Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-12-2015, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,754
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-07-2015, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,567
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-06-2015, 04:26 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,399
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-06-2015, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,334
ugh. I totally feel for you. I had the EXACT...
ugh. I totally feel for you. I had the EXACT situation with two (one of them being my child). It was so exhausting to care for them and honestly, I never was able to really work well with them. I did...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-03-2015, 08:31 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,377
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-30-2015, 06:29 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,140
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-29-2015, 08:06 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,781
I am confused why this child is with you for...
I am confused why this child is with you for those hours? I cannot imagine that his parents are both working 13 hours a day plus every other weekend. Who works those kinds of hours?!?! My guess is...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-26-2015, 09:29 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,164
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-25-2015, 05:04 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,208
yes I just cannot believe that all this only...
yes I just cannot believe that all this only happens at daycare. If she is vomiting that bad and that often, no wonder she is crying. Part time care if very hard on infants. It is normal for them to...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-23-2015, 02:25 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,553
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-22-2015, 02:27 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 5,780
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-22-2015, 06:45 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,208
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-21-2015, 11:34 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,951
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-20-2015, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,492
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-20-2015, 07:33 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,049
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-17-2015, 08:11 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,460
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-17-2015, 01:57 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,094
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-17-2015, 01:54 PM
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Replies: 159
Views: 21,124
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Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
07-17-2015, 01:46 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 4,993
Sounds like a great update!
I think you...
Sounds like a great update!
I think you have the realistic understanding that center moms will not get the feedback and hand holding that home daycare moms get. The staff and teachers at a center...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-17-2015, 06:00 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,497
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-17-2015, 05:56 AM
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Replies: 159
Views: 21,124
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-16-2015, 06:26 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,776
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-16-2015, 06:22 AM
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Replies: 159
Views: 21,124
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-15-2015, 06:09 AM
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Replies: 159
Views: 21,124
I wouldnt take her. I would just say that you...
I wouldnt take her. I would just say that you cannot offer a peanut free environment and you think it would be best for her to find a facility that offers this. At your own home, you would have to...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-15-2015, 06:02 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,165
I agree with the above poster. I would just let...
I agree with the above poster. I would just let mom know that clearly her son is very jealous of the baby and his behavior around the baby is getting out of control. You think it would be best for...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-15-2015, 05:58 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,116
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-25-2015, 05:00 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,235
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-22-2015, 09:20 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,917
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-22-2015, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,287
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-16-2015, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,862
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-16-2015, 02:07 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,765
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-16-2015, 02:04 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,529
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-16-2015, 07:10 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,035
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Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
06-13-2015, 11:03 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 6,817
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Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
06-11-2015, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 6,817
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-11-2015, 04:03 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,577
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-11-2015, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,898
If they are the last family there, move up your...
If they are the last family there, move up your closing time to 430 permanently because you know they can make it there by then. Tell them your business hours have changed but you know it wont be a...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-04-2015, 10:14 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,399
If you are able to close sooner, I would just...
If you are able to close sooner, I would just tell the parents that things have changed and you are going to have to end care on XYZ date. To me, you need to do what is right for you and alternative...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-03-2015, 01:46 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,759
I dont think it is weird to ask for references....
I dont think it is weird to ask for references. If you dont want to give numbers out, ask current or past clients to write a letter of reference and have copies of the letters available (basically...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-01-2015, 09:48 AM
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Replies: 62
Views: 6,364
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-30-2015, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,348
I would do what nan said. let him do his thing...
I would do what nan said. let him do his thing till he was all cried out. could take a few weeks so its up to you if you can handle that. I dont carry kids, hold for naps, etc. etc. So he would get...
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Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
05-30-2015, 07:33 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,586
I think i would do two separate places. your...
I think i would do two separate places. your older son has a lot of changes right now and it is not an ideal time to take him from a familiar place right when he is getting a new sibling. He would...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-28-2015, 01:30 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,470
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-28-2015, 08:55 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,279
I think you covered it all. As long as you get...
