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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-30-2021, 04:12 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,967
Posted By
MyAngels
I agree with PP, this is creepy. Just term her...I agree with PP, this is creepy. Just term her and be done with it. |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-08-2021, 08:22 AM
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Replies: 204
Views: 14,397
Posted By
MyAngels
I finally got my first dose on Saturday. I had...I finally got my first dose on Saturday. I had to go through a local pharmacy to get it. Our local health department has been doing a very poor job of administering the doses they get. I know... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-21-2021, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,292
Posted By
MyAngels
I'm so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and...I'm so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. My mom is 84 and I can't even think about losing her. |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-05-2021, 02:45 PM
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Replies: 204
Views: 14,397
Posted By
MyAngels
It makes perfect sense that some of the companies...It makes perfect sense that some of the companies will move on now from trying to come up with a vaccine. There are already what, 3 or 4 that have great results? But if they can come up with some... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-20-2021, 02:54 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 669
Posted By
MyAngels
Hopefully Tom will chime in with the correct...Hopefully Tom will chime in with the correct answer, but I do not include it on a parent's end of year total, but I do include it as income. I know Tom wrote about it in a blog, so maybe look there... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-25-2020, 11:19 AM
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Replies: 247
Poll: Covid Vaccine?
Views: 12,362
Posted By
MyAngels
I'm really sorry that you're going through this,...I'm really sorry that you're going through this, and I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts. I've had a couple of more older family members diagnosed in the past week so I understand what... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-22-2020, 08:10 AM
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Replies: 247
Poll: Covid Vaccine?
Views: 12,362
Posted By
MyAngels
This is how I'm feeling, too. I'll take the...This is how I'm feeling, too. I'll take the vaccine so that maybe we can get back to a place where we're not forced to close and quarantine every time someone in the vicinity has a symptom. I... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-10-2020, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 352
Views: 75,768
Posted By
MyAngels
We are both in our mid-fifties 57 and 56. He has...We are both in our mid-fifties 57 and 56. He has a few underlying conditions (diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea) but they're all well controlled. He mainly got fatigued and ran a fever off... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-10-2020, 08:33 AM
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Replies: 352
Views: 75,768
Posted By
MyAngels
:hug::hug:
We went through the same thing...:hug::hug: We went through the same thing last month. DH had it and our house is small so we really weren't able to isolate from each other. I never did get it though, even though at the time I... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-10-2020, 08:15 AM
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Replies: 247
Poll: Covid Vaccine?
Views: 12,362
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MyAngels
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-10-2020, 08:14 AM
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Replies: 247
Poll: Covid Vaccine?
Views: 12,362
Posted By
MyAngels
I am, in general, not a moody person. I know not...I am, in general, not a moody person. I know not everyone will agree with me. Differences of opinion are what makes the world go 'round, these days especially it would seem :ouch: |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-10-2020, 06:20 AM
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Replies: 247
Poll: Covid Vaccine?
Views: 12,362
Posted By
MyAngels
It definitely came across as a snap to more than...It definitely came across as a snap to more than one person, whether intended or not, as your posts sometimes do. This is a thread about vaccines, so I'm not sure how you came to the conclusion... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-06-2020, 01:14 PM
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Replies: 247
Poll: Covid Vaccine?
Views: 12,362
Posted By
MyAngels
I do agree that the numbers are somewhat...I do agree that the numbers are somewhat inflated, but even if they are only half of the numbers reported it's a lot higher than the flu. Your friend's cousin's death was caused by an overdose, I... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-06-2020, 07:23 AM
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Replies: 247
Poll: Covid Vaccine?
Views: 12,362
Posted By
MyAngels
This is the kind of thinking that allows people...This is the kind of thinking that allows people to believe they are justified in bucking the system when it comes to wearing masks, etc. I have an Aunt who is a diabetic. She caught Covid. Prior... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-21-2020, 07:41 AM
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Replies: 6,246
Sticky: Venting Thread
Views: 809,055
Posted By
MyAngels
My vent for the today: I'm sorry to see that the...My vent for the today: I'm sorry to see that the mood of this message board, which used to be at least pretty tolerant, if not always kind, seems to have taken a turn and not to the better. With a... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-16-2020, 02:45 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 14,347
Posted By
MyAngels
A couple of others I had forgotten we watched on...A couple of others I had forgotten we watched on Amazon Prime: Jack Ryan Goliath Absentia The Man in the High Castle Hanna |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-16-2020, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 14,347
Posted By
MyAngels
I'm currently rewatching Mad Men.
