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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... -
I have a DCM that contacted me and she says she has her son every other week and wants care for only the week that she has him.
I charge... -
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... -
I have a dcb 1.5 who comes in every morning screaming and the parents don't do anything to stop it until I physically take him from dcp and tell him to...
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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 All! Been taking care of kiddos for many years. In March I took on a new baby. A sweet easy going little girl. Her parents are the most interesting...
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I live in a 4 street neighborhood. Three streets go north and south and 1 street goes east and west. One of my dcb's lives on the street that goes east...
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I love coming across these types of threads/forums.... :
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(it is from 2008 but I think the thought process is still the same today) It is...
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Have you ever had a family on a subsidy who obviously doesn't qualify? New family just started last week, both parents drive brand new SUVs and own a...
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Trump made a speech on Tuesday proposing new federal subsidies for child care. He would allow childcare to be tax deductible. That would be a boon for...
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Hi All,
I am currently 6 1/2 months along with my 2nd. With my first child I had SPD (Symphisis Pubis Disorder) which is essentially my body... -
Another thread got me thinking. What do you think of stay at home parents who want full hours and days?
Want to see other's view before... -
Help!
I have been a licensed daycare provider for 1.5 years now, and there are some things I love and some things I hate. I am hoping that... -
There have been posts about centers not usually terminating children, when lots of home providers say they would term.
Does it seem that centers... -
On Monday, I got my new class. The children transitioned well and their parents understand how I run my class. All except one. DCG is PT and comes after...
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I logged out..
does it bother anyone else that a DCP has the summer off (teacher) the other spouse works but they still want to bring dck to you???... -
So... I am currently licensed for daycare, but don't have any kids yet. We are ok with this as financially we are doing fine. My wife makes a good...
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I had a new DCG start last week. She is 3 months old and ive had her brother since he was 4 months old.
Dcg is on a great schedule! Two 2 hour... -
I had a dcm come in yesterday crying because she applied for income based housing and was told she makes too much money too qualify. She was saying how...
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I don't have any kids today so I figured I would run numbers. My current situation: I'm not making any money. I'm breaking even with expenses and that's...
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Dad comes in carrying his 4 year old. He is obviously in pain and walking bent over. He said....."Johnny" wouldn't walk in......I did something...
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It's been a week since she started working from home. So far she has been late 2 nights and brought dcb in PJs two days. I don't care about the PJs....
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I have a new infant starting new week and the mom wants me to wear the baby for a few hours during the day. I love the idea. New to this kind of thing....
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Is it even possible to write one in such a way that the parents can't lie and weasel their way out of keeping their kid home?
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DCB-17mo shows up at daycare after being sick for twelve days with lacerations all over his hands and face and neck. Mom says that his brother-almost...
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I have a family that needs care. They are living out of a hotel room dont quilfy for state assistance and cant afford my rates. There hours fit perfectly...
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For those in CA that have not read the new licensing quarterly updates ...
Did you know that there is a new law that started Jan 1st of... -
I have a family with a Kindergartener and a 3rd grader.
They get here at 7:15, then the 3rd grader leaves for school at 8:45, and later... -
My sister lives in Marietta GA. They are in the area hit with the storm yesterday. She teaches and her district closed an hour early - by that point it...
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I'm tired of being a square peg being rammed into a round hole.
Background for members who don't know me....
Small, multi-age... -
I have a new daycare boy who is 12 months old. He just started about a week ago. The mom was having a hard time finding his immunization record because...
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Okay. This needs to be said. IF YOU are a Stay at home parent...and never plan on returning to work or going away for the weekend or having a babysitter...
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Last Friday I was upfront with the mom of the bite victim and said that I was worried she was gonna pull her daughter.
She was honest and... -
So this 10 month old that come's here everyday that smells like heavy cigarette smoke, is being treated to a nice warm, soapy wipe down and a clean pair...
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I have two children who's parents are Vegetarians. Can any one share ideas in meals for the children cause I am lost. Confused (Can't do vegetable and...
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My daycare is forcing my 6 and 3 year old children to nap for over 2 hours!
First , is this even legal?
Does anyone , anywhere... -
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Who has this? I'm considering it but I'm not sure how parents would respond. I have kids who signed a contract with a drop off around 8:30 or 9 but show... -
I have a daycare child who is almost 5. His mom drops him off right at 7 waits til 5 to pick him up. Thats when i open and when i close. Today he told... -
Talking to a parent yesterday (the one child that is a real handful at times-hits, spits, screams, just out of control) and asked what the child eats...
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Been trying to figure out.....Just how a "mom" could need time to "get away from her children", when I have them from 7:30 to 4:45,... -
Ok, so people have mentioned co-sleeping with their child/ren cause of all the abductions going on, well this is something to think about now! How awful...
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Now, if they would come up with an ad about positional asphyxia, I'd be very happy...........
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Here we go again. 
About once every 5 years I get a client on the all too familiar Mommy pattern...usually after 2-3 years... -
I have a 6 mo dcg whose mom comes once a day at her lunch to feed her. As a former bfeeding mom myself, I want to support her as much as I can. However,...
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I work at the dc where my kids go. Today I watched as my 2 year old was degraded about having an accident on the playground. Then as I entered his room... -
I am purposely leaving out names for legal reasons but I have to share an incident and more over how it has been handled.
My son is five... -
Just wondering what parents feel is a fair deal when it comes to having to pay for care for 2 or 3 children from the same family.....some providers offer...
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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....
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Our daycare lady has us update our records every year, sign a new policy etc. Well there are a few updates to the policy and one of them is a preschool...