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03-02-2021, 02:12 PM
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Replies: 19
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Forum: New Members - Welcome to the Daycare.com Forum!
03-02-2021, 08:53 AM
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-01-2021, 02:06 PM
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-28-2021, 07:45 AM
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Views: 227
I get that it’s developmentally normal, but I...
I get that it’s developmentally normal, but I would absolutely terminate a habitual biter. I do what’s best for my group, and a biter isn’t good for my group. I can’t imagine telling the parents of a...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-11-2021, 03:59 PM
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Replies: 30
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-09-2021, 01:26 PM
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-14-2021, 10:28 AM
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Views: 333
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-14-2021, 08:16 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 333
I’ve been curious about it, too! I usually buy...
I’ve been curious about it, too! I usually buy the Colorations tempera, but it dries so dull and sometimes flaky, depending on the surface painted on. Hoping to see if Bio Color is worth the money.
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-11-2021, 03:06 PM
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Replies: 1,201
Views: 257,430
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-06-2021, 01:13 PM
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Views: 730
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-05-2021, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 730
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-30-2020, 01:43 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 367
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Forum: Book Club - Reviews / Suggestions
12-25-2020, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 1
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-16-2020, 11:28 AM
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-10-2020, 09:06 AM
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-09-2020, 04:02 PM
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-08-2020, 12:30 PM
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12-08-2020, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 247
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-16-2020, 02:13 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 660
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-16-2020, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 660
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-12-2020, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,841
You’ve gotten some good suggestions.
I...
You’ve gotten some good suggestions.
I honestly can’t imagine letting my daycare children scream at the top of their lungs, since we do live in town, with neighbors close by. Outside voices, yes,...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-12-2020, 09:21 AM
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Replies: 6,211
Views: 707,557
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-12-2020, 05:02 AM
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Replies: 6,211
Views: 707,557
Of course not. I suggested that coming in as a...
Of course not. I suggested that coming in as a new (I think) poster and replying just the word “Wrong” may not have been the best way to get your point across. I was replying to the comment about...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-11-2020, 03:09 PM
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Replies: 6,211
Views: 707,557
I think replying simply with “Wrong” set a...
I think replying simply with “Wrong” set a negative tone, in the first place. People here seem to be open to hearing others’ views, but coming into the conversation in that manner puts people on the...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-09-2020, 02:15 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 490
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-06-2020, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 529
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-05-2020, 10:39 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 1,701
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-05-2020, 10:34 AM
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Replies: 1,201
Views: 257,430
I have a boy named Zeke in my daycare. While...
I have a boy named Zeke in my daycare. While we’re outside, I spend time walking laps around the yard for exercise. The kids were running around playing hide and seek, and as I made a lap, I walked...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-04-2020, 10:22 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 1,701
I have a dcd just like this! It mostly involves...
I have a dcd just like this! It mostly involves my holidays. I’ve given him 3 separate copies of my holiday schedule, and they’ve been here two years, so should know by now. Nope....Friday of Labor...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-29-2020, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 1,201
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-24-2020, 07:53 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 642
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-22-2020, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,257
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-15-2020, 07:51 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 671
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-14-2020, 03:27 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 474
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-14-2020, 12:16 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 671
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Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
10-06-2020, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 424
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-01-2020, 03:27 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 3,843
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Forum: Daycare Menus, Breakfast, Lunch and Snack Ideas
09-29-2020, 01:48 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,316
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Forum: Daycare Menus, Breakfast, Lunch and Snack Ideas
09-29-2020, 12:56 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,316
Pizza Quesadillas
I made these for the first time today, and they were a huge hit! My group loves regular cheese quesadillas, so we have them fairly often. Yesterday, my grandson (4) was telling me his dad makes pizza...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-24-2020, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 523
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-23-2020, 02:31 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,242
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-23-2020, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,242
I’ve also randomly handed out stickers during...
I’ve also randomly handed out stickers during circle time to the ones who had good behavior the previous day at pickup time. Of course I made a big deal out of saying the stickers were only for the...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-16-2020, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 566
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-15-2020, 06:57 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 672
If dcm needs to show proof that her child was...
If dcm needs to show proof that her child was sick, she should get a doctor’s note, not a note from daycare. A daycare provider can’t verify the child was actually ill, just that they didn’t attend...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-14-2020, 03:39 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 964
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-14-2020, 06:03 AM
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Replies: 6,211
Views: 707,557
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-08-2020, 11:24 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 17,484
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-03-2020, 12:12 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 914
Did you get the job at the other daycare you...
Did you get the job at the other daycare you applied at? I remember you posting about that.
OP, not trying to be rude, but you’ve posted repeatedly for months, asking what to do about this. Each...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-02-2020, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 6,211
Views: 707,557
Just give plenty of notice and take a day. You...
Just give plenty of notice and take a day. You don’t owe parents an explanation as to what the day is for. I stopped worrying a long time ago about their opinions of what I do with my time outside of...
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Forum: Daycare Menus, Breakfast, Lunch and Snack Ideas
09-02-2020, 06:22 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,713
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-31-2020, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 569
I put them on the toilet and step outside the...
I put them on the toilet and step outside the bathroom. I think it’s a lot of pressure on a child to go while we’re standing there watching. I usually say, “I’m going to go do xyz in the other room....
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-24-2020, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 675
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-19-2020, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 683
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-19-2020, 03:17 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 683
Do You Correct Children’s Speech?
