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As the school year is finishing up, I plan on sending out forms to my parents to re-enroll for next year. (we are a preschool only program) I have a...
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Looking for advice on whether or not to term a biter.
This started last November with a DCB who is now 21 months old. I advised DCM in... -
MY last post just turned into people quoting something someone else posted on it. My thing is I'm not the only one to work in this room. There have been... -
I let a mother go in order to come into compliance with the food programs numbe limits. I was within those limits as she was supposed to be on the certificate...
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Hello, there was an issue with child running out of the daycare after he saw his grandmother outside (arriving to pick him up). Daycare informed me of...
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Hi,
My son (2 years old) has started pushing my daycare children. It started with fairly gentle pushes, but he has started pushing harder.... -
Wondering how you guys clean up your kids after meals. Now, I let one at a time Get down to go to the bathroom and wash hands. However, all of the food... -
I've been looking into the pricing of daycares here in Seattle and one thing was surprising to me - for some reason all daycares have huge waitlists,...
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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... -
I had a parent give me notice because they want to enroll their child in a preschool program that also offers childcare. They said it could possibly be...
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I had an interview over a week ago and they just got back to me saying they are definitely interested but still visiting other centers. What is a nice...
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I've been missing her posts the past few days. She can take time off from dc but not from here. Isn't that the rule?
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How do you keep babies/toddlers from biting the crib and ruining the wood? Licensing is really strict on pack and plays so i got rid of them. But they...
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What is a reasonable number of sick days, personal days, etc. For a daycare employee to take? When daycare is open. Not holidays, vacation weeks, or when...
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I'm in MA. What would you charge for an infant for 3 hours a day, 2 days a week? I know this schedule is less than ideal but I have a Mon/Tues slot I...
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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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Out of curiosity does anybody go gung go for stars evaluators? Like buy all new crap nobody uses regular and put it up after they leave so it doesn't...
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I have a two year old daycare child who is having trouble lately. He has no routine where his home life is concerned and has been very clingy to Mom...
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I have a sticky situation. I signed a contract for a DCP which stated her hours were Monday-Friday. We only need 3 relatively short days per week but...
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I have a 3 1/2 year old in care who about 3 months ago stopped drinking any liquids while here. She has never drank cows milk, not because of allergies,... -
Hello ladies. I have a very challenging and smart 16 month old who is wonderful for me all day. As soon as mom walks in to pick up she acts like satan....
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Hi everyone! I am looking to make a career change and want to open up my own daycare. I'm wondering if anyone has advice for this journey, thank you!
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Sorry for any typos, but I just need to throw this up somewhere...
So,
I was contacted earlier this week by a mom who seemed... -
Hello everyone,
I am thinking about opening a new daycare in Irvine, CA specializing in Mandarin-immersion. However, I am not sure it makes... -
I have one family whose schedule changes 6 months out of the year - longer days, 4 days/week.
Last year, I allowed her to drop off at 6:30ish... -
So, I have a former post "spoiled or anxiety" where I noted that (the grandson of a friend of mine) DCB was throwing up at every drop off here...
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A current family wants to "pull" their child for the entire month of December and return sometime (they don't know when) in January. They will...
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I have a dcm that is so passive agressive it drives me nuts. She always is making comments that her child says (yea right) to get a point across. This...
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Just got an email today saying the state is no longer getting the funding that has been allowing for all the annual participant's rewards. They're looking...
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Just wondering if you guys greet parents at the door or do they just walk in?
My mom and I watch nine kids under three years old. I don’t think... -
I hate my job today. Every one of my kids are irritating me.
DCG3, DCG3, DCG4 fight ALL.DAY.EVERY.DAY. Most of them are only here 3-4... -
Just wanted to say thank you for sharing your infant tip sheet months ago.
I just forwarded a copy to a new dcf that will be starting in Sept. I already...
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I have posted on here a couple of times about problems I was having with some of the kids in my care. The resounding response from everyone here was...
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I noticed she hasn't posted anything for awhile which isn't like her being a mod.
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I revise my contract every year. I see so many of you require your clients to pay you for Holidays off. Do parents find this over board or too much? I...
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Hello,
I have a favor to ask of you...you'll the first person who came to mind.
I'm writing a "infant policy/by... -
Hello friend,
I have a copy of your handbook (thanks again) its be more than helpful with getting mine together.
May I... -
I don't want to spark a big debate, but this thought came up during my dinner last night and I just wanted to see what others thoughts are on this........
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Does anyone have their favorite irritating questions by parents? Mine is (just had it that's why I thought about it) questions about kids getting sick....
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My best friend texted me today to ask me a question about daycare. Her current provider has had the children in care for a short while. Recently, she... -
I am a mother of a 4 year old girl. She has ADHD tendensies but doctors where I live wont test her because of her age, she has been through alot in the...
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I've been in operation for about 6 months now and I have had very good luck with my families. They are all very good parents, no problems with payment,... -
I just can't take my screamer anymore. All she does all day long is scream. We need the money so that is the only reason she is still here. I just filled...
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I just got an email from someone looking for childcare. The hours that the mother said they would need are from 6:30am - 6:00pm. My hours of operation...