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03-09-2019, 09:25 PM
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04-10-2018, 08:43 PM
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01-05-2017, 07:48 PM
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-29-2016, 08:09 AM
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Views: 1,582
Exactly! My son (now 13 & healthy) was in the...
Exactly! My son (now 13 & healthy) was in the PICU for 6 days, partially on a breathing tube (at 5 weeks) when he had bronchiolitis & then a month later he contracted RSV & pneumonia. It was...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-22-2016, 12:07 PM
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Replies: 49
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-09-2016, 11:26 AM
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Replies: 60
Views: 6,216
I have to wear shoes because I have plantar...
I have to wear shoes because I have plantar fascitis that acts up if I don't. I also have really flat feet that wearing no shoes/shoes with little support caused a tendonitis problem which I am...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-12-2016, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 4,332
I would tell her that you don't have unlimited...
I would tell her that you don't have unlimited texting, and that when you get picture texts it counts even higher for your monthly bill. I would say that you are unwilling to incur a higher cell...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-26-2016, 07:56 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,470
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-07-2016, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,101
Our kids' public school system donates canned...
Our kids' public school system donates canned foods (has a long drive period when kids can donate) & has a LARGE collection donating hundreds of items (probably more like thousands) to our local food...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-21-2016, 10:18 AM
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Replies: 165
Views: 13,395
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-25-2016, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 3,070
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-21-2016, 07:43 PM
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Replies: 235
Views: 19,489
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-21-2016, 07:31 AM
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Replies: 235
Views: 19,489
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-24-2016, 06:21 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 3,070
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-24-2016, 06:19 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 3,070
We had a pass for many years & didn't renew it...
We had a pass for many years & didn't renew it this year (our own kids are 14,12 & 8 & just kind of outgrowing it). You do have to show a driver's license as the parent/s on the membership. Any...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-23-2016, 12:57 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 3,070
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-23-2016, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 3,070
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-23-2016, 12:11 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 3,070
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-22-2016, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 3,070
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-22-2016, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 3,070
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-19-2016, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,861
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-12-2016, 09:27 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,187
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-18-2016, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 6,209
Views: 707,484
I nanny & have for the past three years. I used...
I nanny & have for the past three years. I used to do in-home daycare but once my kids all reached school-age I figured this gave me more freedom (I don't want to work FT). Send me a PM if you ever...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-14-2016, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 955
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-08-2016, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 2,617
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-26-2015, 05:14 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,855
I see ads like that all of the time in my area...
I see ads like that all of the time in my area around Black Friday, etc. Most of the people already typically watch children during the daytime or run in-home daycares. I figure it is up to the...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-08-2015, 07:08 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,873
I understand the reasoning for the rule but my...
I understand the reasoning for the rule but my question would be don't most strollers for young babies have a flat position so you can adjust it so the baby is lying flat? Would this be sufficient?
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-06-2015, 09:35 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,192
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-12-2015, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,649
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-04-2015, 07:10 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,128
I'm guess I am confused as to why you weren't...
I'm guess I am confused as to why you weren't upfront about the fact that the little girl likely gave it to YOU not the other way around?! Especially since you had no other children in your care.
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-14-2015, 09:22 AM
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Replies: 65
Views: 7,875
likethis As a mom of a child with a nut allergy...
likethis As a mom of a child with a nut allergy ITA with this. I would never subject my child to having to avoid food, or make him carry an epi-pen everywhere, or be ultra cautious about every bite...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-14-2015, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 65
Views: 7,875
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-31-2015, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 10,434
A few years ago I had a miserable fever & felt...
A few years ago I had a miserable fever & felt absolutely horrid after too much time in the sun. I was exhausted & had to sleep. If the child has a fever due to heat stroke or whatever they still...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-26-2015, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,446
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-22-2015, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,499
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-17-2015, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 159
Views: 20,907
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-17-2015, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 159
Views: 20,907
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-17-2015, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 159
Views: 20,907
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Forum: Daycare Menus, Breakfast, Lunch and Snack Ideas
07-07-2015, 11:57 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,574
I do freezer meals for my own family. I shop...
I do freezer meals for my own family. I shop loss leaders (meats on sale or marked down) & use them to make meals to freeze. We are going on vacation soon & we take a lot of our food with us. I...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-19-2015, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 77
Views: 6,815
No, I definitely couldn't live on that but I...
No, I definitely couldn't live on that but I don't have to because my DH has a good job. I mostly work to supplement his income so I don't need to watch many children. Typically I just have one or...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-18-2015, 11:19 AM
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Replies: 77
Views: 6,815
I don't care that you are reporting or whether...
I don't care that you are reporting or whether it's appropriate to do so (although when it's illegal it seems appropriate so I agree). I guess my issue is the assumption the other care is worse. ...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-03-2015, 03:13 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,700
I give out references but I am considering not...
I give out references but I am considering not doing it any longer. Hardly anyone calls them except last summer someone I was considering called them all & spoke at LENGTH with each person (& I...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-19-2015, 07:14 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,083
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-14-2015, 08:45 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,723
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-02-2015, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,849
And our parents never giving it a thought is...
And our parents never giving it a thought is likely why I had many burns as a child & had skin cancer on my face 1.5 years ago. . . i had to have surgery to remove it & have reconstructive surgery...
