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New families first day today. Parents did not follow a single rule. Kid was rough, but that I can work with, and was actually better by the end of class....
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I finally signed on a new child to fill one of my openings, and he is the exact age that I had been wanting (I prefer preschool age but was taking younger... -
Woke up to an email from a dcf and they want the spot!
I am sooooo excited! The parents are on board with my policies. We chatted in depth... -
Here's my dilemma...I am pretty spoiled with the one family I have. Drop off is 7:55 and pick up is 4. I have a new family starting in August that has... -
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I have my first family starting the 2nd week of March! They just called and confirmed! I loved the family when they interviewed and the child is so...
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So in late November/early December, I was meeting with a family that now want to start their 3 month old in March, when done with maternity leave....
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So, I have a dcf that came for an interview. They were really awesome and my daughter got along beautifully with their dd the same age. They were looking... -
What a difference in my dc now that the two children from the one family are gone. We all miss them terribly, but the dynamics are... -
Mom and dad were soooooo nice, so polite, asked all the right questions, understood everytjing in my PHB, and didnt question a thing. Their daughter is...
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I interviewed a mom a few weeks ago with an adorable little 3 month old boy who needed full time care as their nanny is pregnant and moving home. She...
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questions about how often others have new families.
I only have an opening about once every two years. I'm curious to know how much turnover others... -
I try to be short, I will explain more if needed...
Yesterday daycare boy gets picked up at lunch time - Mom is all sad, and can't barely... -
13 month old dcg is starting tomorrow. Do I have to tell my other dcf?
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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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Last week I posted about a potential new child who is a cousin of my second shift dcg and how his mother and aunt told me that he's rough with dcg. Well...
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I just signed my 2nd non family member contract. YEAH!!!!!!!
Grandma and Grandpa came for the interview. Grandma wasn't sure of Dad's... -
Interviewed a family today and mom chose to go with my daycare because of my healthy menu! Score! -
Officially, enrolled my first day care child today. A 4 year old Boy, his is very part time, after school (he is enrolled in stated funded pre-school)... -
I have had an ad posted for one daycare space as I am losing 3 children. 2 are gone (moms on mat leave) and 1 will be going to school in September. 2... -
I have a family needing an infant spot-I know of the people through family, they are very nice and want me to watch their baby starting this summer. They... -
I have two new families starting Tuesday (Both 2y olds) and I'm freaking out a little. I have four kids currently and that's all I've had since beginning... -
I have a new dcg that started today. For lunch we had beef ravioli with tomato/carrot sauce, fruit salad, and milk. She ate a chunk or two of a peach... -
Do you offer any incentives to new parents when you really need to fill a spot?
I REALLY need to fill a spot. I currently only have a... -
I posted earlier in the week about the new SA that started on Monday. I have put up with a lot of things from a lot of kids, and have worked hard to...
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There is another daycare provider in my area that I have worked with for the past 4 years. If she has to take a sick day or keep an appointment I take... -
Long story but here it goes:
sorry kind of long..
For sometime now I have been considering increasing my license from small... -
Well, well, well, wouldn't you know...I got a call on daycare around noon and she is coming this afternoon to interview. My school age daycare girls'... -
I posted a thread here last week https://www.daycare.com/forum/showthread.php?t=26176 and was excited to FINALLY get a new DCK after having such low enrollment...
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Today is my first full day with two babies (3 mos. and 1 year). I'll also have my usual SA's in the morning and afternoon. Wish me luck, I think I'll...
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My parents are starting to show their true colors and it's making me uncomfortable. One parent gave me a tub full of little people toys..GREAT. Then...
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Okay, 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.... -
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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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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Would you take a family sight unseen? I have family that made first contact today. I've spoken to Dad about 4 times today and during the course of the...
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I 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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My new family (almost 3 yr old boy & 5 yr od girl) started today. So far it is going very well! The kids are polite, put their napkins in the trash,...
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I will start caring for a family next week part-time (3 days a week). They have two children, ages 5 & almost 3. I was shocked when the mom told...