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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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Kids will get hurt at daycare / school all the time right? You can’t be that dense not to think things happen.
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So now Dad hired a tutor for dcb who is going to be in Kindergarten. He said he can't help him. So he's hired someone.
How do I tell Dad... -
Calls for daycare always pick up at this time of year. Some just leave me shaking my head.....
"What's your address? I'm coming... -
I know most of us have heard this at drop off...."Snowflakes nose is running a lot, it's just her allergies" Parent exits quickly leaving their...
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Ok I'll give the answer in a bit, but I wanted to see if anyone could guess what this spot is on my dcb's shirt
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Um, what would u do if parents were starting to Potty train 2 yr old but he hasn’t went a full day without an accident? I don’t want my furniture...
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I run an inhome daycare with my mother in our home. We have nine kids under three years old (one is my nephew).
Recently, a dcd came to pick... -
Just let a little 4.5 yr old DGG go because she just needed a new learning environment with more than I could offer for her energy/behavior.
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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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DCB is 11 months old. When dad carries his carseat in, he is bundled up in a thick winter jacket and at least 2 shirts (sometimes 3)- often one, if not...
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I’ve got a new daycare boy about a month ago. He is 3. His mom is a mess. She has never been on time, shows up an hour and a half late one day like... -
Hello providers and parents,
I have a question that one kid infant (15 months) got injured at home during weekend and his mom came in morning... -
Why are parents so put off by having to take their children to the doctor?
I have two children in my care who have wet coughs.
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Same parent as last post. She is not returning tomorrow but I am so furious right not.
The mom who did not like my assistant called, and... -
Even though my rules state that the child must be able to go a full 2 weeks without an accident, the parents are still bringing him in underwear. They...
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One of my DCGs has been sick. We lost her shoe, so we were looking in her backpack. DCD packed Tylenol in there, in full reach of the kids. Glad I was...
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It finally happened. A parent showed up today to drop off. On Labor Day.
We had a party last night and we didn't even get to bed until... -
I talked to a lady a couple of weeks ago about care gave her a quote (a lowball one) for her part-time care of $45 a week. Prices are low here because...
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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 included the picture again. As you can see the parents need to walk down the driveway to the bottom where the sidewalk is. I also have a little rock...
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why would a parent even try to put their child thru that? Mom works 3 days a week, dad works from home one day, grandma does one day and they need a...
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We had a huge blow out on Wednesday. My sub was here and could not handle him. I text my sister to come pick him up (she was already an hour later than...
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I have a bunch of kids that come in my door every am looking for 'snack' right away! they have supposedly already had breakfast. I have been feeding the...
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I have a 3.5 year old daycare boy that has been a little angel until a few weeks ago! He started acting out just at pick up, it started out just small... -
I have one dcm that attributes every wonderful and exciting thing dcg learns to herself, and not the fact that dcg is here 45 hrs plus a week. I usually... -
As I was scrolling through some posts on a board I once frequented I came across this comment written as an "unsent letter to my child's babysitter"......
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I have written recently about the problems I have been having with a 2 yr dcb at dropoff. Well the fits have stopped due to quick drop offs at the door....
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I know that no parent is perfect but sometimes I wonder how some people even make it as adults. I have a set of parents. They seem fairly smart. Have...
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I have logged out for privacy. I have been doing licensed daycare for over 15 years. But lately, I keep getting families that just aren't working out....
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DCD (non custodial) came to drop off DCB an hour late. (My husband was on curb with the SA kids, I was in the bathroom while little ones were asleep.)...
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What is DCM thinking?
My DCB is 4 mo old and normally the sweetest happiest baby on Earth. Today he has been really cranky. Not eating.... -
I know it could be a lot worse but jeeze, none of my other parents are EVER a problem.
They stroll in this morning an hour and a half later... -
"I'm looking for a great babysitter for 1 child. Has Own Car: Has a back seat for booster car seat. Pick-up or Drop-off: Take 2nd grader to school....
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I am new to this forum and just registered because I am about to blow!
I'm going to apologize ahead of time because I am fuming! DCM lost... -
The banshee neighborhood children are playing with fake guns (not sure which I like less... The kids or playing with guns...). Anyone have a BB gun so...
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New dcg here that was sick all last week, and is here for 8 weeks total.
Today she cried from drop off until 10:30, and at that point... -
I have had a 4 year old boy in my daycare for 9 months now. She arrives at 7:30 am (when I open) she will then sit in my rocking chair with her child...
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I have a dcm who just received her BA in elementary education with an emphasis on special education. She just finished student teaching in a couple of...
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Head to the school with my preschoolers to p/u my SA's. One SA wasn't there so I checked with the office and that SA was absent today. I took the preschoolers...
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I just posted about my assistant and how she's been helping me out due to my parents being hospitalized...and one of my dck's JUST arrived. I'm in tears...
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I am so tired of hearing 'he must be tired', 'he must be hungry' blah, blah, blah.