The...I'm currently rewatching Mad Men. The Queen's Gambit (Netflix) was good. We watched the Mandalorian, meh, reminded me of a comic book. Yellowstone, I think it's streaming on Peacock. The... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-02-2020, 07:05 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,120
Posted By
MyAngels
I'll vote tomorrow. I usually vote by mail but...I'll vote tomorrow. I usually vote by mail but got lazy this year and didn't request a ballot. The early voting lines were long and I would have had to go downtown here which is a parking hassle. ... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-02-2020, 10:23 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,789
Posted By
MyAngels
I agree on the integrity of the testing. I heard...I agree on the integrity of the testing. I heard on one of the news shows that at least one of the commonly used tests has a 50% false negative rate :eek: It sure seems like we should be able to do... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-02-2020, 07:59 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,789
Posted By
MyAngels
I don't pretend to be particularly knowledgeable...I don't pretend to be particularly knowledgeable in the stock market arena, but, at least in my recollection, some of the best runs in the market have been during democratic presidencies haven't they... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-12-2020, 06:54 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,399
Posted By
MyAngels
Just an FYI - you can change that in the User CP...Just an FYI - you can change that in the User CP area likethis |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-05-2020, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,470
Posted By
MyAngels
Can you tell us exactly what you're hoping to...Can you tell us exactly what you're hoping to accomplish by continuing to be involved in this situation? I don't remember all of the details of your previous posts, but if you reported what you... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-05-2020, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,885
Posted By
MyAngels
I'll offer another perspective. As a grandma and...I'll offer another perspective. As a grandma and a daycare provider I really don't see anything wrong with the questions that you listed. As a young mother looking for daycare I didn't know to ask... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-23-2020, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,173
Posted By
MyAngels
If you're interested in seeing how much you...If you're interested in seeing how much you might get from Social Security you can register on their website and it has a tool that predicts, based on your past earning, what you'll receive in... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-30-2020, 02:42 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,311
Posted By
MyAngels
Yeah I got one too. I have not opened it as I...Yeah I got one too. I have not opened it as I already have one. Typical Illinois, I would have rather had a choice of something else I could actually use :rolleyes: |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-30-2020, 02:39 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,157
Posted By
MyAngels
Illinois is allowing home visits. I had mine and...Illinois is allowing home visits. I had mine and it went fine. She was very mindful of social distancing and did not even do a walk through, just the paperwork. |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-08-2020, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,877
Posted By
MyAngels
A razor, and an old cell phone with x-rated...A razor, and an old cell phone with x-rated pictures. I've pretty much done away with accepting diaper bags now. |
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Forum: Daycare and Taxes
05-27-2020, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 3,340
Posted By
MyAngels
They have a special rule for self-employed...They have a special rule for self-employed individuals that caps the amount that can be used as payroll at 8/52 of the net profit amount of your 2019 schedule C. You can read it in their newest... |
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Forum: Daycare and Taxes
05-16-2020, 08:59 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,462
Posted By
MyAngels
This blog post explains it in pretty clear...This blog post explains it in pretty clear language for anyone wanting clarification on this: https://bench.co/blog/operations/ppp-forgiveness-contractors-sole-props/ |
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Forum: Daycare and Taxes
05-13-2020, 05:20 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,462
Posted By
MyAngels
I'll have to go over there and ask him, thanks! ...I'll have to go over there and ask him, thanks! I read somewhere from Tom that you could divide the proceeds by 8 and then just pay yourself that amount, but what I'm reading says that if you do... |
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Forum: Daycare and Taxes
05-12-2020, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,462
Posted By
MyAngels
That's what I had planned to do as well, but with...That's what I had planned to do as well, but with the 8/52 figure, that means the entire amount can't be used as payroll and then 100% forgiven. Apparently the rules are somewhat vague, but I've... |
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Forum: Daycare and Taxes
05-11-2020, 08:12 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,462
Posted By
MyAngels
Question for Tom Regarding the Forgiveness of a Paycheck Protection LoanMy bank finally got back with me on the Paycheck Protection Loan, and I'm weighing my options between that and unemployment. I've read in a couple of places now that the forgivable amount as it... |
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Forum: Daycare and Taxes
05-04-2020, 06:54 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 3,340
Posted By
MyAngels
It is forgivable, but I think you have to spend...It is forgivable, but I think you have to spend it on certain expenses for it to be forgiven. I know payroll and mortgage payments are allowed, and I'm sure there are more expenses that qualify too. |
