Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-24-2018, 11:17 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,459
Regulations for centers are very different than...
Regulations for centers are very different than FCC. You will need to attend the Director Orientation (I believe three sessions). Staffing ratios are 1:12 preschool and school age. 1:4 infants. You...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-22-2017, 04:41 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,766
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-21-2017, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,766
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-20-2017, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,766
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-27-2016, 04:59 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 4,440
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-27-2016, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 4,440
Nisaryn,
Are you in San Diego or San Diego...
Nisaryn,
Are you in San Diego or San Diego County? If it is the county, can you tell me what city? I may be able to locate a full-day California State Preschool Program in your area for you. Of...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-13-2016, 07:01 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,314
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-18-2016, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,674
Sharlan,
I am sorry to hear this. I...
Sharlan,
I am sorry to hear this. I understand the frustration. I will keep my fingers crossed that you start getting the calls (and the right fit families) to fill your vacancies. Hugs! :hug:
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-02-2016, 12:56 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,900
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-24-2016, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,146
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-13-2016, 02:00 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 3,503
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-11-2016, 07:46 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,683
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-10-2016, 01:11 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,070
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-09-2016, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,286
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-09-2016, 03:39 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,286
Aside from the carseat/weight issue, I would...
Aside from the carseat/weight issue, I would DEFINITELY contact your analyst to let them know what happened. I am not sure, but this could be considered an unusual incident, AND, because he was not...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-04-2016, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,339
We Have Lost a True ICON in The Field of ECE ...
It is with great sadness that I share the news that Bev Bos, a true leader and icon in the field of ECE has passed away. She was the greatest advocate of PLAY in early care and education, was highly...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-29-2016, 05:07 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 7,494
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-29-2016, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 3,538
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-29-2016, 12:33 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 3,538
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-28-2016, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,282
If they seemed like a good fit prior, I would...
If they seemed like a good fit prior, I would move forward. As a parent, I would ask about meeting the new assistant, as well as ask about whether hubby is involved in the care of the children. Seem...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-27-2016, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,864
It really isn't the fault of the assessor. It's...
It really isn't the fault of the assessor. It's the FCCERS tool, they were just following it. The photos showed that the children have used the shaving cream which is considered toxic, so they had to...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-27-2016, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,864
The shaving cream and spray glue are not...
The shaving cream and spray glue are not non-toxic. The children do not have to have access to them for you to be marked down for them, it just has to be evident that they have used them at some...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-15-2016, 12:11 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,185
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-14-2016, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 6,959
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-12-2016, 02:35 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 6,959
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-11-2016, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 6,959
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-11-2016, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 6,959
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-11-2016, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 6,959
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-11-2016, 02:33 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 6,959
If a parent or authorized rep of the child...
If a parent or authorized rep of the child requests to inspect your home, in spaces where children are cared for, you cannot legally deny them the right to do so. Here are the Title 22 regulations...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-11-2016, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 6,959
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-08-2016, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 2,661
I totally agree.
At 17 months, he lacks...
I totally agree.
At 17 months, he lacks impulse control. It's up to the provider to either do as suggested above, or remain in close physical proximity to him to prevent what happened.
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Forum: Daycare and Taxes
01-05-2016, 10:50 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,059
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-03-2016, 08:45 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,581
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-28-2015, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,793
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-15-2015, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 6,591
It has been awhile since this thread was...
It has been awhile since this thread was originally posted, but in case anyone is still interested, Bev has upcoming seminars:
Portland, Or: February 5
Sacramento, Ca: February 6
San Jose,...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-04-2015, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 3,950
Because of what I bolded in the quote above, I...
Because of what I bolded in the quote above, I would not request a formal, paid termination notice. The child has been bitten multiple times, 1 time went unnoticed by you, and 1 time went without the...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-17-2015, 08:15 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 54,465
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-13-2015, 10:13 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,144
I would reach out to them and ask.
I would...
I would reach out to them and ask.
I would also talk to the parents and ask them what THEY are doing to teach her appropriate behaviors. She is likely, at 22 months, attempting to play with the...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-13-2015, 09:34 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,144
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-09-2015, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,184
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-06-2015, 03:05 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,413
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-06-2015, 12:15 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,430
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-27-2015, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,723
When you say your "whole home" do you mean only...
When you say your "whole home" do you mean only child-care areas, or other portions of the home that are off-limits to children? They should not be observing areas of the home that are never used for...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-27-2015, 02:45 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,723
As an assessor, I have known there to be 2, but...
As an assessor, I have known there to be 2, but not 3. It could have been that 1 or 2 was in training. The reason for more than one is so that there is a consensus on scoring, meaning they have to...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-20-2015, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,012
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-19-2015, 06:19 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,085
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-17-2015, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,476
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-16-2015, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 87
Views: 10,222
So, I have a couple of questions.
How long...
So, I have a couple of questions.
How long were you upstairs?
What is the floorplan of your home like that allows you to see in to the room where the child was while you were upstairs on a...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-16-2015, 09:30 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 2,690
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-13-2015, 08:24 AM
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Replies: 87
Views: 10,222
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-12-2015, 01:58 PM
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Replies: 87
Views: 10,222
What state are you in?
I am in California. I...
What state are you in?
I am in California. I have a two story home and because I am large capacity, am not allowed to use the upstairs for care. I am also not allowed to leave children unattended...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-11-2015, 02:40 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 2,923
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-11-2015, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 2,923
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-11-2015, 12:08 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 2,923
Oh, I know that in some cases it is a "real"...
Oh, I know that in some cases it is a "real" thing. But, I have seen MANY whose parents demand a dignosis from the Dr. so he can return to care, and it ends up being cold-induced asthma, even though...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-08-2015, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 2,923
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-31-2015, 05:45 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,084
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-17-2015, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,599
I would not send them home for this. You'll...
