Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-01-2016, 06:55 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,455
crunchy
We are as natural as possible in my program. Our parents have called us "crunchy childcare". (ugh...lol)
It can be challenging working with attachment parents. Sometimes, it seems, parents want...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-02-2014, 07:17 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 5,362
introvert
mostly. I work with two other women and we get along well. My partner is much more charismatic and friendly which I think has allowed my/our business to be more successful.
She just doesn't...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-22-2014, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 1,201
Views: 257,563
literally
We had an ice cream party for daycare family's last day today.
me: sweetie, he said he wanted the hot fudge next, you jumped in line.
dcg: she didn't jump.
me: metaphorically...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-15-2013, 04:53 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,554
too tired
I say casually, Oh, nap time is soon, let's hurry and clean up so you can rest.
"I'm too tiiiired"
you can rest after we tidy up, everyone helps, etc.
If they really persist, I start to...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-14-2013, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 2,148
Views: 355,471
love
I have to brag.
My first grandbaby was born last night.
Who knew such love was possible?
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-01-2013, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 5,853
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-01-2013, 11:43 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 5,853
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-01-2013, 11:38 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 5,853
definitely dodged a bullet.
can you imagine...
definitely dodged a bullet.
can you imagine never letting your husband around attractive people? that is just sad.
Holy wow.
I guess I'd probably just leave it alone, though it would...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-01-2013, 11:01 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,239
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-01-2013, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,759
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-01-2013, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,883
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-01-2013, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 3,603
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-01-2013, 09:05 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 3,603
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-01-2013, 06:51 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,637
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-01-2013, 06:49 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,214
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-01-2013, 06:42 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,131
My 3.5 year old sleeps in the recliner, or...
My 3.5 year old sleeps in the recliner, or sometimes on a mat in the play room. He needs a nap and does better if he's supervised initially.
My 6 year old doesn't usually nap. She goes upstairs...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-01-2013, 06:40 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,327
sitting on the deck watching the others play...
sitting on the deck watching the others play would not be an option. I would suggest that maybe they need to look for other care because our outside time is a key component to the program. It's one...
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Forum: Book Club - Reviews / Suggestions
07-31-2013, 02:25 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,831
well
it was started by an unregistered supposed r and r person who claimed this forum was full of bad practice.
An argument ensued but no examples were ever given for said bad practice so it kind of...
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Forum: Book Club - Reviews / Suggestions
07-30-2013, 12:14 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,831
For The Record
I was up reading through old threads last night and there was one strange one from a supposed Resource and Referral Person....it got ugly.
Anyhoo, she/he recommended a Jeff Johnson book about burn...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-30-2013, 12:09 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,266
:) :hug:
Nice to be back!! I'm looking...
:) :hug:
Nice to be back!! I'm looking forward to this new chapter and adventure in my career.
She organized a meet and greet cook out for myself and the families she has enrolled now. They...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-30-2013, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,266
merging
Hey there. I haven't been around here in a while...was up into the wee hours reading through threads. :)
I have had a pretty rough few years here in my family childcare home. In retrospect,...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-04-2013, 01:46 PM
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Replies: 2,148
Views: 355,471
awesome monday
so smooth. definitely worth staying up all night getting the playroom ready for March stuff.
The kids stayed in one corner of the playroom all morning they were so engaged they didn't even begin...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-21-2013, 09:30 PM
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Replies: 2,148
Views: 355,471
strategies
I had a good chat with one of the mamas who hung out for a few this morning. I really enjoy those early morning chats.
Got a call for an old client who will be coming back next week.
got some...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-21-2013, 05:57 AM
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Replies: 80
Views: 9,699
nice!
Here's mine
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kaleidoscope-Early-Learning/170179263030714?ref=hl
It looks a little shabby compared to yours, ha. I do have a great program I suppose it doesn't...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-20-2013, 07:24 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,029
I agree, Kendallina, I never suspected it was...
I agree, Kendallina, I never suspected it was abnormal or a sign of abuse...just a bit awkward, lol.
I've seen this type of behavior in children as young as 2, just not as frequent as this. ...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-20-2013, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,029
Touchy
I'm sure this has been addressed on here before and I haven't been on here in forever (HIYA!!) but just wanted other more experienced opinions.
I've had children who touch themselves before,...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-02-2012, 01:11 PM
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Replies: 6,211
Views: 708,012
Aww, thanks. I've been busy. The past few...
Aww, thanks. I've been busy. The past few months I've put a ton of time and money into improving the program. It's beautiful (to me) but I guess the parents didn't notice.
I lost one,...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-02-2012, 06:54 AM
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Replies: 6,211
Views: 708,012
finally
Finally grew my backbone to implement a very small pay increase (which still puts me well within a very reasonable/low rate). I pushed my hours up to close at 430 since I knew all of my current...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-21-2011, 07:27 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,014
overnight rate
Some clients are asking for weekend care, overnight. (not this week, I hope, lol). I have no idea what rate to charge.
