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I have had a major issue with clients no showing or cancelling the morning of. I am very “lax” when it comes to scheduling and payment, but...
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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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I’ve been a home child care provider for most of my life. I started in 1996, took a break for a few years and then started back up again. I had 4 of...
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Omg this website is the greatest thing ever. I just closed up for the day and if I don't get this out I'll probably combust.
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I am closed 12/21-12/25. Been posted since October 2019. Two dkf mentioned thar it’s inconvenient for them since they’re off from 12/24-1/2......
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I am obsessed with this site! There is such valuable information here from experience in home providers! I just started but I have already developed a...
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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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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'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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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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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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So I just quit over email. I work at the daycare with the cursing teacher. I quit without notice and I'm too afraid to read her reply (if any). Reasons...
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This is half a request for advice and half just curiosity,
My class will soon be moving up, and then I'll be in a room with a class of... -
Thank you!!
Becasue of all of you I was ready with my response yesterday when my new family asked me if her child's physical therapist... -
Ok...I've got 2 families that are wonderful and appreciate what I do. Then my 3rd family takes advantage and just tells me what I want to hear when I'm...
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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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I officially open next week, and I have already had a friend message me to see if I would keep her 2 SA grandchildren for two days during their track...
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For most of us, it has taken awhile to develop our backbones and say NO to ridiculous parent requests. Anyone want to share stories of what they used...
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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... -
Help me feel better about this decision PLEASE!
I had to term a family immediately today. A little back story. They’ve only been in care... -
I have a DCM that is expecting and was admitted last night to the hospital for dehydration and observation due to having extreme morning sickness. I sympathize...
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I am currently providing care for two kids (one family) that bring a TON of stuff. It's more than I've ever seen anyone carry along. Baby boy brings a...
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I have a new client who started last week. From the start I have issues with them......
They were at another center and were to give two week... -
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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I work in different classroom now. When I work with older children, I feel like I am not firm enough because they act out sometimes; but when I work with...
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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... -
Hello everyone,
I'm an obsessive reader of this forum but this is my first time posting!
I along with my mother... -
A dcd asked if I could stay open until 6 instead of 5:30 2 nights a month and I said I won't stay open past 5:30! Whoop whoop! I felt SO bad saying no...
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Well, I did it. Sent an obviously sick child home. All the signs were there, they were extremely late and there was mention of minor symptoms. Which,...
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Hello!
I have been in the childcare field for over 10yrs, but this is my first year being a licensed provider. I found this forum on accident... -
I am considering dropping down to either the lowest level of licensed care (so that I can stay on the food program and receive daycare assistance) or...
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Just got off the phone with dcm whose husband pulled over phone on Monday no notice. She was so thankful for everything we did for dcb. Even mentioned,...
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I am learning to keep emotions out of my business. I recently changed my hours. It is affecting one family. Great family, had 1 hiccup. dcd will be going...
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I termed a dcp all by myself. I know you guys do this all the time, but I thought I needed DH next to me. I said what I had to say. Didn't change my mind....
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Okay so 1st family im terming is taken care of. I need help writing this second letter. The one that doesn't like to sign notices or contracts. The one...
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I am so proud of my growing backbone! DCM that I termed today after all the stuff (see other thread), well she texted me tonight and said "I guess...
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I posted before that I was letting my daughter take over as of June 1, but since the daycare is in my home, it hasn't happened yet. She will be leaving...
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It's been a rough day. First I have been fighting some kind of bug and have been coughing like crazy and exhausted all week. I have worked all week....
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Hi everyone,
I have recently had a big problem with one family in my care (custody issues and now issues with being dishonest about illnesses).... -
It's their first day and he was arguing with me over my vacation policy (no charge when I'm off, 50% for anything additional). He wouldn't let it go,...
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Hello and Happy New Year!
