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Both bits seem bad. The first time just happened Friday, the school promised it should not continue. it happened again today I am seeking advice, what...
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Is there a support group for childcare workers that have been verbally abused by parents?! sheesh. Thanks to anyone who reads. Having major imposter...
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Two of my parents have told me they've been to state licensed daycares before & the providers told them that we have to allow cell phones if the parents...
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How does everyone handle summers? I have a family of two that I allowed to go part time this summer. She wanted them to leave completely but I am not...
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Hi!
I run a small home daycare and the family I work with went against state recommendation and gathered with another household for thanksgiving.... -
During the initial shut down of things in March I cut my availability. My one family, my neighbors a couple homes down said they were looking into Daycare,...
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Hi everyone! I'm new to the forum but I've been following for about a year now. First I just want to say thank you to all of you that post on here! It...
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I'm trying to come up with an email to send my parents stating my expectations. My family and I have been social distancing only seeing daycare families...
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I changed my closing time to 5:30 it was 6:00
What is a nice way to remind family's of this change and that it doesn't mean pick up at... -
I am just starting my in-home (planned before covid 19) and immediately enrolled a seemingly great family through Craigslist. We did a Zoom call and got...
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I'v been in the daycare field for eight (long) years now. I've worked in mainstream centres, young parent programs, Montessori schools (I've got my certificate)...
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Advice needed! I know this subject is worn out but I have a DCM that is a schoolteacher and in our state school has been canceled for the rest of the...
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I don't even know how many times I have started typing up a post about one of my dcg! ๐ฉ Each time I start typing I get horrible anxiety thinking...
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Ok I am new to this and all my parents have verbal contract pay at end of week and I never added late fees but really don't have to but one mom and she...
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I have had a family daycare for 31 years, and I've seen it all, had to make adjustments here and there in my policies, and I've also tolerated a lot of...
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I have a kiddo who struggles to keep hands to himself. He is 8. He constantly attempts to wrestle, push, run, & put his hands on his friends. I feel...
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Daycare child has been mildly ill low grade fever cough and runny nose. Convinced mom to take her in to be seen. Got a txt saying no fever doctor said...
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I currently take kids from 645 am until about 530pm. I started with 2 who would stay until 515 2 or 3 days a week. I took on a baby and the parent gets...
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Yup. I do NOT allow pickup during rest time but allowed it JUST for today and specifically stated that this would be the one and ONLY time the babysitter...
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After lunch today I have kids go potty. I make sure they go, then wash their hands. They then play a bit while I arrange things for nap. So, not even...
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Dcb has been with me p/t over a year now. I recently received an updated medical report and learned child is now prescribed EpiPen for allergy and Ventolin...
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I know there is a million posts about this and Im sure ive posted about this before. But im still having so much problems with parents lingering at pick...
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Hallo all!
I will be opening a new home daycare this fall. I would love some advice.
1. Starting brand new, what must... -
I just started in October and I already want out. Iรขโฌโขm not sure how all of you do this, but I have even more respect for you all now. Itรขโฌโขs not the...
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long post help please!
I am so sick of families knowingly bringing their sick kids to daycare.. i am changing my policy to having unlimited... -
Just need to vent here but feel free to chime in with any annoying things going on you'd like to share.
Father of dcg 2 drops off always. Lately... -
I have a history with a family that I know many of you have read about. Mom and dad bring 2 sisters sick, and will not take responsibility to willings...
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This is a little early to post, but it was on my mind and need help with wording please
A little background - I allowed dcf to drop... -
The baby I mentioned in yesterdayรขโฌโขs post (Mom wanted me to let her sleep in a rock and play, brings her girls sick often) was diagnosed today with RSV....
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Has anyone ever termed a perfectly nice family simply because they brought sick kids almost every week? I have 2 sisters - a 4 yo and a 6 mo. They are...
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Five days.
Just five days till I close for 8 months of maternity leave. I only have two kids right now since I chose not to enroll any... -
I'm really getting annoyed in the mornings with the first arrival of the day pounding on my front door and front window. Knock nicely once or twice I'll...
