Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-01-2016, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,616
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-01-2016, 10:54 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,318
I taught our little guys the very basics,
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I taught our little guys the very basics,
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cheese
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help - They used this for everything, but it really helped a lot in curbing the aggression. Instead of...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-15-2016, 05:49 PM
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Replies: 92
Views: 6,393
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-12-2016, 10:19 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,125
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-12-2016, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,625
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-06-2016, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,143
The best way to do that is to block and unblock...
The best way to do that is to block and unblock them individually each day. The do not disturb actually only silences the phone so that it won't ring, vibrate or light up, the message will still be...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-06-2016, 09:50 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,629
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-06-2016, 09:35 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,143
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-06-2016, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,143
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-05-2016, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 914
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-05-2016, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 914
Eco-Healthy Child Care
I finally got the Eco-Healthy Child Care endorsement by The Children's Environmental Health Network. I've only had it up on craigslist and care.com for a few hours and I've already gotten more...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-04-2016, 08:05 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,319
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-04-2016, 07:29 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,712
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-02-2016, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 88
Views: 40,526
I'm in central Florida and offer a program...
I'm in central Florida and offer a program completely different than anyone around me. Infants and toddlers only, maximum of 3 children at once, eco-friendly, all organic meals + snacks, homemade...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-29-2016, 04:51 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,598
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-27-2016, 09:32 AM
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Replies: 52
Views: 6,735
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-27-2016, 09:27 AM
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Replies: 52
Views: 6,735
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-27-2016, 09:25 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,014
Why?! Care.com Crazy Too
I've gotten used to the insane craigslist people. I've had great results from Care.com, but everyone is in their first trimester. Yesterday I had a "lovely" conversation with a woman from Care. My...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-25-2016, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,598
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-24-2016, 05:23 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,598
My Website Reviews?
I have a different relationship with my daycare families than most do. Since I only take 3 families, it doesn't bother me too much if the parents are needy. So take a look at my site and give me...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-11-2016, 08:38 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,648
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-10-2016, 11:43 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,734
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-09-2016, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,223
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-06-2016, 06:32 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,054
Website Examples
1st time since I've opened I've had an opening and I am in shock how difficult it is to find the right family! I guess I should just be grateful that my first 2 1/2 years went so smoothly!
I'm...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-02-2016, 08:57 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,263
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-02-2016, 06:29 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,263
Facebook business page
I have had my personal Facebook page for 8 years, 2 years ago I started a private group for only the families currently in my care. That page has over 2,000 pictures and videos, so I don't want to...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-01-2016, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,482
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-27-2016, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,899
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-27-2016, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,515
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-27-2016, 08:34 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,627
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-27-2016, 04:55 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,627
Emergency Form?
I'm working on putting together my CDA portfolio and the forms I am supposed to include are an accident report, an observation tool and an emergency form. The first two are easy enough, but I have...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-26-2016, 12:41 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,525
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-26-2016, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,515
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-24-2016, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,515
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-24-2016, 09:37 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,515
Crazy Responses to Ads
What kinds of responses have you guys gotten to ads?
I just put my ad up today and oh my word. These people....
My ad is simple.
Monday - Friday 7:30 - 5:30
$175 a week
One infant...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-05-2016, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 80
Views: 4,469
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-05-2016, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,560
I am actually looking into insurance at the...
I am actually looking into insurance at the moment. I literally just came over and typed insurance into the search bar and saw that you had just posted this. I will private message you my email...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-05-2016, 06:39 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,732
Personally I would extend my closing time by...
Personally I would extend my closing time by 15-20 min and increase your rates to compensate. If he still can't be there with that extra time, charge a steep late fee. That gives him a cushion for...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-29-2016, 12:04 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,138
Gross Little Creatures!
Today I have told them not to do all sorts of gross stuff, but first time I've had to say these...