I think you covered it all. As long as you get payment in advance, I would go with it. For me, I would require cash for a temporary situation. By the time a check didnt clear, you would have already...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-28-2015, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,554
I would not change anything other than to tell...
I would not change anything other than to tell the kids "thats what babies do" when they complain. The baby is a part of the group and I wouldnt do anything other than make sure baby is safe and not...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-28-2015, 07:34 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,400
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-28-2015, 07:31 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,071
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-28-2015, 07:30 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,470
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-27-2015, 01:35 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,177
I enjoy having an assistant but yes, it is hard...
I enjoy having an assistant but yes, it is hard to find and keep one. mainly because it is a poorly paid position and usually part time hours. just like any job like that, the turnover is high. its...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-27-2015, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,697
I dont charge for summers. This is what keeps...
I dont charge for summers. This is what keeps teachers here. Works out great for me because I have four kids (who are home most of the summer) and i get off earlier during the school year. Kids are...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-26-2015, 05:58 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,864
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-26-2015, 12:41 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,355
I think it depends. I personally would let the...
I think it depends. I personally would let the two go that you are wanting to let go and then see how much that reduces things. Perhaps hiring an assistant would be a better way to go so that is...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-26-2015, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,279
I check FB too. I don't trust everything I see...
I check FB too. I don't trust everything I see online but you can gather info about a family. For instance, if the parents post a lot of baby wearing and cosleeping pictures, I know to ask about...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-26-2015, 05:03 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,505
It sounds like he isnt ready for this concept...
It sounds like he isnt ready for this concept yet. I personally don't have an issue with setting him at the table in a booster seat with activities or in a high chair. If licensing allows that. and...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-23-2015, 09:22 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 6,364
I am curious if the your school screens the...
I am curious if the your school screens the parents at all? I saw one local co op that does background checks on parents but most do nothing at all. Its like an open door there. That was my worry...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-23-2015, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 6,364
never mind.....I saw online that you have to be...
never mind.....I saw online that you have to be over 2.5 to go there, it is part time only, 2 or 3 days a week for a couple hours a day. So this program is not for the full time working parent unless...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-23-2015, 01:28 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 6,364
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-23-2015, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 6,364
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-23-2015, 01:11 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,850
a lot of providers do not take infants, don't...
a lot of providers do not take infants, don't feel bad! I only take one under 12 months at a time because any more than that and there is just too much crying in the house. Enrollment is only...
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Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
05-23-2015, 05:41 AM
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Replies: 62
Views: 12,400
omg. hilariously self righteous.
I do have...
omg. hilariously self righteous.
I do have a clue what your job entails. Many of us here are educated and have or do work in centers. We know what your job is for goodness sakes and we know what...
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Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
05-22-2015, 05:43 AM
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Replies: 62
Views: 12,400
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-22-2015, 05:38 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,742
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-21-2015, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,448
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-21-2015, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,536
all of the above posts are right.
and some...
all of the above posts are right.
and some kids just aren't hands on. They don't want to touch or do anything. I don't mind at all as long as they aren't getting into trouble. But yeah the...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-21-2015, 02:04 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,814
I would just straight out ask her. "Tammy, we...
I would just straight out ask her. "Tammy, we have discussed the bumps and bruises issue several times before but I can see that it is still on your mind. Is there a reason why you feel the need to...
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Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
05-21-2015, 01:59 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 12,400
I didnt appreciate this comment either.......
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I didnt appreciate this comment either.......
Come back when you have worked all day every day for at least a couple years and see how you feel then. It doesn't have anything to do with your age....
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-21-2015, 05:22 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,523
A good curriculum that is literature based is...
A good curriculum that is literature based is Sonlight. If you look up the preschool curriculum, you will see what book titles they include and you can purchase used on ebay for cheap for most of...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-19-2015, 03:17 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 3,447
I agree. This really shows disregard on the...
I agree. This really shows disregard on the parents part to not see the whole picture, to not show concern for a child that is refusing to eat during the day, to know their baby is crying constantly.
