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My illness policy allows for a slight cough and clear runny nose but excludes uncontrollable coughing. With the current Coronavirus crises the state...
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Two of my toddlers aged out and I've got two infants right now so's I can grow some more toddlers. One is 7 mos and transitioned in smoothly. The other...
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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... -
I've had my childcare home for almost 3 years now. 12 kids ages 2-5. I'm considering transitioning into more of an infant/toddler program but split the...
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I have a DCM who is pregnant, I will have an infant spot when she needs one.
Last week, I had another DCM ask me when I will have an infant... -
I hope this is the right place to ask; I'm a parent who is currently looking for Daycare and I just don't understand how it's possible....but all of the...
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Just a stupid pointless question to break up your Friday.. for those do you that care for infants.
When diaper changing if you notice... -
I work with infants. Youngest is 6months and oldest is 11 months (will be 12 months August 16th).k
I am working on lesson plans for next... -
I had 2 interviews for my infant spot within the last week .
Both interviews went well , both want the spot .
The second told me... -
I have an infant opening and have been doing interviews. The first interview i did they got back to me within 5 min of leaving saying they wanted the...
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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 a new infant starting on soon. He will be 6 weeks old and he's a BF baby. I made sure to tell his mom to get him used to being bottle fed before... -
I've always let infants nap on their own schedule. I believe that is best/healthiest for a young baby. I'm struggling this go around though. Baby is 5mo,...
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Tips for an infant who hates tummy time? Cries within a minute even if I lay beside her & try to comfort. Her shoulders seem pretty weak & she's...
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What to do? Let mom know all this, when she called I backed down on picking her up.Kid is sneezy,runny nose,no fever.Did tell mom I know she needs to... -
Six week old infant girl started FT on Monday. Parents seemed normal enough through all the interviews with just a few "first time parent"... -
how many ounces should a aveage 3 month old drink? we have a DCB who been at the center a few weeks. Usually hes eating around 8 oz in a 8 hr day. Hes...
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I'm into my second year of daycare and, for the first time, I have two fully mobile infants at the same time. I need your advice!
I have... -
I'm a fairly new provider. 2 kids of my own, 3y and 5m. Currently have a 4y and a 1y enrolled Abe a prospective 8wk baby. Most of my inquiries have been...
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I believe I had read on here before that someone has a list / sheet for parents about things their infant must be able to do before starting care . Would...
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I have a 4mos old who started 3 weeks ago. The first week dcb was totally fine, however week 2 was horrible. He wants to be held all day and will scream...
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I'm new to owning a daycare. Right now I have a 7 month old and 3.5 month old. Along with two preschoolers. I am hoping to find others that have juggled...
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So - I have my own 1 month old who absolutely does not sleep at night. I BF and he won't take a bottle, so DH cannot help. My husband has been home for...
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I personally think that the following rule is rather dumb (taken verbatim from https://daycare.com/california/)=>
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I have never worked with infants before and have zero experience besides my own two children. I couldn't wait for my own kids to get out of the infant...
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Hi all,
As many of you know, I'm a member here. I run a preschool from my home. I have never had infants in care before and am turning... -
Hi all,
I have a rather unique situation. I'm an infant teacher in a brand new teen parenting program. The mothers (and some fathers) attend... -
I don't typically watch children under age 18 months. But I reluctantly (out of financial necessity) accepted a 10 month old. But when we go outside,... -
I have 2 interviews to fill my 2 under age 2 spots ( that's a lot of 2's) . I have not taken any children under 2 yrs in about 4 years , I was staying...
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I know some of you interview and have a wait list, how does this work? I have been getting calls for infants a lot lately. Some FT, some PT. I had an...
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It has been 8 years since I had a non family member tiny infant. She'll be 6 wks old. I know a lot of things have changed, opinion wise. My last infant...
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I have a new one, almost 4 months old. Just put dck down for a nap (went to sleep beautifully!) 20 min ago. In a sleep sack, tight fitted sheet, no gaps,...
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Doc thinks that "silent" reflux (no puking) might be dcb's problem. I had a thread the other day about it. So, he's put him on Zantac generic...
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how many babies do you take at a time (w/o assistant)?? how old does one have to be to take a new baby? Not talking state regs or anything, but just...
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Hello...
Just more of a topic for discussion rather than an actual issue.... I would like to hear about the age groups you provide care... -
What's the difference in the Dream on Me portable cribs between the 3 in 1 and 2 in 1? Just the adjustment heights? Anyone have either or another brand?... -
In OK we can have 7 children with no more than 2 under the age of 2.
So basically licensing considers anyone under 2 to be taking up an... -
I now know why you have said that! I love, love, love babies, but I am quickly realizing that in the future after the 7 mo. old that I have now leaves,...
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So I have a sick policy in place but was wondering how many people make exceptions for infants. My 10 month old kid has thrown up two days in a row over... -
Baby is 10 months old. Mom is concerned that I am not feeding her enough. I let the kid eat until she shows signs that she is done & I do not rush...
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Okay, so this may seem like kind of a question I really should no the answer to BUT LOL I don't and google is giving a lot of different reasons.
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I haven't had any babies yet, but I am becoming highly annoyed but those in the 4 and up. Anyone have any rules on how they handle that. Thinking about... -
Hey guys
Not sure how the other states are but in mine - you can not have more than three children under 2 and one must be 15 months and... -
I now only have 2 infants during the day while all the other kids are at school, my troublesome 3 year old went to preschool So now what do I do during...
