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I don't think it's unprofessional to have a...
I don't think it's unprofessional to have a one-one conversation with her telling her your big news.
Just ask her to keep it confidential until you make your formal announcement in a few weeks.
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12-04-2019, 07:30 AM
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12-03-2019, 08:49 AM
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They are fighting you to eliminate nap?
Just...
They are fighting you to eliminate nap?
Just keep saying "I do not provide a nap-free environment."
I really don't care what their argument is. It's not a service I provide. If they want to...
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12-02-2019, 03:50 PM
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11-22-2019, 11:19 AM
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11-14-2019, 07:59 PM
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11-08-2019, 02:40 PM
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11-08-2019, 12:21 PM
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He physically touched you? Has been verbally...
He physically touched you? Has been verbally abusive?
If it were me:
#1 I'd have the police on speed dial and ready to go in my hand.
#2 I'd call my licensor with a heads up.
#3 Have your...
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11-07-2019, 08:31 AM
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11-06-2019, 02:37 PM
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"I don't like it here"....
Me:
"That's too...
"I don't like it here"....
Me:
"That's too bad" and I'm off to start a fun activity. He can join or don't. I'm not going to stress about his choice.
"Me neither" with an over exaggerated lip...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-05-2019, 07:14 AM
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By doing all the parental duties so the parent...
By doing all the parental duties so the parent doesn't have to?
By refusing to contaminate our home and childcare environment in feces and urine?
By not supporting a parent's unreasonable demands?...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-31-2019, 02:40 PM
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I'm just going to leave this right here. ...
I'm just going to leave this right here.
https://kstp.com/news/big-lake-chief-police-says-resident-wrongfully-shamed-after-facebook-post/5533608/
It's never a good idea to jump to conclusions...
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10-31-2019, 02:31 PM
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I mentioned I'm also MN (just as the OP).
8...
I mentioned I'm also MN (just as the OP).
8 miles would add maybe 15-30 minutes in the cities during rush hour. Our city area has multiple highway systems that are all easily accessible and really...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-31-2019, 10:40 AM
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I agree on every point.
Part of me says...
I agree on every point.
Part of me says though: the location is as much a part of the services as the provider themselves- so yes, I would have refunded as well. BUT, 8 miles? 8 miles?
Also being...
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10-31-2019, 07:41 AM
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10-30-2019, 01:52 PM
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10-30-2019, 01:32 PM
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10-30-2019, 12:47 PM
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10-30-2019, 08:32 AM
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10-29-2019, 01:05 PM
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**LIABILITY**
^ That's me screaming there. ...
**LIABILITY**
^ That's me screaming there.
This is the perfect example of why every child should be coming into daycare walking freely and of their own volition.
Awake, prepared for the day...
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10-29-2019, 12:59 PM
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I have not.
But I wouldn't hesitate doing so. ...
I have not.
But I wouldn't hesitate doing so.
Violence is not tolerated towards me or others. Any child who hits another child with malice is on immediate probation. Any child who thought they...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-28-2019, 01:46 PM
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I am constantly on the mouthers here.
They...
I am constantly on the mouthers here.
They only get to play with certain toys and I keep that area just for them. I have a large space though, so this is easy for me to do. They are told they only...
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10-28-2019, 11:00 AM
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Yes, all did.
Years ago when I implemented...
Yes, all did.
Years ago when I implemented the tiered rate structure, I had a mom who tried arguing with me about it. The issue was she could pick up at the earlier rate/time a couple days a week...
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10-28-2019, 07:15 AM
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"After having a moment to consider the...
"After having a moment to consider the consequences of letting dcb arrive today, it is in the best interest of the group as a whole to stick to my illness policy and health department...
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10-25-2019, 02:06 PM
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10-23-2019, 12:53 PM
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10-23-2019, 11:58 AM
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10-23-2019, 11:54 AM
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Funny story.
I had one mom last year that...
Funny story.
I had one mom last year that tried to have this discussion with me. Even after referring her to my handbook, which specifically states "every child enrolled rests at nap time. Do not...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-22-2019, 01:49 PM
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By stating "we", I am assuming you are a center...
