Hi there,
So I had a Zoom interview today, with two people, as I am looking for a new job as a preschool teacher. The interview only lasted...
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by trix23Prospective parents asked if I carry liability insurance and who would pay for an ambulance.
Same parents asked how long I've been doing...-
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by Ac114How long do your interviews typically take? The last several times I’ve interviewed, they seem to go on forever. I interviewed last night and it was...
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by WBeeHello all! I recently gained a new opening in my home daycare (licensed for 6 so every child counts financially) and need to fill the spot. My only current...
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by NotInKansasI have one spot open and the little cousin of one of my enrolled kids is scheduled to interview tomorrow. But I'm having reservations. I have a 1 yo,...
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by JosiegirlYou know how we always say, don't take children of family, or friends, sometimes even neighbors?
Now I'm wondering if we shouldn't have extended this...
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by luckygirl99I have in the past enrolled families that were not good fits at all. I felt it in the interview, but didn't know how to say it, so I would just hope they...
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by GuestI have been employed at several daycare centers.
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by KindermomDo you ever give your handbook before an interview?
I am currently messaging back and forth with a potential new family. Last night, after...-
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by IndoorvoiceI have a parent interested in my infant spot in the spring. She is a friend of a current dcp so I agreed to set up an interview over Christmas break....
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by IndoorvoiceDoes anyone have a phone interview script or an example of how your phone interviews usually go? I'm talking about when a parent first calls you inquiring...
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by LovingnannyHi everyone! I'm new to this forum. I have been a nanny for 5 years with a ECE background. I love children and always have. I have worked at a daycare...
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by Baby BelugaI am in the process of advertising/interviewing to fill the spot of a child moving on to K. When this happens I always think of different interview scenarios...
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by trix23I thought this was the most odd thing I've ever witnessed but wanted to know:
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by dreamerYou interview a family, and you decide they are not a good fit for you. How do you tell them? And when?
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by daycaredivaOn Monday evening I had the WORST interview I have had in a long time. They arrived 20 minutes early (I had a child here still), so I told them that they...
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by spud912So I have 4 vacancies coming up in August
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So my wife finally has 3 appointments set up this weekend for new DCK. Thank goodness!
Since we moved to Indiana my wife had gotten rid of all...-
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by childcaremomI had an interview a few weekends ago. It was odd.
Mom emailed to set up a playdate. I told her, just like I did during the interview,...-
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Anyone do this?
I have a potential mom who is 6 months pregnant -- wants to meet now. I have absolutely no interest in doing this until...-
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by childcaremomWhat questions do you ask perspective dcfs.... before setting up an interview?
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by NightOwlI'm doing my end of the day cleaning after everyone is gone and thinking about my interview tomorrow right after closing time. It occurred to me that...
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I'm excited! I finally have another interview set up happyface I just got married in May and I moved to another town, so I've been trying to get some...
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by Ms.JessicaSo I have one infant spot and several families asking for it. I had one interview this morning and I have another set up for tomorrow evening.
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by Nurse JackieI have a lot of people texting or emailing me asking me my rates. Once I give them my rates its dead silence. I know my rates are competitive to my area...
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Since there are so many provider veterans here, I'd like to take advantage and ask: What are the top 5 qualities parents are looking for or most concerned...
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by tehck_1013I've been doing daycare for a little over a year now and still only have 7 likes on my facebook page. I'm not joking. 3 of them are family, and one of...
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by Baby BelugaI apologize in advance if this is long.
I had a woman contact me on my business FB page regarding childcare. She started off her email...-
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by spedmommy4I met with this mom and her little boy early last week. The interview went well. Her little one played independently, asked nicely for toys, and he's...
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by LuvnmykidzI advertise on care.com. I recently received an email from a woman looking for care that claims to be hard of hearing and can only text or email. I conduct...
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by melilleyAbout a month or so ago, I wrote a thread about a woman who was looking for dc for her 27 month old son. I looked her up on fb and saw that she posted...