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Provider for 3 years now.....but getting ready for my 1st interview tomorrow for a newborn. Up until this point, I have never had an interview with complete...
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Hello!
Does anyone have any creative, "out of the box" ideas for block play with infants?
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Hi all!
This one can be so different for every baby and parent. How do you all deal with introducing solids to your infants. My expertise... -
This has been an unusual year. I've done lots of research and made a few daycare friends (here and locally) to help me get started with my own daycare....
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Hello all!!! i was thinking of specializing in infants and toddlers. I was curious if there are any providers on here that do that. If so what are your... -
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I love this little baby. He's trying SO hard
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xU7X5X-wu54
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Do you provide cereal/baby food for infants that have started solids, or do you have parents supply cereal/baby food?
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Hi there,
Anyone every use the easy method with their infants? I have a new three month old that does not use this and is not on a schedule.... -
I work in a center, and we have an Infant/Young Toddler Room. There's a about 5 kids in there...2 14 or 15-month olds, 2 just-turned-one's, and 7 month...
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I am in the market for a giant play yard for infants. I'm transitioning from a group of all preschoolers to a mixed group of infants and preschoolers....
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I'm excited. I went to a neighborhood rummage sale today and at the first and third house I went to found a set of the baby einstein 4-pack of blocks....
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I'm having my own baby any day now, and one of the only promising responses I've gotten to the ad I've had up for MONTHS is for a 2 month old starting...
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I had to click on it, I knew someone would come out with another loophole since they made propping bottles illegal.
After-all for... -
New baby 3 months old started today
barely taking bottles.
cried for about 2 hours.
total of 2 oz consumed.
only way I got... -
How do you do it, and do you have any tips?!!! I just posted about interviewing potential clients because I'm looking for two more, which would bring...
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I am a new home provider, but I have been in child care for over 20 years. My situation is that I have 4 toddlers and a 7 month old and another one on...
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In a group environment (12-18 kids at all times) what do you do with a 3 month old? We have a pack-n-play for nap times which happen about 5 times during...
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I have toddlers here and one baby (well shes not a baby anymore but was a preemie so shes developmentally WAY behind for a one year old). What Id like...
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I started an 8 month old yesterday...she's never been in care before. She's never even been baby-sat before. Every minute of her 8 months has been spent...
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Hi again,
I'm looking for some more advice please
My wife has a DCM who's a teacher. She drops off her 5 month old at 7 and picks...
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OMG...I have tried *forever* to fill my spots (ok, more like since November...but still) so I had dcg 15 months, and I wanted to fill my 3 other spots...
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I only offer care for children 6 years and under. Does anyone else do this? I have been trying to fill my 2 yrs and up but no bites except for parents...
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So I had a new baby start about 6 weeks ago when she was almost 3 months old. At first she was good - slept a lot during the day, ate good, etc..After...
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My newest dcb is 6months old and has asthma...they give him nebulizer in morning with steroids, and another treatment in the evening with steroids. But... -
I'm not completely sure how the food program works with infants or not, but how many of you provide everything except diapers? I will provide the wipes...
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I am due July 31st.
I am taking 2 weeks off and hoping to have my hubby home the 3rd week.
This is what I will have then:
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My first daycare girl starts Monday and I am trying to get a schedule figured out. She is 17 months and I have a 14 month old of my own. My son usually... -
I'm curious...what is the youngest age you will take an infant into your child care? Also, outside of licensing regulations, do you have personal opinions... -
I'm already feeling the stress a bit this morning. Baby number 2 started today, and already the baby that's been here usually takes 2-3 hour naps in the...
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I just attended a child care orientation today and learned a few new things. One thing I found interesting is the infant age is moving from under 24...
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Hi Ladies! Do you buy high chairs for infants and toddlers or just infants? Any other materials you ladies recommend I get. I'm buying my supplies...
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When you have 2 infants where do you put them to sleep, especially if they are on different schedules? I have a huge daycare room with a bedroom which...
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So today is the babies first day. She hasn't been fussy and seems pretty content other than when she needs to eat/sleep. Problem is her mom said she takes...
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I will be starting a new baby, she is 3 1/2 mo. old. I haven't had an infant in my care for 4 1/2 years so what are the best useful items I can have...
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Daycare providers shouldnt take babies as young as 6 weeks of age.
The babies are too young to leave their mothers and need more time... -
Hello!
I am planning on starting my dacare out of my home in a couple of months. My original plan was just limit myself to just one infant, as... -
My son is 12 weeks old. He just started daycare this week. The first day he did really well (I kept him there 1/2 day) and he took two forty minute naps...
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Hi everyone! I'm new to the board. I am currently a kindergarten teacher in a public school and I think I've had enough of it. I love kids and teaching... -
At what age do you start accepting children? I have a 9 month old that started yesterday and the rest of my group consists of 4 3 year olds a 15 month...
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Greetings!
I am a SAHM of 4 children ages 4 - 11. I am currently watching a family of 3 children (boys) for a co-worker of my husband.... -
I was on the website for community care licensing trying to find out the regulations for an infant (18 mo old) at naptime... is a playpen adequate for...