Hello everybody. Lurked here for a while, this is easily the best social resource on the net for daycare providers.
I'm a new small home...
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Hi all! I am from the state of California. My dream is to start my own daycare and work with children. I'm in the process of obtaining a child care licensing... -
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My name is Shenita. My sister and I just opened up a childcare center at our church. We are new to Daycare.com and we are looking... -
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I’m new in the business, opened about 6 months and it’s been a bit hard to get clients, finally it looks they are coming! At the... -
Hello all, I've been lurking on this forum occasionally when I need help and suggestions for work and decided to go ahead and join XD. I'm a lead teacher...
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Hello everyone, I am Emily, a new member of your forum and for now, I am here to collect information about daycares because it is my wish to open one...01-29-2019, 05:07 AM
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I am group family daycare owner since 2015.
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I'm new here. I opened my in-home daycare in 2014. I love working with kids. I joined this forum because I see I can learn... -
Hi everyone! I have been doing family childcare for 13 years. I have 5 dck's, all teacher's children. I got this website my buddy, and have been lurking...
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Hi everyone! My name is Samantha.
I was a toddler teacher in a Reggio daycare center for a while, and now I'm transitioning to providing... -
Just wanted to say hello. I have been working in child care for quite some time and I'm still learning.
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I am fairly new to the daycare community. I've been open for about a year and a half and i love it!! However,... -
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Hi I'm new to the group. Wanted to say hi. I live in the Washington DC Metro area and I'm looking to open up a day care /Early Learning Center in the...
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My name is Amanda. My friends call me Mandy for short. My mother was a daycare provider when I was a youngster, and... -
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Gradually leaving corporate america to open a child care center. I hear this is a great way to share tips and tricks on... -
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I've been lurking around here before creating an account and wanted to make an intro.
I've been doing research... -
Hello, I am a new user. I decided that I needed more information, advice, education, and go to's in order to help me convert over from a childcare home... -
Hey all! I've been lurking on this site for several months now, and I've finally decided to sign up and post!!!! I've really enjoyed reading the posts...
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Found this forum today and decided to join up. Wanted to give a brief description of myself. I've ran a licensed home daycare... -
hello, I am just wondering if you can help me how to get a grant to open a day care center, I live in Richmond, Virginia -
What do I need to do in order to become a member? I have also found some social groups that I'm interested in how do I join those groups? Thanks!
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Hello , I am new to this site. I am a Family Childcare Provider . I've been in the field of Childcare for 10 years and counting . I am in the process...
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Hello! I am new here and have been stalking for a few weeks now
I love all of the great advice here and wish I would have found you all a long time...
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Well this is kind of a vent.
I interviewed a lady Friday. She has a 4yo. She stated that she "didn't feel like her daughter was learning... -
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I hope everyone is doing alright. I am enjoying a "forced" day off due to a winter/ice storm. I came to this site because I ... -
Hi everyone! I just joined and I am loving this forum! I have been a home provider for a little over a year. I have three children ages 2, 6, and 12....
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I signed up and just spent the last hour browsing the posts here. Still have lots more to read. I'm starting a home daycare in a few months. Here in Ontario,...
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I have been lurking on this forum for many months and not sure why I never joined, but decided it was time. I have been a daycare assistant with the...
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Hey all! I'm a SAHM of 2 and have had my legally unlicensed home daycare running for nearly a year! I actually jumped right into it without research,...
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Hi! I'm a new member here and I already LOVE this site! Found it a couple of days ago and have been reading and gathering lots of great advice and other... -
Holy martha am I glad I found this site! I wish I'd have known it was around sooner!
I am very new to doing daycare. After spending much... -
Hi Everyone! I happened upon this site searching for information on starting up my own daycare. I moved to a new town and my new job still won't give... -
I produce a children's tv show. One of the episodes contained this song I wrote for a segment. It became a favorite of many and I thought I'd share...02-21-2012, 02:00 PM -
Although I have been doing daycare for years, and have frequently read the forums I am new to posting! I realized recently that venting or asking advice... -
For over a year I have thought about opening a home daycare. I work as a nanny in someone else's home right now, but I'm very ready to be done with that....
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Being a daycare provider is a difficult job, it's my first time and there are a lot of things I'd like to learn more of, and if... -
Hi, my name is Andi and I've been running an in-home daycare for about 5 years. I'm not licensed, but run a pretty tight ship....