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by PepperthI interviewed a potential daycare family today, and I just can't figure out if it went well or not. The potential dcb loved the place. His mom commented...
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by AuntTamiUgh I'm so mad!
I had an interview scheduled for today and one for tomorrow. This morning I went to print off my papers and MY COMPUTER...-
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by ThriftyladyOf all the times they actually want to give him some home time, I have an interview in a couple of hours. I don't know if I should let them meet him...
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by aDCProviderI'm not sure I'm comfortable with this. I originally thought it would be him and his wife, but when he confirmed the tour he said he would be there....
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by DaisyMammaI interviewed a DCF. It was mom, grandma (who made the appt) and aunt. Aunt said hi and never spoke again, then left before interview was over without...
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by TaylorTotsAs you ladies (and men) may recall, I had an opening after I termed a DCF where DCB had bitten another child and DCM texted me, asking her to call her...
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by BumbleBeeI know they happen. Just incredibly frustrating. We set this tour up less than 24 hrs ago. The only reason I allowed a tour during daycare hrs is because...
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by CraftyMomI have an interview at 5:30. I really want to fill a spot but I'm getting tired of interviews! I have done quite a few in the last few weeks.
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by thwompI had an interview scheduled at 12:30 yesterday with a parent; in the morning, though, she emailed to reschedule. We moved it to 11:00 today. 25 after,...
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by thwompI have my first interview tomorrow, with the mom of a fifteen month old boy. I'm excited but nervous. I have a list of questions/topics and a copy of...
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by thwompI finally got my first response to my advertising and it was through text messaging. Is this normal? The person didn't leave a name or anything, just...
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by TwinKristiI 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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by Kcole1075I have an infant interview next week. I was wondering what are some main points to hit on during the interview.
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by KabobGoodness I feel like my interviews have been flops lately. I would like to enroll more families right now but not the ones I've been seeing...
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by CraftyMomAnyone else find that when a new child starts and the parents are gushing over them and emphasizing certain characteristics, usually it's the exact opposite...
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by lflickHello-
It has been forever since I have had an infant interview... I have one in an hour.... VERY nervous..... I can't recall what to cover...-
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...What do you mention about your daycare? Just curious. Somewhere in the conversation I let them know we have no TV or battery operated toys & we...
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by TheGoodLifeWell, at least at the time. So I rescheduled a 5:00 interview today for 5:30- asked the mom if she would mind pushing it 30 minutes later (asked at 11...
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I interviewed a family yesterday that I really think would be a good fit. Dad kept telling mom that he liked here the best and they left saying they would...
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by TwinKristiSo in the last 2 weeks I have had 2 interviews with 2 families about infant care in late Jan early Feb. Both came by and then returned within a few days...
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by sharlanI just had an interview for a 18 mo boy. As I showed the parents around my house, playroom, and backyard, the father kept saying "You have too many...
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by GuestRegistered member, logged out.
So, I have a spot to fill, and I've been a little desperate, and taking calls that I normally wouldn't in order...-
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by mrsnjI had an interview over the weekend that I just know you guys would love to hear about! I came highly recommended by another current client. I will have...
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by dingledineI did an interview today. I have one spot open now, and two opening in January. I am in NO rush to fill them though, so I am being careful as to who...
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by PatchesA no call, no show interview tonight. :
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Got a call from her last week. I called her back the same day. She just called me yesterday wanting...-
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I just finished a week of back-to-back tours and interviews! I will be opening my daycare very soon so I was interviewing for 5 spots. It was a learning...
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by gratedayAll of a sudden I have many interviews in one week and I am tired. I had a new mom with an infant........Ok, she made me feel awful about me from the...
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by frugalmama4Hello all,
Do any of you require your families to re-enroll in your daycare/program. I'm talking holding an interview all over again??...-
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by daycaredivaHad a great phone interview with a great family, set up an in person interview tonight. Mom was so excited and just knew it was going to be a great fit,...