I wrote about a difficult little girl (who makes days so hard and stressful) and her parents who just do not... -
I give a discount for my teachers and specifically state in my contract that the discount is given because teachers are to keep their children home when...
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There once were 3 parents who dropped their 3 darling children off at daycare. The weather was turning, the last remnants of fall fading quickly to the...
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All but one of my dcf's prepay for the next week of care on Friday's. I let the one family pay on Monday's because they asked if they... -
Used my backbone again! Mom texted me and said she can't pay me tonight, gave an excuse. I told her she will have to pay the late fee and now my husband... -
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'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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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... -
So I am prefacing this by telling you that I have trouble asserting myself (using my backbone as you all refer to it
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Little back story-used to watch 3yr old dcg, mom lost her job then shortly after they moved in next door. I haven't watched her since November.
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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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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 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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SO, long story short. I opened in September and had one family that finally enrolled the night before (after rescheduling many times). When they finally...
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After reading hundreds of posts here I have decided to use my backbone as I am the only one who has control over what happens in my CC. I can blame no... -
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 family with a Kindergartener and a 3rd grader.
They get here at 7:15, then the 3rd grader leaves for school at 8:45, and later... -
I did it! I have a family who has been late on paying me in the past and I always let it go. Well come Monday, dcm drops dcb off w/o payment. Dcb left...
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This is frustrating and I just need some advice from the experienced people. I have a home daycare and thanks God I'm full, but lately I just had issues...
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I should have just closed today due to my own kids up all night with a bad cold. I stayed open because I don't get paid if I close down, hoping parents... -
Im fairly new to the childcare idustry i started in June of 2013, so that i could stay home with my son. I had worked in a daycare long ago and have been...
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Not sure if anyone remembers my post about me not being sure if I wanted to do this, or how to let the mom know about it, etc. But I've thought a long...
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This morning I had an overly demanding DCM tell me yet again what she needs me to do for her DD and I just lost it!
Yesterday she asked... -
Older sibs coming in at pick-up and wanting things.
I actually DO still have this 5yo in care but only on Fridays. I have the little sis... -
My SO's grandma passed away and we found out this afternoon. She lived a state over and we need to handle the estate this weekend, with a funeral Monday....
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No oil for you!!
I have a set of siblings (DCB- 1st grade & DCG- 4). They come 3 days a week. (T, W&Th). They've been coming for... -
I just wanted to thank everyone here! I had a situation with a family and knew exactly what I should do and was confident doing it. Before I would...
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I have an empty full time spot and it is killing me. My only lead is a dad I have had past experience with and, overall, he is a flake. We had a interview...
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I had a new daycare family start yesterday. I interviewed the family twice and they seemed amazing. I received a text message from dcm saying they need...
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I only just decided to become a home daycare provider. It started because a friend recommended that a woman who needed care for a newborn to contact me....
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I just wrote a thread on a dcm who thinks her children have everything under the sun and that one of my dcb's has strep so of course her child does too...
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Ok, so this may not seem like a big deal at all to you guys, but it's big for me. I am a big people pleaser. I hate confrontation. And I hate the idea...
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I feel like I have been punched in the stomach.
It's been coming ever since she started 2 month ago. Dcb is 19 months and has adapted... -
Back story......
Client has been with me about 1.5 years. Unfortunately, the family is going through a divorce. They have one child together... -
So my DCF that chose to start paying FT when I gave term notice (they were paying PT for a rotating schedule and I couldn't afford to keep PT) has informed...
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So, I have a little DCB - 3. I've had him since he's been 6 months old. When I took them on I did NOT charge anything for summers (no holding fee, nothing)....
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After dealing with one troublesome family all day, I had to really stand up and speak up today when another dcm picked up her kids.
This... -
I finally told my family I would no longer watch them late. They at first said that it was fine then told me they were going down to a couple days starting...
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I think my brain has turned to mush and my spine into jelly today...