I... -
Hello all! I'm new around these parts, but I've been using this site as a resource for my research.
I am currently pulling everything... -
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My name is Erin and a friend just pointed me to this forum after I had a rough day with my daycare kids (well, okay, their... -
I'm Beth, married to Chris. Hes in the Air Force and I'm currently a SAHM of 4, soon to be 5. We live in base housing at the moment but are buying a...
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Just getting started here. I was able to post earlierat another section but thought I would post here also. I have had a really busy year! In January...
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happyface So glad to be able to join this forum. Daycare can be a little lonely at times. I have been a licensed home daycare provider since June of...
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I am a mother of 2, Army Vet, Soldiers Wife and a Department of Defense Civilian Employee! For us childcare is a lot of... -
I want to start day care center in my home. I am good with little children. I enjoy playing with kids. As a matter of fact, given the chance, I would...11-19-2011, 07:21 AM
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Hello, I just found out this site while browsing the internet looking for help how to start up a Home Based Daycare. I'm currently babysitting a former... -
I have started the process and so far I am doing everything alone and I was just trying to get advice from anyone who has already went through this process.... -
Hello Everyone, I am really excited to finally join this group as I have been viewing it quite often lately so that it would give me the courage to finally... -
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My intent in joining is to hear what other lis. providers know about unionizing, among other things.
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Newbie here to the forums. I am from central California. I have been a licensed care provider for 6 months now, but started providing care over a year...
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Hello and thank you so much for being here!!!
I am new to childcare (as a provider) and am very small potatoes. Already running into a... -
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I was just told about this site today, and wanted to come and check it out. I'm a RECE, and now do home care since... -
Hello Everyone, My name is Toni and I am new to daycare and have learned alot already from reading some of the threads on this site. I look forward to... -
Hello everyone! I look forward to learning and getting to know people here. Ive been a teacher for 9 years and currently I'm looking for a place to purchase... -
Hi everyone! I am new to daycare.com but have been working with children for about 10 years and have been a family child care provider for about 5 years!... -
I teach in a 3 yr old class in Daycare. This is my 3rd week in this class..so I am new to the parents. There is a child in my class that has some Autism...
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Just want to say hello to everybody! I am MEFC and i need help with setting up my rooms for my family daycare. So if anybody have any suggestion please...
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I just stumbled on this website today.
My name is Bob and I am an administrator of a childcare/preschool in... -
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I just wanted to take a minute to introduce myself and thank you in advance for the friendships/knowledge I plan to gain... -
New to this site as of five minutes ago when another link brought me to it! Why had i not thought of searching for daycare.com before, no idea. I just... -
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Hi there! My name is Katie and I own and operate my own in-home childcare business. After taking a year off to have my own little one, I am finally up... -
Hi, I am a dayhome provider living in Canada. I have only started my dayhome about two months ago and am loving it so far (on most days).
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Hello, My name is Beth and I've been a lurker for awhile and finally decided to post. I'm going on 1 year of operating my in-home daycare in Wisconsin.... -
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I'm starting a daycare in my home next month! I just had my initial visit from the county to grant my license.
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I am writing from Huntington Beach California and looking forward to exchange great ideas and resources with the members of this... -
What a great resource! I've been an in home child care provider for nearly 4 years now, and after browsing this site for an hour, I have already made...
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I've been lurking on this forum for several months now, and finally got around to registering.
My name is Natalie and I'm a 34 year old... -
Hello everyone! I live in Salt Lake City, UT. I am a stay at home mom and want to keep it that way! I currently babysit one toddler now but I am thinking... -
hello my name is dede dockery and i live in leesville i am trying to start my own daycare i need to know a little about what all i have to do and what...
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Figured I would make my first post in here!!! I notice a lot of members of this forum are from the US... I am from... -
I am new here, but we have been running daycare for over 10years and now have two certified family houses..Just found your site, and am looking forward...