I don’t mean toddlers who are just learning. Dcb, age 4, constantly says things like, “Her’s going to play with me.”.....”Let’s pick we’re toys up.”....”He ate him’s snack.” Etc.
I’ve been...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-19-2020, 07:25 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 772
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-17-2020, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 918
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-13-2020, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 6,211
Views: 707,557
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-01-2020, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,519
You’re giving plenty of notice. Parents who...
You’re giving plenty of notice. Parents who enroll their children in a home daycare should either have reliable backup care or a flexible work schedule. There’s nothing to apologize for. Enjoy your...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-19-2020, 01:10 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 812
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-01-2020, 06:43 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,464
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-31-2020, 07:48 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,464
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-30-2020, 06:05 AM
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Replies: 91
Views: 16,026
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-26-2020, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,050
I wouldn’t worry about her saying things to...
I wouldn’t worry about her saying things to people. If they know her well enough to take her at her word, chances are they’ve met her child, and seen the behavior. I would suggest informing your...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-26-2020, 08:53 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,050
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-17-2020, 12:34 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,034
I’ve minimized the toys available to the...
I’ve minimized the toys available to the children. I’ve been running some through the dishwasher on the sanitize cycle. Others, I wash, then spray with Odoban. I’ve been walking around with...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-16-2020, 04:12 PM
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Replies: 352
Views: 68,454
I may continue this way, even after the...
I may continue this way, even after the requirements are lifted! :D Parents are texting me when they pull up outside, and I’m meeting them at the door with their child. BUH-BYE, now!
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-16-2020, 04:03 PM
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Replies: 352
Views: 68,454
In Texas, we’re now required to check every...
In Texas, we’re now required to check every child’s temp upon arrival, and parents may not come inside, unless there’s a legitimate reason. All drop offs and pickups must be done outside.
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-12-2020, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 1,201
Views: 257,430
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-10-2020, 09:10 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,045
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-09-2020, 06:36 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,171
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-02-2020, 04:12 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,808
Funny how so many non-providers are experts on...
Funny how so many non-providers are experts on running a daycare! :D I think I’ll go find a few message boards pertaining to other professions and inform the posters what they’re doing wrong at their...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-29-2020, 05:56 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 9,486
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-28-2020, 07:07 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,308
I put a section into my written policies,...
I put a section into my written policies, addressing this. They know from the beginning how I expect pickup to be.
Or, say, “Sorry—I haven’t had a chance to use the restroom for hours—gotta go!”...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-27-2020, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 833
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-26-2020, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,799
I’ve heard of so many pediatricians who say...
I’ve heard of so many pediatricians who say everything looks fine. Honestly, I don’t think they typically spend enough time interacting with the children to really see what’s going on.
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Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
02-26-2020, 12:57 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,619
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-25-2020, 07:10 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 764
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Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
02-24-2020, 11:14 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,619
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-24-2020, 09:27 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,133
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Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
02-24-2020, 08:14 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,619
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Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
02-24-2020, 07:17 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,619
Here are the state guidelines for sanitizing...
Here are the state guidelines for sanitizing surfaces. Oddly, the procedure for cleaning a toilet isn’t specifically mentioned. I’m guessing your child’s daycare is doing this on their own. I’m...
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Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
02-23-2020, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,619
I’m in Texas. I’m not sure why they’re using...
I’m in Texas. I’m not sure why they’re using Lysol....like Cat Herder said above, it’s not an approved method of cleaning/disinfecting toilet seats.
It seems they could at least wipe the toilet...
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Forum: Book Club - Reviews / Suggestions
02-21-2020, 07:19 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 811
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-19-2020, 01:23 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,287
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02-19-2020, 11:14 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,014
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02-19-2020, 06:33 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,169
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02-18-2020, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,169
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-18-2020, 10:59 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,010
We subscribe to Apple Music, so that’s mostly...
We subscribe to Apple Music, so that’s mostly what I use here. I also have several Pandora stations I like for daycare hours. I was paying the $4.99/month for the ad-free version until we started...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-16-2020, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,624
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-15-2020, 06:43 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,010
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02-14-2020, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 102
Views: 119,591
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-13-2020, 11:34 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,155
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-11-2020, 02:23 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 903
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-10-2020, 01:28 PM
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Replies: 2,148
Views: 355,300
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-10-2020, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,843
If a parent carries their child to the door,...
If a parent carries their child to the door, fine. That’s on them. But I refuse to take a 4 year old from a parent’s arms. The 19 month old in my daycare walks from the car all the way in, holding a...
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Forum: New Members - Welcome to the Daycare.com Forum!
02-07-2020, 07:25 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,050
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-06-2020, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,843
I would address it with mom, and tell her dcb...
I would address it with mom, and tell her dcb needs to walk in. Then I wouldn’t even be a part of the sign-in shenanigans. I would be busy with another child or task, and when they walk in, just tell...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-04-2020, 08:59 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,134
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-30-2020, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 962
I’ve had a few therapists come here over the...
I’ve had a few therapists come here over the years. The ECI ones wanted to work with children in their usual daycare environment, so they were in the daycare room with us. I actually enjoyed having...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-29-2020, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 6,211
Views: 707,557
New daycare family:
During the initial call...
New daycare family:
During the initial call from dcm, when she asked the basic questions about my daycare, I told her my hours are 7:30-5:30. During the interview with both parents, I told them my...
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