Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
Today, 06:34 PM
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
Today, 10:44 AM
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
Today, 08:33 AM
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
Today, 08:23 AM
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
Today, 07:53 AM
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I have an info sheet about skills required for...
I have an info sheet about skills required for training and I let parents know that until their child tells me (verbally or in some way) that they need to go or have gone......I will NOT be involved....
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
Today, 07:38 AM
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
Today, 07:25 AM
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Replies: 6
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The only thing I hold is babies.
If a spot...
The only thing I hold is babies.
If a spot is open, I require payment in full.
My rates are based on enrollment not attendance or time used.
I refuse to lose money so someone else can save...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
Today, 07:23 AM
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Replies: 8
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I am living the same thing right now.
My...
I am living the same thing right now.
My parent is well trained in how I manage potty training here. This is her second child. Yet she still asks every day.
Her child is NO where near ready...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
Today, 07:17 AM
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Replies: 8
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MONDAY
Mom: "How's it going with the potty?" ...
MONDAY
Mom: "How's it going with the potty?"
You: "She hasn't said anything yet but she'll get there. She ate great today and she's been in a great mood."
TUESDAY
Mom: "How's it going with...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
Yesterday, 07:51 PM
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
Yesterday, 12:52 PM
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For me it’s the parents.... :confused:
Sent...
For me it’s the parents.... :confused:
Sent a kid home sick right before lunch.
Mom picks up (late) and then texts when she’s gone asking if DCKs school age brother can come in DCKs place...
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Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
Yesterday, 12:43 PM
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You’d need to discuss your options with your...
You’d need to discuss your options with your attorney.
The situation may not be comfortable or even positive and I sympathize with you but only your attorney is going to be able to offer advice as...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
Yesterday, 07:19 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 758
Seems like a common preschool snack menu.
I...
Seems like a common preschool snack menu.
I don't serve that many crackers (carbs) for snack ever.
I try to choose from the fruit, veggie or meat/protein groups first and add crackers or grains...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-18-2019, 03:05 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 413
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-18-2019, 02:03 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 121
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-18-2019, 08:34 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 413
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-18-2019, 08:01 AM
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Replies: 4,941
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-18-2019, 07:57 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 413
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-18-2019, 07:34 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 413
I am open as normal. I am sure several of my...
I am open as normal. I am sure several of my kids that are here have parents that are off but I guess I choose not to care. I am paid for the day so they can use it if they want. Especially true...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-18-2019, 07:30 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 484
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-15-2019, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 804
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-14-2019, 07:42 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 225
I follow the same illness policy I expect my...
I follow the same illness policy I expect my clients to follow.
If you are referring to the flu like Influenza I would absolutely without question close.
Give your child your full attention...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-14-2019, 07:37 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 804
I would do one of two things....
Either take...
I would do one of two things....
Either take baby now one day per week before OR after nap time (no attendance during nap)
or
Let mom know you'll have space available toward summer and if...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-14-2019, 07:30 AM
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Replies: 4,941
Views: 507,527
likethis I've banned them already.
One...
likethis I've banned them already.
One of my little DCG's showed up with a long sleeved top and pants all made from the same sequin stuff. :rolleyes:
The other kids spent the day following...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-14-2019, 07:03 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 396
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-13-2019, 02:39 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,254
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Forum: Daycare Insurance
02-13-2019, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 161
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-13-2019, 09:01 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 331
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-13-2019, 08:52 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 249
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-13-2019, 08:23 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 396
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-13-2019, 07:53 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 329
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-13-2019, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 329
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-12-2019, 06:21 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 341
Are they new to your daycare or new to your...
Are they new to your daycare or new to your area/state? ;)
I live in the same place/area/zip code as my all my clients.
Our weather isn’t new to any of us. (here)
Rules we agreed upon are the...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-12-2019, 03:09 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 484
:hug: I hope you feel better soon! :hug:
I...
:hug: I hope you feel better soon! :hug:
I am feeling cruddy myself today.
Hoping it's just a bad case of teething but who knows...
All week I've heard "Hmmm, they weren't like that at...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-12-2019, 08:44 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 384
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-12-2019, 08:42 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 384
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-12-2019, 08:32 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 384
likethis Yep, I read it the same way...
My...
likethis Yep, I read it the same way...