Do not lick the dogs butt! I don't care if the neighbors dog did it! You are not a dog! (it was...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-28-2016, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,181
Safe Sleep Policy
Does anyone have an official sleep policy form that I could borrow? I've got the basics down, but could use some assistance with the wording. I'm trying to explain to parents why it is so dangerous...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-19-2016, 08:26 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,596
Washing Walls
One of my little guys is leaving in a couple of weeks :( so I'm working on getting the house interview ready again. I haven't interviewed in over 2 years! I didn't realize how much damage those...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-19-2016, 08:04 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,421
Recently I had one of my 2yr olds scream for...
Recently I had one of my 2yr olds scream for almost 2 hours. I ignored him completely and put him in his bed. I have a monitor in there, and he knows it. When he was done screaming he nicely said...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-17-2016, 03:24 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,311
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-17-2016, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,311
Declining Potential Clients
I'm getting ready to start the interview process again. It's been over 2 years since I had to do this, and I'm a little rusty. I have an amazing batch of families that has been with me from the...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-15-2016, 08:11 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,172
Floor Tiles?
I need to buy at least one set of foam tiles, preferably two. Any advice on the least expensive place to buy them?
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-31-2016, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,441
I would absolutely keep him. Although if this...
I would absolutely keep him. Although if this were a family that you didn't have an extensive prior relationship my advice would be different.
She knows that she needs help, and is asking for...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-29-2016, 07:30 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,121
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-24-2016, 08:29 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,051
I'm In Love With Leapfrog
I am officially in love with Leapfrog. I almost never let the dcks watch tv, but it was "that" kinda day. I found Leapfrog Phonics Farm on Netflix and turned it on for them. It is great! I let them...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-22-2016, 02:04 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,502
Potty Training Multiples?
I made the "brilliant" decision to start potty training my two 26m and my 20m dcb. They caught on right away. I feel like I spend the entire day in the bathroom though! When one has to go, they...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-21-2016, 03:24 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,433
Toddler Frustrated
I have a 26m dcb that gets frustrated when he thinks that he can't do something, and yells "help please!" about over and over again. Today he was upset because he couldn't get his blocks to go...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-21-2016, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,560
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-19-2016, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,721
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-19-2016, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 8,679
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-14-2016, 07:34 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 2,751
I detest sand. I live in Florida and I haven't...
I detest sand. I live in Florida and I haven't been to the beach in 5 years. I bought a 50 pound bag of dry rice at Costco that I use as a sandbox, but they are getting rice in their diapers, and...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-09-2016, 03:19 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,892
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-09-2016, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,714
I just did the same thing recently. It is...
I just did the same thing recently. It is fabulous. I don't have cranky little monsters most days. We were all miserable when we tried to make it to lunch. Now they sleep from 10-12:30 and we...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-08-2016, 11:37 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,892
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-07-2016, 08:40 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,026
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-07-2016, 08:38 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,892
Zoo-phonics
Does anyone have any experience with the zoo-phonics program? It looks like a great program for pre-schoolers, but the website said that it works with younger kids too. I just ordered it for my...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-29-2016, 04:38 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,440
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-29-2016, 01:41 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 5,304
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-29-2016, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 5,304
I can totally relate! I have 3 toddlers and I...
I can totally relate! I have 3 toddlers and I feel like all I do all day every day is pick up after them, and then actually have to clean when they are gone. I burned out fast with that, so I had to...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-28-2016, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,509
likethis Some fights are not worth having. I...
likethis Some fights are not worth having. I NEED that nap break. I know for a fact that one of my 26m would be nearly impossible to keep on a mat, unless I physically held him there. No thank...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-27-2016, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,496
All of mine are huge veggie lovers. They will...
All of mine are huge veggie lovers. They will eat their broccoli first and ask for seconds before they touch anything else on their plates. I have one little guy that will eat a green pepper as if...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-26-2016, 05:10 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 3,460
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-26-2016, 12:56 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,536
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-25-2016, 07:39 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 2,973
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-24-2016, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,461
As far as expanding, are you at full capacity...
As far as expanding, are you at full capacity now? I know my license allows me to have significantly more children than I am comfortable taking care of. If my husband were to stay home, I would be...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-24-2016, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 2,973
I am so sorry that happened to you! I know how...