By stating "we", I am assuming you are a center based childcare, not in-home provider?
I think center based has different parental expectations than a family/in-home business. The higher price and...
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10-22-2019, 08:38 AM
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Agree! One.
I control the environment here....
Agree! One.
I control the environment here. Parents DO NOT GET A SAY in my policies. Ever. The child has not demonstrated they are ready (by the lack of readiness signs), so they are not ready in...
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10-21-2019, 03:40 PM
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10-16-2019, 09:48 AM
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I don't take infants very often for several...
I don't take infants very often for several reasons. But they are in high demand here- usually a year to find one available.
The typical procedure here: Enrollment fee due up front and weekly...
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10-15-2019, 01:47 PM
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10-07-2019, 08:29 AM
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10-04-2019, 12:31 PM
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10-04-2019, 09:47 AM
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10-04-2019, 09:42 AM
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I don't administer any meds beyond life saving...
I don't administer any meds beyond life saving measures (epi pens, asthma meds, etc- all conditions must have documentation).
Administering meds is a liability. One liability that should be on the...
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10-03-2019, 08:23 AM
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I think it sounded professional.
I made a...
I think it sounded professional.
I made a clause last year that states: I do not allow late arrivals for Dr visits of any kind. Please schedule vaccinations on days you will be able to monitor for...
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10-02-2019, 07:14 AM
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We had installed one in our previous home.
It...
We had installed one in our previous home.
It was an all in one storm door with attached doggie door. We got it at Home Depot and it was fairly inexpensive for an entire door.
It's still a...
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09-30-2019, 04:17 PM
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09-27-2019, 07:17 AM
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09-27-2019, 07:16 AM
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09-25-2019, 09:29 AM
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09-25-2019, 07:37 AM
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I don't see why you "can't" tell her.
I'd...
I don't see why you "can't" tell her.
I'd weigh the options: $30-$50 for one day or a day off... no brainer. Day off would win.
The fact that it's their last day makes it an even easier decision....
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09-25-2019, 07:21 AM
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No problem.
I'm gathering you have...
No problem.
I'm gathering you have contracted hours for each family since you mentioned kids are still at your house during the times they are asking for additional hour(s).
If it were me, the...
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09-24-2019, 03:08 PM
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09-24-2019, 09:26 AM
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Mine aren't listed because rates are based on...
Mine aren't listed because rates are based on individual needs with the earliest pick up times being considerably less than later pick up times.
Out of the ten families enrolled, only two are at the...
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09-24-2019, 09:23 AM
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09-23-2019, 08:44 AM
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Both :D
I often wonder how my neighbors feel...
Both :D
I often wonder how my neighbors feel about the noise outside when the kids go out. They're an older couple who are home most of the day. I hope if they are bothered by it, they would...
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09-20-2019, 10:52 AM
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I get those too.
If you've ever applied for a...
I get those too.
If you've ever applied for a grant, they put your name on a list of potential awards. They NEVER update the list though. I've had multiple things delivered to an old address.
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09-20-2019, 10:07 AM
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09-20-2019, 09:13 AM
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This is the first year I haven't been on the...
This is the first year I haven't been on the grant committee in about 5/6 years. I opened up the application this year and it took me a good hour to figure out things after this new change in their...
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09-20-2019, 07:04 AM
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09-19-2019, 02:14 PM
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09-18-2019, 01:50 PM
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09-17-2019, 10:43 AM
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I find your post extremely discouraging and...
I find your post extremely discouraging and judgmental as well.
To also point out:
1. We are NOT employees. We are business owners.
2. You have no basis to say the OP's observations are...
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09-16-2019, 07:38 AM
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There ARE parents who are great at picking up...
There ARE parents who are great at picking up their children at the earliest possible time they can. There are also parents who drop off the moment a provider opens and picks up the moment they close...
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09-12-2019, 10:55 AM
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09-11-2019, 02:24 PM
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If you charge open-close, then you will have...
If you charge open-close, then you will have families who bring their kids the moment you open to the moment you close.
Like Blackcat said, if you charge based on contracted hours, you will be...
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09-11-2019, 09:40 AM
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Same.
No seconds on grains unless it's mixed...