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Forum: Daycare and Taxes
03-10-2015, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,613
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-27-2015, 11:06 AM
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Replies: 6,209
Views: 707,484
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-27-2015, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,798
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-27-2015, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 6,209
Views: 707,484
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-27-2015, 10:38 AM
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Replies: 6,209
Views: 707,484
I used to provide in-home care but in the last...
I used to provide in-home care but in the last few years (since all my own kids are in school full-time) I have been working as a part-time nanny. It works well for me as I only choose positions...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-26-2015, 07:56 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,798
I understand the point you are making but you...
I understand the point you are making but you have to take time for yourself. :Sunny:lovethis You are setting yourself up for sickness or too much stress when you don't take time for yourself. Back...
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Forum: Daycare and Taxes
02-05-2015, 02:29 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,613
I agree but it doesn't seem to matter how we...
I agree but it doesn't seem to matter how we adjust things - every single year we get a large return. I think it has a lot to do with the fact that I only nanny part-time & then not in the summer,...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-03-2015, 07:43 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,162
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-24-2015, 12:03 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 4,440
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-24-2015, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 4,440
I don't think texting is fishy! When both of my...
I don't think texting is fishy! When both of my parents died (5 years apart) I texted parents. I would have burst into tears if I had to talk to several parents at a time explaining that my parent...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-24-2015, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 4,440
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-21-2015, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 3,854
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-24-2014, 09:10 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,221
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-23-2014, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,214
I assume you knew about these closings when you...
I assume you knew about these closings when you signed up? Most providers/centers don't change their closing dates so close to the holidays so I am guessing you knew in advance. Being closed on the...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-14-2014, 02:35 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 999
OT - what to charge for pet sitting???
So I have had someone local ask me about pet sitting when they are away for part of Christmas break. It would be taking care of two separate families who both have cats so I would be going into two...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-05-2014, 09:02 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,470
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-04-2014, 08:13 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,912
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-01-2014, 11:48 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,308
More recently my kids are old enough to stay in...
More recently my kids are old enough to stay in their rooms when they were ill. However, if I had a younger child (& when I did have someone 5-6 & under) they typically need more one-on-one care. ...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-19-2014, 07:15 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,977
Is that true? I know I have given relatives...
Is that true? I know I have given relatives birthday checks & they didn't cash them for months. They still went through. I didn't think banks really check the dates unless you are a business &...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-02-2014, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,450
Not taking sides either way just stating some...
Not taking sides either way just stating some facts. Many people with an allergy can eat a certain thing & have NO reaction several times then all of a sudden BAM they could have a life-threatening...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-01-2014, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,782
I go about 1x a month unless I am having major...
I go about 1x a month unless I am having major issues & my co-pay is only $6.10/visit unless the dr does something extra & then I may have to pay $15. Not bragging though as I am only allowed to go...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-29-2014, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 5,769
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-27-2014, 06:39 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,909
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-27-2014, 06:38 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,909
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-22-2014, 06:51 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,960
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-14-2014, 01:38 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,672
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-14-2014, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,672
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-01-2014, 11:39 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 5,017
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-25-2014, 07:01 AM
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Replies: 130
Views: 16,588
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-21-2014, 07:34 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,158
I'd be brief but to the point:
Dear DCP:
...
I'd be brief but to the point:
Dear DCP:
As of (whatever date, I suggest tomorrow!) I will be enforcing all my policies. I have been lenient since you are new to DC & I understand it can be a...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-08-2014, 11:07 AM
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Replies: 218
Views: 29,522
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-04-2014, 08:21 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,463
I've had several families who have parted ways...
I've had several families who have parted ways with me either my choice (never on their own lol) but one stands out as the worst & I still cringe (can almost laugh) when I see their family mostly...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-30-2014, 11:12 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,253
I nanny now & I love it. The reasons I quit...
I nanny now & I love it. The reasons I quit childcare in my home were all my kids were in school full-time so no real reason to be home, I can be selective & choose who/where I wanted to work for...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-26-2014, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,707
not to hijack either - but when I had my third...
not to hijack either - but when I had my third (induced due to HPB) I had my son 2 1/4 hrs after they started the induction, with my second (also induced due to HBP) it was @ 4 hrs. My first labor...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-26-2014, 06:30 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,245
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06-16-2014, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 7,368
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06-10-2014, 06:19 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 9,766
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06-04-2014, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,294
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06-03-2014, 12:31 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,591
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05-28-2014, 08:27 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,358
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05-24-2014, 11:12 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,120
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-23-2014, 06:00 AM
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Replies: 218
Views: 29,522
My eyes were bugging out after reading this -...
My eyes were bugging out after reading this - $50/week for THREE kids & I am pretty sure she did not mean PER kid.:mad:
I am mother of 3 little girls. Very smart and bright children. Ages 4 years...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-22-2014, 04:52 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 4,983
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05-21-2014, 08:12 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 4,983
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05-16-2014, 07:13 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 4,983
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-15-2014, 06:07 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 4,983
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-14-2014, 07:07 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,247
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-14-2014, 05:24 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,247
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-07-2014, 07:03 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,604
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-04-2014, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,490
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-26-2014, 02:45 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,922
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-25-2014, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,000
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-25-2014, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,202
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-25-2014, 09:15 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,000
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-22-2014, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 963
Childcare Ad- Sign Me Up For This Job
This is from my area on Care.com. :confused::eek::eek: I can't believe someone would expect someone to work (live in or not) for $25/week?!
I need a live-in nanny for my soon to be 2-year-old...
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