I am so sorry that happened to you! I know how traumatizing that is. Last year I opened the door and a pit bull ran into my house and grabbed my boston terrier. I had 2 one year olds and an infant...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-23-2016, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,329
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-22-2016, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,159
Congratulations!
You are going to have your...
Congratulations!
You are going to have your hands full. 7 kids is a lot with a newborn. You are a braver woman than I! :)
I think the number one rule would be that NO ONE touches the...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-22-2016, 12:31 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,329
Runner
I have two 26m and a 20m little boys. I have had them all since birth. They all love to see the other mommies and daddies when they come. They will yell "R's mommy is here!" The parents all love...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-20-2016, 07:57 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,359
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-18-2016, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,037
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-17-2016, 04:36 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,228
I have two 25m and a 19m that love anything...
I have two 25m and a 19m that love anything Little People. We have the tractor, a couple of school busses, a couple of airplanes, a firetruck, and assorted other stuff. They will play with them for...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-12-2016, 06:01 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,277
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-12-2016, 04:03 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 2,249
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-09-2016, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,282
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-09-2016, 08:29 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,662
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Forum: Daycare and Taxes
01-31-2016, 01:32 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,970
Time Spent Couponing
Would time spent researching the best deals and organizing coupons count toward your t/s%? The items that I am shopping for would be for food, household items, and diapers. I spend around 2 hours a...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-22-2016, 05:23 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,798
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-22-2016, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,018
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-22-2016, 11:48 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,244
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-19-2016, 11:08 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 922
Wording on Contract
I am updating my contract to include payment being required all 52 weeks. Previously I allowed the parents 5 days no charge and took up to 10 days vacation no charge. The parents are awesome, and I...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-18-2016, 05:42 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,210
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-15-2016, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 2,363
My husband has been in pest control for 18+...
My husband has been in pest control for 18+ years. He will always have a job! The only thing I am a total wuss with is spiders...cringe....bugs, rodents, snakes? I'm good. Just keep those damn...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-13-2016, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 2,363
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-13-2016, 04:06 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,845
I supply diapers and wipes. I use Huggies for...
I supply diapers and wipes. I use Huggies for the most part, but will buy Pampers if I find the best sale. When I combine coupon shopping with Target gift card deals, I end up only paying around...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-13-2016, 08:48 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,046
I have a 19m that has done this for months....
I have a 19m that has done this for months. Drives me stark.raving.mad, but so far I haven't found anything to do about it. He's HAPPY! I try whispering to him, and sometimes it will work...for...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-08-2016, 04:56 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 3,954
I have two Facebook pages. My personal page is...
I have two Facebook pages. My personal page is private and I only have family and a few close friends. My daycare page is private and only the parents and grandparents have access to it. I have...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-03-2016, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,755
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-02-2016, 07:47 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 823
I have a wall that is about 3 feet tall that I...
I have a wall that is about 3 feet tall that I turned into a felt board wall. I found that felt didn't stick very well, so I laminate pictures of whatever I want, and add a strip of velcro to the...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-01-2016, 06:55 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,940
Favorite Outdoor Toys for Toddlers
I have two 24m and a 18m, and need some ideas for things for them to do outside. I have a few large balls and a couple of good size dump trucks for them to push around. All they want to do is pick...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-01-2016, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,754
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-24-2015, 12:09 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,748
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-15-2015, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,118
Kicking a baby would be an immediate term. I...
Kicking a baby would be an immediate term. I would be scared that the behavior would escalate next time he got mad at the baby. The cat I would be angry about and put the child on probation, but...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-15-2015, 03:24 PM
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Replies: 72
Views: 55,230
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-05-2015, 01:35 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,413
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-05-2015, 01:29 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,033
I have two 23m that I taught to sign when they...
I have two 23m that I taught to sign when they were tiny. Now they will sign and say the words at the same time, which is what I have always done. I only taught them the basics of sign language,...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-02-2015, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,759
"I know what a pain it is to bring *** in when...
"I know what a pain it is to bring *** in when you drop off ***, but I would greatly appreciate it. I hope you aren't offended that I asked..I just wouldn't be able to live with myself if **** was...
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