Same.
No seconds on grains unless it's mixed in with the main course and I have extra. Veggies are typically their option for seconds at lunch. Fruits/veggies are usually the option for breakfast...
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09-10-2019, 07:43 AM
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I actually would. I have had so many families...
I actually would. I have had so many families want to train their child at around 17 months. They may think you'll start the process so they can get their child ready for the next one (who may offer...
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09-09-2019, 11:20 AM
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09-09-2019, 10:31 AM
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09-06-2019, 08:38 AM
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09-04-2019, 07:14 AM
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09-03-2019, 08:11 AM
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Wow. That mom is ballsy.
I had a dad go...
Wow. That mom is ballsy.
I had a dad go through my cupboards during an interview once. I never enrolled them though... that was such a rude thing to do in my opinion. I don't care if it is...
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09-03-2019, 08:06 AM
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Seems fishy.
What state are you in?
In...
Seems fishy.
What state are you in?
In mine, I can have a policy to ONLY accept children who are up to date on immunizations. That just means I have to have the same policy across the board for...
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08-31-2019, 08:59 AM
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In my handbook, it reads:
Nap time is...
In my handbook, it reads:
Nap time is non-negotiable. Every child is required to rest their minds and bodies between 1-3. Please do not ask for this time to be modified in any way. Please respect...
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08-29-2019, 09:45 AM
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08-29-2019, 09:43 AM
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08-29-2019, 07:47 AM
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08-23-2019, 11:14 AM
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08-23-2019, 10:13 AM
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08-23-2019, 07:51 AM
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08-23-2019, 07:40 AM
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Ok, let's break this down into real-world.
...
Ok, let's break this down into real-world.
Your supply and demand theory is seriously flawed when it comes to this particular issue (waitlist) and this industry.
Let's pretend for a moment...
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08-22-2019, 02:52 PM
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08-22-2019, 08:47 AM
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Most certainly!
Unregistered:
A good...
Most certainly!
Unregistered:
A good licensed, educated teacher would never portray the self righteous, judgmental attitude you are displaying here.
Good teachers have compassion for others,...
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08-21-2019, 09:47 AM
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So, what your suggesting is to price daycare...
So, what your suggesting is to price daycare services out of the realm of typical salaries and only cater to the elite who can afford extravagant prices? In order to trim waitlists?
Why wouldn't...
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08-19-2019, 11:21 AM
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08-19-2019, 07:53 AM
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08-14-2019, 06:48 AM
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08-13-2019, 05:44 PM
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Here's what she emailed me:
Yes, there are...
Here's what she emailed me:
Yes, there are protections in place by the State of MN to allow this. Here’s a link to the Revisor’s website, as well as the language shown there. The citation is...
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08-13-2019, 12:44 PM
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08-12-2019, 07:38 AM
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08-12-2019, 07:33 AM
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08-07-2019, 08:32 PM
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I wouldn't jump to the conclusion that she's...
I wouldn't jump to the conclusion that she's lazy.
I would want clarification on what her potty training policy is- especially if it's not written in a handbook or contract.
I will say, if a...
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08-07-2019, 08:47 AM
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08-07-2019, 08:43 AM
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08-06-2019, 01:48 PM
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08-06-2019, 08:56 AM
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I understand your thought process there.
...
I understand your thought process there.
Personally, I don't start the PT process at all until all the signs of readiness are present and a good routine has been established at home first.
What...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-05-2019, 03:31 PM
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-05-2019, 09:11 AM
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Here's my biggest concern:
If you are...
Here's my biggest concern:
If you are licensed and god forbid, something happened to him in care, licensing would need to investigate even though there's a pre-existing condition that may factor...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-02-2019, 01:27 PM
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In my experience, they go for the lower weekly...
In my experience, they go for the lower weekly fee.
However, if you write in paid vacation in your contract (or any paid time) you need to protect it otherwise you will get notices timed in order...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-29-2019, 07:56 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 635
Notices vary by location, demand and provider...
Notices vary by location, demand and provider preference.
Is it unheard of? No.
Is it longer than typical providers? Probably.
Are you legally required to follow through with a contract that...
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