Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-12-2013, 10:40 PM
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Replies: 174
Views: 27,269
I'm also closing
I will be closing at the end of August to start my student teaching. I'm nervous and excited. I will miss all the kids, but I can't wait to have my home back.
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-06-2013, 03:31 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,415
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06-06-2013, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,415
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06-06-2013, 11:16 AM
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Views: 2,415
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-15-2013, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,736
Hi Crystal,
I am located about an hour north...
Hi Crystal,
I am located about an hour north of San Diego in Orange County. The mentor program you are talking about sounds awesome, but I have to do my student teaching for K-3 the first 8 weeks...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-15-2013, 11:17 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,736
Student Teaching
This August I will start my student teaching for K-8 with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education. I haven't told any of my clients yet I'm waiting for placement first. I plan on hiring an assistant...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-14-2013, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 157
Views: 14,101
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-13-2013, 04:03 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 3,509
This shocks me!
I only have four families, all of them said thank you. I have never had parents so unthoughtful. Some of the things I read on this board amazes me.
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-19-2013, 06:22 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,590
Food Program Question
I'm on the food program and really thinking about stopping the program. The kids don't eat what I prepare ever. I am thinking about just having parents prepare lunch and just feed snacks and milk. It...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-27-2013, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,497
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-27-2013, 11:46 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,497
Anyone Have an Infant
That does not sleep. He is with me for 7 hours and takes maybe two 30 minute naps, if im lucky. He has been up since 7:30 and still up. He will just scream when it's time to lay him down. He is 5...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-27-2013, 03:12 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,489
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-27-2013, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,599
Thanks for your response. She does come in a...
Thanks for your response. She does come in a diaper every morning so maybe they are not really trying frequently. I will wait for some signs, I just hate the thought of cleaning poop off of older...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-26-2013, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,599
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-26-2013, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,599
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-26-2013, 12:26 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,599
Thanks, that is a great suggestions. I thought...
Thanks, that is a great suggestions. I thought little girls didn't like to be dirty either, but she will poop at home and not tell anyone and take a nap and wake up with a horrible rash. I think she...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-26-2013, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,599
Potty Training
Just need some suggestions. I have a three year old that is not potty trained. I take her potty every hour, but will not pee or poop in the potty she will wait until she is dry and pee in her pull...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-21-2013, 09:24 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 4,304
I have one parent that pays me through Chase...
I have one parent that pays me through Chase transfer bi weekly. I have another pay me through there checking account as a bill. It comes in the mail by Friday. I have another parent that pays me...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-21-2013, 02:47 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,380
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-21-2013, 02:45 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,380
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-21-2013, 02:42 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,380
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-21-2013, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,380
In Need Of Toy Suggestions
I watch a three and four year old. I need some great learning toys that will keep them from being bored and keep them busy for 10-15 minutes. They are both girls and like to play with dolls, but that...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-11-2012, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,681
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-11-2012, 02:34 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,681
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-10-2012, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,681
How Much Should I Charge?
One of my families asked if I could watch their son from Friday night to Sunday morning. I have never done overnight weekend care. I did watch him once on a Saturday for a few hours for $10.00 an...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-29-2012, 02:25 PM
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Replies: 79
Views: 9,405
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-29-2012, 10:54 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,972
I have this!
I love it, I like the fact it has three levels that adapt for growing babies. it will work if you just want to use it until the baby turns a year otherwise length might be a problem. It's a pain to...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-17-2012, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,444
Does Anyone Have Planned Friday's Off?
I was just reading a thread about taking days off and it got me thinking. Does anyone set a schedule so that they have off one Friday every three months instead of taking a week of vacation off? I...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-20-2012, 03:19 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 4,395
Choose not to be full
I am not full, haven't been since opened. I can watch a total of 8 but 2 have to be school age. I watch 4 total.
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-17-2012, 07:32 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,999
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-17-2012, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,999
Thanks ladies,
She took a nap at 2:00pm and...
Thanks ladies,
She took a nap at 2:00pm and woke at 4:00. She would not take the bottle at all. She won't be here the rest of the week, so on Monday I will ask mom if she wants to come back at...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-17-2012, 01:54 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,999
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-17-2012, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,999
Breastfed Baby Not Taking The Bottle!!!
Has anyone ever been in this situation? She drank about 2oz yesterday from the bottle but it was a battle. She is not fussy and as soon a I put the nipple in her mouth she screams. Any suggestions. ...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-20-2012, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,526
I have a friend in Irvine
My friend charges $225.00 per week and $60.00 a day. She said she was going to raise her rates this year but not sure if she ever did. I live in South County which is 20 minutes from Irvine and I...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-07-2012, 02:19 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,986
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-09-2012, 09:26 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,664
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-08-2012, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,664
For those of you that completed a degree
Just wondering if any of you ladies pursued a degree in education while doing home daycare how did you do your student teaching? I am on track to start my student teaching in January and will...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-25-2012, 04:45 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,559
Yes I did that.
