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by mamadaycareDoes anyone else have a HARD time starting new kids? I struggle with it so much. I have extremely high anxiety so starting new kids makes it a thousand...
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Hi everyone! I'm new to the forum but I've been following for about a year now. First I just want to say thank you to all of you that post on here! It...
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by jenbooIm thinking of possibly tweaking things and would like to hear what works for you.
For those who have kids approx 12-24 months, what time is...-
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by MsdunnyDoes anyone have a parent who uses the Baby Wise system to schedule their infants day? If so, do you strictly stick to it, or modify it for your care?...
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by bubblegumWhat do you suggest for early morning arrivals? I have one child arriving 30 minutes prior to every one else
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I have a mom that contacted me in the winter for an August start date for a newborn and toddler, I told her that I would not have a infant spot until...
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by jenbooI have almost a year to plan so of course I am starting now :
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I am trying to figure out how to structure my half day preschool. I would like...-
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by JosiegirlI know some of you just take younger dcks. What does your routine look like, if you don't mind sharing? Right now, I have 2 dcks, 1 15 mo and an almost...
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I am a new provider and I'm curious about whether or not you entertain the kids all day?
I only have two right now (plus my own two) and I feel...-
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by DeeDeeRecently had a new dcb join my group (DCM is a friend of my cousin and his girlfriend who are my clients as well). DCB has been in my care for a little...
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by dreamerDescribe how an average work day might be for you. I don't mean this as in "here is my daycare's schedule". I mean this as in...
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by BoymomHi everyone! Some days I just feel like I am not doing enough. I'm always busy, but I feel like there is quite a bit of free play and maybe not enough...
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by nicolesmomI'm brand new to daycare and will be opening with my first clients on September 6th. My drop off and pick up times are all over the place and I'm having...
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by Miss A3 years ago I was in school for early childhood education and was hired to be a teacher in a I can't room of a daycare center. I quickly worked up to...
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Kids arrive
Nephew 530am everyone else between 7-730am
8am we load up and take my son to bus stop
9:20 am we load...-
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by missmollyI have a parent who is a teacher and will be off for 2 months for summer break. As she was leaving the other day she told me that she would like to keep...
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by AmbrociaI just took over as administrator to a daycare center.
I'm trying to come up with an easier way to do our scheduling. Currently it's just...-
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by JosiegirlNot really sure what to call it but I need to make something to display what activity comes next. The dcks are good about knowing our routine but I want...
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by Lovatic24How do you choose your hours, what are they, and why?
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by KayBI have a question and would like some feedback please!
I have a few that only attend 3-4 days a week. They pay weekly. Lets say 1 family...-
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by BumbleBeeI have ads out for the summer right now. I've done a brief chit chat with 3 sets of parents regarding summer care for their school aged children. All...
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by LadyK8I have a part-timer who is usually here twice a week. She hasn't been here in a week and one day, because last week she was suffering from allergies....
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by My3centsIdeas for four year old's to keep them engaged for more then two minutes of time?
What do you do to combat the question of .........Whats...-
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by jenboo...my daily schedule for summer??
We are hitting 90s this week and im starting to get worried about summer. I want to get the kids outside...-
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Hi Everyone,
I've been getting so much helpful information from this site. I love it. So now I'm adding new information or updating my scheduling,...-
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by LyssI'm not sure if anyone here does but I'm wondering if anyone offers any classes outside of the daycare? As in do you take the kids to dance, gymnastics,...
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by laceylmmI feel like my schedule/ages of kids isn't allowing me to get anything done with the kids because there is so much shuffling. I have a part time am prek,...
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by SJT43015I'm new at this and struggling a bit. What kind of schedule do you follow for yourself to balance your daycare and running your household (cleaning,...
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by EmsdayhomeWhat does your schedule look like? I'm trying to come up with an ideal one, to make sure we area always eating at the same time every day. I find that...
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by Sunshine74When the new school year starts, a lot of the children at our center change rooms. There is room in our preschool program due to the children going to...
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by GuestWe never have a problem going outside but this year and for about the next 4, I will have kinders. With the time they leave for school and the activities...
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by snbauserDoes anyone go outside between lunch and quiet/nap time? I'm considering changing my daily schedule for this school year. I have mostly 3/4's (I have...
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by daycareone of the things about being a large daycare is being able to schedule everyone so that there are no gaps or over lapping.
I have finally...-
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I recently started working as a Daycare Teacher for Toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years ( once they turn 3, they are moved to the next class level ). There...