Dcm AND dcd of girl I'm terming for non-payment stopped over today,... -
We are on our 7th snow day here. After the first five, payment is required. The first 5 are free b/c we make them up at the end of the school year...after...
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So i have a lots of parents changing jobs, and work schedules. Any way i have had 2 parents ask me to open early. my hours are 7am-5:30pm. both need 15... -
I exercised my backbone this morning and I didn't feel guilty this time :
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Quick Back-story:
Family asks me if I could accommodate... -
Yesterday DCGs mom told me she was being picked up by her gmom. I said that's fine, as long as she was here by 5:30. She assured me she would be.. Her...
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My hours are 6:30-5:00, but I have a dcm who is starting a clinical day at school and needs to drop off dcb at 5:30 one day a week. Not fun but I agreed...
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Hi there! I'm new to posting here, but I have come on to "lurk" several times. I hope my "incognito-ness" does not keep anyone from...
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When did it get easier ? Does it? I have been doing this almost 2 years and licensed less than1 year and it is a struggle keeping things in check. Even...
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I've been doing this job for 10 years. I've bent over backwards, sideways, and basically contorted my body like an acrobat for so many many families....
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So a family that is usually great about paying me. Showed up today with payment only for this week. They are teachers, so kids did not attend last week....
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Happy Thursday!!! Only three munckins today..two are home sick two are leaving in about an hour and a half and one will be here ALL day even if she is...
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I am totally new to this business and i know that Im not going about things the right way trying to be mr nice guy and keep what clients i have.. ...
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My usual posts, looking for validation. I have a back bone - but need validation after I use it.
DCB was out sick on Thursday... -
I have a DCB that has been sick on and off at least 3-4 times since Sept. He's brought it some nasty stuff, including a bout of strep throat and some... -
Two of my policies are no bringing food from home (except for class parties) and that children can not come the day they have immunizations. The immunization...
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I have a pay in advance policy. Dcm asked if she could pay me Wed evening instead of at drop off today (child's first day this week is today). I said...
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Usually DCF pays me electronically twice a month (that's how they get paid). They send the payment through and 2-3 buisness days later I have the money....
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I celebrated 20 years as a HOME BASED CHILD CARE PROVIDER...this past August..
I started out with a short PARENT HANDBOOK....
Over... -
I have vented about dcf before. They pay less than everyone else, only pay for days that they are here and ALWAYS pay late! So I am going to give them... -
Here's a Facebook pm from a potential daycare parent. I didn't flinch and I didn't defend my policies.
Potential DCP:... -
So I had an interview last night and we were going over my Policy Handbook. The second paragraph says: Before you sign the contract you should read,...
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So I have one family right now. And I didn't have them sign a contact I know, I know. awful! I could make up an excuse, but I won't. I also accidentally...
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Well I have been home daycare provider for 1 year and I will admit Im soft !! I always give in, allow parents to stay late and talk bend my schedule for...
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How would you all handle this? I feel kinda weird asking for the money since I didn't actually work for it.
My policy is on the MAJOR... -
I HATE the enforcing rules side of this business! I don't want to be a mean person, so why do parents force my hand??? I had teacher's kids back today...
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where do i begin!... so shes from a subsidized program and brings 3 of her kids here in the beginning dcb would cry each morning for about 3 weeks for...
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So my pick ups are all at about 5-5:30pm but one family is 6pm at the latest on their contract. Today DCD was about to leave then got out of the car...
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Help! I have a super nosy will never leave daycare mom. She picks up everyday and thinks that I should be able to stand there and chit chat with her for... -
Just needing to vent a little....not a big one...just a little one.
I wish I had more balls to speak up to parents. For instance...this... -
Quoted a prospective family a higher rate than I have been charging AND a $70/week holding fee since they don't need a spot until October!
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Hello All,
I'm really taking a leap of faith here. I'm a computer programmer that wants to run my own business and primarily work from... -
I am so mad and I need help thinking clearly so I handle this right.
