Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-27-2020, 03:17 PM
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-27-2020, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 620
reopening with carpet
I closed down at the end of March. I only have one essential client that could come. The others are non-essential and not working. The essential was keeping her kids home with her older daughters at...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-27-2020, 10:21 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 928
Reopening with Carpet
I closed down at the end of March. I only have one essential client that could come. The others are non-essential and not working. The essential was keeping her kids home with her older daughters at...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-03-2017, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,727
DCB is as tall as the four year olds but he is...
DCB is as tall as the four year olds but he is also wider. That's where the problem lies. His mom and dad are tall also but I do think he is fed too much. He sometimes gets seconds here but there's a...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-02-2017, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,727
HELP Need Bigger Diapers
I have a DCB who is about to turn 3 next month. he is not poTty training well for me. mom and dad let him run around the house in underwear or nude I can't do that here. He is 68 lbs and I can no...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-01-2015, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,628
Oh no apology needed, I didn't take any offense...
Oh no apology needed, I didn't take any offense really, you didn't make me feel guilty I did that to myself. I have trouble lying always have that's why I don't do it often and I'm so bad at it lol...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-01-2015, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,628
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-01-2015, 09:42 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,628
The only reason she didn't want her in them is...
The only reason she didn't want her in them is because she "shouldn't have to buy pajamas for daycare that's rediculous" I suggested 2nd hand Pjs and she flipped at the thought of her child wearing...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-01-2015, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,063
I am so relieved to see I am not being petty...
I am so relieved to see I am not being petty about early drop offs! Pap drops DCG off 5 minutes early EVERY day for the last month. A friend said so what's 5 minutes. Well when I need every minute to...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-01-2015, 09:14 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,628
Update
Well DCM took offense to the suggestion of PJs, not even going into the convo here, and I can not afford to term. My gas bill alone for this month is $325. I struggle now pay check to pay check. I...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-24-2015, 07:10 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,628
I thought about terming but really can't afford...
I thought about terming but really can't afford it. I just termed a boy a while back for aggression issues, some of you may recall. I can't keep terming kids, I'm a single income struggling already...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-24-2015, 06:19 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,628
Pissy Parent and the Poopy Playdoh
I'm here with another dilema that I can not solve on my own so please offer me any advise you all may have.
So 2 months ago I enrolled a 2 yr old little girl her Mom seems so nice and I was told...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-27-2014, 08:44 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 3,644
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-27-2014, 08:31 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,723
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-27-2014, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,397
I let the battery die in mine and when asked if...
I let the battery die in mine and when asked if the doorbell works I said no something is wrong with it sorry. Then DCM takes it off the wall and starts taking it apart to fix it so I can hear her...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-27-2014, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,397
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-27-2014, 05:04 AM
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Replies: 72
Views: 9,159
Nothing, she won't respond to email or phone....
Nothing, she won't respond to email or phone. Guess that's that. Makes me kind of nervous though because I am used to a rant or pleading when I term a child which isn't often. I guess she saw it...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-26-2014, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 72
Views: 9,159
Yes she does work, in a professional field...
Yes she does work, in a professional field actually so she is needed and very upset when she has to leave work. It was one of the things we discussed in detail. I know she was angry with me because I...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-26-2014, 05:41 PM
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Replies: 72
Views: 9,159
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-26-2014, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 72
Views: 9,159
Thank you Nan I really appreciate it but I have...
Thank you Nan I really appreciate it but I have decided to term. I am too worried about my DCKs safety. I won't be able to keep my eyes on him 100% of the time and it might only take a second for him...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-25-2014, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 12,188
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-25-2014, 08:12 PM
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Replies: 72
Views: 9,159
I do need the money yes but, it doesn't have a...
I do need the money yes but, it doesn't have a bearing on the decision. I learned that lesson years ago with the help of you all when I had the sibling tots with all the diseases. No money is worth...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-25-2014, 08:51 AM
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Replies: 72
Views: 9,159
I do worry about the other kids in care and I...
I do worry about the other kids in care and I know you mean no disrespect I have always appreciated your advise. Thank you for giving it again. I just feel stuck in the middle like I will be making...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-25-2014, 08:43 AM
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Replies: 72
Views: 9,159
I don't have to listen to him but that's what...