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by UtahMommaI had someone email me Friday* about ft spots for her two kids. She said that she would let me know some time today when she would be able to set up an...
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by memaI have an interview tonight! Wish me luck! We really need this!!
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by JosiegirlWhat are your first and foremost priorities when looking for childcare? What is important to you as far as what is offered to your child?
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by EchoMomOur AC (which is NEWish, only 2 years old!) broke and is completely not working. We're trying to get someone out ASAP to fix it, but of course, they're...
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by CedarCreekI got an email today responding to an ad I have on craigslist. The Mom asked some questions and I responded. This was her final response after I answered...
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I wouldn't even call it an interview! We are done with lunch and having circle-story time. Woman walks right in, despite the sign on the door that says...
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by EchoMomSeriously, how do I cut down on wasted interviews?! I can't STAND it! It's all I can do to bite my tongue and not cuss people out and call them stupid...
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by nanglgrlI've been told that parents usually decide if they are going to consider your daycare or pass on it in the first couple of minutes after they've met you...
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by ABCDaycareMNA little girl starting Monday! I hope all goes well! I'm excited! I really like my new policy of paying in advance on Friday rather than on Monday. I...
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by BrooksieI was sooooo looking forward to this interview tonight for a potential new full time infant and I'm pretty sure I just got stood up!
So frustrating....
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by OneluckymomSo earlier in the weekend I posted about a family that interviewed on Saturday with a daughter that was "prone" to choking on food.
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by melilleyI just opened about two weeks or so ago and today I have my second interview! My first interview called back a week later and is going to enroll in March!...
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by SproutsI am in the process of hiring a new assistant , I have an interview tomorrow and need some good questions to ask....any ideas? Thanks
This is...-
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by Angelwings36So I had an interview with a family last night and I am not sure if I should proceed further. I felt I seen many red flags in the interview and I’m...
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by ScoutTo finally get a family? Well, I guess ive only had one interview. Thought it went well only to get an email that they went with someone closer! Ugh....many...
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by EchoMomI had 3 interviews scheduled for my one infant opening. The interviews are people that already knew my hours, prices, saw my website, I'd answered their...
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by LyssI had an interview today, she gets here and we go through everything she needs and all my info blah blah blah
then she says on the way...-
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by DCMamaFinally have some calls in. Dcm called and it sound so urgent. She want to come right now to check out the place. Hopefully all goes well. Finger crossed....
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by NickelOk. So ive had three interviews so far? Something like that. And not one enrollment. So this week i have three more. One is for a lady with two children...
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by shelbyso say a prayer everything goes well. She has two little ones. This is my first time ever having them sign a contract and a handbook. (I don't know...
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by Happy HeartsOne was a 'yes' and one was a 'no'.
I got this cute little 26 month old little girl. She's so smart and funny. I spent the whole day...-
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by WImomI've been conducting interviews for some fall spots I will have. I have 3.5 spots, never had this many spots before but it just so happens I have 3 kids...
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by ZoeI just had an interview for an infant with Down Syndrome. It kinda took me by surprise because it wasn't mentioned until the physical interview. From...
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by BuxterbooFrom what Im gathering here on this site, the providers usually conduct and interview with the family and decides based on that if they are going to accept...
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by KDCSo, I had an interview last night, and it turned into more like a play date. The child dumped all the toys, played for about 45 minutes the parents asked...
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by KDCSo I had an interview tonight... I probably went in with low expectations, and I guess that's a good thing in this case. They want 1-5:30 three days...
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Situation:
This afternoon I have an interview for a 6 week old little girl. The current kids in my care are 4.5 years and 12 mos (both mine) and...-
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Quick back story: I'm a new in home provider, but have 5 years experience in center care. I've only been open for a month and a half, only have one daycare...