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So I think my daughter got food poisoning from her daycare. Over the last 3 weeks my daughter (1 1/2 yes old) hasn't been eating lunch at daycare so I...
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Ugh I'm doing exactly what I told myself I wouldn't do after reopening my daycare.
DCM texted me tonight on my separate daycare phone number.... -
Hi, first timer here..... I work in a preschool that ends at 3:30pm and we have parents that are continually rolling in at 3:33 and 3:35. This really...
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Dcb3.5 has never told me has to use the potty. Mom swears that he uses it at home, and she knows he does not use it here. She tried sending him in underwear...
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I have an in-home daycare where I have a 17-month old toddler in my care. I've had this child since he was 3 months and it's been a constant struggle...
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I need advice on how to handle DCM that was late picking up their child. Itรขโฌโขs stated in my contract that you must call or text before your pick up time...
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Hello all,
Iรขโฌโขm new in the business, opened about 6 months and itรขโฌโขs been a bit hard to get clients, finally it looks they are coming! At the... -
Tuesday of this week I had Mom bring in dcb. He had a "pimple" on his lip. Mom and I both assumed it was from his pacifier. I put him down for...
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Back story:
Been doing in-home for about 10+ years. For the last 7-8, I was doing preschool, but because of various reasons I decided to only... -
This little girl has had a cough since Monday, eye goop Monday and Tuesday. I told the mom, dcb has eye goop and she says " oh it must be allergies"...
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If a family with two kids picks up late then do you charge double the late fee for them or is it the same flat rate per family no matter how many kids?...
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I am a mother of two kids. I have been watching in home for about three years now, besides my maternity leaves. I just started back up in February. I... -
I had a full-time client who recently switched to drop in care because of financial reasons and they booked their first day of drop in care for today...
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I have a family who paid late a couple of months ago. They always pay cash, and mom forgot it but brought it at pick-up. Fast forward to the past month...
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Hi! So I closed Friday due to a stomach bug going around that I just could not get rid of. I had someone throw up Monday in childcare and then again 2...
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Hi guys, I've been gone for awhile, but just got myself back on finally! I've missed you all!
I have an issue. I have an 11 month old... -
I donรขโฌโขt like going against my word. However, one of my parents caught me off guard by saying she was pregnant. She said she would pay to hold a spot...
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I had a kiddo that wasn't feeling like himself today. He wanted to rest (not like him), but no other symptoms. Since it was odd I took his temp when he...
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I know we've talked a lot about what parents do when after they drop off is no big deal as long as they pay and pick up on time. I'm usually in the camp...
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Hi. I own a home based daycare centre in South Africa. I am having to deal with an extremely difficult and over protective single mother. Her youngest...
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Ok, so here is the background. Iรขโฌโขve had this infant since 4 mo. She comes everyday, all day. She comes between 7-830, everyday, never the same time.... -
Hello providers,
I was hoping you all could help me respond to this mom. She has one child who is 22 months old and when she first started... -
So, a couple problems:
1.) My new parent sent her child in with a candy bar a bit bigger than the size of 4 yo DCG's hand...for breakfast?... -
I have asked parents to not drop off between 8 and 8:15 because the bus stop is in my driveway. I stay inside with the littler kids during this time,...
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I just charged a parent that.
She is contracted to come at 8:30 and showed up at my house at 7:08. I wasn't surprised, but I was still... -
Um, what would u do if parents were starting to Potty train 2 yr old but he hasnรขโฌโขt went a full day without an accident? I donรขโฌโขt want my furniture...
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So....I have had this child since he was 6 weeks old, he is now 2.
It has been one thing after the other. So first his mom gets off work... -
I have a six year old who claims she doesn't like most foods. Sometimes she does change her mind if she tries it, but most of the time she eats the unhealthy...
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3yr old who has been "potty training" for about 3-4 months now, got dropped off in "big boy underwear"
Mom told him to tell... -
Background: I watch two children from the same family. Father is a pilot. My schedules varies month to month (some weeks two day and some weeks three...
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I have a DCB 2.5 who was my first client. Being new to being a childcare provider at the time I pushed my hours back to accommodate this family. Close...
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I get paid bi-weekly. I was on vacation last week, so that was not a pay week anyway. To keep with the schedule, I posted on my daycare fb page on Tuesday...
