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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-07-2021, 04:26 AM

Replies: 6 Petrified and Excited Views: 1,049 Posted By nannyde Thank you. Coming from you that means a lot... Thank you. Coming from you that means a lot lovethis

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-23-2021, 03:45 AM

Replies: 23 Poll: Binden's American Families Plan and Daycare Views: 1,922 Posted By nannyde Time to raise rates. A parent paying 154 a week... Time to raise rates. A parent paying 154 a week is going to get half that back making their daycare bill 77 a week which would be 1.54 an hour (ten hour day) for one kid and 3.08 an hour for two. ...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 02-11-2021, 02:13 PM

Replies: 204 Have Any of You Gotten The Vaccine? Views: 14,370 Posted By nannyde I had both doses of Moderna. Jan 4 and Feb 1 . ... I had both doses of Moderna. Jan 4 and Feb 1 . I’m in Iowa with the worst Governor in the United States and it was super touch and go whether I could get the second one on the 28th day. In my...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 11-12-2020, 03:52 AM

Replies: 20 No Shoes Rule? Views: 1,665 Posted By nannyde That would be cathearder That would be cathearder

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 11-12-2020, 03:51 AM

Replies: 23 Neighbor Running an Obnoxiously LOUD Home Daycare Views: 5,069 Posted By nannyde I believe she is allowed to daycare as a renter... I believe she is allowed to daycare as a renter in California, so calling her landlord may or may not help. Her taking the kids off site to a park may not be an option for her either via...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 10-07-2020, 07:10 AM

Replies: 13 RUDE New Family Views: 1,275 Posted By nannyde I wouldn't be upset about her texting about him... I wouldn't be upset about her texting about him coming Friday. I would think the more the grandma has a break the quicker she is going to want the baby to just come full time to your house. Grandma...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 10-06-2020, 05:10 AM

Replies: 21 Daycares and Online Learning for School Age Views: 2,841 Posted By nannyde It's not "help". It's work. The concept... It's not "help". It's work. The concept of "helping" is something women get ingrained in their brains from babies on up. I've heard thousands of times women saying "my husband is so great. He...

Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum 09-23-2020, 05:20 AM

Replies: 19 3-Month-Old Crying Nonstop In Daycare Views: 30,892 Posted By nannyde True that. I always encourage any provider to... True that. I always encourage any provider to read the archives on this board. Go to the back and read all the posts that have ten or more responses is a good start. You can learn to do daycare up...

Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum 09-18-2020, 06:31 AM

Replies: 19 3-Month-Old Crying Nonstop In Daycare Views: 30,892 Posted By nannyde When I see a Chickenhauler post it brings me back... When I see a Chickenhauler post it brings me back so many memories :lol::lol::lol::lol:

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 09-11-2020, 12:50 PM

Replies: 56 Poll: Covid-19 Poll Views: 3,408 Posted By nannyde My Aunt caught it in a nursing home. Was in the... My Aunt caught it in a nursing home. Was in the ICU Covid unit for 10 days then a regular floor. She tested negative, returned to the Nursing Home and passed two days later. She was not counted as...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-29-2020, 02:32 PM

Replies: 32 Take Your STARS and Shove 'Em, I'm Not Playing Anymore Views: 2,780 Posted By nannyde I could never get into the QRS because I couldn’t... I could never get into the QRS because I couldn’t figure any math where it would make me real money. Not singular grant money but weekly from all my clients Mo money because I was QRS level 5. I...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-23-2020, 02:09 PM

Replies: 24 What Do You Miss Doing? Views: 2,340 Posted By nannyde Full pound of potatoes olés from the Taco Johns. ... Full pound of potatoes olés from the Taco Johns. :(

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-17-2020, 04:34 AM

Replies: 111 Poll: POLL - Should We Start To Open Our Economy Again? Views: 6,451 Posted By nannyde Ugh truth for sure. One thing I do disagree... Ugh truth for sure. One thing I do disagree with is that we have a healthcare system. We also don't have an emergency response system or a postmortem system to accommodate the ones afflicted by...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-16-2020, 08:29 AM

