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Both bits seem bad. The first time just happened Friday, the school promised it should not continue. it happened again today I am seeking advice, what...
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Is there a support group for childcare workers that have been verbally abused by parents?! sheesh. Thanks to anyone who reads. Having major imposter...
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I have been dealing with a 12-month-old baby who does not take naps! As soon as I put him down for a nap, he starts to cry and doesn't stop! It's really... -
Hi everyone!
I currently have 3 infants at my daycare. One of them is full-time and the two others are part-time. Here in CA, you are allowed... -
Daycare is an essential service for working parents who want to ensure their children receive proper care and education while they are away. However, sometimes, daycare providers and parents may need to terminate their relationship due to various reasons. Termination of a daycare arrangement can be a difficult and emotional process for both the daycare provider and the parent. In this article, we will discuss how to avoid the pitfalls of daycare termination and make the process as smooth and straightforward...06-01-2023, 09:44 PM
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Thank you for your replies and helping me long this past week about mom that wants to call the shots, micromanages and is not comfortable with outings.......
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Today is the last day for one of my families. I survived the two weeks! I will absolutely miss this kid, and even his parents. But I will NOT miss...
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I'm in a difficult situation with a dck3. This child is a ward of the state, but has been placed with an elderly relative- who told me that she only...
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Hey guys,
Quick question, We have after school care at our center and we take kindergarten through sixth grade, what would you do if a child hit... -
When a parent informs me they gave their child laxitives this morning...... Happy Friday everyone
let's hope mine isn't too sh**ty!
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Hi everyone!
What's your deal breaker? Reason for terminating care? I'm about to kick one out that is misbehaving during nap time. I have... -
I've been doing daycare for about 10 years and stick to 2 toddlers and then get kids on and off the bus, because I prefer to be legally unlicensed. So...
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I have a child that I have vented about several times on the venting thread. He’s 22 months old and he’s such a handful. At first I had issues with...
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I have a child who comes to me 3 days, every other week due to a custody situation. Basically, theres no reason for me to terminate them, besides that...
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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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So....I have had this child since he was 6 weeks old, he is now 2.
It has been one thing after the other. So first his mom gets off work... -
My contracts have a start date but no specific end date. Instead I have parents renew and update their handbook and contracts each fall; I usually send...
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Hello all, long time lurker but posting here for the first time. I need some advice. I have been opened almost a year and am running into a situation...
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So I’ve had kind of a stressful evening and my emotions are running a little high. I just want to know if I’m over reacting or not.
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So it’s been one of those days, the ones where you are so ready for the day to over. I have a new family that I started care for their 3 DCB about 6...
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I have a friend of 13 yrs that desperately needed me to watch her child because she was getting a divorce. She was a stay at home mom and had to find...
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Thank you all for your replies to my first post yesterday, concerning the manipulative 6 year old child I have taken on. I adore her 2 year old brother,...
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Ladies, I am struggling with a 4 year old and now her 2.5 year old sister is becoming a struggle as well. I have been caring for these girls for over...
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Hi I am new to the forum and I would like to know if any had a situation with a parent that wanted them to change their rate to be more cost effective...
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I've been having kind of a rough week. I have to terminate a client, I have an open house on Saturday and am not quite ready, but I will be....it's a...
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Hi all,
First time poster but a frequent troller
My in home daycare is very small, only 6 kids. I have had a few families... -
I finally got up the nerve to terminate a family. The 2 yr old has been extremely aggressive towards the other children and difficult to supervise and...
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How to phase out clients to work Less hours. In the beginning I originally take clients of varying hours just because I need the incoming to fill spots...
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I have been going through a pretty bad burnout and I am trying to come out of it. I realized most of my stress during the day stems from a very difficult...
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I apologize for the length and typos. I'm writing this post in tears.
We started with a new daycare provider 2 weeks ago. During our interview,... -
Dcm wasn't ignoring me. She just hadn't read my email. Even though I included the reason for termination she still asked why. She brought me payment for...
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That I'm making the right decision. I have one opening, for a toddler. I currently have a part time infant boy along with my own infant (that put s me...
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Just out of curiosity, how many kids have you had to term and why did you term them?
