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Hi everyone. I'm currently awaiting to receive my permit from Texas to care for children. I will be a listed family home, and will only be allowed to... -
I am a Director at a child care center and we have had very bad weather to the point of businesses closing. are any of your centers closed if school is...
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I was just curious how many kids you all watch, particularly in home providers. I am licensed to watch up to 6 kids, and I’ve had 6 kids in attendance... -
Hi is it common for a home daycare provider to be taking naps when the kids do? I suspect my kid’s provider does this. I’m not even sure that I mind...
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Today, I was working in the 2.5-3 year old classroom at my new job. The oldest in the room is nearly 3.5. The youngest turned 2.5 in July.
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Thought I would check here before contacting my state contact as I have received so many different answers!
My mom and I run a licensed daycare... -
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I need to terminate my contract with a family that I watch their 2/12 and 7 mth. I am over my ratio and have to terminate ASAP. What... -
So, long story short:
My daughter has attended the same highly-rated daycare center since she was an infant and we've been really happy... -
For home based providers:
How many kiddos do you have? Big or small daycare?
Wondering what is considered a big daycare.
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Hi all! I am totally full and have a little waiting list and have been considering going to a large license, hiring an assistant and adding just SA kiddos....
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Okay my 14 month old daughter just switched from a home daycare to a center mainly bc I want her to start learning, doing little activities and have a...
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My child's daycare provider asked to see if I could have someone else watch her. The reason being she had a new baby coming to daycare and she would be...
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Today I had 5 toddlers at once. One just turned 3, two are 2.5 yrs, a 2 year old, and a 22 month old. It was crazy. Nap time was nearly nonexistent and... -
I am talking to a person right now with a toddler and a school ager that would be here before school. My question is how do you contract for days that...
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So I have been doing daycare for 8 years and have always kept my numbers low by having 6 kids or less in care. I have always had a part time assistant... -
I'm expecting some major changes in June (local DC center closing, 80 kids displaced along with several teachers and assistants!) and trying to run numbers... -
I am applying for an exception to the rules. I can only have 2 under 2 and 6 under 6. I currently have 6mo, 9mo, and two almost three year olds. I interviewed...
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I have been holding a spot for a child since November for an end of February start date. In my state we can have 3 under 2 if one is 15 months and walking....
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My original business plan included infants. As I'm getting closer to opening I'm thinking about 12 mos and up. What are your thoughts and/or experiences...
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BlackCat31 asked me to create a pdf for Licensing Threshold for Family Child Care Homes. I've included it here.
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I just got offered a position as a teacher asisstant in the older infants room at a child care center. My question is - what ages can I expect to see...
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3/4 of my DCK are out next week and the 1 I have is an angel and will be out on Monday, plus its her last week here, so im hoping she will be out even...
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These are my state ratios. I just want to make sure I am understanding correctly. If I watch 6 children 5 and under, can I also watch two children on... -
About 2 months ago, I found a chart that stated each individual state and gave the following information: how many children a home daycare could be licensed... -
I'm not sure this is the right place for this, but here goes:
In NE it says you don't have to be licensed unless you take 4 children or... -
What are your state's ratios? I'm in Idaho and to be honest, I find ours a bit... ummmm... well....
They just changed the rules:
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If my husband wanted to stay home with me and do daycare unlic. is that legal. I thought AZ law only allowed (me) to run a unlic. daycare permitting 4... -
I'm writing up all my contracts info etc for my new in home daycare and I'm struggling with the ages I want to provide care for. I was leaning towards...
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Not sure how to post a poll but was wondering what the longest child you have had in childcare was, starting age till ending age.
My longest... -
Hi I need advise on this. Someone called the childcare people on me for having 8-10 children {im not resister} but I dont. That is not my complsint. I... -
Our state will allow us to have 10 on our own if you only care for 2 under the age of 2.