Replies: 111 Poll: POLL - Should We Start To Open Our Economy Again? Views: 6,451 Posted By nannyde I’m afraid of flu shots. I’ve had two in the... I’m afraid of flu shots. I’ve had two in the last 20 years and I got insanely sick the next day for a week with pneumonia. I know as a nurse that it was most likely just coincidence but I went...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-16-2020, 06:39 AM

Replies: 111 Poll: POLL - Should We Start To Open Our Economy Again? Views: 6,451 Posted By nannyde I won’t get the vaccine I won’t get the vaccine

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-16-2020, 04:41 AM

Replies: 111 Poll: POLL - Should We Start To Open Our Economy Again? Views: 6,451 Posted By nannyde Michael, One of the things I can't get past is... Michael, One of the things I can't get past is what are we to do with the patients who need direct in hospital care? We currently can't manage them. We don't have enough beds, vents, PPE, and well...

Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum 03-07-2020, 08:47 AM

Replies: 12 Is My 12 Month Old Ready for Daycare? Views: 2,629 Posted By nannyde He needs his own adult all day every day. ... He needs his own adult all day every day. Putting him in a group will mean he has to share an adult. It won’t work. When he can be put to bed wide awake and go to sleep without nursing to...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 12-17-2019, 09:44 AM

Replies: 27 WHY Didn’t I Close on the 26th? Views: 2,150 Posted By nannyde 👆not intended to be a funny. Not only would... 👆not intended to be a funny. Not only would someone but someone’s and it would be from open to close. They do gifts either Xmas eve or Lickety Splikley an hour before the kids were due at daycare...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 11-07-2019, 09:57 AM

Replies: 20 "I Don't Like it Here" Views: 2,313 Posted By nannyde I would do a quick “tell Mommy” every time he... I would do a quick “tell Mommy” every time he said it. This is something between him and his parents. Has nothing to do with daycare.

Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum 11-03-2019, 06:49 PM

Replies: 20 Religious Facility Going Too Far? Views: 3,290 Posted By nannyde The tags are slaying me👍 The tags are slaying me👍

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 08-31-2019, 05:42 PM

Replies: 8 Ahh...The Famous "Can You Shorten Their Nap"....... Views: 2,082 Posted By nannyde "I don't provide service to children who don't... "I don't provide service to children who don't need a FULL afternoon nap." If your child needs a shortened nap, I can't provide that service.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-21-2019, 03:33 AM

Replies: 35 Safe Sleep FAIL Views: 3,094 Posted By nannyde I'm trying to figure out what else they could... I'm trying to figure out what else they could have done wrong in that picture.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-30-2019, 05:29 AM

Replies: 3 I Love Bye Bye Outside Views: 1,103 Posted By nannyde happyfacehappyfacehappyface If she doesn't... happyfacehappyfacehappyface If she doesn't leave for ten minutes then she doesn't need to drop off until then. Maybe when she realizes she can't come in and have that kind of time with you she...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-29-2019, 09:36 AM

Replies: 4 Need Help with Wording Views: 1,236 Posted By nannyde https://www.nanshouse.com/policies.htm https://www.nanshouse.com/policies.htm

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-28-2019, 03:22 PM

Replies: 5 Need Help With RSV Response ASAP Please! Views: 1,646 Posted By nannyde Mom, thanks for the update. Because most viral... Mom, thanks for the update. Because most viral and bacterial infections have a period of incubation and contagious before a child shows signs or symptoms of illness, it would be too risky for her to...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-28-2019, 05:32 AM

Replies: 13 What Is Your Come Back to The Old " It's Just Allergies" Views: 2,089 Posted By nannyde Yup Can't have a kid in my house allergic to... Yup Can't have a kid in my house allergic to something I don't know about. I could be exposing him/her without even knowing it. I need a copy of the allergy test results and the plan of action...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-24-2019, 10:51 AM

Replies: 5 Appointment During Naptime Views: 1,143 Posted By nannyde one arrival one departure per parent per... one arrival one departure per parent per child per day

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-13-2019, 06:43 AM

Replies: 35 Fisher Price Rock n Play Sleeper Views: 3,304 Posted By nannyde https://service.mattel.com/us/recall/BJD57_ivr.asp... https://service.mattel.com/us/recall/BJD57_ivr.asp Here's the recall protocol from Mattel. ...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-12-2019, 04:20 PM

