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I've had 2 families over the last 6 months with molluscum. I talked with my dermatologist about it, because I don't trust what parents tell me, and she...
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Let me start by saying that this mom is a great parent.
Baby is 6 months old and is bottle only. Baby barely makes it 3 hours before needing... -
As the school year is finishing up, I plan on sending out forms to my parents to re-enroll for next year. (we are a preschool only program) I have a...
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I have a DCG who just turned 18 months. She's been here just over a month.
She had an extremely hard time starting daycare and still has... -
Omg this website is the greatest thing ever. I just closed up for the day and if I don't get this out I'll probably combust.
I have 4 children... -
I run a home daycare.
I have a new dck that just started. We did a couple "play date" type days before care started because mom... -
I had a mom bring her daughter in today wearing leggings, a white dress with tutu attached, and fuzzy sweatshirt on top, and snow boots. She then told...
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Dcb3.5 has never told me has to use the potty. Mom swears that he uses it at home, and she knows he does not use it here. She tried sending him in underwear...
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I have a DCP team who uses the one against the other for excuses. No matter what I send home, there is always an excuse as to why they didn't bring diapers,...
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Just want to ask any parents out there....why do you think if a nap is shortened at daycare...the child will be tired earlier? I have a very active daycare...we...
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So two children got sick as soon as they showed symptoms parents were called and children picked up. Then one came today and has hives on her face. Her...
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I have a parent let’s call her Sally who enrolled her daughter “K” three weeks ago. We just started our summer program so I have a few new staff...
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I swear what is wrong with people? This is grandma that came to pick up her granddaughter today. There was another car in the driveway further up on...
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First of all good morning all hope your Easter was blissful , so I'm 37 weeks pregnant and I finally gave out my maternity plan to DCPs 2 weeks ago im...
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Wording help? Letter? Face to Face? Email?
We have a two car driveway. Most of my parents park on the street to pick their children up,... -
So....I have had this child since he was 6 weeks old, he is now 2.
It has been one thing after the other. So first his mom gets off work... -
Seriously. Why do SO many parents balk at having a weekly tuition, whether their child attends care or not??? I offer 2 rates. Part time and full time....
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So mom of 8 month old comes today and once again told me what she is giving her baby to knaw on. A carrot! She told me the same thing a couple of weeks...
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we have a house in the country with a 1/4 mile long driveway. The driveway curves around the house, but also continues straight to our barn, and in what...
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Hi my name is Kimberly Anthony. I have been running an in-home daycare for 21 years.
I started my daycare when my daughter was 11 months old... -
Last week I decided to cap my hours, I now cap at 9hrs. Each family signed new contracts with contracted hours by their needs. I got all of the contracts...
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I have a dcm that her daughter comes twice a week. The little girl is an angel and I like her alot. Mom is fine, but it's 100% business. She texted...
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Why parents dont understand that we as a provider and teacher, helpers also need holidays...
we plan off fri 22nd and mon 25th (for chritamas... -
My bosses seem to think that parental requests override what the state says.
State says no blankets in cribs for kids under 12 months.... -
...just when I think I've seen it all and know how to handle it. I have 2 dcf's that plop their kids on top of the 4-foot cubby in my enrty to take off...
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I have a very cute dcb that is nearly 3. He comes 3 days a week. Mom works retail, so drop off is anywhere from 8:30 to 11:00 Dad always picks up....
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Hello,
1. what is injury or sick policy should be for daycare?
2. what should be meals times at daycare, can it will change if parents... -
i have a problem child that is hurting / screaming / spitting and kicking me and my assistant when basically if we have to put him to time out and started...
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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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Hello. I let my parents drop off at any time. However, they know meals are fixed at certain times. I explain to them many times, if they come after breakfast...
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Have 3 year old kids that are not potty trained. Two families are not even considering potty training! The kids know when they are wet, when they poop...
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My DCB, 3 years old, has been crying a pick up lately because he's not done playing. He's the last DCK to leave. I've tried picking up toys before mom/dad...
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Alright, I posted yesterday about how I made the mistake of letting a dcb start wearing underwear. He started off ok, but now he's having accidents, so...