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-19-2015, 03:12 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,546
most people would love one on one attention for...
most people would love one on one attention for their kid. if he is happy and been there for three years, why change it? besides he may end up being the only one at a center too. or stuck with kids a...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-18-2015, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,657
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-18-2015, 08:33 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 3,447
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-12-2015, 08:23 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,914
If You Have A Little Money To Spend.....
what is on your list to buy for your daycare. small and large things okay to post. links would be great. looking for a few things to refresh the playroom but not sure what to get.
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-15-2015, 06:57 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 6,284
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-28-2015, 07:02 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,788
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-28-2015, 06:55 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,795
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-10-2015, 04:38 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,289
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-01-2015, 07:16 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,025
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-30-2015, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 4,632
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-14-2015, 06:40 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,677
no way.
i dont do the parents job.
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no way.
i dont do the parents job.
and second, the punishment is beyond excessive. separating a child for hours is most certainly against your licensing regulations anyway.
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-07-2015, 08:07 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,844
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-07-2015, 08:03 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,527
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-07-2015, 08:02 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,885
An hopefully this will be a good learning...
An hopefully this will be a good learning experience for Dad. Not everyone that is rude really knows that is how they come across. I had a DCD that had a terrible relationship with the past...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-06-2015, 12:11 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 6,628
If she is really worried about his health, she...
If she is really worried about his health, she would insist that you both follow the same plan of action. Since she is completely fine with you giving him normal formula at daycare, this issue is...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-05-2015, 03:01 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,147
This has been discussed over and over but for a...
This has been discussed over and over but for a home provider, we aren't legally required to allow others to breastfeed in our homes, just in general. Now specific states or licensing may have some...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-05-2015, 02:58 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,082
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-05-2015, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,082
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-05-2015, 10:23 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,249
No one wants to pay for something when they...
No one wants to pay for something when they aren't using the services and things may have ended on a bad note. That part makes sense to me. However, they did already agree to it so it is fair to...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-04-2015, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 6,800
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-03-2015, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 6,628
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-29-2014, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,762
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-28-2014, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,954
I would just leave it alone. They are off to a...
I would just leave it alone. They are off to a new situation and you have nothing to feel guilty about. This is a business relationship at its core so there is nothing wrong with what has happened...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-22-2014, 10:14 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,726
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-18-2014, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,659
Most parents really mean that they want a...
Most parents really mean that they want a structured learning environment for their child, not that they expect a 9 month old to put together a craft. Now the definition of "learning" can be anything...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-11-2014, 07:20 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,250
I dont charge for summers but this works for me...
I dont charge for summers but this works for me because I have my own three schoolagers here during summer break and I need the lighter DC load. Plus you can often find summer or temp kids. I will...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-07-2014, 02:27 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,719
Why not look into local school programs? Many...
Why not look into local school programs? Many offer a lot online and then you can do evening classes for the in-seat. I dont personally know of anyone that gives a teaching degree with no formal...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-06-2014, 05:40 PM
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Replies: 73
Views: 11,753
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Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
11-06-2014, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 9,258
I am confused...... she has been going to that...
I am confused...... she has been going to that daycare for months right? Was the bottle an issue for that whole time? It sounded like the bottle issues were for the last week or two whereas the other...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-05-2014, 12:22 PM
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Replies: 73
Views: 11,753
I don't do timeouts and I don't force apologies...
I don't do timeouts and I don't force apologies either. In this case, I would have just put the crackers away with a quick discussion that Mrs. so-and-so told her she could not have any crackers and...
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Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
11-05-2014, 12:13 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 9,258
and one caregiver is certainly busy at times...
and one caregiver is certainly busy at times following regulations like cleaning, preparing bottles, etc. so the ratio realistically higher than 1 to 3 in the day to day reality of the infant room.
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Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
11-05-2014, 12:11 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 9,258
She is addicted to the rocking motion. She is...
She is addicted to the rocking motion. She is waking up every time someone puts her down. For her sake and for the next caregiver, I would begin gently working on new and better sleep habits.....no...
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