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by akpayneSo I interviewed a DCK earlier this week- wasnt so sure about them and mom said shed call me. She called today (at 9pm!) saying her and hubby want me...
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happyface happyface Just had an AWESOME interview!! Mom was super nice, kid was a cutie, she said my home was the nicest, cleanest one she had visited!!...
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by frugalmama4Ok, so I have been working on re-doing my handbook (posted under other thread) thanks to all for the feed back.
I decided to due as so many...-
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I had a parent reschedule her interview (last minute) for 30 minutes later so her husband could come. I said that was fine. I shouldn't have.
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by JenniferdawnWhat are some of the warning signs you look out for during an interview or during the trial period with a new family?
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by PoutHi everyone!
I have my first interview on Friday and I'm feeling kinda nervous about it. Can anyone give me some advice on how I should...-
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by WImomDoes anyone have a small sheet of things for potiental parents to fill out at the interview?
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by 3myjobOne of my precious DCGs (2 yrs old) will be moving states away in a couple months
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by MichelleO.K. I just had an interview and the parent kept asking questions about liability insurance.. I have never had a parent ask this before.
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I'm almost done with the licensing process but I need to keep working on advertising.
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by beachgrlHey all, got a call today from a potential client w two kids who has setup a visit tomorrow am..i have learned to expect no show/no calls so praying and...
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by ArianaI have an interview tomorrow for a 2 year old to join my daycare in September. He's currently in full-time care but the daycare is closing.
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by wahmof3As much as I really don't like giving up my weekend time to interview, I have set one up for today. Mainly because my dh is working today so its not interfering...
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by GuestGot an e-mail from a woman, telling me she has a 3 and 4 year old, and needs full time care. We set up the interview for 5:30pm.
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by OneluckymomUgghhh, I just remembered how much I hate interviewing. Have a family coming in a couple days and I'm already planning the interview out in my mind....
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by kaylaWell i have an interview today and i hope it goes well. Its for a 1 yr old and its only 2 days a week but still i need it, especially since one of my...
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Ok here goes, hopefully y'all can keep up :
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These are my regular DCK'S:
1, DCB & DCG (Siblings) are here 2 days...-
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by cheerfuldomI had an interview set up for this Saturday. A parent who is unhappy with their current daycare. Supposedly this other provider has twice the number of...
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by littlemommyTonight I have an interview with a couple who is due any day. The baby will start as soon as I get done with my maternity leave. I'm a bit nervous to...
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by GuestI have had a very sucessful daycare for the last several years. Several of my kids have aged out of my daycare or they have moved on.
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by abigailrw5How many times do you have an interview with a family and they want to come observe how you are with the kids first. This is my 5th interview in 6 months....
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I know that we'll have an interview, but do you put out (whether by email, website, personally) an intro letter to give families a feel of what your day...
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by AbigailWell, it is almost midnight and I have my first "official" (had my friend enroll her children already) daycare client interview tomorrow. I'm...
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by melissa annWell, I have an interview set up for monday and today while dropping my son off at preschool, a mom asked me about childcare for her daughter. It will...
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by ChildminderPeople really tic me off! I have a business in my home. If you set an appointment for an interview for child care, SHOW UP! If you do show up, BE ON TIME!...
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by wahmof3Does anyone have an interview form? I'm looking for something that I can use when meeting with the potential clients.
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by daycareI have a DCF that uses my DC for 11.5 hr days. lots of you that read my post know who I am talking about.
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by queenbeeI lost three children to kindergarten this past summer and in the past two months I've enrolled two new children along with a set of twins who are part-time....
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by wahmof3Have you ever interviewed w/ a client & at 1st thought it was going to be a wonderful business relationship & then just before start after some...
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by cheerfuldomdo you think that it is okay to interview and fill a spot (or spots) knowing that you would most likely let them go, say a year later. Like what if you...
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by JeepGirl6One of my daycare familes just referred me to her cousin that has two little girls, I had the interview tonight and they start the second week of October....