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I am currently home on maternity leave with our unexpected blessing. I am scheduled to go back to work in October
We... -
My next door neighbor rented her garage as an illegal daycare. my tenants left saying they dont want to rent where every morning they have to wake up... -
I just wanted to say hello. I'm a new member to the forums, but I have been running my licensed daycare for over a year now. I wish I would have found... -
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I'm new here, and hope to get a lot of tips. I also hope I can be helpful to some. I own and operate an in-home French immersion... -
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I am new to this forum. I am a home daycare provider from Ontario Canada. I have been providing care in my home for 5 years... -
Hi all, I am new here and to providing child care. It looks like this is a great place where everyone is very helpful and willing to share information!... -
New here.. My son will be starting daycare this year so wanted to have a place to come and discuss daycare issues. -
Hello, I have been doing daycare for 17 years as well as being a foster/adoptive parent. I have been looking around the forum for awhile and I really... -
Hi Everyone, my name is Belle and I'm opening a daycare next month. I'm SO happy to find a forum like this. Great day everyone. -
Been reading for a long time and have learned alot from you guys. I just started my daycare so I have alot to learn yet! I previously used to work in...
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Any New Yorkers who are familiar with the Director's eligibility requirements for a large daycare center in NYC or Long Island? For instance, I have... -
Hello! I'm the Mom of four awesome kids ages 5-11 and will be opening my own Home Daycare in a couple of months. Very grateful for all the information...
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Hello everyone! I've been reading posts for several months and finally decided to join. I'm from California and have a small daycare with 8 kids. I've... -
Hi everyone, been a reader for the past month. But definitely a newbie in joining this forum.
Just hope that I learn something from the... -
hello all! I'm new to the forum, but I'm at a dead end of what I should do and just need advice or was wondering if anyone else has been in a similar...
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I am a home DCP in Vermont. I've been open for about 1.5 yrs. I am a high school teacher by training, but never found a FT teaching job. Once... -
Hello everyone, my name is amanda and i am opening a daycare in california. It is a new adventure for me but i am very excited about it!!! I am going...
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I am from Denmark and have been working as a daycare provider for two years. I hold a BA in social education and love to use my skills to... -
Hi, I have a home child care and am writing my contracts and policies and want to include the procedures or protocols that I will take when reporting...
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Hi, everyone! I am new to the forums and newly licensed. I was a licensed provider many years ago, then I was a foster mom for a few years. I have... -
Hi my name is Trisha been working in daycare 5 years now i'm a 2 year old teacher -
:: Hello everyone, My name is Elizabeth. I am going into my second year of running a home daycare. Before doing this I was a preschool teacher for...
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Hi, I am excited to be here! I'm very interested in starting my own home daycare. I have a 17 month old son, and I'm regretting my decision to go back... -
Hi! I opened my home day care almost a year ago. I have been lurking on here for a few months and have really found some helpful tips. I already feel...
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Hi my name is Patty I am from Canada and I have been providing care in my own home for almost 2 years. I had originally planned to return to work when...
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Hello all, I have lurked around for a while on the forums learning how you all handle different situations and how you have managed your own home child... -
Hi, I'm thinking about starting an in-home preschool but I think I'm cutting it too close to the start of the school year. Don't think I'll ever get licensed...
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my name is Shaima. I am from Herndon, VA. I am starting my new daycare at home and need some help on how to build a website and... -
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I just wanted to introduce myself. I am new to this site, but not new to daycare. Have been in the business on and off since I was 19.... -
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I'm a work-at-home mom of two girls (6 years and 19 months) venturing out into the daycare world for the first time this... -
Hello my name is Kim and I am new to this forum I am currently in the process of opening up my own Family Daycare Home. I am leaving the... -
Hi, my name is Teri. I came to this website because I am in real need of assistance and help with creating a website that will help me get more customers...
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Hi all, I am 10 years in the daycare business and loving it. I just came across this site today and felt hey i belong here.
I care for infants up to...
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Hello! I stumble upon this site today looking for advice about a situation I am having with a parent. This site is great. I just sign up earlier today...
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I just found this forum yesterday and enjoyed reading a lot of the threads and posts. I feel this will be a good place to come to for new ideas and when... -
I found this site by accident and have stayed up waaay past my bedtime the last few nights reading posts! I love the idea of being able to share and learn...
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I have a licensed daycare in Cali. I found this forum several weeks ago! Ive come back almost everyday. Its kinda like Facebook for daycare peeps!! Im...
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Hello everyone - I just came upon this website and so glad to see there is something like this out there!
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Hi, I am new to the childcare bussiness, but not new to children, I have a 19 17 14 11 and 6 month old, I just had a baby at christmas and was working...
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Hi Folks. I've been lurking around this forum here and there and decided, what the hey, might as well get in on the action.
Thus hello,... -
Hi everyone. I'm new to daycare.com, but am so glad to have found it. I am just starting out and am awaiting my first home inspection. I was wondering... -
Hello all! I have been coming to this site going through threads and coming with questions for several months, I don't think I realized registering was... -
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First off, this site rocks!!
