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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 family that intervied last week and wants to begin care ( supposed to be today). They signed the contract but I didn't and the contract is not... -
So I talked to the owner today and. She said they have to review the tape but thanks. She also said it maybe a culture thing? She said " sometimes... -
Looking for suggestions!
I have just signed up for a program in our state and it's time to add things (some mandatory with the program) to my... -
Got on FB this afternoon and saw where another daycare had announced that they were closing today because of the threat of potential weather here in...
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My daycare provider has not provided me with her list of policies after my child has attended for 3 months. The only agreements we have seen are related...
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3yr old who has been "potty training" for about 3-4 months now, got dropped off in "big boy underwear"
Mom told him to tell... -
I know and understand it's the time of year for runny noses and coughs. But how long do you let it go on before you suggest they see a doctor?
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Hello,
I just got an inquiry about an opening. I asked her if she had any questions and she wrote me back.
1st question- Could I... -
Has anyone had a new family that just didn't seem to understand that our policies and procedures are part of our business?
I Just started... -
I have started to compile my 'Parent Handbook' with policies and contracts, but I'm wondering how to present all of this information to future clients....
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I am working on my policies and trying to tighten any lose areas. I charge monthly and want 30 days notice prior to the start of the month..... The following...
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First time this has come up.
Last family of the day is contracted until 4:30pm. After 4:30pm, I charge an extended day fee of $5 per every... -
Help, I need some advice. I run an in home daycare. I use to not mind getting calls/texts after daycare hours but recently am having a problem with it....
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I've never been a complete pushover, but recently after an incident in my home, I've gone from accomodating to "this is my business, you are my client"....
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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... -
I have a child who came in today doused in cologne. Not sure why the parents thought this would be appropriate. My nose is running and I am sneezing....
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Does everyone update both the contract and handbook each year for clients, whether they've been coming 10 years or they're brand new? If you change your...
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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 did a search but didn't come up with anything specific to what I'm looking for. I've been working on changing my policies and by January I want to be... -
So my group has changed lately with my new policies & I LOVE the group I'll be having full time in 2 weeks. I am having to make some adjustments though...
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So my dcf that I have posted about before arrived this morning saying that dcb had had 3 shots at the doctor's this morning.
I exclude... -
Hello; When it comes to your daycare's policies, procedures, and contracts, do you have an attorney (small business, or the like) review/assist in the... -
It's their first day and he was arguing with me over my vacation policy (no charge when I'm off, 50% for anything additional). He wouldn't let it go,...
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Hi,
I am new to the forum but have been a Family Child Care owner for over 25 years. I have been very fortunate to have very few problems with... -
I'm updating my handbook for 2015, looking for inspiration!
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Good morning!
Two questions:
1. Should I be sure to include a clause in my contract that states something about my right... -
Do you take them? How often? Are the pre-planned or just as needed? Do you charge parents for them?
Basically, I need to take more time off. I'm... -
I'm making changes to my policies. I'm going to a set up to 9.5 hrs of care a day. One set rate for contracted hours between 7-430 because I want to know... -
Hi everyone! I'm in the process of getting my daycare license and renovating our in-law apartment and turning it into my daycare space! All very exciting!...
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I have been doing too many favors for too many people for too long. I grew up in a home daycare so I've been exposed to this and doing this for a long...
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Maybe I am wrong on this,but my written policy is Dr or other appointments should be made before 10:30 am or after 330 pm.I do not allow children to leave...
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I recently gave my daycare family an updated handbook and contract and they are questioning some changes. I have given myself 10 days of paid vacation...
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4 pay fees weekly and the rest pay every 2 weeks or monthly. Out of the 4 who pay weekly, only 1 paid (was due Friday) and this is the week the others...
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I will be starting my handbook soon. Where to start??? Need some guidance. Does anyone have examples that could be shared, and things that need to be...
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Sorry this got really long..........
Back story. One of my long time families referred their cousin to enroll. Well this week ended the... -
Sometimes I feel that I have a good set of fair policies and then a problem comes up that has never happened before , an issue that I thought I had covered...