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by MNMumHey ladies, I've mostly been lurking as I am setting up my childcare home and getting going. There were a lot of things that you reported parents doing...
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by wdmmomI had a few interviews last week.
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by Crazy8I know some don't give out much at interviews but if you did give someone a folder with forms, contracts, etc. what would you call it if you had to label...
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by tbutlerA family called yesterday in desperate and immediate need of care for her 6 month old daughter. I agreed to interview today and if it goes well, child...
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by wdmmomSince most of us are self employed and own and operate our own daycares in home, would it be discrimination if we chose not to work for someone only because...
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by LittleDI have a new family coming for an interview. I haven't had on in a while. The ones I have done, the parents asked all of the questions. After reading...
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by tbutlerIn the past two weeks, I've had four families to come by my home for tour/interview and all four took enrollment packets with them. Only one has returned...
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by MG&LsmomWish me luck!
Since I've had no luck with my advertising (not one stinking call from my huge promotion at the consignment sale), I'm off...-
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by mac60Just wondering what most do here. My handbook is approx 7 pages. I am tired of handing it out to potential clients, only to not have them become part...
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Alright so I interview a potential parent to day. The interview went well. The parent wanted to know if her son (7th grade) could ride his bike from...
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by GotKidsI have one last opening that came open because a mom lost her job. I scheduled an interview for this weekend to fill the spot and this morning I got an...
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by MG&LsmomI had what I thought was a great interview Monday night. I sent mom a follow up email with the references she asked for and said to email or call if she...
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by jenSo, I am in the unique posiition of getting to hear what parents really think after an interview. I gave my daycare parents notice and they have been...
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by MG&LsmomSo new DCG is probably leaving after next week already. DCD just went back to work after 2 years of being unemployed, only to have his trainer get ill...
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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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by littlemommyI had an interview that went great last night. The parents were very happy to meet me and my family. Their girls got along great with my son. We went...
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by FrancineWhat do you tell potential clients who call and ask if you have openings? I am sort of looking to fill an infant spot if I get the right client BUT I...
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by AnneCordeliaI don't know why, but I've never run into this before. Usually my parents interview over the phone, interview in person and then we gtg one more time...
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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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by littlemommyThe interviews I have done have been in the living room. From where the parents sit, they can see the kitchen. I have had parents ask where the baby's...
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by Country KidsI was thinking about this when reading some posts today. We always go on what the parents say that the child does at home. Have any of you ever thought...
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by cheerfuldomI have been talking to a mom that needs care for her almost 2 year old son. Hes been at home with dad since he was a baby. Mom has been very upfront from...
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by sharlanI was out front taking out trash when a lady stopped and asked if I did daycare. She had gone across the street, but they wouldn't answer the door....
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by ZoeAfter months and months of no potential daycare clients, I finally have an interview tomorrow for a 2 1/2 yo dcg. But it's for a second shift, which...
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I think my first day care kid will start on Monday. Also, I am interviewing another parent today. Yah me!
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by MamaBearI feel so stupid. I had a mom call me a few weeks ago and schedule a tour. I was busy when she called so I scheduled it and only wrote down her first...
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I hold my interviews in the evenings after all of my daycare children have gone home. This allows me to focus on the interview and their child rather...
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by melskidsi have to admit, (if you read my other post about my recent interview), i get a little bummed out when parents don't understand the value of play, and...
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by SimpleMomI had an interview that I am considering starting up. Parents admitted the little one bites and hits (apparently was dismissed from previous daycare...
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by kidkairI had a great interview yesterday and hope to hear back tomorrow as far as start date goes. And tomorrow I have a second interview with a perspective...
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by countrymomdo you ask parents what they do for a living.
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by daycareI have not replied, but this is what the lady emailed me back after I told her that i would not allow for her to do a tour during business hours:
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by daycareDo any of you email or send a thank you letter after you interveiw a client? I have always emailed a thank you for considering us type letter, but wanting...
