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If you have a specific policy on crying, would you mind sharing how it's worded? I have a little one who sometimes cries 7 hrs out of the day. I have...
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I have several parents that are looking for “drop-in” care only. (They have other full time care, just need a back up.) How do you make this work?...
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Hi All - new to the board. I am starting a before and aftercare business from my home this fall and I am working on pricing policies.
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This has not happened to me before and I am unsure how I want to handle it moving forward. Advice?
DCB (2.5) is flying 2 states over with... -
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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I have a home daycare. One of my kiddos parents let me know at 9:30 tonight that their child has head lice. I've read a few policies and... -
Obviously, we all have an open door policy, but how do you express it? How do you handle the lingerer (for inappropriate reasons)-a DCD for example...?...
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I am re-thinking (again) my policy regarding parents giving notice. Parents are expected to give me (at least) 2 weeks' notice if their child is leaving....
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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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Hello!
I have a 3 year old that is in a daycare center. I am concerned as to what is going on with naptime and wanted to check with others out... -
I had someone ask me what my funeral policy is and I am trying to decide what I would do, give them a credit or charge them. If I decided to give families...
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Hey everyone! I'm just starting to look into starting a home daycare of my own in Seattle, Washington. Is anyone able to point me in the right direction...
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I hadtwo incidents to happen this week and I made the decision to stick to my contract / policy yet I feel awful. First thing was yesterday I was on my...
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I am re-working my contract/handbook and wanted to include a better potty training policy and a policy about kids and after day care activities (and parents...
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Last week, my dcm never paid the $70 she still owed me for the week. I reminded her and she said "I'll just give it to you with the next 2 weeks...
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Good morning! First post here.
I am about to open my preschool/daycare (in-home, 6 child maximum legally) for kiddos ages 3-5. I have... -
At what age do you stop allowing pacifiers?
I am working on my parents handbook and want to say once a child is toddling pacifiers are... -
Hi All,
There is a nasty cold virus going around here. It has made the rounds through my house twice now. I've been very lenient about... -
My DS has croup so I have kept him separate today and hired an extra helper in order to be able to do so.
Of course, everyone else has... -
Hello - I recently started my 6 month old son at a new day care facility. He's been there about 3 weeks now. Last week I showed up earlier than my regularly...
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Every policy that has come up, parent has questioned it. They question it in a way that I'm not sure if they just don't know the policy (as they claim)...
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I sent letters home to all my dcp's Monday informing them there was going to be a new policy/contract revision and they will receive a copy of it on April...
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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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Sending home a policy update that I will no longer be accepting phone calls or texts after hours. ?
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I previously posted (yesterday I think) about a DCP "yelling" at me regarding concern about their child potentially getting hurt at my home...
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So I have had DCG since she was 3 months old and she just turned 3 years old. Her mom is now pregnant with baby #2. Last time I spoke to her, both children... -
I'm looking over my policies and contract (much of which I have patched together after reading so many others) and I honestly am not sure just how legally...
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I am planning on handing out my new policies and contract for the new year on the 18th that way they have them before everyone makes there decision to... -
I'm wondering if anyone has in the PHB what their fee includes, if so, would you mind sharing it with me? I'm working on revamping my PHB for the 1st... -
I have been working on my policies and the one I have been having trouble with is one on school aged kids. I became registered in the summer and didn't...
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Hi All
I am making some revisions to my policy (drop off check times$, deposit non-refundable) basically things that won't really affect... -
Alright so the short version, I tried to keep it short.
DCD has a “Girlfriend” other (I think they live together, they are not married... -
After seeing NannyD mention this is a previous thread it made me start thinking. Do any of you have a policy on things like fleas, bedbugs, roaches etc?...
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Alright people how does this sound ...
I provide breakfast, morning snack lunch and an afternoon snack at no extra charge to you. I am... -
The daycare provider had no power for a week - which mean both parents taking time off of work to stay with the kids. Now the provider wants to be paid...
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So my numbers are low right now and I have been advertising without much luck.
I only have two full time kids and two part time kids. ... -
I have in my PHB my hours that I'm open 7:30-5:30. Lately one family has been coming 10-15 minutes early and my door is usually open because my husband...
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For the past three years my payment policy has been payment on Friday for the upcoming week of care with a $10 per day late fee. However, I have had...
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If you remember the upset parents that gave me a low score on the evaluation form and I had a meeting with them,
So from that meeting I found... -
I am still in the process of writing my policy and procedure manual for my parents. Are there any examples out there that I can compare mine to? I just... -
This is what I have so far. I'm thinking about adding a thid paragraph about holding fees for those wanting to enroll a second or third child, but right...