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Forum: Daycare and Taxes
05-04-2020, 06:36 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 3,340
Posted By
MyAngels
I spoke too soon - I applied for the EIDL on...I spoke too soon - I applied for the EIDL on April 8th and $1000 showed up in my account this morning. |
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Forum: Daycare and Taxes
05-04-2020, 05:56 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 3,340
Posted By
MyAngels
I applied for the EIDL on 4/8 and received an...I applied for the EIDL on 4/8 and received an email late last week saying basically we'll get to you when we get to you. My state hasn't even implemented the PUA yet, but is suggesting self... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-01-2020, 07:09 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,108
Posted By
MyAngels
I would just give your current families a heads...I would just give your current families a heads up by telling them that you have some appointments coming up that you may need to close briefly with short notice. If they press you on why I would... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-30-2020, 07:13 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,055
Posted By
MyAngels
I applied and if I do accept it I plan on putting...I applied and if I do accept it I plan on putting it in a separate checking account and just write checks to myself and for any other allowable expenses with a note on the memo line as to what it's... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-27-2020, 12:14 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 3,496
Posted By
MyAngels
Our governor just extended the stay home order...Our governor just extended the stay home order for another month, and now has decided face masks are mandatory when out and about :rolleyes:. I was ghosted by one family on payment that I... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-27-2020, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,500
Posted By
MyAngels
He has some funny ones, I especially like the "My...He has some funny ones, I especially like the "My Corona" one :lol: |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-21-2020, 08:04 AM
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Replies: 111
Views: 6,465
Posted By
MyAngels
I do think we should be opening back up, slowly...I do think we should be opening back up, slowly but surely. Each individual person needs to be responsible for their own well being and that of their family. I'd also like to see some of the... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-10-2020, 07:13 AM
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Replies: 352
Views: 75,768
Posted By
MyAngels
This is pretty much what I've been thinking all...This is pretty much what I've been thinking all along. We can't just shut down huge parts of our economy forever. We need to focus more on testing and isolating those that have the virus and let... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-25-2020, 07:36 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,693
Posted By
MyAngels
In this case, since they seem to have an ongoing...In this case, since they seem to have an ongoing concern, I'd simply do a diaper change in front of the parent before sending this child home. That eliminates any questions about cleanliness or... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-20-2020, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 352
Views: 75,768
Posted By
MyAngels
I read this article yesterday. Based on what...I read this article yesterday. Based on what they're saying we've got a long way to go, and we may be going in the wrong direction with the whole social distancing rather than ramping up testing... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-17-2020, 07:48 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,876
Posted By
MyAngels
So far I've not been affected by this, but it...So far I've not been affected by this, but it will happen. I have 8 kids but only 4 families right now. 3 of the families are "working from home" and were very concerned that I would close. The... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-09-2020, 09:48 AM
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Replies: 352
Views: 75,768
Posted By
MyAngels
I had to laugh at the headline in my local paper...I had to laugh at the headline in my local paper this morning. Something to the effect of - Amtrak reports a woman who possibly tested positive was on a train that passed through our station :lol:. ... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-09-2020, 08:12 AM
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Replies: 352
Views: 75,768
Posted By
MyAngels
My son and his family were scheduled for a cruise...My son and his family were scheduled for a cruise here in a couple of weeks. It's cancelled, full refund given. I'm actually glad for this. I wouldn't step foot on a cruise ship right now, not... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-02-2020, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 352
Views: 75,768
Posted By
MyAngels
It's my understanding that if you see a...It's my understanding that if you see a healthcare worker wearing a mask it's just another layer to try to protect their sick patients. Mostly they wear them for surgery (same reason, protecting the... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-06-2020, 11:14 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 889
Posted By
MyAngels
We have Wells Fargo as our mortgagor, but we went...We have Wells Fargo as our mortgagor, but we went through a broker last time we needed a mortgage. It's been quite a few years though. |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-30-2020, 12:56 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,137
Posted By
MyAngels
This is what I would do, except I'd just address...This is what I would do, except I'd just address it at pickup (while the kids are running around like maniacs anyway lol). "I know you don't like this behavior any more than I do, so we need to put... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-24-2020, 08:03 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,101