My immediate thought was something along the lines of "Just because you can, doesn't mean you should." type thought....
For some 4, 6, 8 is easy....I...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-12-2019, 08:14 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 384
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-12-2019, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 384
The QRIS program in my state requires written...
The QRIS program in my state requires written lesson plans and individual goals in all developmental domains/areas of development to be completed.
This is above and beyond tracking developmental...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-12-2019, 07:26 AM
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Replies: 4,941
Views: 507,527
yup! :hug: :hug:
Don't let her sour...
yup! :hug: :hug:
Don't let her sour attitude ruin your day!
I am so over people who think everything about them is more important than everything else.
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-11-2019, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 583
I participate with a food program
ALL enrolled...
I participate with a food program
ALL enrolled kids kids are served same meals/snacks every day.
No exceptions other than medically documented allergies or restrictions
At 12 months the menu is...
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Forum: Daycare and Taxes
02-11-2019, 02:13 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 167
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Forum: Daycare and Taxes
02-11-2019, 02:00 PM
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Views: 167
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Forum: Open Daycare Center - Sell a Daycare - Rent a Daycare - Buy a Daycare
02-11-2019, 01:54 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 51
Welcome! happyface
I moved your thread to...
Welcome! happyface
I moved your thread to the forum area where people post in regards to looking for space and/or looking for someone to buy, rent or lease their space.
You should generate...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-11-2019, 09:20 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 281
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-11-2019, 09:03 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 223
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-11-2019, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 223
Why do you need to word something if all your...
Why do you need to word something if all your parents are off?
I know that none of them have to work (did they tell you that or you just know their places of employment are closed) or are you...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-10-2019, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 396
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-09-2019, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 359
This is such a common issue in child care ...
This is such a common issue in child care
Especially bigger centers.
Center play is so inappropriate for 2 yr olds
They have no idea how to play together let alone follow structured play ideas....
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-08-2019, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 227
In that case, I'd just say "no."
If he...
In that case, I'd just say "no."
If he needs a tissue (for real) he can ask or do it himself.
If he really doesn't have a runny nose or need for a tissue, tell him no. Stop.
I have kids...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-08-2019, 08:27 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 227
I'd spend my efforts teaching him how to wipe...
I'd spend my efforts teaching him how to wipe properly, as well as how to keep a tissue in his pocket verses tossing it on the floor. If he's old enough to ask you to wipe his nose for him, he's big...
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Forum: Daycare Menus, Breakfast, Lunch and Snack Ideas
02-08-2019, 07:35 AM
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Replies: 91
Views: 30,538
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-07-2019, 02:42 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 597
:eek: Oh heck no!! I would not allow them to...
:eek: Oh heck no!! I would not allow them to drop the baby off without being fed. You care for a group of children. It's not asking to much for the parents to actually feed their own child.
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-07-2019, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 4,941
Views: 507,527
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-07-2019, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 597
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-07-2019, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 552
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-07-2019, 10:00 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 290
Yes, you can stop them.
Paying a weekly...
Yes, you can stop them.
Paying a weekly rate simply means they have the option of using the entire week.
Weekly tuition does not mean you are just sitting there available to them on a...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-07-2019, 09:56 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 290
How about something like this:
Dear Parents...
How about something like this:
Dear Parents
While I love my profession, being a child care provider has it's downfalls too. The biggest one is managing my family's needs while juggling the...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-07-2019, 09:44 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 290
When a parent says at drop off they are picking...
When a parent says at drop off they are picking up early, I hand them a Post-it note. I have them write it down, date and sign it. I let them know that is now their written schedule for that day. ...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-07-2019, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 306
This. Prep her ahead of time.
Big sis IS...
This. Prep her ahead of time.
Big sis IS leaving. Little sis can NOT go.
That is life. It's not going to change so she needs to learn to deal with it. I understand its difficult to...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-07-2019, 09:24 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 290
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-07-2019, 09:23 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 290
Here is how I handle schedules.
"ALL...
Here is how I handle schedules.
"ALL families MUST submit a written weekly schedule on the last day of care the week prior. (they will all give me schedules for next week at pick up this Friday)...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-07-2019, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 281
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-07-2019, 08:59 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 311
She creates the conflict. She SHOULD have to...
She creates the conflict. She SHOULD have to play by herself. That's a natural consequence for her behavior.