I've termed one because she was the worst napper,... -
I am considering dropping down to either the lowest level of licensed care (so that I can stay on the food program and receive daycare assistance) or...
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hello fellow providers...I need some input, advice etc.
I have a little boy that is 4.5 years . when he started here he was such a good little... -
You know the family I have that complains about everything. Same family we spoke with about that breakfast is over at 830 but "forgot" that...
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I have never had this happen before and I am not too sure how to deal with it.
I have a family, they are somewhat new, only have been here... -
I have 3 part time kiddos that are currently filling the spots for 2 full time teachers children.
At the beginning of summer, I took these... -
Hello everyone!!!! I hope everyone is doing well!
It has been a minute since I posted, but I need advice asap. I have a parent who was... -
I posted before that I was letting my daughter take over as of June 1, but since the daycare is in my home, it hasn't happened yet. She will be leaving...
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So I've been going to a daycare provider for 3 weeks as a drop in. My mother and MIL normally watch my DS but my mother went on vacation and my MIL couldn't...
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As a deadline for terming a child...do you tell the parents you are giving it until that date? Or is that just for yourself?
I think I... -
I plan on calling a parent this week, possibly tonight. In a few weeks I am no longer going to be offering care for their two children (age 3.5). They...
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I wrote a week or 2 ago about terming a family I have who are also close friends of ours. I wasn't having any major issues with them, but I'm in a position...
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Hello and Happy New Year!
I wrote about a difficult little girl (who makes days so hard and stressful) and her parents who just do not... -
I have a daughter who goes to a home daycare. Recently I noticed that she has been teasing at the daycare by the older kids and one is the provider's... -
I just terminated my child care arrangement for DCK2. I tried for 2 months and it was NOT working at all. He is completely non-verbal and refuses to attempt...
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Hi, Everyone! I'm new here so please bear with me if I post in the wrong place or dont use acronyms where I should.
5.5 month old DCK screams most... -
Haven't been here in ages... I never have TIME... but I have to talk to others 'like me'... I am so frustrated, hurt and feel like a POS I don't know...
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I took on a family that I knew would be questionable. They needed care from 4-9 pm Wed-Fri. They accept state aid, so the rest they have to pay for themselves....
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For the past several months my home and daycare children have been very uneasy. We've had the worst DCB who would never follow directions, hitting, spitting,...
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Hello! I am new here, and I need some help formulating a termination letter/message for a family. That's the short version.
I opened my... -
I am a member but logged out for privacy. What a day and there are still about three hours left. I am thinking of terming this dcg who I've had since...
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First off - is this fair?
I have a part time infant. 3 days a week. First family so they do not pay if they are not here, not contracted hours... -
Have you ever termed a family/dck so that you could enroll a different one?
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She is my neighbor. My other dcm is her employee. And I am good friends with my neighbor that she is also running her mouth to. Her benefits were cut...
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Hi I have never posted here before but I need some advice.
I have a family with 2 children that I provide care for. one is 12 months the other... -
All my kids annoy me witg little things. But everything this one dcb does annoys me.
He is 4 and has a lot of issues here with listening,... -
I have had dcb3 and dcg 9m since October, DCM has good intentions yet no follow through. I was able to be pretty lenient with her in the beginning since...
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This may be long, but it is involved, sorry!
I'm having trouble with a family, 2 dck's 5months and 2 years, and I want to term but don't... -
This is really just a vent, but I also maybe need some brainstorming help.
I have a set of cousins here, I was planning on terming one... -
That I am starting to dread "going" to work every morning. I'm not sure if it is because it is winter, or what, but it is Saturday night and...
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Registered member, logged out.
I have a big decision to make regarding possibly taking on a new daycare family, but I know it will cause hurt feelings... -
I have never had to terminate a family yet. I have a family that I will need to terminate by March when a new dcb arrives. I am terming them for several... -
OK....in connection to my 'no paying mom for two weeks' post...
I have sent her an email stating, as per my information, she needs to make... -
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 this dck who is 3.5 Not potty trained has 4 words in his vocabulary.. Not a big deal as my own 3 year old isn't potty trained and is a year...
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I took on a part time boy a few weeks ago. His schedule was 9am to 3pm Monday-Thursday every other week.