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* this is just for fun! Just to bring a little humor to our day.
I would love to implement this policy:
Daily tuition will... -
Logged out for privacy. After 20+ years I had to call everyone tonight and cancel care for tomorrow. I pride myself on holding to my commitments regardless...
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This might be a strange question but, my daughter babysits for a couple of children every day as does my daughter in law. They both live very close to...
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So...
I was called to the mat by a DCM. ( The sweetest woman you have ever met) 
She was mostly joking as we laugh a lot here. She was 100% correct,...
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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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Hi ! WWYD , I have a friend who is going back to work temporarily. She'll be full time for 4 months, and her daughter will be attending daycare here,...
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I am starting a daycare, opening in September. I have someone who is interested in a full time spot, but not until January. No other interest as of... -
My policy as far as naps is that ALL children 5 and under rest for 30 minutes. This means laying on nap mat quietly they may look at books but no talking.... -
Good afternoon all....
I am just curious what your policies are regarding a child that is not in attendance... do you allow a certain number... -
I am still in the process of becoming registered as a day care provider and have been reading posts on this site for weeks now. I noticed a few different...
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So I am FINALLY getting some interviews scheduled! (Mind you, I have enjoyed the last couple weeks with just my girls and my 2 hr. DCB, but we need some...
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I believe it was your policy I read on here recently when you posted a link to it. I'm in the process of revising mine and thought I might look yours...
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I don't have it in my polices, but I think I should. I am watching a child temporarily month by month. He is scheduled three days a week. Last Friday... -
When you update your contract and/or policies do you give the parents a whole new contract or just and updates section?
I feel a little... -
I have a newer daycare family (about 3 months). Super sweet, pay on time, keep baby home when sick or one of the parents has a day off. But they keep...
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Do your refer to yourself in the 1st person (me, myself, I, my) or in 3rd person (the provider/secondary caregiver, she)? Do you refer to the parents...
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Hi, I have been responding off an on here for a while and decided to just open an account because this forum seems very helpful and I think I can learn...
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I have a family that struggles to follow the rules. The deadline for a coat was Monday, they brought in coats today.
The coat for a toddler that... -
Ok I admit when I started my home daycare 8 months ago I was desperate and didn't know what I was doing. But over this time it's grown and grown into...
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Here's a Facebook pm from a potential daycare parent. I didn't flinch and I didn't defend my policies.
Potential DCP:... -
Im pretty sure a dcf brought a roach into my house
so I'm wondering if any of you had this happen before and what you did? How do you go about cubbies...
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Logged out for privacy but registered user.
Have any of you ever termed everyone and started over? That's about where I am right now. ... -
Does anyone else find it difficult to strike a balance between being too nice and too strict when it comes to policies?
I admit I am a... -
So since I have been having troubles with collecting my pay at the end of the week from a certain family I have decided I want one of the parents to be... -
I knew this was coming. I have a girl who isn't even 2 yet. She will be 2 on Dec 5th. She's their first child. The mom has told me, "Sometimes...
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hi i have a dcm that thinks she can drop off her child whenever and pick him up whenever. In my contract i charge for anything over 9 hrs i have had to... -
I hope I am not shooting myself in the foot here but come december I am handing out my reworked policies and a rate change that will take affect in January....
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Hi everyone!
I am new to the daycare forum, and started an in home daycare in April. I'm sure a lot of what I have to learn is from being... -
If you are just reading this thread now you might want to check out the 2 previous threads:
FRUSTRATED WITH DCM!
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This ties in with my other post (FRUSTRATED WITH DCM)
My contract states this under the category termination:
A one-month... -
I'm advertising part-time care (Day options: MWF or TTh) since enrollment is slow. I would like to know how and if you write your Part-Time Contracts... -
I have a 13 page contract. Its pretty detailed but reading some of the things on here makes me want to add on to mine. I have been adding to it for about...