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I am having trouble with one parent who lingers at pickup! We close at 6pm and she comes at 5:58 and WON'T leave!
Her daughter (daycare child) starts...
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Just counting down the days until I no longer provide care for a family that I have grown to resent. I resent them for a few reasons. The main 2 are...
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I am trying to get the things that really drive me crazy under control and most of this has to do with parents. I've been doing daycare for just over...
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I have a 5 year old boy whose not in school yet that comes with a sippy cup every day! I think he's way too old to be attached to a sippy all day! (He...
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I'm a lurker but I had to share this. It's long but worth the read. I'm a very small legal childcare provider. I've only had 1 or 2 little ones at a time....
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Hello,
I am a new provider. I charged a holding fee to a family to hold three weeks of child care at about 75% pay during the holiday season. I... -
So I babysit for a family (A friend of a friend), but it is only occasionally. After the last time babysitting, I am usually over whatever had me so heated....
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Hello all! Been coming to this forum for advice for some time now. Lots of great info hereโบ
Just wanted to see what you guys would do in... -
Please help!!!
I have a baby daycare 0-2 years old and watch 6 babies. Each week I request a Package of diapers from the parents. All of the... -
Hello all,
I had an infant teacher with 5 babies to herself in her classroom: one 9 month old and four 1+ year olds--the ratio is 1:5... -
How close it too close?
Had a prospective client interview yesterday - great family. Dad lives about 10 houses away from me. The way the... -
Iรขโฌโขve got a new daycare boy about a month ago. He is 3. His mom is a mess. She has never been on time, shows up an hour and a half late one day like... -
I live in an expensive area so I am lucky that my parents don't have financial problems, but even though I get paid I am dealing with a lot of rude and...
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I have a family of a baby that I took on in June. She told me up front that they would be moving sometime in July to Singapore. This worked for me because...
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I am very quick to avoid confrontation. I hate the awkward moments when parents just blatantly "forget" my policies. I am still cultivating...
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Please help me explain to daycare mom that she pays me for M-Th and if she wants her child to come friday, that she needs to pay a new daily rate of $36...
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- Client has an irregular schedule and wants to have more hours than their 8:30-6:30 in case of an earlier drop-off (7:30am on occasion). I told them...
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I've had clients complain lately of my days off in a year for my personal days as well as my paid holidays and also now lately for late payments and that...
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Ugh... I had a part time infant for 3 months. From day one parents rarely paid unless I reminded them to do so and they squirmed when asked to pay for...
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Client asked me a question in regards to Easter Monday. I am closed Good Friday and I am closed Easter Monday for Easter since I do not work on Sundays....
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So one of my moms has changed her schedule four times in the past year. The changes have mostly been understandable: new responsibilities at work...grandma...
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Have You Guys Saw This?
"Fight Almost Goes Down On Judge Mathis's Courtroom!"
It's about a daycare owner &... -
Okay so maybe I am overreacting but I am so upset right now at DH. We run the business together 50/50. I will assess late fees or late payment fees when...
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I closed early on Ash Wednesday at 4pm, it is in my contract, I sent a reminder home 2 weeks prior and reminded parents again verbally as the day approach....
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I hate this constant feeling that my daycare parents don't respect me.
Before the holidays, I sent a very detailed email about taking some... -
I'm stuck on this one right now. This is the family that sent a sick child twice in one week and it seems like they were snowing me.
The... -
I've been opening 10 minutes early for a dcf for 2 months now. Not a huge deal, but dcb is the first here and the last to leave. He's also my toughest...
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I've never been a complete pushover, but recently after an incident in my home, I've gone from accomodating to "this is my business, you are my client"....
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How common is it to lose children after a contract and handbook update? I have had a very expensive learning experience that caused me to revise my contract...
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Okay, I have an 8 month old dcb, and the dcm is driving us crazy. She is a first-time mom. She wants a written report of everything that goes on (when...
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Hi everyone!
I am learning so much about people since having a daycare, just this week again two families (that I had for over 2 years)... -
I wish I had known before I started how many parents would lie, change pickup times, and have payment problems. I wish I had known how difficult it was...