Dcb came for 3 weeks. Today... -
I have had this family for a year now with no problems! 6 weeks ago she was laid off, honestly I think she was fired. She gave me 2 weeks notice that...
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I was the lady with the always late mom issue. I have been in the hospital with my son since Wednesday so I have had a sub running the show. Wednesday... -
Hello,
I've been through a lot of highs and lows with HDC, but its all settling out (into a great thing), unfortunately I need, for the betterment... -
I'm just wondering how long everyone has been in business and how many times they have termed and for what?
I'm asking because of providers... -
You ladies inspired me to not take any crap from DCF and to have a backbone, and that's just what I did today. I termed my first family, I feel terrible... -
This is just therapy for me. You don't even have to read it!
This DC Mom knows that every Thursday I leave about 9:05 to go 2 miles... -
Hey all I haven't been here in awhile because my computer was broken but I am back up and running and missed you all dearly!! I missed the great advice...
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Has anyone ever done this? I"m very close and its nothing, nothing to do with the parents at all. I have an awesome group of them but its all the...
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I have a newer daycare family (about 3 months). Super sweet, pay on time, keep baby home when sick or one of the parents has a day off. But they keep...
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Hi this question is for providers with employees. I need to let my worker go because she doesn't wanna to work and only has been employed with me for...
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As most of you already know I went through a miscarriage last week. On Saturday December 8th I was diagnosed with a missed miscarriage after I went to... -
So another one bites the dust... Termed another family today... Relationship had been going downhill fast. Went to the kids birthday party today and...
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Apologizing ahead of time for long post::
I just started my family child care and currently have 2 PT infants and my daughter who will... -
For those of you following the complaint/pending court case, etc. filed against me for giving a child several time outs in one day before terminating... -
Hi all, need some advice. I started doing daycare in my home about 2 months ago. I have 3 different families, two of them I love and one just doesn't...
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I know the title may sound harsh, but I have a full facility with a waiting list and would like to know how to get rid of families who either dont pay...
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This is sposed to go as a reply to "What would you do?" Lol, not at all able to figure out what happened that it has its own thread.
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I'm so on the fence about giving this family notice. Mom just holds baby at every whimper and expects me to the same. I have posted about this baby before.... -
Some background:
I'm married and have an 18 month old daughter. Only child. I'm fixed. Don't want any more children. I'm also super introverted,... -
and they will not "be back"!!!
wish me luck ladies, I haven't had to do this in many years, and it feels awful! -
-back at daycare a little more than a year
-took a family needing care for 4 children (2 under 2) at a significant discount
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I just counted. I only have 15 more days of my SA child. I never bonded with this child and will be more than happy to see the end. I raised my rates,...
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Logged out for privacy but registered user.
Have any of you ever termed everyone and started over? That's about where I am right now. ... -
Right now I have a rather small house for my family size. We never planned to stay in it this long, but do to the economy, we are still here in it....
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Well, this has been an eventful day.
I had to term my last child to make room for a newborn sibling. I agonized over this for months because...02-28-2012, 03:04 PM -
So i terminated that little boy that i've been having issues with, just because i'm pregnant and feel like the family has been causing me nothing but... -
Today is the last day for one of my dcg's. She's 6 and has been with me since she was 2 months old.
I've had many kids over the years... -
I have been having a hard time doing daycare 10 hours a day plus getting my chores done, helping with homework and helping my special needs daughter....
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I have a dcm that lately has been talking about quiting her job, getting a new job, taking a break etc. So she went from working M-F to havindg Fridays...
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I have a DC that I have had since they were 6wks. DC is now almost 1. I generally get along well with the parents and the DC is very good too.
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A friend of my mine on fb, sent me a message that a friend of hers is looking for childcare. Her friend lives in my town. I messaged my friend my infor...
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I am at my wits end. I have a family with a 3 yr old and a 6 yr old.
Problem #1- Mom didn't like my rates and gave me a hard time telling... -
I have a family driving me crazy and stressing me out. I decided earlier this year I was going to a weekly rate in 2012. I sat down and talked with everyone...
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Ok I think I am done with this little one. His big brother and sister are violent kids. They've been kicked off the school bus and kinds of things. Well... -
I complained about this same mom the other day. My husband says I need to terminate her because she ticks me off ALL the time. This is the latest reason!... -
Well...I am probably gonna get a online spanking from most of you guys...being too nice has caught up with me!!