Replies: 35 Fisher Price Rock n Play Sleeper Views: 3,304 Posted By nannyde The resell on these will be huge. The price will... The resell on these will be huge. The price will be high. I hope for sale sites remove ads when they pop up.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-11-2019, 11:29 AM

Replies: 32 If I Hear He Won't Let Me One More Time Views: 2,671 Posted By nannyde I keep the kid in whatever they came in and just... I keep the kid in whatever they came in and just say the same thing...... "she wouldn't let me change her". Too bad you had the blow out but at least you had clothes to put her in.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-11-2019, 11:26 AM

Replies: 35 Fisher Price Rock n Play Sleeper Views: 3,304 Posted By nannyde I like bouncy seats but only the OLD school ones... I like bouncy seats but only the OLD school ones with the flat wide trays surrounded by a lip with attached toys and real estate to put a bunch of baby toys on. I like to rotate toys so they always...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-11-2019, 09:23 AM

Replies: 35 Fisher Price Rock n Play Sleeper Views: 3,304 Posted By nannyde Fisher Price Rock n Play Sleeper https://abcnews.go.com/US/pediatricians-urge-recall-fisher-price-rock-play-sleeper/story?id=62296388 I hope they ban them. I have had kids who sleep in them at night until they physically outgrow...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-09-2019, 12:39 PM

Replies: 15 Developmentally Appropriate Expectations Views: 2,524 Posted By nannyde https://www.daycare.com/forum/showthread.php?t=161... https://www.daycare.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16159&highlight=dumping post 13 dumping story

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-09-2019, 12:30 PM

Replies: 15 Developmentally Appropriate Expectations Views: 2,524 Posted By nannyde I'm with you on everything but dumping. I know... I'm with you on everything but dumping. I know dumping is age appropriate but I would rather they get their dump on at home. I don't want to pay a staff assistant to pick up, direct pick up, or put...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-08-2019, 12:25 PM

Replies: 13 13 Month Old Views: 2,333 Posted By nannyde Ask the parents to videotape her pulling up,... Ask the parents to videotape her pulling up, crusing, and doing a diaper change where she is flat. They can film that from the side so no privates show. Have them show you. Insist I have had...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-22-2019, 07:22 AM

Replies: 21 Another Benadryl Death at Home Day Care Views: 2,819 Posted By nannyde But those may be two reasons why it is not given... But those may be two reasons why it is not given to children under four. The only Benadryl indication for two to four is cream and that's with Dr's orders. Their isn't a safe dosage range for...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-22-2019, 04:24 AM

Replies: 21 Another Benadryl Death at Home Day Care Views: 2,819 Posted By nannyde A Provider gives it: ... A Provider gives it: https://www.foxnews.com/health/babysitter-gets-15-years-in-babys-benadryl-death 15 years A Mom gives it: ...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-21-2019, 07:25 AM

Replies: 21 Another Benadryl Death at Home Day Care Views: 2,819 Posted By nannyde From some of the benadryl deaths I've studied the... From some of the benadryl deaths I've studied the providers buy in quantity and give with liquid at lunch. Remember Sabine? I think if the parents are willing, all the other kids should be...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-21-2019, 07:22 AM

Replies: 21 Another Benadryl Death at Home Day Care Views: 2,819 Posted By nannyde Woops didn't see that. I believe the child... Woops didn't see that. I believe the child was picked up after afternoon nap. My suspicion is that she was given benadryl the first two days she was there too. she may have not cleared out the...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-21-2019, 06:48 AM

Replies: 21 Another Benadryl Death at Home Day Care Views: 2,819 Posted By nannyde Another Benadryl Death at Home Day Care https://www.news10.com/news/vt-news/parents-speak-about-death-of-infant-at-vt-day-care/1861070825 RUTLAND, Vt. (NEWS10) - More details are being released about the circumstances surrounding a...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-17-2019, 05:24 AM

Replies: 6 When Do You Know....? Views: 1,149 Posted By nannyde I always ask them to video tape it so you can see... I always ask them to video tape it so you can see it. Tell them to hide the phone so the kid can't see it and then engage them in a conversation so you can see it. I have had one kid who didn't...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-13-2019, 10:41 AM

Replies: 14 8 month old, 3oz of Breastmilk Views: 3,242 Posted By nannyde Jug-o-milk Jug-o-milk