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I'm registered, but logged out for privacy purposes.
I'm wondering how you would all proceed in the following situation:
-I have... -
I was hoping to seek advise on what is the better way to handle parents that have decided not to have shots to their child, right down to TB. As we all...
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Does anyone else feel this way? I feel as though I am so taken for granted by my daycare parents. It's always..."we want you to do this, or we want...
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Iรขโฌโขm interested in hearing what others think about this family.
Iรขโฌโขve had them 9 months now. One DCG who recently turned 2.
The... -
I have 3 issues I need to address with the parents of my program.
I would love help from you ladies on how to word it or any better ideas. ... -
I use to have a licensed family daycare 5 years ago. It was very successful and I ran it very professional. After my divorce, we had to sell the house...
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I'm making changes to my policies. I'm going to a set up to 9.5 hrs of care a day. One set rate for contracted hours between 7-430 because I want to know... -
I have a new DCF. DCG is a spoiled rotten little thing (but manageable at DC), and both DCM and DCD are way over-dramatic, showy, and seem to have a...
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When I already have a contracted time in my policies , my clients have been still dropping off up to 1 1/2 hrs late and pick up 1 1/2 hrs early and disturb...
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Hi everyone,
Just wondering how you deal with burnout not due to the children, but due to their parents! I am feeling like I have a really bad... -
I don't know much about herbs and organic things. Is there something that I can do everyday that will help boost my immune system? Like a tea or a vitamin....
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Hi All,
There is a nasty cold virus going around here. It has made the rounds through my house twice now. I've been very lenient about... -
I am a registered user, just posting unregistered for privacy. My teenage son and I were talking tonight about some pretty major things and he started...
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What do you think enabled the long-term bit?
What did you do or not do that providers you know who dropped out early did or did not do?
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Mom came in. Holding baby.
Dcm- are you comfortable giving him Tylenol?
Me- if I THOUGHT it was for teething, but if he has a fever I'm... -
Kids on any sort of steroids are going to have a weakened immune response in general because that is what steroids do. Kids on steroids might not benefit...
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I'm full again for now. I'm trying out a new family and I don't want to go over 6 kids with my pregnancy.
For a few weeks though I had... -
I generally have no problem using my backbone when it comes to most of my daycare policies but can sometimes get a little wimpy on money related issues...
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I have absolutely had it with all the illness around here. All of my sick kids are getting sick, and I've been sending them home left and right.
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Had a kiddo come in Friday. Slightly runny nose, mild cough. After nap, 101, cough wakes him up, he coughs so hard he throws up. Sent him home.
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What in the world is wrong with people.
today dcd comes into pick up his boy. We are in the middle of singing some songs. Mind you there... -
This policy has made one of my clients super angry (if a child gets ill in care they can't attend following 2 days). This HAS kept sickness rates down...
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Is there any way to petition a national change here on what is going on in our childcares and centers and schools in terms of illnesses and parents putting...
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I enforced a late fee for a minor lateness for the first time ever!!! 8 dollars. she said she called me but my phone was off. Yeah sorry you're late you...
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I have a small situation that is annoying me somewhat, and wondered if others would do something now or give it more time.
I have a new... -
DCM arrives 10 mins early than her scheduled arrival time. Then she proceeds to tell me that DCB has been cranky all morning from teething so she gave... -
Longtime dcfamily - dcm started working from home recently an has been consistently getting here right at closing or after. Today was a snow day but...
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How do you all handle dose and drops? I had two dcf do it this week! Very frustrating! Now 3/4 of my daycare is out with bronchitis.
Monday... -
Ok I sent a DCG home for puking yesterday ( the lil girl I posted about earlier in the week with the sick brother at home did INDEED bring it here) Well...
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I am OVER toxic people and toxic environments! For the past six months I have been working as the nurse for a large daycare center. I LOVE the work, despise...
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Is it really only Wednesday? Sigh...
Early Tue morning, DCM calls me:
Her: DCB (1yo) is running a fever this morning,... -
I have ALWAYS allowed the kids to bring one small blanket or stuffed animal for nap. It stays in their cubby until nap, and are promptly returned to their...