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by ZoeI've been not so patiently waiting for a phone call about new daycare kids for months now. I guess it's been very slow but I'm getting anxious here!...
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by cherryhillI interviewed a client a few weeks ago they decided to sign with me but will not start until September, baby due end of June. They invited me and my...
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by greenhouseI'm newly licensed and I've had 3 interviews that have gone nowhere. The first didn't want to pay, the 2nd ended getting a private nanny, and just had...
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by cheerfuldomI already have two interviews for my opening, yay! So one was a parent that whose name was really familiar. I told her that I believed we had talked before...
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I am going to have two open spots starting the last week of August. I have not advertised yet, wanting to wait at least until June to start looking to...
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by jojosmommyWhat do you usually tell them over the phone?
Rates?
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# of kids in care?
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by wdmmomHave you ever interviewed a family that you thought might be a perfect fit and they wind up pulling a 180 on you?!
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by JeepGirl6I recently had an interview at the Childrens Hospital in my area...I have had two interviews total, interviewing with 3 people each time so I total of...
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by KEG123I just turned 12 weeks pregnant today. I have an interview for a 16 month old. I haven't told many people IRL including family because of my previous...
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by WImomWhat do you tell parents when your interviewing more children then you have spots? Do you tell them that and that you will make a decision by such and...
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by treehugger82Woot!
Any tips from the trenches ladies? I am really interested to see how the kids are. I did not hear one peep from them when we were doing...-
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Does anyone allow this? I know there were earlier threads that discussed this but can't seem to find them.
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by PitterPatterI had a lady call me on Monday asking of I had room for her 2 yr old child in my daycare. I told her yes I do have 1 slot left. We discuss setting up...
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by WImomI have an interview today that the child will be 2y in September (my earliest age I take) and she wanted to interview now. I had told her that was fine...
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Just scheduled an interview for tomorrow night--two kids!! That would neatly solve a bunch of problems! The ages are right, the hours and days are right...now...
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by KEG123So the interview I'll be having in about 2.5 hours is for a 5 year old girl. What do 5 year old girls like? Barbies? I don't have many toys for above...
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So, I've finally nailed down another interview. Yay!!! Thing is, the parents only need part-time care. Because I can only take in a small number of...
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I have one full-timer, and I'm looking for two more. I've done a couple of test interviews for experience, and I've done some part time gigs for the...
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by WImomI have someone that emailed me that is looking for a new childcare for their child. I only do preschool age (2-5y). The child won't be 2 until end of...
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I have a job interview on Monday @ a child care center. I have two questions my first is what should I wear? I am interviewing for a teacher's assistant....
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by DaycareMommaI had training last night for my food program and the instructor was telling us about some things she has heard that are so very true in our line of work....
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by laundrymomTomorrow is my CDA final interview. I " think " I have everything ready for my file, papers, etc. What should I expect? I'm terrified.
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So yesterday I interviewed with a parent that scheduled with me two weeks ago. She has a 14 month old little girl and she is precious!! Things went really...
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by Angelwings36So I had an interview today that was just something else! Mom calls me saying they need childcare asap...she is not sure if they want full time or part...
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by nikiaMy daughters and I watched Nanny McPhee returns last night and I so need/want her magical cane :
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I'm just curious, how many of you have the first interview with prospective clients (whom you've never met and aren't referred to you by people you know)...
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So I've been interviewing these past couple weeks. I've gotten quite a few phone calls but they are ALL for part time. I'm getting really discouraged....
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by momofboysI did not get the job! I was fairly certain I hadn't got it but the mom finally e-mailed me to say she had selected someone else. No big deal, I was...
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by spud912I was asked for a list of my references before I did the interview and I told the parent that I require an interview first. Do you all do that? I just...
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by KEG123Ok so I'm freaking out at the moment. I've got another interview tomorrow, but get this. My computer took a crap last week and nearly ALL my documents...
