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I need help! I have several kids whose parents want to start potty training. A few have started at home. Some of these kids are part time. Some are full... -
I was referred a family by a friend that also does in home daycare. They came and toured tonight, mom was seriously so sweet. The child on the other hand...
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I have an almost 4yo boy who is potty averse which mom told me 2 months ago before he started. He refuses to go on the potty, both at home and at school,...
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How do you handle it when a parent ask if anything has happened at daycare because her kid says they don’t want to come?
Nothing has... -
For those of you that work in a daycare center or home in Alabama and have school agers, what will you do when the kids the kids go back to school and...
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Hello,
I am currently in the process of opening my own family child care in my home. My biggest concern right now is finding a sub for... -
I'v been in the daycare field for eight (long) years now. I've worked in mainstream centres, young parent programs, Montessori schools (I've got my certificate)...
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I have a yard with freshly blooming landscaping. It is a rule that kids need to ask permission before picking flowers. Otherwise, if I let all of them... -
I have had a family daycare for 31 years, and I've seen it all, had to make adjustments here and there in my policies, and I've also tolerated a lot of...
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Staying logged out for privacy.
It was strongly urged by my state to encourage parents to keep their children home if they do not NEED... -
What would you do about a 20 month old child that is not handling the transition to having a baby brother very well? Mom and dad are both in their second...
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My 12 month old just started daycare at KinderCare part time (8:30-11:30) two weeks ago after spending a year with me at home. Just started letting him...
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Dcd picks up once or twice a week and whenever I mention rest time and dcb falling asleep, I get the "Great, now he'll never go to bed tonight."...
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I just started in October and I already want out. I’m not sure how all of you do this, but I have even more respect for you all now. It’s not the...
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Dcb is 4.5 years old and he's been coming here for just over a year. I also "kind of" keep his brother but he's in kindergarten and mom has...
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I started an in home after school program just a week ago when kids came back from winter break. We do snack & homework and then play until pick...
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I have a parent texting, asking if she can bring a rock and sleep for her 6 month old. The baby has a terrible cold and can't sleep very well. Honestly,...
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So today dcb was sent in with no socks. Right now I am pretty loosy goosy with rules because they won't be in my dc much longer. So I actually didn't...
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So I've worked alot on childcare my whole life. Daycares, preschools, mynown income daycare for a little while.
I was reading another... -
What do you say to parents who are complaining about picking up a sick child? Lately there have been two parents who complain that their job is mad or...
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I know this is a common problem, so I'm looking for some advice on how to handle this!
Everyone tends to lose their minds at pick-up, but... -
Normally I don't administer meds. dcd brought eye drops for pink eye twice a day for ten days. Do you admin eye drops? Also noticed they are only treating...
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Please...please...tell me how to respond to this???!!!! The..".we are a very active daycare...and I put them to rest...I cant make them stay awake....if...
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I am very newly licensed and am currently doing the food program. I recently started care for a 3 year old dcb who has some sensory issues. I explained...
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Dcg is 21 months, been coming to me since she was 2 months, 5 days a week, 8.5 hours and she is just fine for me. Very rarely misbehaves. If she does...
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Huntsville student dropped off at wrong bus stop; father still looking for answers
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I am very concerned about my nephew and his relationship with animals. He is a very instinctive child, 4 years old, meaning that he tends to do whatever...
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I lucked out and have parents that pick up their kids within ten hours MAX of drop off time and often even within seven or eight hours of drop off time...
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Hi all,
About a month ago, I did a trial day with a daycare and although baby cried at first, I observed the daycare workers and felt real... -
Dcm is a slight mess. She has 2 kids enrolled and she doesn't ever have control of them when she picks up.
My daycare is downstairs and... -
Another year, and yet it will continue.
2. 4/10/2019 Perdido Key, FL 81 Joy Monell-Merritt 2 yrs
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I swear I'm gonna lose it. Mom of 19 month old constantly says first thing in the morning, he "wouldn't let me" change his pajama top into...
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Hi guys, I've been gone for awhile, but just got myself back on finally! I've missed you all!
I have an issue. I have an 11 month old... -
A two year old showed me that she had this after dcd left. I don’t want to reopen the “great grape debate” but I really can’t believe they just...
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I could use some fresh ideas on a 3 year old that cries everyday at drop off and for at least a 1/2 hour after and randomly through out the day. I have... -
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Hi, this is my first post. I have learned so much from reading thru this forum and I thank you for that.
I do have a question though, I am trying... -
Hello!
I am wondering your thoughts on this? Do you find parents are parenting, or are they delegating the job to others (as you would... -
Hello, I have been watching a three and a half year old for over a year now. Her behavior has drastically changed in the past six months. I'm not even...
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Hello, I have been watching a three and a half year old for over a year now. Her behavior has drastically changed in the past six months. I'm not even...
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Good morning,
I would like an opinion on whether there is any legal liability on the private school that expelled my son from their preschool... -
I have "those" parents, the ones that don't like to hear their princess cry. Princess, 2 years fights bedtime and they comply with her and...
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I had a mother approach me this morning, requesting that I no longer nap her 3 year old child. She explains that it causes her to be up until 9 pm at...
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I'm rolling my eyes/venting/explaining myself out loud Instead of in my head - so sorry...
So the family that just started with the 21... -
I'm sure you guys are tired of reading threads like this, but OMG!!!! I have so many kids at my center that I can just tell ONLY get disciplined by me...
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I could barely keep that in while listening to the POTUS speak today (ya know, naptime and all....).
I am not attacking him because I'd... -
I may have contributed to this unfortunately. Dcm has a long drive so I told her that she could bring dcg in pjs. I assumed she would also bring clothes...
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I just got an email from someone looking for childcare. The hours that the mother said they would need are from 6:30am - 6:00pm. My hours of operation... -
I got an unusual request (at least to me) this morning. A woman calls asking about available slots. I explain that I won't have any for a minimum of...
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I have already vented to GCBB about my new daycare boy...mom doesn't seem to have a grip on discipline with him. The boy will be 4 in two weeks.
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HI!
I have been doing daycare for over 6 yrs. now, and I was wondering if everyone purchased presents for daycare children?
I have every... -
Hello, I know of a licensed child day care center, in Lackawanna County PA. that has a parking lot that is blacktopped as well as the sidewalk ditch and...
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I am used to the sometimes difficult transition from mom/dad to provider for some children. I worked in a child care center for many years before starting...
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My 3 year old hits other kids at daycare. When the teacher gets on his level to tell him it's not OK to hit our friends, he slaps her in the face. I...
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So, I have 2 boys in my care, brothers, who I have had for going on a year now. The younger one just turned 3 and his big brother is 5.5. They are super...
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My children have been in several different daycares since they were born, so I have seen a lot... but this one in particular really takes the cake. Whiz... -
Recently my 3 year old wondered out the front door of her daycare and was found in the parking lot. This is a registered daycare with about 100 kids....
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I am at a loss of what to do.
My two children ages 4 and 2 attend a daycare. I am constantly getting calls on my job about my son who is 4 not listening...
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OK here the deal. My wife and I are in the military, but my wife is being stationed in Korea in about two months. I currently work a job that requires...
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I am a little confused. I have been doing a search for daycares since this is now my only option since my family isn't available to care for my child....
Fantastic topic. 