I don't have to listen to him but that's what he's there for. They suggest we call in and report/discuss situations when we have problem children so I did. They have helped in the past, once they...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-24-2014, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 72
Views: 9,159
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-24-2014, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 72
Views: 9,159
I spoke with a behavior specialist in our...
I spoke with a behavior specialist in our resource center and he said it could just be him testing me and seeing how far he can push since it's a new environment. He said DCB probably tried to call...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-23-2014, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 72
Views: 9,159
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-23-2014, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 72
Views: 9,159
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-23-2014, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 72
Views: 9,159
Wow so many problems in these little minds. I...
Wow so many problems in these little minds. I don't understand how it gets so far. Obviously parents catering to them but has to be more than that. God help the school system when they enter there!...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-23-2014, 12:52 PM
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Replies: 72
Views: 9,159
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-23-2014, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 72
Views: 9,159
My 12 yr old son has ADHD and ODD I have been...
My 12 yr old son has ADHD and ODD I have been coping with his since he was 3 and I had a 6 yr old DCB for a couple years with the same. They each had issues but nothing to this extreme. I was/am able...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-23-2014, 12:14 PM
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Replies: 72
Views: 9,159
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-23-2014, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 72
Views: 9,159
Something Flipped The Bitc# Switch!! HELP!
I have been doing so well after almost 9 years of daycare but a new child (4 yrs old) has my head spinning! Literally getting a migrane over this and I need some help please.
So he is a new child...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-29-2014, 09:15 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,702
Client Past Due/Letter
Hey gang sorry I haven't posted much been busy. I was hoping to find some ideas for a nice letter to a client that wont pay. Sad situation for me because I love the kids, they love me, but DCM is...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-27-2013, 07:10 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,653
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-27-2013, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 6,656
I have 1 that does that A LOT! She gets tons of...
I have 1 that does that A LOT! She gets tons of time off don't know how... Anyway I don't mind her taking off and bringing the child because they don't do anything together anyway but days that I am...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-27-2013, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 6,656
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-07-2013, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 6,062
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-31-2013, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 6,062
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-13-2013, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,000
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-13-2013, 09:03 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,000
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-13-2013, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,000
I don't think it's us against the world however...
I don't think it's us against the world however the area we live in has much more negativity and poor parenting than other areas but due to income (single mom, single income) I am stuck here. I had...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-11-2013, 10:17 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 3,514
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-11-2013, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,000
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-10-2013, 07:11 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,874
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-10-2013, 07:09 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 4,415
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-10-2013, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 4,415
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-10-2013, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,000
Child Being Made The Class Joke
Hello everyone, long time no see I guess u could say. I lurk once in a while but haven't really had any big problems that I needed help with until now. So here I am asking for some assistance from...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-05-2013, 12:45 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,975
I give out a yearly magnetic calendar with the...
I give out a yearly magnetic calendar with the holidays closed marked. I tell them to put in on the fridge, I doubt they do. I then pass out monthly newletters with that months schedule. A few days...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-03-2013, 08:25 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,501
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-01-2013, 05:34 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 8,156
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-28-2013, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 75
Views: 6,183
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-05-2012, 09:32 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,177
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-26-2012, 10:28 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,378
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-17-2012, 03:42 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,185
Yeah the real stuff is what scares them. They...
Yeah the real stuff is what scares them. They have creepy pumpkins etc but the bloody cut off heads hanging around and human like things is what freaks them out. The dolls not bloody she's like a...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-15-2012, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,185
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-15-2012, 05:47 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,185
Thanks for the replies everyone! The problem is...
Thanks for the replies everyone! The problem is my "back yard" is at my side directly across from this porch so when the kids play they see and hear the decor. If I can hear the doll inside my house...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-14-2012, 09:58 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,185
Creepy Halloween Scares Daycare Kids
I have neighbors across the street from me, an older Mother and a maybe 19 yr old daughter. To give you some back ground... The daughter is creepy in herself in what she wears she's overweight and...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-07-2012, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,839
I saw that story also and I share everyones...
I saw that story also and I share everyones opinion but I also wonder how the poor child must feel. Is she embarrassed? Obviously there had to be many people staring at her as if she was doing wrong....
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-22-2012, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,091
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-16-2012, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,431
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-16-2012, 07:36 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,091
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-15-2012, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,091
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-14-2012, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,991
Used to have that problem not anymore. Some...
