Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-12-2021, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 278
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-31-2021, 07:36 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 186
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-29-2021, 11:50 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 967
I would do the letter for everyone.On hers I...
I would do the letter for everyone.On hers I would call her out.Seems like she is not getting it.Next time just say something like"sorry ,that doesn't work here".Then just stare at her.Try not to...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-16-2021, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 218
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-01-2021, 08:58 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 473
Sounds like you have had enough. I would...
Sounds like you have had enough. I would terminate sooner than later. Maybe take a month without other children. Then decide about closing completely. A good lesson to learn is you come first. Your...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-05-2021, 07:03 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 544
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-18-2020, 05:34 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,130
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-15-2020, 11:05 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 913
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-23-2020, 12:03 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 607
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-23-2020, 07:02 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,374
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-22-2020, 07:16 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 684
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-22-2020, 07:13 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,518
First I want to say sorry you are feeling...
First I want to say sorry you are feeling stressed .This year is a tough one ,kind of like February after a tough winter.We used to joke "never make big decisions in Feb." I took a leave from D.C to...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-21-2020, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 684
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-19-2020, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 684
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-13-2020, 07:27 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 653
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-04-2020, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 838
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-24-2020, 06:29 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 626
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-11-2020, 07:17 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 710
When I started DC my sons were young. It really...
When I started DC my sons were young. It really helped to treat them just like the other children in DC .Their toys stayed in their rooms. They were dressed and ready for Dc when it opened ect. Then...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-10-2020, 10:23 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 951
Update, my book is at a small library in...
Update, my book is at a small library in Washington N.H. Pretty exciting ,even if I don't sell many. I am working on second book now. It does pass the time during this weird Pandemic. At least the...
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Forum: New Members - Welcome to the Daycare.com Forum!
09-09-2020, 07:50 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 682
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-26-2020, 09:24 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 742
When I closed I offered things to our group. I...
When I closed I offered things to our group. I gave a lot away ,but was able to sell two big chunks. A lot of things I put at curb and offered free .I didn't want to haggle with people, just easier....
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-25-2020, 06:44 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,115
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-20-2020, 08:47 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,403
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-18-2020, 11:37 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,762
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-10-2020, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 951
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-09-2020, 01:06 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 951
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-09-2020, 07:46 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 951
Wrote a Book! Title - EQUINOX - A.F. Smith
Retired after a heart attack in 2015.I was really feeling lost. After 30 years caring for children ,I didn't know what to do. Then we moved further into the country .My husband fell in love with a...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-20-2020, 05:13 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,102
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-17-2020, 09:58 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 969
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-14-2020, 09:25 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 917
Added to parent meeting he /she would be my...
Added to parent meeting he /she would be my shadow.I would explain to the child that they would have to be in my sight until they stopped.If that meant at table while you prepare lunch,next to you...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-07-2020, 06:30 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,025
I would also separate the siblings. Your son...
I would also separate the siblings. Your son needs to feel safe at home, but this is your job .I would talk to your son and let him go to another room if needed. The other children need to be taught...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-06-2020, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,562
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-02-2020, 09:03 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,248
I would close indefinitely. I had to close for...
I would close indefinitely. I had to close for personal reasons in the middle of my career. Families understood and moved on with no hard feelings. When I was ready to reopen I was full again in 4...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-30-2020, 09:04 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,024
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-30-2020, 08:59 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,576
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-26-2020, 10:24 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,192
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-18-2020, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 890
Maybe its time to stop offering childcare. As a...
Maybe its time to stop offering childcare. As a previous poster said "they will just stop telling you their plans or outright lie". It might be time to take a long term break until we see where this...
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Forum: Curriculum
06-04-2020, 08:47 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,079
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-04-2020, 08:44 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 956
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Forum: Daycare Menus, Breakfast, Lunch and Snack Ideas
06-03-2020, 07:31 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,204
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-03-2020, 07:24 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 956
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-21-2020, 01:58 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 992
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-19-2020, 11:23 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,215
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-15-2020, 07:50 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,114
I would set up a separate playspace.I used a...
I would set up a separate playspace.I used a pen.Tell her on arrival you expect nice playing.First offense she goes in "clubhouse "with a book (preferably soft).After 15 min another chance,if...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-14-2020, 09:12 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 684
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-13-2020, 12:07 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,440
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-11-2020, 10:55 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,070
I am not sure where you live but Ma is closed...
I am not sure where you live but Ma is closed until June 29th.I would take pictures of your setup.Include sleeping area,kitchen/ eating area,yard playroom and Daycare bathroom. I personally would do...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-01-2020, 06:35 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 854
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-29-2020, 12:07 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 812
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-28-2020, 03:06 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 812
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-28-2020, 05:56 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 988
When I first transitioned to same room nap I...
When I first transitioned to same room nap I stayed with them.I put a radio station on a little louder than normal.More than background music.I found it drowned out each other and any doorbells or...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-22-2020, 06:48 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,442
The other 7 have now broken their contract.I...
The other 7 have now broken their contract.I would think hard about excepting them back.However as my mother used to say "don't cut your nose off to spite your face".Meaning rewrite a contract for...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-22-2020, 06:39 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,122
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-21-2020, 06:43 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 709
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-10-2020, 06:25 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 920
I wouldn't feel bad either.They are being paid...