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I actually have a client that follows at least 1 of my policies!! I am happy to report that a DCM called me this morn to report that her HUSBAND suggested...
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I have 3 girls and 1 boy that show up in between 6 and 6:30am. All 3 girls show up in their jammies and usually go back to sleep as soon as they get here.... -
I got an email today with the following info for a free webinar on contracts and policies by none other than Tom Copeland himself. Check it out. It's...
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I just updated my policies and have added about 6 things: footwear, binky policy, your responsible for your kids when you pick up drop off, lengthened...
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I have seen some ads for accepting applications referring to applying to have your child in a home daycare. I've seen this before for high-end and expensive-to-no-end...
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I'm all about details and organization so this is really driving me nuts! Please share your thoughts.
I have a holding fee contract, which... -
This is what is in my handbook so far on "My Records for Your Child"
My Records for Your Child
I will keep the following... -
How much room does your "boring" and "usual-anywhere-you-go-for-daycare-will-have-this" sections take up on paper? Mine seems to...
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Speaking of pages and pages of policies! I have mine on my web page. Do any of you count that as giving them a copy of your polices? When I interview,...
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Do you have your handbook, policies, other necessary paperwork, etc. posted anywhere? I am trying to get mine ready and could soooooo use some help!!!... -
I'm started to draft up some daycare policies. Here is a list of the categories I have. Can you think of any main topics that am I missing?
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Hi all....I'm new here but so glad to be able to run things by you all.
I have a DCB (17 months) whose young mom is not working now (don't... -
it's something REALLY hard to find one.
This morning's silver lining is that even though this family is driving me insane with ignoring... -
Ok, I know this sounds silly, but here I go...
I've decided that since all of my parents have located me online, that means they have internet... -
I'm hoping to start a preschool (daycare?) soon and was wondering what I should call it. I already have the name chosen, I just don't know whether to...
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I'm re-doing my contract/policies for 2011 and am taking some advice learned from this forum but I have a few questions:
PARENT INITIA... -
I'm trying to create a contract verbiage that includes the information below.
My hours are 8-4:30
I have made an exception for ONE... -
here's the problem, I need to word something saying that if you book me for the holidays if you cancel you still have to pay. I don't know how to word...
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I have an existing handbook - but as my first year of daycare is coming to an end there are a lot of things I want to adjust.
But I am... -
This morning DCD drops off his two kiddos at my door stating that the SAD will not be going to school today. It's 6:30 am & my brain is still a bit...
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I'm just wondering what your experience has been with enforcing simple policies, like late/early drop off, paying late, picking up late, paying whether...
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So there is a big controversary on the other board. I am a DCP. I feel I am hired by famlies to watch their children, and therefore I feel I should be...
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This is what I started out with on my handbook. Please let me know what you think so far. I need to add information about no sibling discounts, late...
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I am thinking about opening my daycare in September. So far I have bought some supplies and almost done with my handbook and policies. What do I do next?... -
What are all the policies you have that is a must? I'm new and need help with policies. Thanks!
How do you start on a handbook? Policies?... -
Hi,
I just got licensed in MN. I'm staring on on my policies and need some guidance. I don't know where to start.
What do... -
I've been doing daycare for almost 12 years and would like to spice up and redo my contract/policies. I've searched online for samples but haven't really...
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Do you have policies regarding biting incidents, hitting, etc? If so what are they? Do you handle it differently if it's a helpers child or your own?...
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I've been having issues with lack of communication lately. Particularly with one family, but I'm just frustrated with the mom and grandma, it's not worth...
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so just need to vent...
my dcb's parents told me at pick up yesterday that he would only be here until 1030am today because he had a dr's... -
When parents ask for your rates over the phone is it better to give the info. this way or should you set-up an interview and discuss your policies.... -
Can anyone tell me if there is a minimum requirement that day care facilities must adhere to when considering the clothes a child, approximately 10 months...
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I have a home daycare w/ only 1 family right now. A 4yrold & a 9month old.
The contract that I drew up for the mother to sign is alot like regular...