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What do you ask at interviews? I hate 'em and I feel like I've asked this before...I need to have a good list of questions to ask. Do you ask things about...
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Do you ever set up an in-person interview with a family even though you already informed them you don't have any openings? There is one prospective family...
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by cillybean83I hate it....*hate* might not even be a strong enough word
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by momofboysI had previously interviewed for a nanny positon or two & got the job/s but never accepted the positions. I provide care in my home right now &...
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by GuestI have a school mom that just called me and wants to come meet me. She was very sweet on the phone. She has a 13m & 3yr, and as I told her I only...
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by cillybean83....but starting to get annoyed!
The family I interviewed with on Tuesday is really dragging their feet and while I know it's a big decision,...-
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by cillybean83I had an interview at noon yesterday and I think it was a total flop. The people were nice enough, and they know one of my cousins so that was a good...
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Tonight was my first interview in months. I was so nervous to say the least. I was as prepared as could be given that she called early this afternoon....
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by cillybean83I have an interview at 6...I really want this kid!!! I hope they show up, and I hope they sign!!
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by cillybean83I have an interview at 6pm....my son who knows he isn't allowed to take food or drinks out of the kitchen....just spilled a glass of crystal light on...
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by momofboysMy last few interviews have not been so great (my kids acted up during one interview & the one dad seemed to be giving my house an "evil"...
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by KEG123Ok so I've got my first interview on Monday. I'm pretty nervous. I guess that's just my personality, though. Anything "new" kinda freaks me...
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by My DaycareDo any of you have an FAQ sheet for interviews? I haven't had a problem with a parent understanding/following my policies yet, but I'm new. Do you think...
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by cillybean83My interview was a no show. That makes 4 out of the last 5 interviews no shows. What the H@LL is going on around here??
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by KEG123What forms do you present to your potential daycare parents at the interview? If you could give me a list, that would be great because I want to make...
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by cillybean83I have an interview today at 5 and I can't get motivated to clean the house...it isn't that I don't care, it's just that the last few interviews have...
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by GuestDCM was on time, came in and I said the daycare is this way, she headed for my livingroom
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by WImomI have an interview this week and the mom said that her son has some asthmatic symptoms and one of them is he will cough until he throws up. She said...
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by MNmamaOf4Okay, so I'm doing my first interview tomorrow night, the family has a 4 month old and a 4 year old, currently they only need care for the 4 month old....
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by MichelleI have been communicating with a lady with a little baby using care.com and she wants to meet me . I keep giving her my phone number but she says she...
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by KEG123So through my CL ad I've had numerous inquiries, but nothing has ever followed through. I'm wondering if this is because I'm telling them my rates when...
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Ok, so I just met with the most perfect family - great little one, they actually thought my rates were too LOW and offered MORE money, etc. It'd be...
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by GuestJust curious when do people do their interviews/tours? I had one this am and it was a disaster! I had 3 crying kids all wanting me to hold them, while...
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I have a CL ad out, and get emails all the time from people who ask only where I'm located and what my rates are. I tell them and then never hear from...
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by DBugA prospective DCP who is on my waiting list wants an interview even though I don't have space for her little one yet. Normally I notify my waiting list...
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by cillybean83I had a 10:30 interview, no call no show, so I called a few minutes ago and she was like "oh yeah, I guess I should have called, I interviewed someone...
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by momofboysA parent & her two girls is supposed to come for an interview late this afternoon. We set up the appt. last Wednesday. I was thinking of calling...
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by MG&LsmomSince my thread got deleted when I got banned this weekend I'm starting again.
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by My DaycareI am meeting with some parents for second (enrollment) interview to sign paperwork and to get to know the baby. What questions do you ask pertaining...
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by DancingQueenI have ONE full time spot left and I have to tell everyone "no" because I don't have a big enough vehicle.