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I had a new family start last week. Their hours are 6am to 3pm. In my contract It says I open at 7, but this family is paying me extra for me to take...
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So, after reading many posts on here about contracted hours I decided to switch over to set hours with all my parents in the new year.
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Mom brings her kid with no coat in the snow. We play outside. Kid freezes. Kid comes sick the next day with a cold. A few days later sister gets it. Now... -
I have been so sad to read SO many posts lately about how parents are completely disrespecting providers! Late pick ups, rude comments, bringing sick... -
I have had dcb3 and dcg 9m since October, DCM has good intentions yet no follow through. I was able to be pretty lenient with her in the beginning since...
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I changed my policy on late pick ups, raised the rate for late pick ups and went from hours opened to contract hours. All parents signed and returned... -
dcm of my sa dcb sends me a text, asking if I can give her a break on next weeks payment. She already owes me $17.50 from the last snow day, since she...
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I have DCM who keeps making special requests to skip following policy and if I say no she threatens to pull her child and starts attacking my character.... -
I'm thinking about sending this home tomorrow. Feedback? Good or too harsh?
Emergency Contract Changes Due to Illness Outbreak... -
"Johnny" shows up with diarrhea, AGAIN. This is 4 days in a row. My contract follows the state guidelines that say I can't send "Johnny"...
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So family wants to start next Monday and then will be off for a week. I get paid regardless of attendance, but feel like this is a shabby deal for them...
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Aside from the issue of parents lingering at pick up and drop off, has anyone had an issue with parents walking through the house? I am uncomfortable...
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Hey All, I have a super annoying set of dc parents and its always one thing after another that annoys me. Well, in our contract it states that unless...
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I have had the 3mo baby for one month now Dcm wanted to come and stay for a few hours and "hang-out" and "help me" the week before...
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I'm sure I'm not the only one that gets completely frustrated with parents, but some days I wish I never had to deal with parents at all!
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I'm talking about parents.
We are a no shoe in the house family and I have a sign on my entrance door to daycare to please remove shoes. I have... -
I have a divorcing set of parents here who have been fighting. DCG was full time when starting. They divided the week as a compromise so DCG was coming... -
Ya know... I've read on this forum quite a few situations that have me wondering if I am going to be successful at running a daycare. And by successful...
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So I've been going back and forth on whether to term a family that I've been venting about on here before....the dcm continuously disregards my policies...
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My question is what do you tell the parents at pick up? Do you tell them if they had a bad/good day? do you tell them if they napped or not, or ate well?...
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All of a sudden My best DCK is falling apart at daycare whenever its time to cleanup. Then all I get is tears and "I want my so and so". I'm...
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So, I just got an email and text from dcm regarding a sudden change of hours for the next week. She wants to do the same days, but wants to cut back the...
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I have a dcm that is starting her maternity leave soon. I have watched her child for over a year. I gave her a discount bc she is a teacher. I do this...
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How do you get parents to comply with your rules? Okay, I know it's a dumb question but I feel like all I've done this week is feel upset at my daycare...
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Last night I was feeling really bad so I went to bed early. I still had DCB here who would be picked up at 9pm. I left my phone with my hubby.
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***. This is complicated. I have a 3yo DD where the 1st D sometimes stands for darling and other times stands for devilish... She is a challenging...
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All your rules ? I have in my contract and on my fb site that there is a 2 day minimum and if those 2 days are not met then there is $50.00 fee to insure...
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I need to come up with wording for a waiver of liability for my landlords for the parents to sign saying they won't sue them for anything. Anyone have... -
ok so monday a little girl came to my home with a rash and a nasty fever and the dad gave me meds to give her. first mistake. I should of told them...
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Does anyone else find it difficult to strike a balance between being too nice and too strict when it comes to policies?
I admit I am a... -
Ack! I'm really kicking myself for not being a "well child only" daycare from the beginning!!!
Most of my dcp's seemed appreciative... -
I'm really tired of waiting for these DCP's to arrive every morning. They are scheduled to be here at 7:30-7:45 and show up any where from 8:15-8:30....
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I've been providing overtime (1.5 hours each night after closing) for a family for the last week and a half. Dcd is military and is away for training...