You can have a total of 8 on your own with 2 under 1,... -
HELP! I'm in TN, and I have 4 children, plus my 2. I am not licensed (yet) but I'm following the rules. My SIL just text me telling me their sitter all...
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Recently, the director of the daycare my 8 month old attends left and the owner brought in 2 directors from other locations in the city to manage in the...
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I was supposed to accept a new baby in September (around the middle of the month). I have been holding the spot for 3 months now. I filled 2 other open...
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If my son and his child move home do I have to claim the infant in my ratio if I am not providing care for him?
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I would like to know if it's true that if you have 35 children in a day care in nevada ages 2 yrs over the ratio would be 3 teachers even if pre school,... -
I have 3 kids that are all about the same size and developmental stage. 21 months to 30 months in age.
Then i have a 4 year old and my... -
Hi All. Is it common for a home daycare to have 2 providers?? And if so, what is the ratio for 2 providers. Is it the same as if it was only 1 provider,...
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So, a Paths to Quality inspector comes yesterday and says sites that 50% of all staff have to have 20hrs or more of official training. My wife has 2 employees,... -
I'm a registered user, signed out to keep myself safe.
For those of you unlicensed, I know we must keep below the licensed ratio... -
Since my licensor has not returned all 3 of my phone calls this month I'm asking for your read on this reg. I'm going to go over her head on Monday since...
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Does having kids in the daycare center with special needs change the ratio of Teacher to student. If no why not and who determines this.
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I heard from another provider that they are lowering the infant ages to 18 mos, has anyone heard this? meaning if your only allowed 2 infants after they... -
You are in California, aren't you?
There is a poster on the parents forum with a question...you guys can't do 14 kids without an assistant,... -
So I am permitted to care for children aged 6 months though 10 years. I am being totally blonde here....so once the child turns 11, I don't have to count... -
Just out of curiosity, for those of you who are unlicensed does your state/province have a limit to the number of children you can have in your care at...
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I have read conflicting information about the number of children allowed in a licensed home daycare in the state of PA. Can anyone familiar with PA clarify... -
Okay, I have one part time spot left and two clients that want it. I'm not sure what to do in this situation. (If licensing would go ahead and license... -
I just took on my eighth this morning and things have been relatively calm (knock on wood) today. I am licensed for 12 but don't have the space or the... -
Question: If I can legally have 2 kids without a license in my area, and I am able to have my own children here without being "counted",am I...
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I am licensed in one county but am moving to another county in the next few months (same state). I'm trying to figure out what is involved in getting...
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Just wondering how many children you care for and how many you are allowed to have (licensing rules)? Do you choose to have less than you're allowed or...
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Another thread got me thinking...so if you are a informal care giver, and are over your limit with children, & if someone turns you in, what happ...
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I am not liscensed or registred, and to my knowledge I believe I can have 2 children(excluding my own) at any given time. Do you know if this is correct?...
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Hello everyone, I just need to find out in the state of NC for a center with up to 12 children how many staff member do you have to have. Is it possible...
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I have only 2 toddlers this summer (with one of them only being a drop-in). I can entertain them until I'm blue in the face but I have some of the laziest...
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I have to make decisions every day. But today Im making a tough one. I know that one of my parents like that I keep low ratios. She allowed me to care...
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How many kids can i have in my home in the state of missouri before i have to get licenced? -
Is there a website where I could compare state ratios for the different age groups? I am curious to see where my state is in relation to the neighboring...
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What do you think of the proposed law of dropping ratios? Even if you aren't a center do you agree?
Here is the breakdown:
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You would have more kids than allowed? We seriously have a waiting list and as of January when we have 2 siblings born and in our care we will be over... -
What is a small registered home daycare? Is it when you care for six or less children in your home without having a license? Any information is appreciated!... -
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I was wondering how many children can I have in my home, in the State of Pennsylvania before I am considered a day care? I guess what I am... -
I live in ky, and recently the small daycare my child attends has decided to put all children together in the same room, claiming it is easier on them....