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I have someone contact me, I told them that I was going to have an opening in June after school gets out and dcm delivers the baby but... (then I found...
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I am just starting my in-home (planned before covid 19) and immediately enrolled a seemingly great family through Craigslist. We did a Zoom call and got... -
Sorry for any typos, but I just need to throw this up somewhere...
So,
I was contacted earlier this week by a mom who seemed... -
So one of my New Year's resolution is to become better at vetting when interviewing/preinterviewing.
I had a phone call today with a dad... -
I don’t have a good feeling about a family and we havent even interviewed yet (but an interview is scheduled).
The family are friends of... -
Guys, I am in year 3 of caring for kiddos from same family. I am considering ending this at the end of school (teachers) giving them the summer to make...
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I put an ad up and got contacted by a woman looking for my infant space. She wants to meet. I ask her if Saturday works, she says no she has a birthday...
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so.... I interviewed a family Wednesday for my last opening. I haven't really been actively interviewing because I don't need to fill the spot, but it...
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What are things that are "red flags" for you?
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So if anyone remembers, just recently termed my original DCK, 2 year old for not getting along with my son. Did some soul searching and found my niche...
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So a mom contacted me last Thursday about an interview. I went in the truck for a couple of days with hubby since I was off and we don't get much time...
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I interviewed a DCF. It was mom, grandma (who made the appt) and aunt. Aunt said hi and never spoke again, then left before interview was over without...
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Hi everyone!
I'm a full time babysitter for a 3 year old boy. I babysit him full time in my home 5 days ac week. At first everything was... -
Received an email from a dcm with a 20 month old. She is due in Sept with baby #2, will need care in Dec.
She is leaving her current provider.... -
After reading hundreds of posts here I have decided to use my backbone as I am the only one who has control over what happens in my CC. I can blame no... -
Parents who dress their children in clothes and shoes that are waaaay too small. Makes it difficult to change diapers and dress them. Especially when...
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Yesterday I posted asking for help with the overprotective brother in dc. Well here is today's craziness! This would be their third day. They don't show...
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So, I have a spot to fill, and I've been a little desperate, and taking calls that I normally wouldn't in order... -
My baby (5 months old) started daycare last month. I went with this particular daycare because it was an older woman (60), lots of experience, and of...
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I had a mom message me on Facebook and ask if she can call me regarding childcare services. I gave her my number and we chatted for a bit but I was not...
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it just didn't feel right. I dont know why. Was it the pacifier that never left the 13 month old child's mouth the entire time he was here? The aloofness...
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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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I'm hoping my new clients pan out to be ok!
First interview (last Sunday): parents come without child after daycare hours. I loved them... -
I need to fill a few spots and got a call for a young toddler. Mom does not work, they just want "socialization" for the child. I am a little...
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I have a friend of one of my daycare parents sniffing around. I am already having issues with the mom (see other post
Or pretty much all my...
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I must admit, I thought that the kids and parents you describe as hard to manage was an exaggeration. But, today I had an interview with a mom and...
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I have a new family starting this summer, 2 kids aged 2 and infant. They needed care Monday Tuesday and Wednesday this week 9 hour days. Anyhow on the...
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So I had an interview with a family last night and I am not sure if I should proceed further. I felt I seen many red flags in the interview and I’m... -
So in late November/early December, I was meeting with a family that now want to start their 3 month old in March, when done with maternity leave....
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So I had an interview a few weeks ago that went VERY VERY well and I thought for sure I was going to sign them up. But then at the last minute a problem...
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Just wondering what are some of the providers here "red flags" when interviewing potential families. What are some of the things that you see... -
Here's a Facebook pm from a potential daycare parent. I didn't flinch and I didn't defend my policies.
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I enrolled a DCB of a single dad.
Upon enrollment, he says mom is out of the picture due to cps and is not allowed to pick him up, etc etc etc.... -
I have been emailing back and forth for about 6 weeks with a mom interested in daycare. I asked her several times to let me know what days and times she...
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E-mailed a woman looking for immediate DC for her two kids ages 1 and 5 last night. This was my e-mail to her:
Good evening!
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I have had an open full time spot for 6 weeks now. I have not really had ANY good leads, and NO interviews for this spot despite lots of advertising &... -
What are some of the warning signs you look out for during an interview or during the trial period with a new family?
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Is it a red flag to show a loss in your second year of business? Last tax season I showed a gain of only a few hundred dollars after all my expenses... -
Got an e-mail from a woman, telling me she has a 3 and 4 year old, and needs full time care. We set up the interview for 5:30pm.
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I bolded the pertinent information...
Whomever is contacting this person will have to get in line behind me!
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So, I just started a new family yesterday who has a drop off time of 4:15 am
. Yep, 4:15 am. What was I THINKING??? I thought I'd give it a shot...
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I may be making a mountain out of a mole hill, but, here's the situation:
Family came by a few Saturdays ago for tour & interview that... -
I had the ULTIMATE RED FLAG tour yesterday! I gotta share the craziness I encountered!!!
First she had an appt at 4:30. She didnt... -
I have some major concerns about mom. She's just coming off daycare assistance, wouldn't stop bashing her current babysitter (called her a twit at one...
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Providers,
What are some things that you have learned from experience that now appear as "red flags" when you are interviewing? Indications... -
My question is what if you do show a loss each year?? I've did daycare for 10 years and have showen a loss I think for almost all 10 years, because I...