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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... -
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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I'm thinking of placing a ad for drop in care for those who need it Tuesdays and Thursdays only. I only have two kids those days so I won't be out of...03-03-2011, 01:31 PM
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So I posted earlier about the white stool. Thanks for those who responded
I talked to the mom and mom informs me that the father was supposed... -
can you tell me what your policy is on extended absences?
Do you allowed for the children to use the DC while on leave???
How long do you... -
Can you tell me what your clothing policy is? Also, when a child has to change clothing for any reason, do you wash them or send them home??
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Ok, So I have everything about communicable diseases etc in my policy, but I never thought of this!
What if I get strep throat?!?!?! It's... -
I gave all of my day care parents ( 10 different families) my new Policy Handbook and Contract 2 weeks ago...Only two families have returned them to me... -
I have a huge problem with parents paying late and flat refusing to pay late fees, so I am going to change my payment policy. I'm going to get rid of...
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would it be fair to put in the policy that your child's time here still counts until you actually leave? Even if you've signed them out already? When... -
I just don't know how to do this! I could really use some advice.
I start my day at approximately 6 am. I have children coming in anywhere... -
I changed my policies from only paying for the days you are here to paying for your spot. Too many parents were taking advantage and it was either close...
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How do you set up your contract?
I have an 8 page handbook and was told to have anything on payments and times of care to only be in the... -
I'm feeling a bit nosey today....anyone in? Add your own????'s too..it is always nice to gather new methods/ideas and support in knowing it isn't just...
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Hello,
I'm a new in home daycare that just got my first full timer a couple months ago. So, I'm still learning the ropes of owning my own...12-01-2010, 06:16 AM -
I have to change my policy (I currently have a 'only pay for the days you are here' policy and it's being taken advantage of and I will end up shutting...
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Just wondering what everyone has as far as an injury policy?! How do you state it in your contract?
I had an interview with a mom who's child is... -
For those that do not know what has been happening I have a a post in the Vent thread about the family Page 4 post #200 (last on page) They called the... -
I had someone inquire about part-time afternoon care where drop off would be in the middle of nap time. I would obviously do part-time care, but I hadn't... -
I am sending home a late pick up policy with fees etc.
Can I see yours.
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Ok, I have a dcb who has been out sick all week. Mom called today and said he is going to be out the rest of the week. Do I charge them for the week?...
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Good a.m.! New to the forum so hope I am doing this properly! I have been providing care for almost 3 years. I have always collected payment for the... -
I've read previous threads about payment due dates and fees, but now i'm getting confused! I want clients to pay on the Friday (morning or afternoon???)...
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What is your policy for emergencies? Do you have someone you can call to come right away to watch the kids? I am writing my handbook and state regs say...
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I worked at a preschool and we never had any hair accessories do/don't policy, but we did have an "Empty Pocket" policy. Preschoolers were...
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Is a parent handbook the same as a contract?
What order should I put the information into the contract?
I have a list so... -
Hi everyone! I just need some advice about my situation with a family. I had 2 brothers (1&3) start about a month ago, and it is not going very well.... -
The mom of my 4 year old daycare boy was fully aware when I took her son back in a month ago that I close at 5p.m. I had her son back in Jan. for 2 weeks... -
A month ago I made a change to my "policy" and said no more toys from home (I was having a lot of problems) but in place of that we were going...
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Okay, I'm new to the DC world and am still working on starting up, with a start date of 3rd week of June after a much needed family vacay! Yay!
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A child fell and hurt themselves while in my care. I was in no way responsible, but since I care for older children, this is the first time I've had...
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How long is your written policy? I made an ABC's Handbook of Rules and Policies, where A is for Attendance, B is for Baskets, C is for Circle Time, etc...So,... -
What if anything is in your policy, for pick ups, and dropping back off after Dr. appts. etc.? I remember one on here posted something about only dropping...
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We have a 4 yr old dcg who has a hard time going to sleep at nap time because her parents let her sleep in and don't bring her until around 10:00 usually....
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A few of my dck bring a little toy from home, usually it's one or 2 little trucks and cars, I'm fine with this as long as they share, they know the rules....
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Okay, my one family was late on payment again this week. I've been letting her pay on Fridays after care is done.
Well she sends her... -
What do daycare providers do to hold a spot, maternity, summers, or for weeks til they need care again????
This is what I do- I have a 2 week deposit... -
My grandchild's day care staff (Kentucky) states only mother and father are allowed to come during daytime to check on the child. My daughter wanted...
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Have any of you had to hire an assistant? I need one to maintain ratio for infants, and am wondering how you establish boundries for the assistant--this...