I sent DCB home monday with diaharrea.
They kept him... -
Turned away sick kid at the door this morning. Really??? I noticed how bad he looked the second he walked in and parent thought they should bring him??...
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Dcb was supposed to be here this morning at 8:30. I only have him on an as needed basis. I started off as a babysitter to this family and have since... -
I chose to email instead of face to face to them due to them being seperated and I don't see them both everyday..
DCB has asthma and a... -
This happened last week, but I'm still laughing about it. Early last week, dcm said that her sister had a Dora kitchen she was getting rid of and if...
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Sorry for the long post- I just felt the need to share, because if I can do it, anyone can!
I have been posting about this all week.... -
DCM of my 13mo dcb texts me this morning to say that he threw up but wasn't running fever--she thinks it's due to drainage. She also said he was acting... -
I am so mad at myself!
This morning, mom and dad dropped dcb off at 7am in his pajamas. They said that they got in from the airport last... -
I need help...Am new to this and searching for similar topics,but anyways...I have done daycare in my home for 3.5 years. I am a people pleaser so hate... -
ok so my difficult dcm sent me a message this morning saying: we r coming. should be there today. Hes just napping..
How would any of you... -
Thanks ladies...You all have inspired me to stop taking crap from the parents!!! My contract requires 2 weeks notice for vacation days usage. I just had...
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Hi everyone,
I struggle really hard with exersizing my backbone... but I have done it from time to time when I really needed to.
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Thank you ladies, for helping me grow a backbone. I have always had one with parents I never knew prior to watching their kids. I know, I know. Don't...
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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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So, I have a HUGE area rug on my floor when you enter my house. However, when some families come into my home... they have NO problem walking on my carpet...
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to get your backbones?
I've been in this profession for almost 6 years now.
I have had all sorts of DCF's enrolled in my program.... -
Parents arrived today to find a note posted on my door that says "no cell phone use is permitted during drop off and pick up at daycare, help keep...
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As you may know I have been progressivly growing a backbone here and the more I lay down the law the better I feel. Problem is I am noticing 1 DCM pushing...
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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 situations…..
First…..I am really trying to stand up for myself better. New Year New Me attitude. Two of my parents owe me money,... -
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... -
Today, I had a parent call me and ask me to pick up her child from school because he was throwing up. I picked him up and told the mom she needs to pick... -
I run a pretty informal set up, although I did spend the holidays making a handbook and contract which will formalize some things-mostly money.
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on late fees. Last day was Wednesday, as parents figured out their custody agreement to where they don't need daycare. The mom was getting assistance... -
That I did not say anything. DCM from termination letter is it that simple called to let me know that DCB hurt his back at school today so I do not ... -
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I have my second dinner at the inlaws tonight (wish me luck). I ended up with today off after all since...
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I have a newly 3 yr old girl who is potty training. I have had her since birth, and her 8 yr old brother since he was 9 months. Mom brings her today...
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Well after giving both of my drop in families notice that i would only be doing ft or pt care and giving them copies of the contracts I have been waiting... -
I have been having some tuff times and really feel like maybe this business is just not for me... I am a ****er for kids and while my backbone is strong,...
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Hi, new here! I have been in the home child care business for 5 years. This has been the best career move I have made. Very scary at 1st, but I have built...
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My backbone is finally growing in.
A little back story..
I only have 1 dck and have been having a hard time filling spots b/c I'm... -
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... -
I put a note in a kid's bag last Friday that said "As stated in contract, no outside cups, drinks, or food. All meals, snacks, and drinks are provided."...
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I was the one who posted for help so that I dont quit. Well I told the school agers mom that I cant do the 5am thing anymore. I also told her that I cant... -
So all of the problems I have have been self induced. I have no backbone. When I started watching kids I was disorganized I can see now. I thought I had...