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-13-2019, 09:25 AM

Replies: 14 8 month old, 3oz of Breastmilk Views: 3,242 Posted By nannyde Yup I never allow a parent to decide how... Yup I never allow a parent to decide how much breast milk I give and when. I have them bring a jug of milk daily and I feed on demand as much as they want to fill their bellies. The guidelines...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-11-2019, 06:00 AM

Replies: 26 Should Non-Vaccinated Parents Be Sued? Views: 2,535 Posted By nannyde Newborns and immunocompromised have to go to the... Newborns and immunocompromised have to go to the doctor. That's enclosed public space. What are your feelings there?

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-11-2019, 04:48 AM

Replies: 26 Should Non-Vaccinated Parents Be Sued? Views: 2,535 Posted By nannyde Should Non-Vaccinated Parents Be Sued? https://www.skepticalraptor.com/skepticalraptorblog.php/anti-vaccine-liability-pay-harm/#more-12811

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-07-2019, 07:29 AM

Replies: 11 4 Year Old Tells on Parent and is Sick Views: 1,367 Posted By nannyde Was the bubble gum medicine Pepto Bismol? Was the bubble gum medicine Pepto Bismol?

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 02-28-2019, 11:25 AM

Replies: 16 Breastfeeding Right at Closing Time Views: 2,258 Posted By nannyde Not in the driveway. Off property. Not in the driveway. Off property.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 02-20-2019, 03:01 AM

Replies: 6,246 Sticky: Venting Thread Views: 808,758 Posted By nannyde They look at it as a day when their child gets... They look at it as a day when their child gets one to one attention all day long. It's a very positive thing to pay for a group slot and get nanny care for a day.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 02-11-2019, 12:23 PM

Replies: 20 Charge by the Day? Views: 2,114 Posted By nannyde You really are doing drop in care. The only... You really are doing drop in care. The only difference is that in traditional drop off care the parent isn't guaranteed the slot. They have to pay up front and use it or loose it. Your situation...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 02-04-2019, 11:38 AM

Replies: 10 Severe or Continual Disruptive Behavior in School Is A Crime Views: 2,229 Posted By nannyde We had this thread a while back regarding what... We had this thread a while back regarding what Illinois is doing to it's daycare providers: https://www.daycare.com/forum/showthread.php?t=88253 Post 39 pretty much sums up my feelings about...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 01-30-2019, 05:55 AM

Replies: 13 Birthdate Cutoff for Enrollment Views: 1,980 Posted By nannyde I was born five days before the cut off so I was... I was born five days before the cut off so I was pretty much the youngest kid all through school. It was hard in some respects because I lacked maturity. It helped in some ways because my brother...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 12-20-2018, 03:43 PM

Replies: 6 Parents Charged in Unsafe Sleep Death Views: 1,991 Posted By nannyde Finally Now it needs to extend to unsafe in... Finally Now it needs to extend to unsafe in swings, car seats, and without stuff in the bed or over the baby.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 12-17-2018, 11:27 AM

Replies: 14 DCD-"I Had to Bribe Son to Get Him to Want to Come Here" Views: 1,609 Posted By nannyde I would tell her that I charge more per day for... I would tell her that I charge more per day for children that don't want to be here so it's probably best not to relay that information or her rate will have to go up.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 12-17-2018, 11:25 AM

Replies: 27 I Want to Be Done with This Kid :( Views: 3,570 Posted By nannyde Always use the same reason or diagnosis the... Always use the same reason or diagnosis the parent uses. If you want to give a reason why just say "he's just a really busy kid".

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 12-16-2018, 02:08 PM

Replies: 27 I Want to Be Done with This Kid :( Views: 3,570 Posted By nannyde Short and sweet It doesn't matter what... Short and sweet It doesn't matter what reason you give them they are going to be angry because you broke up with them. No need to get worried. You may want to check out the chapter in my book...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 12-14-2018, 12:16 PM

Replies: 19 Fav DCM Questioning Me Views: 1,765 Posted By nannyde "wait till he's a teenager. Then you will hear... "wait till he's a teenager. Then you will hear some whoppers."

