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We will be moving into our new house next week and I neet to get on the ball with my babyproofing. I need to know what is the best gate for the top and... -
Today the baby I care for rolled off of the couch. I wasn’t watching him as close as I should have because I was trying to make eye contact with the...
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For you in home providers, how do you teach kids not to run and open the door whenever someone knocks? I realize not everyone has the type of layout where... -
DCB, 18 months, will not let me lead him by holding his hand. As soon as I hold his hand, he pulls away and loses his balance on purpose. He's not trying...
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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... -
This is in California. The home daycare my son attends had an inspection last month that found a couple of severe issues for which it received citations...
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Hello all. I haven't been on in a long while. I hope everyone is well. A terrible thing happened Friday night when two dogs came onto my property, snatched...
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OMG. I have had TWO bloody face and head injuries this week. Both kids have social workers as moms and both are about a year and a half old boys. They...
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I'm signed out because I think this might get some heat, but I've been wondering this and a training my state required made me think of this. The presenter...
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Besides little things here and there that are bound to happen, how often do kids get hurt at your daycare? We've been open 3.5 years with 2 locations... -
I have an 8 month old DCG that is pulling herself up on everything, fast crawler, interested in discovering all the toys. Issue is I also have a 15 month...
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There used to be warnings in cars on the sun visor that no one should sit in the front seat till they were 12 or older, but I don't see it any more in... -
Friday afternoon, during naptime, a dcm stopped by to pay me. I didn't know she had stopped in until a dcg came out to the computer and handed me the...
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Mom brings her kid with no coat in the snow. We play outside. Kid freezes. Kid comes sick the next day with a cold. A few days later sister gets it. Now... -
I have a home daycare and am considering purchasing a small defensive hand gun for protection. I am curious of any other providers that may own a gun...
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My state published my address on their website and printed materials that list FCC's in my area. It wouldn't be an issue, but I am a foster parent, and...
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So just wondering if everyone leaves there front door unlocked or locked I have a some parents that walk in and some will knock, but sometimes I'll be...
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Hello,
I would love some input! I care for a little guy who will be 2 next month. He is the sweetest little boy when he is in a good... -
do you discuss safety habits with parents? i had a discussion with a daycare mom today who asked me specifically about carseat safety after seeing some...
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My two year old DCB has never had a haircut. His hair is nappy and long, gets in his eyes all day long. DCM laughs about it repeating every day that... -
So I get a phone call today and my caller ID says "Arizona State Government." This is how the phone call proceeded:
Caller: "Hi,... -
We're looking for a home daycare provider for our 7 month old baby. One of the providers we're interviewing sometimes will take the kids (6 to 7 of them)...
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Good Evening,
Quick question?
Does anyone required a copy of your parents drivers license and/or the number & issuing... -
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... -
Hope this doesn't get too long, but here goes. A little backstory first. Three years ago, our school district implemented a "walking boundary"....
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My apologizes in advance as I'm sure this is going to get quite long. I am soooooo glad I found this site last night. After hitting many stumbling points...
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dcb is almost 4 (next week) he was telling me how he locks the door on his bedroom so his brother doesn't take his movies (older brother is challenge,...
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I have a PNP issue...
DCB is just 14 mo. But he is a big boy, I believe he's around 25 pounds or more. Lately he has been sitting up with... -
20 month old (with motor and some dev delays) climbs out of pnp. Definately not ready to nap on mat alone. Still screams a lot at nap time when she doesnt...
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I have a 20 month old in group ( (8 kids) 14 months-3 years). He is such a rough guy. He loves his friends but pins them down or puts them in a choke...
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I'm looking for a couple of new safety gates and I'm hoping one of you ladies has some ideas for me.
The first gate I need is for my kitchen.... -
There are so many good responses on this site about various situations, so I'll ask my question.
Should the director of a daycare inform... -
a family needs to take their child out of the daycare.
Yesterday I spoke to a family who is looking for childcare, because their current... -
My DCK's NEED to be able to climb, tunnel and explore.
They just do.
Up until recently I used a couple (age appropriate)... -
So I have a 14 month old little girl here who just learned how to crawl out of her playpen. As per my contract ALL children in my daycare must have a... -
I am currently working on building my own daycare website, and so far it's going really well, and I'm having fun with it! But, now I have a few questions...
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Hi All,
I am registered but posting without logging in because of the situation. Let me first say I am super upset and at a loss of of what to do... -
So here in Ontario, the limit for unlicensed home daycares is 5 kids (any age) in addition to your own. I have 3 of my own, so with everyone here I would...
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My neighbor wants to open a licensed home daycare, however, many of us are concerned because of a registered sex offender that lives one block over. ... -
So DCM drops off DCG wrapped in a blanket and still sleepy eyed and lays her on the couch. She's fully dressed and her hair is brushed etc so that's...
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Wow, this is a new one for me.
My next-door neighbors just got a 15 ft above ground pool. They have no fence or gate at anything, and have no plans...
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Hi all!
In the fall I need to take my daughter to pre school, so will be transporting all of the kiddos (my two and three others.) My... -
Law to prevent child daycare van deaths fails to pass
by Katie Lagrone 5/23/11
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. - Nearly one year after 2... -
These are quite eye opening and so scary!
Nature Deficit Disorder Presentation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAtdhQSp5b8&a...