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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... -
My first ever daycare family that I love love love I am feeling like I've lost my backbone. I want to help and be fair. But I feel like I am treading... -
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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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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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... -
It's getting to be about that time of year for me. I'll (hopefully) be interviewing new families for my SA spots for the upcoming school year. None...
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for my EMPLOYEES. I am really upset/disappointed today..To the point of almost being sick.
My longest, sweetest, best employee has retired.... -
Okay I know it's long but there were so many things that went wrong that I had to post everything.
I interviewed a family for my last spot... -
I have new parents coming Friday for an 'interview'
I say an 'interview' bc I know I am NOT going to take this family.
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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... -
Major issue here. Anytime me and my husband try to talk to the each other, the older girls start talking, getting in our faces, getting louder and louder...
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I have a 3.5 year old who puts toys in her mouth. Any toy and every toy...not just in cases of pretend "food". I feel like a bazillion times... -
I have been caring for a DCB since birth and he's now 3.5 yo. I love this child to pieces but can no longer care for him for many reasons. Mostly behavior....
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Please tell me this is just cause or Im going to cry out of frustration!
Dcg that Ive had issues with, the one with parents coming early... -
Before I found this forum I was such a pushover. I HATE confrontation so I would let my dcp's walk all over me. Pay me late, show up late, etc....
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Hi all....I'm new here but so glad to be able to run things by you all.
I have a DCB (17 months) whose young mom is not working now (don't... -
After much deliberation I am closing my daycare. I am mentally and physically exhausted and pregnant on top of it all. I'm too timid a person to enforce... -
I have had a little guy here since the first of Janiary, 4 days a week, all day. He does nothing but cry, scream or whine (whines when I am holding him... -
apparently I was the subject of halftime conversation at a party where my new family (who Ive been waiting on since last spring, baby starts monday) and...
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Okay, here goes.....I have a little boy who has been in my care for the last 2 years--he is 3. He has always been very sensitive and I need to keep things...
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ok, I bit off more than I could chew. This is only my 2nd year in childcare, and I have a 4 month old, a 15 month old, and an 8 month old in my care....
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I just told a dcm that I have to charge them a $5.00 late fee.
Dad picked up 12 minutes late. This is his 2nd late in the last few weeks. The... -
My daycare hours are 7-6. I have one that comes at 7am sharp.every day...sometimes 6:55. Yesterday she asked if she could bring her little one at 6:30...
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Okay I think today ia the day I get a backbone. 3 families didn't pay me this week. That is over 300 dollars. My husband is out of work and I am pissed....
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My only family just gave me their two weeks notice. I thought I finally got a nice, decent family and that we'd make a great fit for their infant, who... -
I cannot wait until the 4 day weekend. I find it scary how excited I am about this like maybe its time to find a different job. After one family came...
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I have this one DCM who is constantly leaving DCG here when she is not at work. She isn't a student, has no extra curricular stuff, etc. She is here...
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if it werent for forums like this to vent i think sometimes i might explode
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Ok, I need to start by saying I know this is normal, but I'm getting sooo frustrated! Dcg is 2.5. DD just turned 2 this week. Here are my 3 biggest... -
I'm so relieved & proud of myself! I called my teacher mom to let her know she would need to look for new care in the fall, at least for her school-agers....
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I am planning on calling my teacher family this weekend. She is not good at picking up the phone so I anticipate she will have to call me back &...
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I'm beginning to think that we have a contagious thing going on. Gaining backbones.
I'm so relieved after telling g-pa that I'm done dealing with... -
So I've had one dcb for 4 weeks. She was talking to a coworker who was looking for care. So she came and interviewed tonight and is starting Monday! Anyway,... -
ok, so today is payday and shock and awe!!! the boy is "sick". I got a text saying they wouldnt be here today and that she would be here this... -
I borrowed someones backbone,..not sure whose,.... thanks, can I keep it until monday?
I know better,.. Ive done this for over 21 years,.....