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by WImomI have an interview tonight and tomorrow night. I sooo need some kids. I have just one since I opened early September and she really needs some other...
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by DancingQueenfor a 10 month old. It sounds really promising after our phone interview.
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by MommyMuffinI have some interviews this week and my husband works at night a lot of the time. I dont have anyone to watch her. I only have interviews in the evening....
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by Momof2BoysI have an interview tomorrow with a family who needs care for their 5 month old son Monday through Thursday one week, and Tuesday through Thursday the...
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by WImomWhat do you do after an interview that you think went well? Do you email the potiental clients or just wait for them to call you to enroll?
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by DBugA parent contacted me last week to ask about openings, and said that she would like to meet with me to "check out my program". Thing is, she...
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by elle73I had a interview yesterday with a mom who wanted daycare for her 2yr old son, first of all she shows up and leaves her husband and son in the car, which...
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by melissa annI had 3 people who phoned me about childcare. One wanted childcare to 5:30-6. I close at 5 and can not work later due to daughter's activities. 2nd...
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by meli829I had an interview with DCM who needs care for her 17 month old for two half days a week. The interview went well, I gave her all my info, the handbook,...
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by misolWhen you interview with a family that you are definitely not going to take, how do you tell them? I want to tell this mom that I don't think the child...
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by AbigailDoes anyone ask for a review from the potential families after you meet them and have an interview? I think it would be beneficial to me if their is...
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by cherryhillYou have an interview and everything seems great, they like you, your home and want to start. They will call you later and never do.:confused: Or does...
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by countrymomI've learned to schedual interviews during my hours so I'm not put out anymore because I got tired of hanging around all day for them to show up. I should...
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by katieMy first dcg that came to me in May has been out for almost 2 weeks. The Thurs and Fri before last, she was out b/c there was a death in the family. She...
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by ChristophinaI have my first parent interview tomorrow!!! I am a little nervous. I'm going to give her a tour of my home and give her a copy of the parent handbook,...
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by Momof2BoysI have had a few interviews over the last few days, and the one today was the family I really wanted to get!! It was a full-time position for a 3 1/2...
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by AbigailMost people seem to be parents already who have an in-home daycare. What can I do or say that I'm worth trusting in running a brand-new daycare in town...
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by FrancineHad yet another interview not show this morning, this makes 2 in three weeks. Both of these people were possitive on the phone that they wanted the spot,...
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by jenh171I'm just wondering if other home child care providers have people interview them during the week when they're' open & operating. I understand people...
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by momofboysDo you give potential clients a sample contract/list of policies when they first come to meet you or do you wait until they want to actually enroll? ...
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by gbccSo, an acquantance of mine has requested that her daughter come to care Mondays and Fridays. I normally will not do part time but I agreed. Then I charge...
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by FrancineI interviewed a Mom Thursday evening, gave her all of the paperwork, handbook etc. to take home and talk over with her husband and get back with me to...
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by sahm2threeWhat questions do you generally ask when interviewing a potential new family? I am interviewing one on Friday, and I am leaning towards not taking any...
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by Momof2BoysI just met with a lady and her 20-month-old daughter. Things seemed to go really well and she even filled out and signed some of the forms I had for her....
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by FrancineI have an interview in 15 minutes, my first one
Say a prayer!
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by Momof2BoysI have my first interview on Saturday and would like to get together all of the papers that the family will sign if all goes well. What forms do you all...
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by mac60Last week I interviewed with a family on Wednesday evening. They were here about 1 1/2 hours. We had talked on the phone prior to interview for probably...
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by alyssynWhen parents ask for your rates over the phone is it better to give the info. this way or should you set-up an interview and discuss your policies....
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by mac60Just wondering. When you interview potential families, do you show them every room in your home, or just the main areas that are daycare areas? Do you...
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by kelli050Alright....I just jot down a few random questions that have come to mind - I'm sure I will add more as time goes on
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