Babies are 2 and 3. I asked her to get back with me regarding drop off and...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-20-2011, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,778
this. I have the same child.
He tries all...
this. I have the same child.
He tries all manner of things, "you're mean, I don't love you, you're not coming to my birthday party, etc." lol
he's just testing...and angry.
he screams...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-20-2011, 05:44 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,838
I've been thinking about this for awhile too. ...
I've been thinking about this for awhile too. Everyone has been chilling or sleeping until it gets light around 8 or so, we eat breakfast, later a snack and lunch is around 12 30 or 1! They are not...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-20-2011, 05:35 AM
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Replies: 6,211
Views: 708,012
rude
Interviewed for a newborn on Friday, they were all set to go for today. No call no show. Nice. I've been up and down all night anxious for new client and up since 530 waiting for them to arrive....
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Forum: Forms - Uploads
12-16-2011, 06:35 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 5,936
Child Info
I am finishing up my contract/handbook today. (heaven willing). Can someone share a comprehensive about me/child information form that they use? I am not finding one that I like and my brain is...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-16-2011, 06:02 AM
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Replies: 113
Views: 12,690
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-15-2011, 02:34 PM
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Replies: 113
Views: 12,690
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-15-2011, 05:57 AM
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Replies: 113
Views: 12,690
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-13-2011, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 7,876
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-13-2011, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 103
Views: 29,523
I brought my newborn home to my daycare 2 days...
I brought my newborn home to my daycare 2 days after he was born and I didn't let him cry it out. I just worked around his sleeping. I really don't remember much, was in a bit of a fog back then. ...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-13-2011, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 7,876
thank you!!!!
here's what I'm thinking. (opinions are welcomed)
I think I would be too unorganized (unassertive) to deal with individual contracted hours.
I'm thinking of saying it like so: No rate...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-13-2011, 07:30 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 7,876
Contracted vs Open Hours
All my kids showed up early today. I do have open hours and thought I'd made peace with it but it sort of irritated me. It IS extra work after all and I suppose I should be compensated. OR is it...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-12-2011, 06:40 PM
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Replies: 113
Views: 12,690
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-09-2011, 05:40 PM
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Replies: 150
Views: 32,039
Very late to this but whatever...
I offer...
Very late to this but whatever...
I offer every single time for the parents to do an observation AND an interview after hours. They never take me up on the offer....maybe once.
I think it's...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-07-2011, 12:34 PM
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Replies: 113
Views: 12,690
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-06-2011, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 113
Views: 12,690
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-06-2011, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 6,211
Views: 708,012
had many issues with family over payments. ...
had many issues with family over payments. Finally dad agrees to pay me two weeks at a time and for the past two payments has done fine. He shows up today, a day late and hands me a check for one...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-05-2011, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 113
Views: 12,690
Sunday: nice day of resting, family and...
Sunday: nice day of resting, family and hooping...also a hair dying party with some of my favorite people
Today: was raining cats and dogs but we made masking tape lines on the floor and had...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-05-2011, 02:04 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,031
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-05-2011, 05:32 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,797
hmm
I hadn't thought of it being offensive. I'd thought it may be a bit of a convenience for parents.
In terms of the institutional aspect...I'm not sure how I feel about that.
Maybe the best bet...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-03-2011, 02:51 PM
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Replies: 113
Views: 12,690
Rearranging
Simple rearranging of some furniture has made the rooms flow much nicer.
The former workshop is transitioning nicely into a cozy/reading/toddler room.
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-02-2011, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,797
Uniforms
I've always struggled with the kids' clothes.
Whether it be my not keeping track of whose is what or the parents not dressing the children properly.
I have been considering providing clothes...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-02-2011, 12:08 PM
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Replies: 113
Views: 12,690
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-01-2011, 03:51 PM
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Replies: 113
Views: 12,690
I totally backed off of dcb, 5 who is a super...
I totally backed off of dcb, 5 who is a super picky eater. He would often not touch a single item on his lunch plate.
Over the past few weeks with the encouragement of his friends, he is trying...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-01-2011, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,729
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-27-2011, 11:35 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,032
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-23-2011, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,904
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-22-2011, 06:33 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,476
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-21-2011, 04:53 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,910
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-21-2011, 04:39 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,882
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-21-2011, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,882
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-21-2011, 02:42 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,882
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-21-2011, 02:23 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,882
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-21-2011, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,882
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-21-2011, 02:07 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,882
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-21-2011, 02:03 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,882
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-21-2011, 01:50 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,882
dad sends it.....sleeps on a mat at MOntessori...
dad sends it.....sleeps on a mat at MOntessori but they "lay down with him". My ex assistant says she remembers dad saying a year ago that they put him in pnp so he'd be safe.
I thought he was...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-21-2011, 01:45 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,882
He did this as a baby and dad said, "why'd he...