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 12-10-2018, 04:40 PM

Replies: 22 As Crystal Would Say "Wow Just Wow" Views: 2,784 Posted By nannyde I have a hard time with the consequence of her... I have a hard time with the consequence of her loosing her child being considered as a portion of due punishment. I don't think a parent should be charged any differently in the death or life...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 12-10-2018, 02:55 PM

Replies: 22 As Crystal Would Say "Wow Just Wow" Views: 2,784 Posted By nannyde As Crystal Would Say "Wow Just Wow" https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2018/08/27/ankeny-mom-whose-baby-died-asphyxiation-sentenced-probation/1114786002/

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 12-06-2018, 10:16 AM

Replies: 72 Do Your Daycare Kids Act Out at Pickup? Views: 34,526 Posted By nannyde Could you be more specific on what "background"... Could you be more specific on what "background" means? What degrees do you hold? I had to read your post quite a few times to try to figure out what points you were trying to make. Reading it...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 11-19-2018, 10:06 AM

Replies: 27 Charging For Holidays Explanation Question Views: 4,675 Posted By nannyde Sounds like a job change is in order for you. We... Sounds like a job change is in order for you. We have risen far enough in our career to be able to demand paid time off. We choose when that is. Time to step up and get that...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 11-11-2018, 05:15 AM

Replies: 14 Giving a Good Report at Pick Up Views: 1,637 Posted By nannyde I tell the truth and I don't do compliment... I tell the truth and I don't do compliment sandwiches. I hate that. It dilutes the message. I don't play when it comes to discussing behavior issues.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 10-31-2018, 03:19 AM

Replies: 33 "I Love You" Views: 2,586 Posted By nannyde Heck no. I don't love ALL KIDS. I do... Heck no. I don't love ALL KIDS. I do happen to fall in love with my daycare kids over time. I truly love them. I have had numerous staff assistants who were fantastic who didn't especially...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 10-22-2018, 04:37 AM

Replies: 8 Do I Have to Give Medication? Views: 1,553 Posted By nannyde Is this a nebulizer treatment? Is this a nebulizer treatment?

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 10-17-2018, 04:20 PM

Replies: 19 How Much Notice Do You Require? Views: 1,878 Posted By nannyde One calendar month and notice only received on... One calendar month and notice only received on Friday.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 10-15-2018, 06:06 AM

Replies: 16 Proposed Rule - 83 fr 51114 Views: 3,053 Posted By nannyde Michael, black and me are the only ones I know of. Michael, black and me are the only ones I know of.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 10-15-2018, 05:59 AM

Replies: 16 Proposed Rule - 83 fr 51114 Views: 3,053 Posted By nannyde I didn't change it. I didn't change it.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 10-04-2018, 05:39 AM

Replies: 10 Passive/Aggressive Parent Views: 2,594 Posted By nannyde Best to put it back onto her. "Oh, it was so... Best to put it back onto her. "Oh, it was so late in the morning, I thought you had taken him out. If he arrives at eleven he missed out outdoor time. Next time you know. If you are going to come...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 09-23-2018, 04:35 AM

Replies: 16 Help! Parents Don't Want Me to Offer 9 Month Old Formula... Views: 4,606 Posted By nannyde Parent's (or Doctor's and social workers for that... Parent's (or Doctor's and social workers for that matter) can't give you permission to do the wrong thing. Tell her that you would need a written statement from the Doctor BEFORE he returns...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 09-19-2018, 06:03 AM

Replies: 3 Disgusting Excuse For A Provider Views: 1,912 Posted By nannyde I hope they test the kids for Benadryl. This is... I hope they test the kids for Benadryl. This is disgusting but it's a prettyttypical neglect abuse story. What stood out to me was the camera on the car seat. I have been saying for years the...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 09-15-2018, 10:11 AM

Replies: 32 School Liability In Preschool Expulsion? Views: 4,476 Posted By nannyde This happened a year and a half ago? This happened a year and a half ago?