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I bought a house a year ago, moved about 15 minutes from the old place. All 4 of my families came with me, but 1 balked at it. In the old house, ... -
Hi. I have a new family that has been here two days for trial care, and will be here this week two day-then 4 days part time beginning next week. ...
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Hi everyone, you all have the best advice and I'm a bit livid today...
A DCP came in today and "forgot" the contact renewal that... -
Do your parents talk on their cell phones when they bring their kids into your daycare and/or when they pick their children up from your daycare? -
I have a 4yo little boy who is pretty new. I'm having a difficult time curbing certain behaviors.
One is that he will tell his Mom/Dad... -
I have two 3 year old boys who are fully ready to potty train, but dcf's won't take the time. They are basically waiting for child to make the decision...
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I wish I had known before I started how many parents would lie, change pickup times, and have payment problems. I wish I had known how difficult it was...
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It's only 7:45 and I already have a question!
Ok so I have a 9 month old that takes about 1hr-1:15 nap in the morning and about a 2 hour... -
I'm either reprimanding a parent for not paying on time, reprimanding a parent for banging on my door at nap time to pick their child up early, unannounced...
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Well
I sure glad I have been doing this " job " for a long time
as many of you know and some newbies will learn
you... -
I live near a major highway that one of my families uses to get home from work. I'm well aware that this highway is notorious for backups right when dcd...
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I am the director in a center that has been preschool for over 35 years. We just opened an infant/toddler room that has been so successful & growing...
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All kids go downstairs to get ready for nap at 12:00 pm sharp. We read books, tuck in, and turn out the light by about 12:20, at which time I go upstairs...
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You all know how my morning went. To top that off, just NOW I have parent whose contracted time ends at 5pm. She calls at 5:07 shows up at 5:13. I charge...
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Hi everyone,
I would really like some help on how to handle this situation...
Our daily rate is lower because the parents needs... -
Maybe I'm reading too much into it but here's what happened. I sent dcg home late in the afternoon Thursday because she vomited. She was on an antibiotic...
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Hello! I have a 4 year old dcg who LOVES her naps but her parents don't want her napping anymore. I try to keep her awake but every day it's a struggle....
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I have only one family drop off at 7am. I was talking to mom and helping the child get her coat off when I see the little boy walk up to me. Mom had snuck... -
When a parent complains about how their child behaves at home, and asks for your advice...... over and over and over..... and the advice you give, they...
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What is something that parents do that really knots your britches?
Mine is when a parent says, "come here" and then laughs when... -
I have 15 families enrolled. Gradually, they have all switched over to online payments, except one. He pays in cash. It's a pain since I generally...
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I hate when parents start dropping hints that they want their kid to stop napping.
"He doesn't nap at all anymore at home" "Its... -
I'm new to home daycare, have stayed home with my children several years after previously working in a Pre-K classroom for several years. I remember...
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I have new parents that REFUSE to allow their 2.5yo dcb to wear sunscreen
They started Monday.
I sent home 2 sunscreen... -
She has of course not been wanting me to lay dcg down for a nap. I usually work with people on this and have any non-napping kids watch a movie, after...
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I have a large daycare with about 24 kids enrolled. 14 can attend at one time.
Every year I throw different parties and events. Usually... -
I have recently had a fairly major change in how my daycare works. When I lost one family, I decided to keep it the way it is, meaning I only care for...
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Does anyone else have parents that have zero control? I have one family and as soon as mom gets there things go down hill even if they were having a good...
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I have a DCB...turned 5 last month. He is on the socioemotional level of the average 2 year old. He still parallel plays, when he does play with other...
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I sent out my "switching to a monday-thursday work week" email. And as predicted the drama begins. DCF didn't seem to "get it" as...
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Here's my issues -
I hate to be a nit-picker!
1-DCD drops off 2 kids in the am. Their contracted time is 730 but they are never on time... -
Dcb 2 came to my house with a toy hockey stick and a ball today. Mom said he had to sleep we it last night. They have never brought toys before. She said...