I am the lucky momma of two wonderful little boys and the lucky (Brand New) child care... -
I'm new and I just wanted to say hello. My name is Stacy and I'm from Tennessee. I'm in the process of getting my home (and everything else) ready so...
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I have been an Air Force FCC for almost 4 years. I also have my associates in Early Childhood care and Education. I have 4 children... -
Hi Daycare world. My name is April and I am an aspiring Daycare Owner. I have over 18 years of education and hold a BA, Masters and Educational Specialist...
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My name is Angela and I have owned and operated a home daycare for just over 2 years now. I have been reading your forum for a few weeks and... -
Hi, my name is Kate and I'm a provider in New York State. I have a really diverse age group this summer and I've been searching for some new ideas and... -
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I'm new here, but love this site already. I've only been doing child care in my home for two months but I love being able... -
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I am an unlicensed home daycare provider in Ontario, Canada. My name is Emily but Anne of Green Gables is my fav book series so... -
Guess I'll introduce myself a bit finally.
I have owned and operated a licensed home daycare for the most part of 20 years in Maryland.... -
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I'm new here, obviously, and would like to say "hello"! I will be opening my home daycare this fall. I am a... -
Hello everyone, I am new to this forum but am not so new to child care. Not only am I a mother of 4 (my son died of crib death at the age of 5 months...
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I am new to this forum, so hello! I've been a provider for two years, and a mother for 8years! I'm hoping to have found a place of support, encouragement,...
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Hi everyone! I am new here!
I was preschool teacher but now I’m in the process of open my family home daycare.
I have enjoyed... -
I have been doing daycare for about six months now and your advice is very good to read! I know a few other providers but it helps to have a wide variety...
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When an activity involves food that I am not being reimbursed for by CACFP is the cost deductible as an activity expense?
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Hello everyone! I'm a mother to 3 kids and an in home child care provider in Az. So glad to find a place where I can vent and get some good advice from... -
Hello I am a Mom of 2 girls and I am hoping to get settel with helping one family. I would like to only have childrean from the same family. I thin that... -
Hi! My name is Laura. I am new to the forum and I wanted to introduce myself here! I live in Arkansas and have a licensed in home daycare. I have been...
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Hello all! I was looking up printable pages for my daycare children, and I stumbled on this site. I love it! I've been looking for a forum to chat with...
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My name is Nicolle and I am new to the forum. I have been spending the past couple of months working on my house, and... -
Hi all, thought I'd introduce myself- I'm Emily, mama of 3 and expecting my 4th. I have a 4.5yr old boy, 2.5yr old girl, and 18month old boy. I have a... -
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I have questions about how to professionally handle this mom. I am a new provider and trying to get established. I am charging $125... -
I have an opportunity to start a daycare but am wondering if its better to have 2 large size rooms or 3 smaller ones.
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Hey everyone from Cedar Park Texas. Been in the day care business with my wife for 3 years. Moved from NY to Cedar park Texas. If anyone needs any adivce... -
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My name is Rachel. I tried to register to use this forum but am having technical difficulties. If and when I do my user name will be... -
so I want to ask permission to post an off topic video of my son that may be classified as outright BRAGGING.
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I am a mother of a four year old little man and expecting in October. I was recently laid off. Now all I want to do is watch a couple kids and get paid...
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I am new here and thought I would say hi
My name is Michelle and I am 37 years old. I have been in the child care industry for about...
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Hello Everyone!
A little about me:
I have been a home povider for 6 years.
I am 27 yrs old
I have no children of... -
Hi everyone, I just wanted to introduce myself to the boards- I have been lurking all day and you guys have some very good advice and support to offer.... -
Im really interested in opening a daycare center in the future. What degrees are needed? I know every state is different. Any recommendations on websites...
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welcome to the forum, officially!
I am glad you decided to register and give your time to responding to a variety of posts already today.... -
Hi Everybody,
I am preparing to open a home preschool/daycare. I am planning on starting as an unlicensed business (no more than 5 children) ... -
Hello! I am new here! I have been doing daycare for 14 years now. I am glad I found this forum, and I look forward to getting ideas and making fri...
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I recently started a new job at a daycare working with two year olds. I have experience in other daycares and with this age..but... -
I am so glad you are contributing to the forum. Please consider registering.
