2020, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 664
I like crime shows :rolleyes::lol:
We are...
I like crime shows :rolleyes::lol:
We are currently re-watching Bones and SVU
We recently got done binge watching Stargate SG1 and may watch the others as well.
Honestly when I run out of things...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-13-2020, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 909
I figure the people that are going to get...
I figure the people that are going to get together with a bunch of people for the holidays, probably already are ;)
I do drop off at the door with masks and have kids remove shoes right away, and...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-12-2020, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 555
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-11-2020, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 1,707
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-10-2020, 09:22 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 555
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-10-2020, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 1,707
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-10-2020, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 1,707
Backpack and mask this morning! happyface
...
Backpack and mask this morning! happyface
(Btw, I hate wearing a mask, but they are super cracking down here and I have parents that are more afraid than others, so masks just make it smoother for...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-09-2020, 05:49 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 1,707
Oh how I wish I would have said that :lol:
...
Oh how I wish I would have said that :lol:
I let one of my other (long time) parents know that this family would probably not be working out. I said "unless things change dramatically, but...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-09-2020, 09:19 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 1,707
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-05-2020, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 1,707
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-05-2020, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 1,707
That's a good point, I did work with another...
That's a good point, I did work with another family about getting a used one but they ended up finding one one sale and it all worked out.
The family I am struggling with is definitely not having...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-05-2020, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 1,707
Brought back the folder at pickup saying dad...
Brought back the folder at pickup saying dad "forgot it"
Papers inside were dated today
Still had sticky note inside stating they needed to bring a backpack...
Sent the letter home, hope it goes...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-05-2020, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 1,707
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-05-2020, 09:22 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 1,707
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-05-2020, 09:16 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 1,707
Ok apparently I have no idea how to word it.
...
Ok apparently I have no idea how to word it.
Please let us know if any policy’s are a problem for you, we understand we may not be the best fit for every family, however if our policy’s are not...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-05-2020, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 1,707
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-05-2020, 08:53 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 1,707
:( Well today drop off was no better. No mask,...
:( Well today drop off was no better. No mask, no backpack, and did not return the weekly folder that I sent home on Tuesday. (it literally says on it, bring back Thursday and mom said "oh this is...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-04-2020, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 1,707
Yes exactly! The kid wasn't perfect and I...
Yes exactly! The kid wasn't perfect and I literally had to be on her ALL day, but she is turning 3 this month and has never been in any structured setting. (plus is the youngest with two brothers...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-03-2020, 11:20 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 1,707
I Strongly Dislike Starting New Families :|
New families first day today. Parents did not follow a single rule. Kid was rough, but that I can work with, and was actually better by the end of class. (4hr morning preschool class)
Parent came...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-01-2020, 09:07 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,817
I ended up switching to crib mattresses on the...
I ended up switching to crib mattresses on the floor. For little ones that tend to wander, I put a play yard around it, but even little ones end up learning to stay on it quickly. I put a pool...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-22-2020, 11:42 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 537
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-20-2020, 09:49 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 507
That's basically what I do, but I offered...
That's basically what I do, but I offered Christmas photos one year and the families LOVED it. I am a preschool, so I think parents love the first "school photo"
Thank you, I searched it but...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-19-2020, 08:01 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 507
Picture Day!
Do any of you do school pictures?
Do you hire a professional or do them yourself?
Do you have an order form?
Do you charge to print pictures?
In previous years I have done pictures that are...
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Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
10-17-2020, 11:07 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 11,033
None of my parents actually have my cellphone...
None of my parents actually have my cellphone number. They contact me solely through the childcare app we use. I can choose to respond or not. This is a big reason parents don't have the number ;)
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-15-2020, 11:21 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 694
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-15-2020, 01:45 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 969
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-09-2020, 12:01 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 835
Are you in Colorado?
Monday we had the...
Are you in Colorado?
Monday we had the weirdest, eeriest sky... constantly raining ash covering EVERYTHING.
Today, we have trees breaking from wet heavy snow...
This picture was taken at...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-07-2020, 02:34 PM
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Replies: 1,201
Views: 257,620
Me- Do you have to go potty?
GirlA(4)- No, I...
Me- Do you have to go potty?
GirlA(4)- No, I just have a wedgie *resumes picking*
Me: what kind of birds brought Elijah food?
GirlA(4): Raisins!
Me: What kind of foods do you NOT like?...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-03-2020, 01:16 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 573
I sing my own rendition of "let it go" when he...
I sing my own rendition of "let it go" when he sits on the potty :lol: It doesn't help, but it's entertaining to both of us!
After he does pee, we sing "It's potty time" by Patty Shukla (pretty...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-31-2020, 11:46 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 573
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-30-2020, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 573
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-30-2020, 03:34 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 573
Potty Training Question
So before I start preschool next month, I am helping a family out with potty training. I love potty training, don't ask me why because I have no idea. :lol:
Anyway, I have hit a bump in the...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-26-2020, 07:01 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,061
I highly doubt it, I think mom was just being...
I highly doubt it, I think mom was just being childish that day :P
I had a longer, more personal response, but decided to go with something short and sweet. I did end up blocking the mom after...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-23-2020, 09:36 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 2,373
I went from not knowing anyone personally, to...
I went from not knowing anyone personally, to knowing several people in the last month.
1 family of 2 adults and 7 kids. All but the baby got it I believe. 1 adult went to the hospital, but has...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-21-2020, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,061
Apparently I lack the ability to get mad, and...