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First of all, I just want to say how much I love this forum! It's been so helpful and I'm so thankful for all your great advice!
So... -
A Dcm just sent me a text asking if there was ANY WAY I could watch her child Friday. I replied that I was closed, and reminded her of when she was made...
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I need to write a letter for this family. I want to keep this nice and professional yet get my point across.
Long story short, this particular... -
I do not transport daycare children in a vehicle at my daycare. I pick up the school aged children after school and we walk to my house, approximately...
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All but one of my dcf's prepay for the next week of care on Friday's. I let the one family pay on Monday's because they asked if they... -
I am so angry right now that I don't really know what to title this.
This situation actually happened yesterday, I wanted to sleep on it... -
Dcm just asked if I would let her 5 month old dcb take a large burp cloth to nap with so he can rub it on his face to fall asleep. Nope sorry lady. Then... -
Dcd let 2yo dcg bring in a glittery lipstick thing, all because he couldn't say no to her. So I had to take it away from her, because I am not NUTS,...
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My 2 year old has been horrible every day for months. If I weren't so broke, I would have kicked him out day one! He cries all day long, forces himself...
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That "not making food a battle" does not = chicken nuggets every night.
It means serving healthy meals and letting them choose... -
I am SO TIRED of being in the house most of the day! I used to take my kids outside as much and as long as possible. But the group I have had for quite...
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Yesterday I posted a post regarding what do you tell parents. I had parents always going aginst what I was asking regarding nap time and and other things....
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This is the first time I have encountered this issue, but DCG4 usually always naps for at least an hour or two while she is here.
DCM is constantly... -
DCG-7 mos just gets here, and is asleep. Great! Half the time she is. So he sets her down in the carseat on the couch & signs her in, just like every...
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I got a text this morning from one of my dcp. _____ is coming today. We should be there around 9:30. She's gonna eat breakfast with me so she'll be...
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I am re-writting my meds policy AGAIN. I do not administer any meds. This is becoming a problem for one parent, who's dd has been sick off and on since...
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Dcb arrives at 6am. By 7am he has a temp of 101.6 so I call mom. She gets here at 7:30 and doses him w/Tylenol before taking him home. I remind her of...
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I have a newish child (have had for @ 2 1/2 mon). Parent has issues with remembering child's backback which has shoes//socks (for some reason they carry...
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I've decided to terminate a family. I really like the DCB, by the way. He is as cute as a bear button.
They have complained that they... -
Dear Parents,
Today, ALL of you brought your children to my home. ALL of them were sick, whiny, and miserable, and you ALL knew it. One... -
....and then acts disappointed in me that I can't get him (10mo) to take more than 4oz per day?
This is her 3rd baby. I told her months... -
I have an almost 6 month old who will not sleep (10-30 minute intervals), chokes, gags and fusses on the bottle, and spits up constantly (we go through...
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They put a deposit down 9 months ago and haven't even started yet. I've sent update policies twice in the 9 months. Now I'm being asked when will it...
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Why does it bug me so much? But really--why don't parents teach their kids to say, "I'm three"? I'm fine with them holding up the appropriate...
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I started a new baby today and from what I hear from her parents and aunt & uncle that I also watch for, she is a real bear to get to sleep and does...
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I had a new daycare family start yesterday. I interviewed the family twice and they seemed amazing. I received a text message from dcm saying they need...
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So yesterday DCD comes in, and makes a comment about how this week DCM will be dropping off and they aren't sure how they will be working out drop off...
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What on earth should I do with THIS one.
6/17 Originally per diem, wanted a steady guaranteed day each week, signed new contract. SAHM.... -
I love text communications, it really comes in handy sometimes but I absolutely HATE the text 5 min. before pick up time that simply says "running...
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This is the craziest situation. Single dcm drops off almost 2yo dcg about 8:45. She comes back to get her at 11:30, takes her home to breastfeed and...
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I received my license last week and sent out a notice yesterday to parents about the policies and procedures and pointed out a few specific ones on the...