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I have a family that is some what new. Been here a few months.
Lately, the DCP will show up early to pick up the child an hour or so early, but... -
My contract states...
Please do not bring outside toys and/or activities for your child as conflicts between your child and other children... -
I just had a mom drop off her two year old. At drop off, she tells me she forgot his backpack and so he has no diapers, no wipes, no spare clothes, and...
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Ladies I need your help sorting this out. This got really long, sorry! My daycare is full finally! Now I have had several issues with a family with...
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So. just a general question...
How strict are you with the kids you have in care?
I had a discussion with another local provider,... -
I have a situation that I need help seeing from the outside.
The background: I began working with a family in October to care for their... -
Does anyone have any ideas how we can stop the children on the hard floor before they reach the carpet with muddy shoes? When we are walking in from the...
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I have my playroom as one big open space with certain areas of the room for each center- dramatic play, blocks, library, circle, etc. Problem is that...
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Huge vent coming up...........you still have time to walk away
I have a family that arrives at 6:10 - 6:20 in the morning and they... -
Hi all, I have a question. This happened twice now. I don't have any kids yet, but twice I've received a phone call from a parent saying they need daycare... -
I have gone from a sweet and gentle push over to getting my backbone, now having to be rude. I don't like what I am turning into but what can I do?...
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What would you do if you had parents who consistently aren't bringing their child breakfast? I do not provide breakfast. The parents supplied me with...
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I'm a regular but I logged out...
So if I didn't let dcb attend every time he was I'll he would never be here. How do you handle constant illness?... -
Today DCB came over with a onesie, covered by a light sweatshirt. It is 35 degrees outside! Sometimes we go outside to play even when it's cold, but not...
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I have had this family for about 4 months now, and I have had it. His parents are the working, corporate type, who put their jobs before their child....
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I had a daycare mom take her son in Monday for possible pink eye. She told me the dr. said it may or may not be pink eye but she was going to treat it... -
Today just takes the cake for me!
A little background first:
Yesterday I noticed DCB getting a little congested, his nose... -
It's 730 am, 3 out of my 6 kids are here so far- and ALL of them have a snotty nose and coughing/sneezing!!! My little baby already had RSV this winter... -
One of my dcm's texted me and says that she won't be bringing her dd tomorrow because she has a flat tire. She then asks if she can have a free day since...
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O.K. two situationsรขโฌยฆ..
Firstรขโฌยฆ..I am really trying to stand up for myself better. New Year New Me attitude. Two of my parents owe me money,... -
What would you do?
I have a dad who drops off just after breakfast time @845. he doesn't feed his kids before drop off. I had told... -
I open at 630-usually only have Family #1 that arrives at 630, Family#2 arrives at 630 occasionally if Dad's schedule is early that day, usually very...
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This has been a long time coming but yesterday was the breaking point for me. I have an almost 4 yr old boy who never (and I am serious) never listens...
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I am at my wits end. I have a family with a 3 yr old and a 6 yr old.
Problem #1- Mom didn't like my rates and gave me a hard time telling... -
I have a dcm who is a bit strange. Her son is a love, and she is a nice woman; however, she is a flake. Recently, she has been arriving at my home and...
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This has really been bothering me, so I wanted to see what you all think about it, and if there's anything you think I can do to change the situation....
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I had the flu recently and dcm still brought dck telling me she couldn't spare the time off. Annoying and I would have liked time off, but I needed the...
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Really- why do I take my time to make up a contract & a policy book when the dcp don't even bother to read them???
My newest dcm came... -
Why do some parents constantly "forget" when its pay day? I mean seriously? Once or twice ok but every week? I have no shyness in doing it but... -
So I posted this a week or so ago:
OK so I just started watching this little girl about 2 months ago. Her parents are friends of my mother.... -
This has just made my day- all week I have had the runny nose, itchy throat, coughing all night, etc.....but I have still been watching all the kids,...