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 08-29-2018, 10:32 AM

Replies: 21 A Raccoon Story Views: 2,010 Posted By nannyde roar!!!;) roar!!!;)

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 08-29-2018, 08:23 AM

Replies: 21 A Raccoon Story Views: 2,010 Posted By nannyde https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZOeWFBy75A ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZOeWFBy75A Here kitty kitty. Come snuggle with Mama

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 08-22-2018, 01:18 PM

Replies: 13 Extremely Anxious Parent Views: 2,140 Posted By nannyde I wouldn't worry about helping the mom with her... I wouldn't worry about helping the mom with her anxiety. I would just acknowledge it and offer the suggestion that she talk to the director about having a staff member just for her daughter that she...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 08-12-2018, 01:45 PM

Replies: 48 Owner's Son Changing Diapers Views: 4,204 Posted By nannyde My son grew up in a daycare until he was nearly... My son grew up in a daycare until he was nearly 14 and I never had him provide direct care to any children. I would NEVER have allowed diaper changes. I tried very hard to keep him out of the...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 08-01-2018, 04:36 PM

Replies: 18 DCM Refuses to Believe Infant's Daily Note Sheet Views: 2,726 Posted By nannyde severe case of PASS. Parental Attention Seeking... severe case of PASS. Parental Attention Seeking Syndrome

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 08-01-2018, 09:37 AM

Replies: 195 2018 Hot Car Deaths Views: 18,127 Posted By nannyde I think we could only compare to countries that... I think we could only compare to countries that had the same car seat laws and weather.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 08-01-2018, 07:01 AM

Replies: 18 DCM Refuses to Believe Infant's Daily Note Sheet Views: 2,726 Posted By nannyde I would copy the infant report daily and give it... I would copy the infant report daily and give it to the director. When she questions it, refer her to the director. Tell her she has a copy and she can make an appointment to discuss it. If the...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 07-27-2018, 06:16 AM

Replies: 13 What and How Should I Charge, Inconsistent Schedule? Views: 2,077 Posted By nannyde She's changed it to drop in care so give her a... She's changed it to drop in care so give her a drop in rate of 42 dollars a day. Tell her she must have his schedule by Friday at noon to secure care for the next week. It must be paid by the end...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 07-26-2018, 12:10 PM

Replies: 9 Almost 3 Year Old Doesn't Like Playing At Parks?! Views: 1,105 Posted By nannyde I would just take a blanket with me to the park... I would just take a blanket with me to the park and have him lie down and rest in his own spot (not super close to you but close enough you can catch him if he decides to bolt) and just ignore him. ...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 07-26-2018, 05:43 AM

Replies: 11 Child Leashes Views: 1,653 Posted By nannyde Search tot-a-long Safety first I used those... Search tot-a-long Safety first I used those and just attached one side to the kids wrist and one to the stroller for the walkers. Loved them.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 07-25-2018, 04:18 PM

Replies: 93 Parents That Want Nothing to Do with Parenting Views: 6,858 Posted By nannyde I think the best defense is a good offense. ... I think the best defense is a good offense. I tried for nearly two decades to only provide services when parents were working. It worked with some parents but I got lied to so much that I finally...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 07-17-2018, 05:30 PM

Replies: 7 Found Cameras That I Like... Views: 2,006 Posted By nannyde I wouldn't say a word. Put them up and do with... I wouldn't say a word. Put them up and do with them as you wish. Does your state require you post notification of video surveillance?

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 07-07-2018, 03:38 AM

Replies: 195 2018 Hot Car Deaths Views: 18,127 Posted By nannyde Only one in the Northern half of twenty. The... Only one in the Northern half of twenty. The Oregon one. HMMMM I wonder how that compares to other years. It's hot in Iowa in the summer and it goes on from May through September.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 06-28-2018, 05:08 AM

Replies: 19 How To Politely Decline A Family? Views: 3,264 Posted By nannyde I have had to end an interview the second I... I have had to end an interview the second I opened the door. I tell them during the phone call and it's at the TOP of my website that no fragrance allowed. The ones I've turned away at the door...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 06-27-2018, 05:45 PM

Replies: 19 How To Politely Decline A Family? Views: 3,264 Posted By nannyde What if you do have more interviews or plan to do... What if you do have more interviews or plan to do more? What is unprofessional about telling that truth? There are so many life experiences where you have to wait to see if you are chosen. The...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 06-27-2018, 05:35 PM

Replies: 16 How Much Should We Get Paid For In Home Childcare? Views: 2,010 Posted By nannyde This is more of a child support deal than child... This is more of a child support deal than child care deal. I think 1000 to 1500 a month is more reasonable than foster care rates. If he's loaded he can hire nurses to care for him at home and...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 06-27-2018, 03:50 PM