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I was reviewing what days I am closed this year and adding them to my computer's calendar.
I approached the Fall closings and noticed that...-
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by Play CareIn October I started three new kids. Two brothers(1 and 4) with dc experience and one girl (2) with no dc experience. I already had two brothers (2 and...
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by melilleyThis is my daily schedule. What do you think? I have done schedules for centers, but not for home daycare and I haven't had to do them for mixed age...
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I have all first shift families and one dcm that I just love. She has a baby (12mths) and I just love the baby too. If I didn't know better, I would...
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by sahm2threeHere is my schedule, am I off somewhere or does it look ok?
~Breakfast 7:30 to 8:30 (kids that arrive before look at books or play quietish...-
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by GuestWhat time is everyone's working hours?
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I don't know if some of you remember I posted about this a week or so ago. I have a family that has a rotating schedule. Some weeks they come 3 days,...
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by SproutsMy previous part time rates were $150 for 29 hours or less ( I live in NY, close to NYC thats why rates are so high) But I recently changed it to $190...
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by BuxterbooThis baby (6 months old) was soo sweet last week. I was so excited that my first one was going to be "easy." This week has been... not so good......
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by BuxterbooHere is the daily schedule that I came up with last night. I am not required to do lesson plans yet but i do need a structured day. I would appreciate...
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by athomemommyWe are spending more time outside and it seems like this week they are bored. I have an 11 yr old who said she is bored. Of course she wants to just watch...
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by JeepGirl6Summers are always bad for me with ratio. I have 4 parents in school/college field so they don't bring their child in the summer( I dont charge in the...
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by JenniferdawnDo you guys structure out your week, like Monday is painting day, Tuesday is play dough, etc? Do you have a meal plan that you rotate each week or do...
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by kaylaok so my difficult dcm sent me a message this morning saying: we r coming. should be there today. Hes just napping..
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by Beach BabyIn the fall, I started caring for 2 siblings while their dad was at work. Their mom works over night, so she was sleeping while they were at my house....
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by wdmmomI've had DCB (almost 3 1/2) since he was 9 months old. This family is one of the first I still have left from the very beginning of doing daycare....
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by Hunni BeeI did for about a year. I stopped because (I'm in a center) I had to purchase the toothbrushes and toothpaste out of my own pocket, and it was really...
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by AbigailI will have three kids starting between the ages of 18 months and 24 months over the next two weeks. I have a block of time in my schedule I'm going...
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by CountrygalI need help. I homeschooled for over 20 years, so am totally familiar with preparing and carrying out my own curriculum. HOWEVER, doing that with 3...
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by squareoneThis year is my first with SA's and I am panicking about keeping them busy all day every day for an entire week
I will have them for 11 hours a...
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by Country KidsOK, new situation for me, not sure what to do. Came to my friends to help me mull it over and see if I can work this out.
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by ymalayevaPlease help! I am starting a daycare and I need some pointers on how a regular day looks for kids ages 2-3. I taught pre- K and 1st grade but never toddlers....
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by erinalexmomCan you please tell me your schedule and what age children you care for? I am trying to make some changes and was wondering what works for everyone else....
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by MNmamaOf4I found out last week I'm losing my only full-time family starting next week. I just started my daycare in February and we live in a VERY small town,...
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by Country KidsOK, before I start crying because this is the THIRD DAY in a row no one will sleep, be quiet, or settle down remotely for a nap. Does anyone use blackout...
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by HeidiMy most challenging time of day is when the 4 yo sib of 3 other dck's is here. He comes at 11, and they all go home at 3:45.
Even the...-
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by OneluckymomI was just wondering, for those of you that run a family childcare, if you would be interested in running through your typical day. I don't have kids...
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Child A: "Child B ate some playdough!"
Me: "Child B, we don't eat playdough."
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by DaisyMammaStarting a new school year and have a lot of after school children. I have notes everywhere and have to keep checking who is getting off the bus and which...
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by JaydensMommyI met with a lady yesterday, she has a 3 yr old and she is a teacher. She is the same one that asked about a monthly rate. Well she also asked if she...
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by GuestDo you post it? What ages do you watch? How hard is it to stick to what you plan? Do you have an assistant?
I am just getting started and...-
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by DBugI recently cut my closing hours back from 6:00 to 5:00 pm. It didn't affect most of the families, but one family rearranged their shifts to accommodate...