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Talked to one of my dcf who had said this would be their dcb last week bc dcd didn't want to sign my full time contract and it was insinuated it was due...11-16-2011, 04:36 PM
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hi i have a dcm that thinks she can drop off her child whenever and pick him up whenever. In my contract i charge for anything over 9 hrs i have had to... -
Once again today, its time to go outside to bus stop....and my 2 1/2 dcb doesn't have shoes AGAIN!!!! This is getting to be a weekly occurence he comes...
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Background this was my first dcm and dck. Mom got pregnant and I told her I she could have my last under 2 spot. I have been holding it for over 6 months...
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Ok so I posted yesterday about a new little boy who started at my daycare and the issues I was having with him. Well, I never could get the boy to nap... -
Just wondering what others would do when this happens. Yesterday (Sat) my son (22 months) was running a 103 temp most the afternoon and evening, and...
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I have been on here for the last few weeks asking about daycare rates/policies etc.
I finally figured out what my new rates are going... -
Finally handed out new PHB and boy do I feel good!!!!
I think I had finally reached rock bottom & revised some of my policies. ... -
I sent a note home at the end of September stating I would be taking 2 days off in November. Thursday, November, 11th and Monday November 14th. I have... -
Maybe this has just been a terrible month for me and I need to put a sticker on my calander for 30 days from today to see if things start to get better....
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So I just started a new 3 month old. He wasn't sleeping great at home (45 minutes - hour) but here he's getting 2.5 - 3.5 hr naps both in the morning...
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I have a family that, let's just say, isn't too worried about hygiene or their appearances. The 3yr old boy comes in every day with no socks, no underwear,... -
Hi everyone!
I am new to the daycare forum, and started an in home daycare in April. I'm sure a lot of what I have to learn is from being... -
Ok, I will start by giving you all a background story on this family. Sorry but this is long.
Two years ago I enrolled a family into my... -
I have a 3 yo dcb that I've had since he was 7 months old. He is an only child and spoiled rotten. He knows my rules but usually once a day he defies...
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I require children to arrive in non-tie shoes if they are unable to tie them theirselves. Not only does this help with confidence when they can do this...
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I have 4 DCK. I charge by the hour and only charge when they are here. Well I'm getting screwed!! I have had 1 DCM just this week decide to take 2...
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This morning DCG walks in with twizzlers in her hand. As soon as her mother, who is a teacher, walks out, I tell DCG (2 years) that it has to be thrown...
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Do any of you have those days where one or two children aren't in care and your whole day runs totally different. There is actually a calmness over everyone?...
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From an email I recieved from Exchange Magazine-And how appropriate:
"Never grow a wishbone where a backbone should be," advises... -
So I have a dcm that I've told at least 3 times now that I do NOT allow sippy cups from home...period. We have lots of sippy cups here and there is no...
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So here it is...
I was off last week for my summer holidays (paid). I opened back up on Monday and ended up having to close today already... -
Rymes with witch...
! Just this morning, I made a parent cry by telling her that her child WILL NOT be allowed to come back if they keep hurting others,...
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I've been providing childcare for a couple of friends for a year, but just a month ago, I've became "official", and I now I have a contract...
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What do you guys if a parent says she short and I will pay you next week. Please help
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This goes out to everyone in the community, but especially those of you who have taught me, either directly or indirectly, to have a backbone; to stand...
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I have a DCM who comes into my living room/daycare area everyday. Even though I have a foyer and a gate at the top of the stairs. I have her chid ready...
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I mentioned before about how I would have to start driving my daughter to school but I had a client that didn't sign the vehicle transportation consent....
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Hello my name is Kim and I am new to this forum I am currently in the process of opening up my own Family Daycare Home. I am leaving the... -
I have a school teacher family that takes the summer "off" she pays only a daily rate for the days her child is here.
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So yesterday I posted about the family that called me at 4:15pm, one hour before my closing time because they were going to be late due to car problems....
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Grandma dropped off dkg this morning...said she fell asleep on the way here and that she was tired- woke up at 6am for some reason. I asked if she was... -
...MARSTELAC here. So the one dcp that didn't show up until after closing time on the day I needed to close early claimed she didn't know I was closing...
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So, I have talked about a 10 month old dcb that constantly cried, yesterday I made the decision to term him. I told mom that it was just getting to difficult...
