Hey all!
I'm going to rant a little so bear with me. I just got off the phone with my state's training/education department. For my license...
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My name is Leona. I will be starting up a family child daycare at home in Florida in the next two years when I return. I'm currently... -
hello, i am a daycare provider
what happens if i go over my capacity limit?
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When natural consequences may not be appropriate what do you do? I have a 4-year-old who can't keep his hands to himself. He pinches other kids covertly,...
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We just started an almost 3 year old girl (2days per week). We knew from the interview that she doesn't nap at home (also, she's never been in daycare...
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Our main bathroom is used for dck's that are toilet trained. What does everyone do with shower products and things like toothpaste etc. It's not like...
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I just received a call from the state supervisor apologizing for giving us the wrong info! She said we Can have Any combo of ages...meaning I don’t...
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https://www.earlychildhoodwebinars.com/presentations/
Can't beat free. happyface Social/Emotional is today at 2 Eastern.... -
Hi, this is my first post. My DC isn't required to have a fence. I have a few parents who visit too long at pick-up time and allow their kids to play...
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All my required hanging forms, etc. are a huge mess on the wall inside our entry. Does anyone have a cute framing idea or ways to make all those papers... -
(6) Except for occasional special events, children's screen time on media such as television, cell phones, tablets, and computers shall:
(a) not... -
My bosses seem to think that parental requests override what the state says.
State says no blankets in cribs for kids under 12 months.... -
Good morning,
So our home daycare provider has a new live in boyfriend. I was told that regulations state that each person over 18 has to be fingerprinted... -
Hello all,
I had an infant teacher with 5 babies to herself in her classroom: one 9 month old and four 1+ year olds--the ratio is 1:5... -
Ever look at state regulations and question whether your state knows ANYTHING about kids.
For example, in NJ, you can have 6 18 month to... -
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How do you ladies handle a baby who is very discontent all day, but LOVES the baby swing? I have a 7 month old (adjusted age 5.5 months) who cries most...
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I'm a new licensed daycare in Missouri and am getting ready to get more babies. I thought I read in the manual that babies could sleep in cribs, etc....
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Where would I go to find a thorough and detailed list of requirements for home daycare in Virginia?
I have one question specifically about... -
I have a family whose child will be 1 in april. I told them that once he turns 1, I no longer allow formula and he will be switched to cows milk. They...
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Ok ladies, wwyd? I'll try to make a long story short...
My licensor emailed me 2 weeks ago telling me that we could switch my license to... -
Home daycare people --
what do you do with your dogs? Do you allow them near the kids? -
Has anyone else had the worst year ever for sickness? I swear I've had a cold, nose issues, coughing since October. No wonder because my daycare kids...
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I know it varies by state (I am in CO) but what substrate do you have/have to have under your equipment?
You are not allowed to have anything... -
How do you all fee about play pens?
I have a 23 month old that is not safe when I leave the room. He either hits others, kicks or runs... -
You must have your pertussis, measles, and flu immunizations before September 1, 2016. It will be considered a violation if you don't.
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Hello, I'm a parent new to daycare as well as to this site. (I hope this question is in the correct section so please let me know if I should have created...
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I'm licensed in Massachusetts. My licensor came for an unannounced visit. When asked to see the napping area, she inquired about the blankets. I recently...
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Hi everyone! We just expanded our preschool of 40 years & opened an infant/toddler room.
We have 2 one year olds in pack and plays & the... -
I attended a training this past week of what they're trying to pass in our 60 pages of new regs. They won't go into affect for another year and then we'll...
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I know we've all read things that other states do that has us thanking our lucky stars saying, "thank goodness I'm not there...."
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I picked my three year old up today. All the children were outside playing with water from a bucket. I said "Where is the hose?". The owner...
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I can't seem to find the definition anywhere, but is a child that attends a Preschool and is bussed back and forth considered "school age" by...
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UGH There will be many changes with our state's regulations in another year. I wish I were closer to retirement age.
One is there will be new ways... -
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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Here in WA state, there is a WAC regulation that requires a crock pot to be secured in a way that it cannot be knocked off of the counter.
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This is addressed to Nebraska Child Care Home I and II regarding the new regulations.
I'm wondering how you are wording the now required... -
Our lovely state is making 53 changes (proposed) to our FCC rules/regs. Alot of it is wording, grammerical errors, but there are some changes. A few that...
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I hope you guys don't mind me venting here ... but I just need to. I'm waiting for my license approval, and I got a response tonight - I apparently missed...
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My daughter and I are in the process of buying a home to be used a daycare center. We just realized that there is a liquor store on the next block. ... -
I have two children who's parents are Vegetarians. Can any one share ideas in meals for the children cause I am lost. Confused (Can't do vegetable and...
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Hello, All over the map today
In my neck of the woods we have a little thing call Home Owners Association (HOA).
How... -
Just wondering your thoughts on naptime for the provider
ALL 6 of my kiddos sleep 1:30 until 3:30, sometimes longer. I have a very open... -
Do you run in and give the pacifier back during nap time or do you let them figure it out? My little 4 month old would have me running up and down... -
I currently have 3 toddlers, and will have 2 babies. After my maternity leave I will have mine and another newborn starting. The main thing I'm worried... -
Hi, I just moved here in Washington from Canada. I don't know the babysitting law here in Washington. I'm babysitting a 4 years old son of my former neighbour... -
So we just got our November newsletter from licensing telling us that we can no longer use ANY cribs that are not manufactured after June 2011, but what...
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Hi, my name is _______________. I am attending _______ Highschool and every junior is required to do a project for our career plan. My career plan is...
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Ok so im not register at all, but I am becoming register for group daycare. How do you go ahead and hire an assistant about what about taxes and how do... -
In Ohio I only have to license if I have over 6 children. I am at home and have my own 2 kids and usually one or two other children. I have had 3 or... -
I have toddlers in my care ages 12 months-2 years. They still sleep in pack and plays. Does anyone know if Nebraska prohibits the use of pillows for ...
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....and Representation by peers in the business.
Oh, but to dream.......
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In my state it's regulation that you're not allowed to use a bumper in the baby's crib. I understand that they're afraid that the little ones may suffocate... -
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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Does anyone else get a hard time about the pool?
EVERY morning nearly each mother asks "So are you taking little Suzie to the pool... -
Anyone seen this yet?
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I am opening a new topic to prevent hijacking another thread..........
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Hi! I am new to this forum, but... -
So on the radio here in California this morning I heard that NY (I think it was NY) is trying to pass a law making it illegal to sell sippy-cups with-out... -
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Hello,
I have a house in a good location. I have been running family daycare from there for seven years. I am licensed provider in Maryland.... -
From what I understand, in my state, you can have up to 2 kids without being registred and I guess they call it being informal care. I was just wondering...
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I worked at a daycare that make childern eat within 5 minutes then hurry back to class, for lunch and supper. They do not supply the teachers with information...
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I run a very safe, healthy and educational daycare. I pour 100% of my heart and energy into what I do for each and every child. I got registered, which...
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My son is 17 months old and I came to pick up a little early recently at the home daycare I use. The woman that runs the daycare was outside down the... -
I'm fairly new to the daycare game. My child is 22 months old, but only started going to daycare 2 days a week in May to give our family members a break.... -
So I went to my licensed daycare facility yesturday to breast feed my 5 month old. While there I witnessed the "teacher" feeding 3 babies out...
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Hi there,
I am looking into starting a daycare. However, because I do not think that our home is set up properly for one, I am planning to rent... -
Are there specific guidelines in regards to Family Daycare with swimming pools. I would think this would be a problem with infants and the insurance would...