I would not send them home for this. You'll likely have some very upset parents if you do. Keep them hydrated and as colo as possible.
The only way I would send home due to a lack of A/C is if the...
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Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
08-13-2015, 07:43 AM
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Replies: 76
Views: 13,754
You need to contact your licensing agency and...
You need to contact your licensing agency and file a complaint. There is a reason the Director is avoiding you and it appears she has something to hide. I would also be finding another child care...
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Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
07-30-2015, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 27,626
I am in Ca, have been in business for almost 19...
I am in Ca, have been in business for almost 19 years and have never heard of, nor been told by licensing, that you must disclose this info. Would you please show me, where in the regualtions that...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-29-2015, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 9,336
Somewhat of an update to the story:
...
Somewhat of an update to the story:
http://www.freep.com/story/news/nation/2015/07/29/daycare-sunburn-texas-brothers/30827515/
Apparently there was sunscreen but they ran out. Children were...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-28-2015, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 9,336
I understand what you are saying and agree....
I understand what you are saying and agree. However, how do we know that the Mom did not address it with the provider and the provider assured her that was not the case and Mom gave the benefit of...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-28-2015, 02:43 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 9,336
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-27-2015, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 12,306
I agree. I was just wondering how FOUR staff...
I agree. I was just wondering how FOUR staff members were present and not one noticed her run out of the gate. I did read the OP as saying it took 20 minutes to find her, not that she had actually...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-27-2015, 12:46 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 12,306
When she was missing for so long, how did you...
When she was missing for so long, how did you handle it? Did you call 911? Has this been reported to your licensing analyst if you are licensed?
20 minutes is a LONG time to be missing without...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-19-2015, 04:08 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,301
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-19-2015, 02:33 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,334
Not cool. I am surprised at him being released...
Not cool. I am surprised at him being released initially, without serving the consecutive sentences, then receiving such a short term for the child rape offense after he was released for the child...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-17-2015, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,438
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-15-2015, 02:13 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,707
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-08-2015, 05:14 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 6,864
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-06-2015, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,317
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-29-2015, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 6,373
She is in Ca. Not far from me and I know her...
She is in Ca. Not far from me and I know her personally. I haven't watched the video posted, but I know the "indoor ecosystem" (pond) has been covered with chicken wire due to licensing regs. but it...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-22-2015, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 14,032
It is possible that the hormone that tells your...
It is possible that the hormone that tells your bladder not to express urine is underactive. This happened with two of my children. The doctor prescribed a nasal spray hormone called Desmopressin to...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-21-2015, 05:53 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,446
I participated in a very interesting webinar...
I participated in a very interesting webinar yesterday regarding using social media to grow enrollment. It included a lot of info about using facebook. You can watch the recording here by...
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Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
05-20-2015, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 6,458
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-16-2015, 02:04 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 6,591
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-16-2015, 09:46 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 6,591
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-16-2015, 09:42 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 6,591
She is AWESOME! Her program is not far from me...
She is AWESOME! Her program is not far from me and I have had the pleasure of visiting a few times. Her conferences are wonderful! On a personal level, she is funny, warm and inspiring! If you can...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-15-2015, 04:27 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,626
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-14-2015, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,119
Funniest Baby Memes EVER!!!
These had me cracking up! Thought I'd share....hope they make you smile! :lol:
http://mommygiggle.com/35-most-adorable-baby-memes/
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-14-2015, 07:51 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,882
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-13-2015, 05:59 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,329
Free Webinars with Free CEU's
Kaplan has launched a new program that provides free webinars in which you earn free Continued Education units.
You can sign up at:
http://www.home.edweb.net/
Check it out....seems like a...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-13-2015, 11:50 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,355
Most providers offer meals. You can sign up for...
Most providers offer meals. You can sign up for the food program and they reimburse you for much of the costs associated with it. Refresh my memory on what city you are in and I'll see if I can find...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-29-2015, 12:14 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,911
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-29-2015, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,911
If it is at meal time, I would have a staff...
If it is at meal time, I would have a staff assistant work with children on washing hands, immediately sending individual children to the table to eat, and serving them as they arrive to the table,...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-28-2015, 07:41 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,497
If it is continuing to spread, then I would...
If it is continuing to spread, then I would discuss proper hand-washing procedures with Mom, as well as the need to wash bedding daily, etc. If he has been on meds and it is continuing, it is likely...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-17-2015, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,829
Each county/consortia has their own way of...
Each county/consortia has their own way of running the RTT-ELC QRIS pilot. Some provide cash incentives to participate. Others provide coaching and materials based on needs identified in the ECERS...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-16-2015, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,829
Here are all the forms:
...
Here are all the forms:
http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/cd/ci/drdpforms.asp
You should conduct the drdp within 45 days of enrollment, then again towards the end of the "school year" Head start does it...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-16-2015, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,829
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-16-2015, 12:13 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,749
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-08-2015, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,228
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-08-2015, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,200
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-08-2015, 07:14 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,625
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-06-2015, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,882
Let me start by saying it is NOT okay for the...
Let me start by saying it is NOT okay for the child to have been hit by her guardian in any manner.
You say you were the only one to NOT witness it. If you did not witness it, are you certain the...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-02-2015, 08:43 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,970
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-01-2015, 07:04 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,786
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-01-2015, 07:02 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,029
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-31-2015, 07:14 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,955
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-25-2015, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,406
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-23-2015, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,158
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-13-2015, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,160
Be sure to check out:
...
Be sure to check out:
http://www.discountschoolsupply.com/
WAY cheaper than Lakeshore, many of the same items.
They also offer free shipping if you order $79 worth of stuff and it gets there...
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