Replies: 19 How To Politely Decline A Family? Views: 3,264 Posted By nannyde I think theoretically honesty is the best policy... I think theoretically honesty is the best policy but in real life telling the parent your not the best caregiveror or the daycare isn't the best place for the child will get an immediate response of...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 06-26-2018, 12:07 PM

Replies: 19 Lingering Parent Problem! Views: 2,629 Posted By nannyde Once you say she can't pick up and stay past... Once you say she can't pick up and stay past close she may just start arriving earlier so she can get you all to herself and have a front seat watching you do as you're told by her daughter when she...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 06-23-2018, 01:34 PM

Replies: 3 Assistant Power Struggle Views: 1,799 Posted By nannyde https://www.daycare.com/nannyde/the-daycare-home-s... https://www.daycare.com/nannyde/the-daycare-home-staff-assistant-part-4.htm I have a five part series on daycare staff assistants. Part four has some info on how I handle your concerns. Your...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 06-22-2018, 06:17 AM

Replies: 6,246 Sticky: Venting Thread Views: 808,758 Posted By nannyde You just need to charge a fee for it. Tell her... You just need to charge a fee for it. Tell her the rate she has now is determined with a 2.5 hour nap daily. If she wants the child to be up it is X dollars per day to hire a staff assistant to...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 06-21-2018, 01:23 PM

Replies: 2 Nannyde Please Views: 1,450 Posted By nannyde Read black cats link first. You need to... Read black cats link first. You need to have a time period when it's not a choice for the mom to come in with or pick up the kid inside.I would do a couple of weeks if it's bad. Then gradually...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 06-21-2018, 06:44 AM

Replies: 2 Not Ready for Kindergarten Views: 1,200 Posted By nannyde No worries. She can take Kindergarten... No worries. She can take Kindergarten twice if she needs to. If the parents can get free daycare for her first year of Kindergarten and then have her go to Kindergarten a second time both she...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 06-21-2018, 06:34 AM

Replies: 25 Not Even a Thank you Views: 3,150 Posted By nannyde I don't ever think about them thanking me. I... I don't ever think about them thanking me. I do make it a practice to say "thank you" EVERY ... SINGLE... DAY at departure. I use it instead of "good bye". They are my customers. I want...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 06-20-2018, 05:47 PM

Replies: 19 How To Politely Decline A Family? Views: 3,264 Posted By nannyde I just thank them for the interview and tell them... I just thank them for the interview and tell them I'm interviewing a number of families and should have a decision in the next month or so. I will let them know if I will offer them a second...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 06-18-2018, 07:44 AM

Replies: 32 How Many Different Kinds Of Milk Do You Buy? Views: 3,025 Posted By nannyde I'm surprised the Great Value organic soy milk... I'm surprised the Great Value organic soy milk isn't credible. That's what I drink. Wonder why?

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 06-15-2018, 07:33 PM

Replies: 20 Milk Transitioning Views: 2,338 Posted By nannyde No note for soy under one? No note for soy under one?

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 06-15-2018, 04:13 PM

Replies: 20 Milk Transitioning Views: 2,338 Posted By nannyde Ouch I transition by adding one ounce of the... Ouch I transition by adding one ounce of the milk to seven of the formula every three days. So Monday thru Wednesday is one ounce and then Thursday and Friday would be two ounces soy and six oz...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 06-15-2018, 07:57 AM

Replies: 20 Milk Transitioning Views: 2,338 Posted By nannyde What formula is he on? What formula is he on?

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 06-15-2018, 06:39 AM

Replies: 2 To You Newbies Views: 1,224 Posted By nannyde It's one of the very few places you can go and be... It's one of the very few places you can go and be anonymous. So many of the "groups" online now require you to use your real name. This can cause so many problems now. I can't imagine what the...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 06-13-2018, 08:29 AM

Replies: 112 Filed a Complaint on Provider - Was A Misunderstanding Views: 12,041 Posted By nannyde No but you could pick up early for lunch and then... No but you could pick up early for lunch and then take the rest of the day off to spend with your child. Schedule your lunch trips on days you get off early.

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