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I have my first parent "interview" coming in just a few hours and I am stumped for what questions I should be making sure I ask her. She is...
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I am a home provider whom is tired of being taken advantage of. I am looking for some advice on the wording for a late pick-up fee. Ive heard some people... -
Ok, so my first time cleaning up throwup, thank goodness it was in a high chair in the kitchen. So I called mom 20 minutes ago, no answer, no call back...
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This seems to get on my bad side the most!!
When parents arrive early each morning and sit in my driveway!!! I think this is the most... -
This is my first post! I have been lurking on this site for a while but I am really struggling with a question that I know some one on this board will...
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Newly registered on this site! Need some advice!
I previously posted a thread unregistered about my pricing. I utilized the advice I... -
As if we should have to but...
I'm having guilt trips from a DCM. The one I already helped out by opening a little earlier and allowing... -
Ok, so I've already posted before about this dcg who is now 7 months old (the old post was about her only coming a total of 5 times the entire month and...
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I seemed to be very upset about this and wanted to get a second opinion about it;
My son who is 2 1/2 goes to a Methodist Preschool and... -
Can't recall which one of you posted your sick policy which I believe was
if you send the child home sick from DC they are required to stay home... -
I have been doing daycare now for over 12 yrs and have absolutely no backbone! We live in a very small town and there are 3 home daycare providers, all...
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I just responded to Dancing Queens post regarding rates and such. I have a min. of $115.00/wk and more if it's more than 40 hrs. I have, in the last...
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I have a mom whom on DCG's third day (she doesn't come here everyday so it's been a week in care) brought her over 45min early with the excuse that she...
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I do not have "business hours" per se, just contracted hours. I have noticed with paid holiday weeks that my families want me to work beyond...
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Okay so I have one DCM who is also my friend. We have been friends for about 3yrs and I have been doing daycare for her for 1yr. Her son is 2yrs old...
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I watched DCG during the end of the school year for 6 weeks. The agreement was that her grandma is a school teacher and would watch her for the summer,...
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I have a newer DC family at the moment that when they signed up DCM didnt want to sign the transportation consent form because she said she didn't feel...
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All DCKs are on vacation for the 4th of July weekend except one 2 year old. He is fairly easy, comes around 7 and leaves early. So as Im getting ready,...
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I posted a couple months back about the family that is forcing potty training on their 2 year old. Well, fast-forward a few months and she is still about...
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I've been reading posts in the forum for quite some time and they have all been really helpful. I do need some advice though, so here goes...
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So I just started a new dck and I've had a few minor red flags already (not with dck though...he's a sweetheart).
Paperwork came back incomplete,... -
How do you handle the children that come in to daycare with...:confused::confused:
their toenails growing into their little feet?
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DKB was coughing and just threw up some berries. Otherwise is acting fine. Do I call dad and let him know to pick him up, or send an e-mail (he is able... -
So just as I suspected, as soon as Grammy was out of school for the summer my DCB is disappearing. She's leaving the door open by telling me her hours...
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Yesterday one dcg developed pink eye. Now this family is pretty famous for dropping them off sick and then have "no idea" that they weren't... -
For the past three years my payment policy has been payment on Friday for the upcoming week of care with a $10 per day late fee. However, I have had...
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Hi,
I had told all of you about my breakfast situation, it has been one week since school has been out and we have not been doing breakfast,... -
I am not a licensed day care provider, but I agreed to help out a single dad this summer.
In the beginning, I quoted him $100/week for... -
I just recently got burned (partially my fault) by one of my moms. Long story short she was basically asking too much for too little money -- and then... -
Did she nap? How long? Dcm was with him today and explained that she is not going to sleep until 8, when she used to go to sleep at 6:30 or 7 and is...
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I'm new here and stumbled upon this site while googling for help with my situation! I would appreciate any advice that you might have.
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So I work on contracted hours. My daycare is open from 7:45-6:00.
I have one family that is contracted from 8:30-5:30 3 days week
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Okay,
I have questions about how to professionally handle this mom. I am a new provider and trying to get established. I am charging $125... -
I know this is kind of trivial, but I am the type of person who avoids confrontation at all costs. I am learning that to do this job, I have to be more...