Used to have that problem not anymore. Some parents dont want to take thier shoes off so that stops them at the front door. The other that liked to follow me I would say "Stay here for a sec I will...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-14-2012, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,091
Insulted By New Kid
I was so excited to get 2 new kids in care this week! I thought it's about time something turns around for me after dealing with issues from the parents of the last 2 good kids I decided to let go. ...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-10-2012, 10:11 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 7,244
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-09-2012, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 18,050
It takes a lot of strength to come fwd with raw...
It takes a lot of strength to come fwd with raw emotions and knowing when it is time to reach for help rather than keep going until you snap so 1st off great job there. That was the best thing you...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-09-2012, 11:55 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,394
I agree! But recent clients socks were more...
I agree! But recent clients socks were more filthy that bare feet! So it depends for me. I made the no shoes in the house rule when I got new carpet a while back but after seeing some kids socks...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-08-2012, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,587
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-08-2012, 10:31 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,116
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-08-2012, 10:24 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,574
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-08-2012, 10:22 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,587
HELP Lying even when it's proven
I need some help. This is with my 8 yr old good client I brag about. The boy is usually well behaved and good with all ages kids especially preK and toddlers. I have been having issues with he and my...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-07-2012, 08:54 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,374
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-06-2012, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 4,947
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-03-2012, 07:04 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,122
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-02-2012, 09:38 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,122
"Good clients" are out there!!!
I hate to admit I have put some clients in categories before. (good and bad.. and this year I have had the worst of the worst and the best of the best together at once so I can't help but title them...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-01-2012, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 5,933
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-31-2012, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,954
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-31-2012, 09:38 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 7,581
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-31-2012, 09:31 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,802
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-31-2012, 10:21 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,632
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-31-2012, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,632
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-29-2012, 10:24 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,761
I only have daytime nappers so I just use our...
I only have daytime nappers so I just use our cozy corner couches. They are the flip open kind that turns to a little bed. Each gets a little pillow and blanket when needed. After they wake from nap...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-29-2012, 07:07 PM
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Replies: 76
Views: 13,576
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-29-2012, 07:04 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,557
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-28-2012, 01:45 PM
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Replies: 76
Views: 13,576
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-28-2012, 11:14 AM
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Replies: 76
Views: 13,576
ITA I actually treat the needy kids better as I...
ITA I actually treat the needy kids better as I do more for them simply because they do not get much. Just a couple months ago the same family who couldnt pay me because tehy have no money were at a...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-28-2012, 10:47 AM
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Replies: 76
Views: 13,576
This is what I mean when I say entitlement...
This is what I mean when I say entitlement syndrome. People who abuse the system because they think they are owed and God forbid they not get thier charity on time or thay are reporting peopl...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-20-2012, 07:15 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 3,627
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-20-2012, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 4,397
1. No
2. WV
Not full far from it,...
1. No
2. WV
Not full far from it, only 1 part time child now since I termed the other 2.
There is also a huge drastic change happening with state assisted families which will hurt everyone...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-18-2012, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,410
I charge by the day or 1/2 day and collect...
I charge by the day or 1/2 day and collect weekly. I tried doing the montly in advance before but with some clients calling off so much I would have to keep recalculating and refunding. (I dont...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-18-2012, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,851
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-18-2012, 05:25 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,851
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-18-2012, 05:25 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,851
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-17-2012, 09:50 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,851
Bye Bye / Weight Lifted / Guilt
I finally did it, I finally termed my dirty, entitled, disease bringing client! I had so many of you try to guide me to term them in the past but I was desperate and felt for the kids. After the kids...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-05-2012, 09:16 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,905
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-04-2012, 12:10 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,336
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-04-2012, 12:07 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 4,557
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-29-2012, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,609
We have a little pool for them to wade in,...
We have a little pool for them to wade in, sprinklers, slip and slide, koosh balls and homemade koosh balls from sponges, super soaking crayon sticks, for water guns I use spray bottles. They hold...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-29-2012, 08:38 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 6,248
I agree it's not ok to shush and adult some...
I agree it's not ok to shush and adult some people just have no common sense or people skills. I personally wouldn't make an issue over 1 time. But then again I once (ONCE) tolerated a DCM walking...
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