Apparently I lack the ability to get mad, and just get hurt... Sometimes good sometimes bad :rolleyes:
This isn't just my job or even my livelihood, it's my passion and it's definitely hard to not...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-21-2020, 02:16 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,061
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-21-2020, 01:57 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,061
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-21-2020, 12:17 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,061
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-21-2020, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,061
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-21-2020, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,061
Heartbreaking Review
I have been doing this job for 12+years now. I have had the occasional crazy parent, but most families end up being with us for several years and leave great reviews.
However, the other day I got...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-06-2020, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 2,373
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-04-2020, 09:03 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 840
I think that can be a slippery slope. If you...
I think that can be a slippery slope. If you close at 5:15 but let parents meander, who's to say they will be gone by 5:30? I would just set a time and an expectation and stick to it, no wiggle...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-03-2020, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 840
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-02-2020, 04:26 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 861
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-31-2020, 07:19 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,167
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-31-2020, 05:27 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,167
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Forum: Daycare Menus, Breakfast, Lunch and Snack Ideas
07-31-2020, 10:21 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 6,611
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-28-2020, 03:18 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,268
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-23-2020, 09:21 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,213
I charge for the spot, not the time used.
I...
I charge for the spot, not the time used.
I was recently talking with a parent about this and she said "well if you go on vacation for a week you still have to pay rent on your house, so you know...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-23-2020, 01:13 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,747
I am SUPER allergic to the disposable ones. I...
I am SUPER allergic to the disposable ones. I can wear the cloth ones (one I made myself) for short periods of time, but still have a reaction. Ironically, the main place I wear a mask is to get my...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-22-2020, 08:33 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 2,373
I know nobody personally.
An older couple in...
I know nobody personally.
An older couple in my church got it, one recovered quickly, the other was hospitalized. Both are doing well now.
A daycare friend a town over is currently shut down...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-21-2020, 01:27 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,509
I was thinking an outside interview would be...
I was thinking an outside interview would be great, but I am unable to wear a mask for more than a few minutes at a time, as I have some breathing issues. I do have a face shield that I use for...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-18-2020, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,054
When I first started I had a kid that got...
When I first started I had a kid that got grounded at home and mom said not to let him do anything but read. I (kind of) complied, and never will again :P
I wouldn't change the daily routine for...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-15-2020, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,510
:lol: You're forgiven. My trial ends today or...
:lol: You're forgiven. My trial ends today or tomorrow, but I think I'm liking it. Few things I haven't figured out yet, one of which being- Is there a way to clock in myself or my assistant? Or...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-10-2020, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,609
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-09-2020, 08:00 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,510
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-08-2020, 09:20 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 982
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-06-2020, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,509
Interviews During Covid
I look and didn't see anything addressing this (but I could be wrong :P)
I have been "closed" (I only had one kid) due to some medical issues, for the last year or so, but am starting preschool...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-19-2020, 06:53 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,840
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-05-2020, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 881
This I agree with, however I love my straw...
This I agree with, however I love my straw cleaner... makes it a little less annoying lol
We do open cups at meals/snacks, but I have cups with some sort of lid out throughout the day, filled...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-04-2020, 05:34 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 881
I LOVE These Cups!
https://i5.walmartimages.com/asr/20a1c227-a227-4e89-a251-5234d1da9719_1.0eeccafcb3a39acc0d29d0439eea9112.jpeg?odnWidth=undefined&odnHeight=undefined&odnBg=ffffff
Does anyone else use these cups? ...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-18-2020, 02:44 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,169
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-16-2020, 09:58 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,013
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-08-2020, 11:14 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 774
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-30-2020, 05:04 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,627
Just in case anyone is hesitating on a...
Just in case anyone is hesitating on a termination...
DO IT!
This was the first week without the family, and though I do kind of miss the kid... I do NOT miss the drama! This week has been SO...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-21-2020, 06:12 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,627
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-21-2020, 10:25 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,627
Bye!
Today is the last day for one of my families. I survived the two weeks! I will absolutely miss this kid, and even his parents. But I will NOT miss the bad behavior (from the kid OR the parents!!)...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-09-2020, 06:22 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,254
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-07-2020, 10:53 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,141
Handed dad the termination letter today. I'm a...
Handed dad the termination letter today. I'm a little apprehensive about finances, but man what a weight off my shoulders! Just hoping the next two weeks go well! I have definitely beefed up my...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-06-2020, 08:49 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,023
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-06-2020, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,023
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-03-2020, 09:36 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,141
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-02-2020, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,547
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-31-2019, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,141
Sick Pick Up-How Long?
Yesterday DCB stayed home sick (shocking, since this mom rarely keeps him home)
He came today and she said "He was just fine yesterday, didn't seem to be feeling bad at all"
I carried him from the...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-29-2019, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 875
My "good" family did not ask for a refund. ...
My "good" family did not ask for a refund. Instead they asked if there was anything they could bring and said if I needed some extra time to let them know :P
Of course, my more... difficult......
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-26-2019, 04:16 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 875
Emergency Surgery...
So abut 2:30am on Sunday, I went in to the ER and ended up having to have emergency surgery! I was released mid Monday, but let parents know what was happening so nobody would drop off and have me...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-08-2019, 02:33 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 987
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-04-2019, 09:33 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,458
How Do You Charge?
Do you charge:
Daily rate (ex. $25/day)
Weekly rate (ex.$125/week)
Monthly rate (ex. $500/month)
Yearly rate (ex. $6,500 YEARLY- but divided into monthly/weekly payments)
When I go back to...
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