I have a kid here who is so clearly on the Autism spectrum.... -
I guess dcm was too distracted to send dcd with a check since she is going in for her tummy tuck, boob job, and lipo!
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I have a dcb (9 months) who's grandma often picks up and is extremely rude. I kind of grit my teeth and bear it because quite frankly what she says doesn't... -
Dear Clueless Mother
Yesterday I went grocery shopping with my 3 girls. As we rounded the corner we were shocked at what we saw. As you... -
I have a four year old dck with some speech issues. Not sure if this child is delayed or if they are just having some other difficulties, but at 4.5 he...
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Why in the world do some parents develop amnesia when it comes to paying for their child/children spots and late fees. During every interview I go over...
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So done with DCPS not dressing their kids for the weather!! Or with kids forgetting their hats and mittens at school.
I sent a memo home 3 weeks... -
He just got up!
Provider definition: child is fresh and ready for the day.
Parent definition: kid didn't get diaper or clothes changed.... -
I got this today:
"Hello! I am a newly single mom of my 27 month old son. I work for a non-profit organization, managing a group home.... -
I put it away and ALL day he crying for it! I'm so annoyed
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So my DCG came in with (obviously) what was a night time diaper. I found out when her diaper soaked through and got her shorts wet. To make matters... -
I loved the posts about you ladies revising your toys and going to a more natural, open ended sort of play. I love parts of the waldorf method and have...
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I termed a family last week (with 2 week notice) for several reasons. The straw that broke the camel's back was that they kept bringing dcb sick to care.... -
I came across this one today:
"I'm currently looking for child Care for my two kids under 3. Im looking for someone Monday - Friday... -
So I sent a little boy home today with a full body rash that looks very similar to what the coxsackie virus looks like. I sent dcm this text:
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My daycare brothers come between 5:50-6:15 in the morning. My kids and my husband are still sleeping at this time. The daycare dad drops the kids off... -
I just found out one of my daycare parents hasn't had boosters/carseats in 3 months for their kids! They are 4 and 6 and way under the weight/height requirements.... -
"Oh DCG has been eating out of her easter basket all morning,I don't think she will be hungry for breakfast"
"She's been up since... -
So today at pickup one of my DCM's brought her dog (the size of a lab) to daycare and released it into my fenced yard with my toddlers outside playing!...
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Dont you just love when a family gives notice and then follows that up by asking for a favor? In this case, the dad asking if I can watch little one while...
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I have had one family all year that keeps on forgetting to bring the children's outdoor winter clothing. Finally the grandma bought a set to leave at...
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so I too had a dcd complain about sickness. Mom told me that if she becomes out of control then to call dad, she gave me his number. This child too has...
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So pitterpatters bread story made me think of a few stories of my own.
One time a DCM kept pulling and backing up on our grass. Keep in... -
But hot damn it annoys me that DCD was in my driveway AGAIN before opening time this morning despite a snow storm, schools being canceled AND the fact... -
after reading around on this site I discovered that I am not comfortable putting my 2nd old son in independent, "mom" owned daycare.
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I watched a little guy today who seemed just fine today...things however I did notice kind of strange is that he actually pooped at daycare...kind of... -
One of my DCM's said the stupidest thing to me today. This mom has a history of making me mad with her super dumb comments in the past, but this one... -
I'm so ticked. One of my parents turned their car completely around in my driveway. Now my driveway is long enough for about 5-6 cars on each side so...
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Car pulls up - a couple minutes pass - Child arrives, parent hugs, leaves. Child takes off coat I said, honey let's go wipe your face. Looks like you...
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Your advice to another mother to give their child Advil then send them off to daycare tomorrow morning to mask an ear infection, is so craptastic that... -
Sorry I'm venting!!!
A child was dropped off to me with a pretty bad cold and after an hour I noticed her cheeks were very red and rashy.... -
Since I opened 4 years ago, my policy has been no outside food. It has never really been a problem, until this year...I send home reminders, tell them...
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Ok so i have a parent that realized this morning that she only had 2 diapers. She told me after her final at school she would bring some more... Well... -
DCG age 4 tends to act like she's 2. DRIVES ME CRAZY!! Anyways, I was discussing her behavior with DCM. She goes on to say that she believes once DCG... -
Why do some parents constantly "forget" when its pay day? I mean seriously? Once or twice ok but every week? I have no shyness in doing it but... -
I have a DCM who is a bit of a flake. You may remember some posts about how she is not very interested in her childrens well being and is overall not...
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Daycare mom comes in this evening at pick up and says "It's ok if you say no....but is there any way I can pay on Friday?" I said "I really...
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Hi, all,
I'm having a problem with one of my parents, and am wondering if anyone else has had a similar situation and how you handled it.... -
Some people just blow my mind! Here in Michigan if you are on the food program you must offer it to ALL children in care, including infants. (age discrimination)...
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My DCK are very active. Every day we preform several different types of very physical activities.
Yesterday we went on an adventure hike.... -
Why is it a child arrives in a "Pamper's Premium I paid ALOT of money for these" diapers but the parent then supplies me with the "generic,...