I wouldn't feel bad either.They are being paid their full pay.You are asking for 50 %.Do you usually have the summer off? Maybe you could offer to take the last weeks fee and apply it to the first...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-31-2020, 08:44 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 707
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-31-2020, 05:50 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,378
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-27-2020, 06:26 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,123
My suggestion would be to close.At 62 and with...
My suggestion would be to close.At 62 and with some health concerns why not? In Ma.right now all DC centers are closed until May4th that is along with all schools and colleges .This is serious. Let...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-17-2020, 06:08 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,384
As hard as it is ,they have to close daycares....
As hard as it is ,they have to close daycares. Those children can get the virus and spread it without symptoms. The 6 ,10 or more children you care for may have siblings ,elderly grandparents and or...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-14-2020, 06:55 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,025
Why not offer 4 day slot .Take Friday or Monday...
Why not offer 4 day slot .Take Friday or Monday close and charge a little more for 4 days.At one point I closed Fridays and instead of 250 for five days charged 225 for 4 days.They saved 25 dollars...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-10-2020, 05:50 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,213
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-06-2020, 08:51 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,130
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-05-2020, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,034
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Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
03-04-2020, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,476
Do you need Daycare because you work?If the...
Do you need Daycare because you work?If the answer is yes then you need to prepare him for group care. That would mean teaching him to sleep alone,stopping nursing to sleep ect. If you do not work...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-02-2020, 11:53 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 952
The only requirement you can truly control is...
The only requirement you can truly control is Baby must take a bottle well before care starts.I would have mom come and feed child bottle at least once the week before start day.If child can not take...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-28-2020, 02:23 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 716
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-25-2020, 03:46 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,873
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-24-2020, 09:13 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 40,258
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-24-2020, 09:04 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,187
I was lucky I asked our association (D.C) if...
I was lucky I asked our association (D.C) if there were any new providers. One women bought the 5 seat stroller ,kitchen set and all the play bikes for 350.Some things I just gave to provider friends...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-23-2020, 04:34 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,769
You could serve snack, do story time and then a...
You could serve snack, do story time and then a little adult led play time modeling quieter activities in your playspace. Obviously two hours at the table wouldn't work for any age. Naptime is hard...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-21-2020, 06:37 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,769
When is morning nap? I readjusted my program to...
When is morning nap? I readjusted my program to do Storytime and table activities with the toddlers while babies slept.Maybe take loudest toys away at that time.I know the "screamer"is just playing...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-18-2020, 10:03 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 823
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-18-2020, 09:12 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 914
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-18-2020, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,051
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-11-2020, 05:44 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 978
I always got my forms free on...
I always got my forms free on ...thedaycarelady.com site. They are free and there is a form for everything I could think of and I could change around to fit my needs.
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-10-2020, 01:46 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 947
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-10-2020, 10:09 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 947
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-07-2020, 05:52 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,916
I always expected the behavior to be good as...
I always expected the behavior to be good as well.That being said I did use a "good "chart for my own son the year he was 4.He was such a "pill".I had 3 other children 2 older 1 younger and he would...
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Forum: Daycare and Taxes
02-07-2020, 05:40 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,314
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-06-2020, 06:04 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,916
I personally would ask for a meeting with mom.I...
I personally would ask for a meeting with mom.I would put a stop on this now."Dear Mom,This behavior with Petey needs to stop."I would start the bye bye outside take him in then let her do the sign...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-05-2020, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 753
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-04-2020, 10:54 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,113
I totally get it.That is a huge disadvantage to...
I totally get it.That is a huge disadvantage to Family child care.Enrollment can be so fickle. I would sit and figure a pro and con list for staying open and one for closing.Do what you think will...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-04-2020, 08:34 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,113
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-03-2020, 05:25 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 910
I had to close after my heart attack.Not much...
I had to close after my heart attack.Not much notice andevery parent found care.First they worked together ,then when I was not able to lift anyone for weeks .I was feeling so guilty,but they were...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-01-2020, 07:31 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 795
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-31-2020, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,987
Maybe try putting him in playyard with x amount...
Maybe try putting him in playyard with x amount of soft toys.Do it after the first incident each day,when the toys are gone he can watch his friends play .Let him out "rinse repeat".So stress ful for...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-30-2020, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 861
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-29-2020, 12:52 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,004
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Forum: New Members - Welcome to the Daycare.com Forum!
01-29-2020, 12:50 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,909
Your feelings are very real.Its winter,holidays...
Your feelings are very real.Its winter,holidays are over everyone is cooped up.When my family was young I always tried to do something on weekends.For me nighttime was to hard.I quickly cleaned up...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-29-2020, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,026
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-29-2020, 05:46 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 765
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-29-2020, 05:43 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,275
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-28-2020, 04:09 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,275
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-27-2020, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 695
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-26-2020, 07:07 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,015
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-26-2020, 07:02 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 763
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-26-2020, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,251
There is good and bad everywhere.I worked at a...
There is good and bad everywhere.I worked at a center and ran my own family child care almost 30 yrs.Some teachers are better than others ,some days are better than others.Each parent needs to find...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-24-2020, 05:11 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,987
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-23-2020, 05:53 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,202
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-21-2020, 05:04 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,506
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