I watched four infants under two when I first started. I thought it would be cute that they were all the same age growing up together. I would never do that again, I'm sure I lost some hair and...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-25-2012, 03:42 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 10,973
Great set up!
I like how your living room still looks like a home. It inspired me to get rid of my color explosion foam mats. Now I utilize this bench that housed junk for the toys they play with and put them...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-25-2012, 09:26 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 8,433
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-20-2012, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,147
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-19-2012, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,147
Disability Insurance
Does anyone pay for a private disability insurance for accidents or pregnancy? If so who do you use? I have been thinking lately that if I get hurt and couldn't care for the kids I would be in a...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-27-2012, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,306
noise machine
I found this on a blog about noise machines, I haven't personally used it but thinking of buy it.
http://www.amazon.com/Marpac-980A-Sound-Screen-Conditioner/dp/B000MPH0PG/ref=pd_cart_recs2
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-24-2012, 03:24 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,853
Does Anyone Have A "Bad" Behaviour
Action Plan? Something I could give to parents in a meeting. I have a meeting tonight, and this is my last attempt to work with this mom with her son's bad behavior.
thanks
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-23-2012, 05:38 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,025
Oh Why...Oh Why?
Did I say yes to watching my brothers girlfriend son?
He is very disobedient. He talks very well and talks back all day. He is loud and obnoxious. He comes in morning trying to run around and...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-16-2011, 10:53 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,676
That is what I was thinking, but wanted to see...
That is what I was thinking, but wanted to see what everyone thinks.
I am about 99% sure I will be sending him home after lunch. He feels a little warm, and I think mom medicated him before drop...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-16-2011, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,676
Coughing!!!
Has anyone sent a kid home for coughing. It seems a little extreme, but this kid will not stop. His mom gave him cough medicine but it hasn't helped. He can not even eat without coughing on...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-14-2011, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,438
Funny
My husband thinks I'm crazy when I ask where Max and Rubys parents are.
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-14-2011, 03:05 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,009
How Do You Potty Train?
All my kids are 2 they will all be turning 3 by March of next year. My daughter is newly potty trained she wouldn't poop on the potty but finally got over that. Should I be taking the kids to potty...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-13-2011, 02:00 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,550
CL Ad In My Area
I live in South Orange County. Most providers make $200-$225 a week for these hours. I guess it doesn't hurt to put this ad up.
this is about $12.00 a day
Single Mother looking for fulltime...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-01-2011, 09:12 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 5,246
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-25-2011, 04:45 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,622
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-29-2011, 03:32 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,122
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-29-2011, 02:54 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,530
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-29-2011, 02:31 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,530
How Much Should I Charge?
I have been watching a little boy since the first week of September. He is non related but my brothers live-in girlfriends son. I already give them a discount for daycare, not sure why but I do. ...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-28-2011, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,237
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-28-2011, 02:34 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,237
I live in CA
Maybe it depends on the County, but I can have the daycare kids sleep upstairs. I have a small license so maybe that is why. My rep tried to discourage it and she scared me, but eventually I had to...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-10-2011, 09:23 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,108
I'm sure it all evens out. I live in CA the...
I'm sure it all evens out. I live in CA the price of living is pretty outrageous!!
But with this amount I can watch a low ratio of kids. I only watch three one is my daughter so no pay for her.
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-10-2011, 09:20 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,108
This is a good idea. Double their daily rate...
This is a good idea. Double their daily rate would make overtime $9.00 an hour. I have been watching him since the end of April under the assumption that this was temporary. Grandma was watching...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-09-2011, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,108
Quick Question
My weekly full time rate is 225.00. I am open from 7:30-5:30.
What would you charge extra for staying open later? 7:30pm one day and 6:30pm another night, so now I am working one 12 hr. Shift and a...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-12-2011, 10:14 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,502
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-11-2011, 01:34 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,876
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-10-2011, 08:47 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,019
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-10-2011, 08:42 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,019
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-09-2011, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,019
Is it Weird?
I interviewed a client a few weeks ago they decided to sign with me but will not start until September, baby due end of June. They invited me and my family to their baby shower/ BBQ. I was caught...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-05-2011, 10:54 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,713
Any Suggestions For Constipated Toddlers?