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I have never been so mad at this family! They are 2 twin girls in the process of potty training. DCG 1 has been in underwear for about a month and a half... -
Ok so I have a school ager, going to entering 1st grade in fall. He layed down yesterdy during quiet time and fell asleep for an hour. Now the parent...
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I love working with kids but can't stand the drama with the parents. I have had nothing but trouble with the parents I've worked with. They all seemed...
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I've always had trouble with parents not dressing their kids right for the weather, and being resistant to providing me with things i need to be kept...
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So this is my sixth week as a certified provider.
My one family generally drops off boy at 12:30 (here til 7:30pm). Well lately he will... -
At my daycare, we are run more like a preschool with extended daycare hours.
My main focus for all of the children is self help skills.... -
I have a parent who feels quiet time is the perfect time to call me to chat about her child's day. I have tried dropping hints (okay more like bombshells
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I have parents that say their 2.5 year old boy won't go to bed until they do. 11pm!!! They bring him to me a tired, bratty basket case. I don't know...
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Most of the times the logistics of trying to fulfill my daycare parents needs/wants, each kid needs /wants, my own family needs/wants and my own needs...
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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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1yo dcbaby has been sick with a double ear infection since Thursday. She is also "teething." Since Thursday she has been on a constant diet...
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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 just to give you guys an update I called the parents who only wanted to pay me $200 a week and told them I could do no less than $250 a week
they...
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I have a dcm who is very rude about respecting my time. Shes always late, but I don't charge her fees bc shes a single mom and her child is great and...
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SO I have a client that I absolutely love to death. they are an awesome family. Always on time with everything. Well this past month there have been...
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This is the second year of this routine and I can see that things won't be any different this school year. Dcm brings dcb to my house after preschool,...
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I would love to hear everyones opinion here. This is my issue. I have a new family that started 2 weeks ago. They have a little girl 3 years old and...
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Currently I have a problem with my daycare parents that's driving me a little nuts! Yes I have a policy but never thought I needed to spell this out.... -
I have a new DKG-4yrs that started two weeks ago and her Dad refuses to let her adjust to being in a center. She has never been in daycare before and...
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Well, I only have 3 weeks left of daycare before me and the family are on the road! This last month has been the most hellish month of ALL my years doing... -
Sorry in advance - this is long!
I just signed up a new DCG 2 weeks ago, she was to start at the end of July. This is actually... -
Okay so this situation is with my newest family who just started last week. I know they thought my contract was strict but we did talk about it during...
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So I have a mom who has a problem when it comes to my fees, even though she signed the contract. She always comes back to say something, with just about... -
... to their already answered question
At drop off tonight, I told a parent that over the weekend I became aware of the fact the... -
I'm in a bit of a predicament.
I asked dcp's 2 days ago to bring more diapers and wipes. Yesterday- nothing. Today, dcd tells me they will... -
good morning, I am registered but logged out for privacy. I have had the absolute worst morning on record with my child care business.
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I have never had a no-call no show before, and, since I am still relatively new, I of course, have not addresed this in my handbook, other than to say...
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I chose to email instead of face to face to them due to them being seperated and I don't see them both everyday..
DCB has asthma and a... -
So dcm comes back with all dcg's winter clothing. We were out back playing already. When we go outside I put a huge green note on the daycare door that... -
I have a DCK that is 4 years old that exhibits ZERO self help skills. I know it is because they don't work with her at home. She is her most days about...
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In the fall, I started caring for 2 siblings while their dad was at work. Their mom works over night, so she was sleeping while they were at my house....
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I am not new to DC, in fact ive been doing it for almost 9 years now.
can anyone tell me WHY WHY WHY don't parents read anything or listen... -
Okay so heres the story...
I have a 2 yr old DCG that I've been watching for a little more than a year now. She is full time here Mon-Fri... -
I had a parent tonight ask me to waive their $25 late fee for their activity fee(It's due on the 1st of each month - starting on the 4th a late fee of... -
I have 3 part time families I care for. One is a 2nd shifter and usually on weekends.
I watched DCG a week ago for one night but wasn't... -
I'm registered, but prefer not to log in with this one
So let's try to make this story short
I've been serving this family for...