Posted By
MyAngels
I've dealt with this for years (single car...I've dealt with this for years (single car driveway, busy street). When my kids were young and still living here, they always knew they needed to leave a few extra minutes in the morning in case... |
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Forum: Daycare and Taxes
01-02-2020, 07:43 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,936
Posted By
MyAngels
I wouldn't go through your mom, I'd talk directly...I wouldn't go through your mom, I'd talk directly to the person doing my taxes. If he doesn't know what t/s is or doesn't use it, he's not the right person to be doing your taxes. Being audited... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-19-2019, 06:20 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,296
Posted By
MyAngels
I feel like you handled this well. So many times...I feel like you handled this well. So many times we, as providers, get so defensive and want to make out the "parents" as the bad guys, but you didn't do that. I've been providing care for over... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-12-2019, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,479
Posted By
MyAngels
As far as the food program goes, it's free money...As far as the food program goes, it's free money with little effort needed whether you're Tier I or II, so I can't see why you wouldn't want to participate. Eligibility for the higher tier... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-12-2019, 08:39 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,594
Posted By
MyAngels
I've never really understood why providers don't...I've never really understood why providers don't want to participate in the food program. It's free money, for minimal effort. I have to feed the kids either way, so I might as well make a few... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-25-2019, 06:12 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,724
Posted By
MyAngels
In this case I would send a message back giving...In this case I would send a message back giving her a deadline to return your deposit. "As soon as I have the chance" can mean anything from tomorrow, to next year sometime. If you think she's... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-22-2019, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,889
Posted By
MyAngels
If you haven't already done it, you might want to...If you haven't already done it, you might want to give a heads up to your licensing agency/licensor. Just in case she decides to get salty and file some bogus complaint. |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-28-2019, 07:31 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,570
Posted By
MyAngels
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-20-2019, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,324
Posted By
MyAngels
I don't know what brand they are as they've been...I don't know what brand they are as they've been on my doors longer than I've owned my house, but my exterior knobs can be locked so you can't enter the house from the outside without a key, but they... |
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Forum: Book Club - Reviews / Suggestions
07-26-2019, 12:11 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,429
Posted By
MyAngels
Another vote for John Sandford. I love his Prey...Another vote for John Sandford. I love his Prey series books, but there are a lot of them, he's up to somewhere in the 25 or 26 range now. He also has another series that ties into the Prey books... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-22-2019, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,063
Posted By
MyAngels
The plans they are looking for are specific to...The plans they are looking for are specific to each daycare home. You just identify anything in and around your home that could be hazardous and specify what you are doing to mitigate the risk. ... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-05-2019, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,902
Posted By
MyAngels
I would be tempted to respond with "Sure, the fee...I would be tempted to respond with "Sure, the fee for this service is $(the amount you lost when he pulled), payable in advance on a weekly basis:D. But really, I'd probably just ignore it. I'll... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-03-2019, 08:40 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,688
Posted By
MyAngels
I absolutely love my Shark. I bought the powered...I absolutely love my Shark. I bought the powered head lift away one and it's probably 5 years old now and it works as good as the day I bought it. I will say you need to keep up with filter... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-22-2019, 07:10 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,326
Posted By
MyAngels
I have one right now who takes the phrase "You...I have one right now who takes the phrase "You have to choose your battles" to the extreme. As in "I choose no battles at all." It's ridiculous. |
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Forum: Daycare and Taxes
04-12-2019, 11:08 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,279
Posted By
MyAngels
Estimated taxes are definitely not optional. I...Estimated taxes are definitely not optional. I don't like paying quarterly so I adjusted my husband's withholding to cover my taxes as well, but I still keep an eye on my income to be sure we're... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-13-2019, 06:45 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,988
Posted By
MyAngels
That's so cute! With my current group I could...That's so cute! With my current group I could totally see one certain kid trying to stuff another little one inside :lol: |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-07-2019, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 984
Posted By
MyAngels
If she's normally in school, then you need to...If she's normally in school, then you need to mark that she's at home. There's a place to mark either "sick" or "no school" to the right of the child's name in KidKare, assuming you're using that... |