He did this as a baby and dad said, "why'd he have his pants off?"
I left bottoms off after diaper change I didn't expect this!
I've always put pants on him since then but apparently since he's...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-21-2011, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,882
Smearing Poop
part time, drop off...child was pulled from my care about a year ago to go to Montessori..now I'm used for back up care....removed from Montessori for "aggressive behavior" 3 years old.
...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-21-2011, 07:13 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,535
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-21-2011, 07:06 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,535
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-18-2011, 12:26 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,158
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-18-2011, 08:26 AM
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Replies: 75
Views: 15,619
I get this. The more time away, the more the...
I get this. The more time away, the more the kids want attention, the more the act up, the more parents retreat, the less practice parenting they get.
Now, what should we do about it?
Parents...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-18-2011, 08:24 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,158
Amen to that.
Also, I'm trying to write the...
Amen to that.
Also, I'm trying to write the cover letter for revised contract. I'm not sure how explain-y to get.
I don't want to over explain but also don't want to be all like, "take it or...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-18-2011, 08:10 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,936
Yes!
Ten years ago, I had SA in my program who didn't even want to go outside to play.
Yes, I do find it to be dangerous too. They are rough with one another and with the toys...then there's the...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-18-2011, 07:49 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,223
Yes, it's reasonable.
I now have 3 2's and...
Yes, it's reasonable.
I now have 3 2's and am finding it necessary to create their own space for them with not too many pieces to be dumped.
I'll give them one basket of mega blocks and...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-18-2011, 07:07 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,158
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-18-2011, 07:04 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,391
Toddler lifts
Hold toddler in arms, lift above your head, repeat until you're tired.
Hold toddler on your legs, laying on your back, lift legs to work abs, repeat until tired.
etc.
:D
Then you'll hear,...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-18-2011, 06:52 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,158
Days Off or Rate Increase?
I'm revising my contract now after having the same one for the past nearly 3 years.
Suffice to say, I've been VERY accommodating. I rarely take days off (christmas, thanksgiving and 2 days off...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-18-2011, 06:29 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,936
Yeah, true, it'd be out of my hands.
All of...
Yeah, true, it'd be out of my hands.
All of my clients have older siblings though and I am a little nervous on how they'll receive the change.
Frankly, when I think about not taking SA, even...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-18-2011, 05:57 AM
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Replies: 6,211
Views: 708,012
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-17-2011, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,936
Siblings-WWYD?
So licensing says that I could get a variance for 3 extra school agers if they
a. are siblings or previous dcks
and
b. if they are not here for more than a month at a time
So, were I to...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-17-2011, 02:04 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,179
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-17-2011, 02:01 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,951
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-17-2011, 01:14 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,683
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-17-2011, 01:10 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,671
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-17-2011, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,209
My kiddos, for the most part look forward to...
My kiddos, for the most part look forward to circle time.
We don't do calendar or anything, just songs, games and stories...and chatting.
If they are really engaged in playing I'll often skip...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-17-2011, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,995
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-17-2011, 12:03 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,671
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-17-2011, 08:33 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,706
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-17-2011, 08:31 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,791
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-17-2011, 08:05 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,746
There are a LOT of providers in my area. I...
There are a LOT of providers in my area. I struggle and my prices are far too low.
There are a few higher (fairly) priced home daycares in the more expensive areas of my city but typically it's...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-17-2011, 07:50 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,014
exactly...just read a paper today about the...
exactly...just read a paper today about the "cloak of invisibility".
Always of aware of what's going on and there to assist/scaffold/encourage while staying out of their business, lol. It's an...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-17-2011, 07:46 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,391
This is beautiful and always my advice. Find...
This is beautiful and always my advice. Find something that you love and it won't be so dreadful.
I hula hoop/hoop dance...no, I have no shame. Yes, my neighbors think I'm odd. It's fun, feels...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-17-2011, 07:39 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,014
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-17-2011, 06:55 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,014
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-17-2011, 05:59 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,951
I am working toward that too and you all have...
I am working toward that too and you all have convinced me even more.
The sad truth is that until I can get on my feet a little more I simply cannot afford it. :(
I dropped the ball on the...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-17-2011, 05:55 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,715
On one of my families' child info sheet upon...
On one of my families' child info sheet upon enrollment, she listed the reason for leaving the previous child care as she didn't agree with the way the children were "being raised".
Now maybe it...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-16-2011, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,715
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-16-2011, 08:39 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,715
what I've done.
treat it like any tantrum. I use my hallway. If they are 3 and screaming really loudly, I will place them just outside the kitchen door in my mudroom where our cubbies are. I can still supervise...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-16-2011, 04:07 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,715
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-16-2011, 03:17 PM
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Replies: 30
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Have you talked about this phenomenon,...
Have you talked about this phenomenon, Nannyde...in terms of frequency and possible causes? I have a not quite two year old who was exhibiting rage (he's ok now) but it was very very disturbing to...
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