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by kcnjasonI think I may have too high of expectations, which can be good and bad at the same time. When doing preschool with my dck's I never feel like I do enough...
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by daycareI have one opening that I have been trying to fill for over a month. This is the longest that I have ever had an opening.
First off I...-
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by AbigailI'm going to be changing my work hours soon so I can focus more on child care and developing my future program. I'll soon be starting with creating weekly...
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by momofboysI'm so ticked off right now I could spit! DCM informed me a few days ago that this week she had "spring break". . . it was the first I'd heard...
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by MissaniOkay, so I know we work 10-12 hours a day, so how do I have trouble getting everything done? Specifically, it is difficult in the winter.
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by sahm2threeLike, what are the kids doing most of the day? Do you do a lot of free play? Or do you have scheduled activities every day? I do a lot of free play...
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by Miss LindseyI'm wanting to get into a bit more of a schedule, or at least attempt one. I have mostly little ones, ages 15 months, 8 months, 6 months and 5 months....
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by legomom922I am going crazy as one of my DCM's schedule is too hard to work around. Her days change, her hrs change, the amount of days change, etc. I have finally...
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by marniewonTHESE KIDS ARE SO OFF SCHEDULE I'D RATHER NOT HAVE THE LONG WEEKEND!!! Okay, sorry for shouting, but that's my mood right now! Monday's are bad enough,...
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by GreenshadowI have a little girl (the only girl in my care!) that I used to watch full time. Her mom is a single mother. She had gone to part time for a couple of...
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just curious as to everyones daily schedules. Heres mine copy/pasted from my website:
Daily Schedule
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by handemomhello!
I just started watching a 9 month old. She is currently on formula. Parents said that she has NO schedule and they have never been...-
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Mom of my newest DCG (the mom who wrote "please don't hurt her!" in several places of the registration materials) is totally throwing my day...
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by Sweet PeasHi Everyone, I'm looking for advice.
I'm a newer fcc provider, just started Aug.'09. I currently enrolled 2 more children (including a newborn...-
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by DancingQueenthat is the question I get at most of my interviews. Right now I have mostly young kids so our days are not that glorious so it sounds lame when I answer...
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by AbigailI'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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by athomemommyWhat does your schedule look like? I have a 6 month, 14 month, and 3 year old. How to fit it all in? How to get them all on the same nap schedule...
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by AbigailI need to have a daily schedule to turn in as part of the licensing process. I DO want to follow a schedule as it's so much easier for the kids to know...
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by momofsixThis is NOT to sound like the hubby that comes home from work or the parents whose kids we watch that say "so what do you DO all day long?"...
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by toddler careHi! I Googled "daycare forum" and landed here. The reason for my search is because I have started a job at a daycare center in the toddler...
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by kdparadiseI've seen only 1 real thread where only a couple responded with their daily Daycare Schedules. Those of you that run Home Daycares, I would really appreciate...
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by melissa annstill waiting for their schedule for the week? Hubby says I should turn off the answering machine, cell phone and not answer the door in the morning....
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Hello. Anyone willing to share your day dc schedules? Need to get a feel on how to fill the day/nap times etc. Planning on opening @6:30 am. Also any...
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by Momof2BoysHello!
I had a lady contact me about watching her daughter (15 months old in August) Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:00pm. This works out perfect...-
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by Momof2BoysI mean this in a lot more respectful way than it probably comes across in the title..
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by MsKaraSo my one new kid is still giving me problems. Or I should say the parents are. They called "after" he was supposed to be here wednesday to...
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My 16 month daycare boy comes at 12:15, right in the middle of the day. His grandma brings him to me as she watches him in the morning until she has...
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by GuestI have a new DCB he is 4 months old he was with a stay at home Mom before and he wasnt on a shecdule I am all about the shecdule he has been here 4 weeks...
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Some of the teachers at my previous preschool had these but I can't seem to find exactly what I want online.
I'm looking for just a small...-
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by seashellI have a FT family here who informed me this morning that mom and dad were seperating. Dad is moving to Ohio, mom is staying in CT. Visitation is as...
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Ok folks help a Momma out....
How do you go from being a total fly by the seat of your pants person to someone who at least has a reasonable...-
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by TGT09I was just sitting here wondering what everyone's daily routine is like. From arrival to departure. I'm wondering if mine is typical and would like any...
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by LiliyaI have in home child care, my hours right now are 6:30-5:30,
All kids get here after 7 a.m, but I feel that one family is abusing my services,...-
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