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Forum: Daycare and Taxes
03-05-2019, 07:05 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,795
Posted By
MyAngels
I've never used Turbo Tax, but I use the H&R...I've never used Turbo Tax, but I use the H&R Block software, and if you're talking about that little box that calculates the refund or amount you owe in the corner, don't pay attention to that until... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-01-2019, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,826
Posted By
MyAngels
I can't improve upon the advice you've already...I can't improve upon the advice you've already been given, but in the future the "right" thing to do is what works for you. Once you develop this mindset, daycare is a much easier line of work,... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-25-2019, 08:07 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 3,161
Posted By
MyAngels
The 4 year old that cussed like a sailor - one of...The 4 year old that cussed like a sailor - one of my 1st kids and only term in over 25 years. The child that brought his parent's old cell phone with nude pictures on it :o. The 3 year old... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-27-2018, 11:48 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 24,545
Posted By
MyAngels
The only late pick up policy I've ever had is...The only late pick up policy I've ever had is don't do it. It's worked great for over 25 years now. |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-27-2018, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 54
Views: 3,868
Posted By
MyAngels
I don't think this needs to be as difficult as...I don't think this needs to be as difficult as you may think. Personally, I wouldn't handle this by text, but with a simple face-to-face conversation. Unless the guy is a complete jerk he's going... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-20-2018, 11:19 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,594
Posted By
MyAngels
When I first opened I didn't even have set open...When I first opened I didn't even have set open and close hours. I would get up super early and not have anyone show up for hours (literally), and of course I never knew when they'd show up in the... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-17-2018, 06:06 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,630
Posted By
MyAngels
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-15-2018, 07:39 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,060
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MyAngels
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-13-2018, 12:13 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,630
Posted By
MyAngels
I think if I ever opened on Black Friday I would...I think if I ever opened on Black Friday I would have every child here :lol:. I close for that, for Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, and quite a few other days through the year, I just don't charge in... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-13-2018, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,630
Posted By
MyAngels
I ended up solving this issue by only charging...I ended up solving this issue by only charging for the major federal holidays. Any other time I take off is "unpaid." Of course, I raised my rates to accommodate all those "unpaid" days, but the... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-06-2018, 09:14 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,252
Posted By
MyAngels
Of course you're not a monster lovethis
I do...Of course you're not a monster lovethis I do think can be solved with a face to face detailed discussion of her issues and how they can be solved going forward. Since she is new to this country I... |
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Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
11-05-2018, 03:01 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,850
Posted By
MyAngels
Nicely done! We should all be so lucky to have...Nicely done! We should all be so lucky to have parents that can communicate with us to resolve a concern rather than going off the deep end :Sunny: |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-05-2018, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,181
Posted By
MyAngels
I got sharpie marker off of my antique oak dining...I got sharpie marker off of my antique oak dining table with one of those Mr. Clean Eraser things. It did dull the shine in that area but I just used a furniture restorer oil and that evened things... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-05-2018, 06:45 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,825
Posted By
MyAngels
If you decide to try to take her to court I would...If you decide to try to take her to court I would prepare a final invoice and demand letter along with a filled out small claims complaint and send it via certified mail giving them a date that they... |
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Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
10-31-2018, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,850
Posted By
MyAngels
Oh my gosh what a facepalm moment for me :lol: -...Oh my gosh what a facepalm moment for me :lol: - I had to actually look up slang for "winky" to get it. Learn something new every day :Sunny: Just out of curiosity, did you end up addressing this... |
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Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
10-30-2018, 03:18 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,850
Posted By
MyAngels
Totally agree with this - we use funny mostly...Totally agree with this - we use funny mostly rhyming nicknames all the time. Silly Billy, cutie patootie, and on and on. It's not done in a mean way and the kids all get a kick out of it. I've... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-28-2018, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,307
Posted By
MyAngels
I've already replaced mine with the 10 year...I've already replaced mine with the 10 year smoke/co units. Yay, I'm finally ahead of the curve :lol: |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-25-2018, 07:16 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,964