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I'm from Ontario, Canada and I'm just starting out as a home daycare provider. Anyone else from Canada? I love this forum... -
Originally I signed up with the user name "blessed mom" but then suddenly my login wasn't working. When I tried to reset my password it said...
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Hello everyone,
I've been a lurker for awhile but figured it was time to start posting
I'm Jessica, I live in Minnesota... -
Hi everyone, I'm new here. I've been doing daycare for 16 years. I only have two dcgs right now. I live in MI. I have enjoyed reading to posts and thought...
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so the past 15 min. there have been several new users, but check out their bios. what is going on. is this some kind of sick game that a registered user...
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Hi girls! I just wanted to introduce myself and see if anyone here did family child care on base? I just started the licensing process through the air...
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Our local Child Care Directions Resource Office closed down last month I just recently found out. I was hoping to get my License soon and so I did turn...
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I just wanted to post a quick hello. I just registered on the forums this past weekend. I have been a licensed child care provider for 8 years now.... -
Hi, I just wanted to introduce myself I'm a Mom of 2 boys aged 2 and 1 and I just started daycare last week. I care for another one year old and another...
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I have been trying to respond to post and it is not showing up. Can some one tell me what is going on?
I have become a member last night... -
Hi everyone, my name is Brandy and I've been lurking in here for a few months and finally decided to join the group.
I have a small daycare... -
This is my first time posting on here!! This is probably a silly post but I figured you guys would understand the most!
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Hi everyone. I have been lurking for weeks on here and I figured it's time I actually join in. A little bit about me. I'm 27 and in school for Early Childhood...
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I've been lurking just about all week and thought I'd introduce myself. I'm a home childcare provider and mom in Virginia. I have 2 children; 3 year old...
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Hi everyone!! I'm a proud mom of a 9yr old boy. Now that it's a new year .. just turned 40, I wanted to get back into what I enjoy doing .. Caring for... -
I am new here and i'm about to start classes to become a certified at home daycare provider in a couple of weeks. I can't wait to get my business started.... -
I am so happy to have found this forum. Although I have been reading for quite sometime now, I have not posted. I really have found so much information...
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Has anyone heard of daycares (that have the children bring their own snacks and drinks) saying that sippy cups aren't allowed due to a law? I've tried...
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hey everyone, im judith, i joined this morning and i thought i would say a little hello before i got stuck in, ive got twins age 3 and another one on... -
just thought i would intriduce myself as im new to the forum. i am freddie, mother of 3 and last one has just started daycare, i thought it would be easier...
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Hi - new on here. I've been running a daycare for 7 years now. I was wondering if any of you have any sort of disability insurance for yourself? My husbands...
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Not quite sure where to put this question, but I noticed that unregistered guests on this forum have the privilege to answer & respond to other threads....
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Just introducing myself. I am 31, and the mother of 3. I opened my own in home daycare a year ago. I currently am not licensed because I intend to...
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Hello! I am new here but I thought someone could help me get over feeling so upset over the loss of a daycare child.Short story... I had him in my care...
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I have been on here a couple of weeks. I can't go to the memberslist, view any information, and I have to put in the Image verification every time I want...
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I`am a new member to this Forum,and like to say hi to you all.
I`m a military wife for 11 years and a mom of 3 girls,I do day care for military... -
Hi I just found this forum about a week ago. I wish I had found it or one similar long ago. I have been doing daycare at home for six years and it sure... -
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I'm new to the site, found it by accident today. I'm all for support systems, having not grown up with much of one, so it helps... -
Good morning. I am new to this board. I am a daycare provider, and have been for 11 years. I am in the process of going group. I am having a problem filling...
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I am watching my 1st child for about 4 months now he is an almost 8 month old boy. His parents have him on a eat sleep schedule that is almost impossible...
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I'm new to this site. I was doing some research on city requirements for child day care service at home and came about this site.... -
Hello! I'm a new member. I'm 34 and from Missouri and am currently persuing my degree in Early Childhood Education. It's my hope when I'm finished...
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The good news is, I recently became licensed in August, and am in the process of interviewing some parents! The bad news... -
Hi everyone! My name is Danielle and I am new here! I was a liscensed home provider in another state about 6 years ago until we relocated. I have since...
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Hello everyone, thought I'd introduce myself since I'm new to the site AND new to the daycare enviroment.
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Hi I joined yesterday and made several comments on post.. I have yet to see them on the board. What am I doing wrong?