I have this little guy that is so constipated he cries when he tries. His mom has given him prune juice, chocolate milk, apple juice anything she can think of.
Thanks
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-28-2011, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,260
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-28-2011, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,260
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-27-2011, 10:17 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,260
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-19-2011, 06:41 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 7,369
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-19-2011, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 7,369
What Would You Charge For Half Day?
I have only had full time or all day care. I guess I would charge 50.00 all day, would I just charge half of that or an hourly rate?
Thanks
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-15-2011, 08:32 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,831
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-07-2011, 01:59 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,901
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-07-2011, 01:06 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,510
this is what I send
Hello Mr. and Mrs. -
It was a pleasure meeting you and your family last week. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask. I hope you consider me for your family care needs.
Thank you...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-06-2011, 10:24 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,840
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-30-2011, 01:50 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,793
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-25-2011, 09:38 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,384
Sorry
I will be in the same position at the end of April. I termed one family dcg last day is the 8th of April. The next day dcm from of my siblings gave notice. I only watch 4 kids the last child I...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-24-2011, 01:16 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,389
What Should I Charge For 4 Days?
I am trying to change my schedule to work four days a week, not sure how to price it. currently my full time rate is 225.00 a week. Three days is 160.00 and two days 120.00 a week.
thanks
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-21-2011, 06:38 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,630
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-18-2011, 05:12 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,630
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-18-2011, 01:24 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,303
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-18-2011, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,303
Well the little girl I deal with is driving me...
Well the little girl I deal with is driving me crazy. I know I would get rid of them this way. I know it's the easy way out, but I really don't care at this point ,this was something I have been...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-18-2011, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,303
Does Anyone Have A Letter For Cutting Hours/Days
Could I please see it to tweak it to work for me. I want to take Fridays off and work M-Thursday. This may also help me get rid of my dcg that I am thinking about terminating. I was thinking about...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-18-2011, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,630
Should I Keep Or Terminate?
I have this daycare girl who is 27 months. She is a handful I have had her for a year she came from a nanny. She used to yell at nap the whole time because I wasn't rocking or holding her while she...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-15-2011, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 11,079
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-15-2011, 01:08 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,417
Parents do not seemed too concerned. The Dr.s...
Parents do not seemed too concerned. The Dr.s note was pretty vague could have been from anything just said dcg could return to daycare. No follow up calls from the mom nothing just a normal day I...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-15-2011, 10:00 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,417
No idea
So she is back there are no explanations of what caused the bleeding. The mom said they took a urine sample this morning and examained her but nothing looks out of the ordinary. They brought a dr.s...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-14-2011, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,417
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-14-2011, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,417
Need Advise PLEASE!!!
The two year old dcg I watch had blood in her pamper when I changed her right before she went home. I just about freaked out. I inspected her and it looked like the blood was coming from her...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-08-2011, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,506
Does Anyone Work A 4 Day Week Or Less By Choice?
Just wondering. I have a dcb that is leaving this year. His mom's job is relocating, so I have been thinking about replacing him with a part time family, and give myself Fridays off. I watch two...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-08-2011, 09:41 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 12,266
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-02-2011, 02:33 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,676
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-02-2011, 02:27 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 4,634
How Many Kids Do You Watch?
I watch 5 including my own daughter, which is challenging some days. I think in the past I have read someone watched 16 kids!!! if you watch more than 5 do you have a helper?
I had only intended...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-23-2011, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,393
I like it
Sunflower Momma who make the kitchen you just bought. I like it.
Thanks
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-23-2011, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,393
What Kind Of Play Kitchen Do You Have?
I have this one. I think the kids could do without it but they are still young most just turned 2 or not 2 yet. Is there a better kitchen. I am actually looking for a smaller kitchen.
But not...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-18-2011, 01:58 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,628
Who Doesn't Have A Back Yard?
I don't. I live in a 1700sq. Townhome with a wrap around front porch. It has a short gate so everyone that walks by can see us. What creative things do you do for outside play. We usually go to...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-18-2011, 01:45 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,294
Thanks ladies
I will start praising her for not being bad. I definetly praise her alot when she does good and shares but sometimes she is so bad all day long that everything becomes negative. I don't like to...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-18-2011, 10:58 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,294
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-18-2011, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,294
What Do You Do With The Mean Child?
She is mean and the other kids are scared of her. She used to bite and hit, but she hasn't done that in a few weeks. She will grab a toy from another and just look at them scream, she will block...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-17-2011, 12:43 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,979
Nice!
When do you have time to make all these great thing? My kids would fight if I left them alone. The don't even sit on the couch without fighting. They are young. Are your kids good eaters?
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