Posted By
MyAngels
I would allow it, but TBH only 1 or 2 have ever...I would allow it, but TBH only 1 or 2 have ever asked in over 25 years. |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-25-2018, 08:50 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,490
Posted By
MyAngels
I've had this happen. I personally think it's...I've had this happen. I personally think it's just cluelessness on the part of the parent. Whenever anyone picks up during nap now I say, "since other children are sleeping, wait here and I will... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-19-2018, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 3,220
Posted By
MyAngels
Just curious as to why you are upset with them?...Just curious as to why you are upset with them? Did they say something to make you think they thought they wouldn't have to pay it? I always know when a check hasn't cleared because I write very... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-19-2018, 07:48 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,027
Posted By
MyAngels
Maybe the policeman wants to be a fire marshal...Maybe the policeman wants to be a fire marshal and is job shadowing? No clue really, just guessing :Sunny: |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-09-2018, 11:05 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,742
Posted By
MyAngels
In this case I'd definitely mention the cream and...In this case I'd definitely mention the cream and suggest they give it a try. For me it depends on the situation as to whether I'd give unsolicited advice - parenting style? Nope - helpful products?... |
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Forum: Daycare and Taxes
10-09-2018, 08:08 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,910
Posted By
MyAngels
I've never used Turbo Tax but I've used the HR...I've never used Turbo Tax but I've used the HR Block program, and when you follow the instructions and choose the home daycare option for your home office, the program automatically divides out your... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-08-2018, 11:20 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,675
Posted By
MyAngels
Unless you count "see you Tuesday" as a reminder,...Unless you count "see you Tuesday" as a reminder, I've never reminded parents of holidays or closed days. In your case, I might send out a note giving out the closed schedule, with a reminder that... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-14-2018, 02:26 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 4,484
Posted By
MyAngels
An attorney can tell you whether you have any...An attorney can tell you whether you have any recourse under the contract. It will also most likely depend on your state. For instance, if you're in Illinois a child can't be expelled from... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-10-2018, 02:15 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,088
Posted By
MyAngels
I always just assume a call to them won't be...I always just assume a call to them won't be short enough to make during daycare hours :lol: They're second only to Blue Cross Blue Shield for hold times. |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-06-2018, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,911
Posted By
MyAngels
I like working with referred families. I've...I like working with referred families. I've found over the years that families that are referred don't want to look bad in front of whoever referred them so they're extra good at following all the... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-31-2018, 09:24 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,496
Posted By
MyAngels
You guys stay safe! I hope they get these fires...You guys stay safe! I hope they get these fires under control soon, it looks pretty awful on the news. |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-25-2018, 09:14 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,250
Posted By
MyAngels
It depends. If my dh just started making enough...It depends. If my dh just started making enough money to cover my income then no, I'd just start cranking up the retirement savings. If some far flung relative that I've never met kicked off and... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-23-2018, 11:08 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,267
Posted By
MyAngels
The other thing you might try is signing up for...The other thing you might try is signing up for notifications from UPS, FedEx and USPS on shipments coming your way. I have accounts with all 3 and whenever there's a package shipped to my address I... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-20-2018, 08:16 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,267
Posted By
MyAngels
I ordered a large wooden play set through them...I ordered a large wooden play set through them two years ago and had no communication from anyone on the status until it showed up at my door 4 weeks later. It was sold by Walmart (per the website)... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-02-2018, 10:18 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,747
Posted By
MyAngels
The fact that you don't want to do infant care...The fact that you don't want to do infant care would be enough for me to turn them down. 3 kids from one family is also problematic when they leave. The fact that she's "willing" to pay half to hold... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-30-2018, 07:15 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,813
Posted By
MyAngels
It sounds like you're going on the assumption...It sounds like you're going on the assumption that because another provider charges less than you do, that they are somehow inferior. Back in the day (I'm old :lol:) I looked high and low for a... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-26-2018, 08:50 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 3,389
Posted By
MyAngels
I'd just print out a copy on paper watermarked...I'd just print out a copy on paper watermarked with either "void" or "copy" across the face. Here, all information on my license is available online anyway, so there's really no issue of privacy (I... |