IMHO, that is the best teacher. I agree with PP though about teaching them the...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-07-2019, 08:52 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 7,710
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-06-2019, 03:27 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 196
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-06-2019, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 267
Is he just a natural screamer or is it due to...
Is he just a natural screamer or is it due to sleep routines at home and sleep routines at daycare not meshing?
If it's due to the way parents choose to put their child to bed, then I happily...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-06-2019, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 196
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-06-2019, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 427
I had a similar option when my own kiddos were...
I had a similar option when my own kiddos were younger but I chose a way of earning income that included quality time with my kids verses a fat wallet. You can always earn more money but you can...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-06-2019, 08:55 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 733
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-06-2019, 08:39 AM
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Replies: 4,941
Views: 507,527
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-06-2019, 08:37 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 733
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-06-2019, 08:30 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 733
I understand your viewpoint but I don't share...
I understand your viewpoint but I don't share your thoughts. I don't feel keeping the door locked keeps anyone safer necessarily. I also don't live in a community that generates paranoia in regards...
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Forum: Daycare Menus, Breakfast, Lunch and Snack Ideas
02-06-2019, 07:29 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 162
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Forum: Daycare Menus, Breakfast, Lunch and Snack Ideas
02-06-2019, 07:14 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 162
We do a spinach salad with mandarin oranges. ...
We do a spinach salad with mandarin oranges. It's sweet enough that it pairs well with pancake/waffle syrup.
We've also done avocados; slices and mashed.
I used to serve a root vegetable hash...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-06-2019, 07:03 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 733
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-06-2019, 07:00 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 733
We aren't mandated to keep our doors locked or...
We aren't mandated to keep our doors locked or unlocked but if we choose to lock them, the door knobs MUST be the type that can be opened from the inside without having to mess with the lock. This...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-05-2019, 05:28 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 696
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-05-2019, 01:30 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 278
likethis
I'm sure it feels like bullying...
likethis
I'm sure it feels like bullying but I agree with you, I wouldn't deal with continuous discharge like that and if parents don't seek a second opinion, their choice warrants exclusion.
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-05-2019, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 733
They get a code that works only during their...
They get a code that works only during their scheduled daycare hours. They don't get access any time they want.
You can assign different codes to different people and assign times/days to each...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-05-2019, 11:05 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 289
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-05-2019, 07:42 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 505
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-05-2019, 07:27 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 240
Super cute ideas!! Would love to see how they...
Super cute ideas!! Would love to see how they turn out!
I love the birdseed hearts!! I have some store bought seed feeders that are similar and the birds at our house go crazy for them!
As for...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-05-2019, 07:18 AM
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Replies: 1,080
Views: 204,165
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-05-2019, 07:15 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 733
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-04-2019, 03:18 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 289
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-04-2019, 01:24 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 415
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-04-2019, 09:20 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 307
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-04-2019, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 486
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-04-2019, 08:47 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 278
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-04-2019, 08:40 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 307
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-04-2019, 08:15 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 307
You'll more than likely need a commercial...
You'll more than likely need a commercial insurance policy so I'd check and see how much that will cost you and then decide what you'll charge.
I would never transport as the costs of insurance...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-04-2019, 08:14 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 415
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-04-2019, 08:08 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 169
I use something really similar to this handout...
I use something really similar to this handout when kids get sick.
https://www.handyhandouts.com/pdf/53_Terminate_Germs.pdf
I say something along the lines of "Hey DCM/DCD, here's a really good...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-04-2019, 07:58 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 541
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-04-2019, 07:55 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 541
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-04-2019, 07:53 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 278
Constant drainage does not seem normal. Atleast...
Constant drainage does not seem normal. Atleast I've never seen a child like that so who knows but I would definitely recommend to the parents that they consult an optometrist or their pediatrician....
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-01-2019, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 798
I think this thread has reached it's end.
...
I think this thread has reached it's end.
OP~ You've asked your question, insulted those trying to help and seem to still be searching for something.
Clearly, you aren't going to get the...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-01-2019, 07:22 AM
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Replies: 4,941
Views: 507,527
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-01-2019, 07:16 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 603
:hug:
You need to change your mindset and...
:hug:
You need to change your mindset and how you view things. I am telling you, it's a major stress reliever.
(bolded above) She did not "watch" your child yesterday. She invited her to a...
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