I just opened in June... -
Background this was my first dcm and dck. Mom got pregnant and I told her I she could have my last under 2 spot. I have been holding it for over 6 months...
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I have a 2 1/2 year old boy in my care that is about to drive me up the wall. I'm close to terminating but I'd like to feel like I've tried everything...
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I had a new family start on Monday. 2 year old girl, only child, and parents are very very picky about everything. Asked a TON Of questions at interview,... -
I think I need to terminate because I dread seeing him everyday. He is a smart boy with a great vocabulary but he spends so time in thinking time because...
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Terminating within two week trial period. I told mom yesterday that I could not keep infant after next week. He's scheduled and paid to be here tomorrow.... -
I have never terminated a kid in the year ive been open. I have had lots of times that ive thought about it but never did. Its not the easiest thing in... -
We are full and have 2 families on our waiting list. One 2yr old boy comes occasionally since his mom is a substitute teacher. I went to college with... -
Hi everyone!
I am new to the daycare forum, and started an in home daycare in April. I'm sure a lot of what I have to learn is from being... -
If you are just reading this thread now you might want to check out the 2 previous threads:
FRUSTRATED WITH DCM!
Dcm breaks my policies... -
Ok so I have been posting on here the last few days with the dilemma that I have lost all of my kids but 3 to school and now only have one full timer....
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I am a stay-at-home mom, but have been watching a former coworker's baby for the past 7 months. I have hated it from day one because he has always been...
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Ok so I'm staying anon just in case. I termed a family last week after the 2 week trial for physical aggression (bitting). DCM and DCD friended me on...
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Yesterday, I posted about how I wanted to term some school agers. Today I want to term 3 out of 4 families!
Ok I had 2 different families that needed...
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I've been providing childcare for a couple of friends for a year, but just a month ago, I've became "official", and I now I have a contract... -
I recently took on a child I had termed before for behavior at age 3(last straw was unbuckling car seat and climbing around moving vehicle). She has... -
I always have a gut feeling about people. Sometimes I think to myself that I can't actually be correct 100% of the time.Nope! I am! I need to always go... -
I have had these 2 dcb's (2 and 4 yr old brothers) for 3 months now.
It does not feel that things are getting any better but I also feel... -
I am having a problem with one of my DCB. It"s always the same one that I have been having issues with since the day he started.
Anyway,... -
Hello All! This is my first post. I stumbled on this site when googling for advise on this matter. I have a 19 month old boy enrolled @ my home. He... -
Long story short I have a state funded family that intended to leave me at the end of summer b/c their older kids are going to be in school, and they...
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I am so upset and stressed out right now...I am posting as unregister but am a registered poster...I just wanted to share this...
Hey *****,... -
Okay... Heres my situation:
I have a 13 month old DCB that left my daycare about 2.5 months ago. His mom is a teacher & right before... -
Hi,
Today I started caring for two children. One is almost 3 and I had almost no problems with him other than asking why? all day.
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I've tried registering a couple months ago and couldn't get it to work. I love reading all of your advice as I am fairly new to daycare. So I was hoping...
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Sooo my one and only DCM that ever causes me problems helped to cause things to get real awkward around here. She is 34 and works with my 21 year old... -
I will need to let one of DC infants go in FEB as I just found out I will need that spot for my first grandchild. What do say to the parent? How much...
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What do u do when your clients don't show up? I don't get paid unless they are here and I have a couple clients that can't always wake up on time. I used...
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So, I'm looking over ads on a local childcare website because I have to find new clients. And what do I see?
The woman who I gave a termination... -
I posted last week about my 5 yo almost out of the blue showing violent actions towards my dog. The last two weeks with him have been a nightmare. Last... -
So I used to have a DCB age 3 who I termed back in dec for several things.
1. destructive behavior
2. constant tantrums
3. never... -
Hello parents, I am a grandparent taking care of my grandchild. I removed my grandchild from his first daycare (a home daycare) after 7 mths because she...
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So I gave the term notice for the "just show up on my doorstep" dcf. Dcm showed up to pick up dcg instead of the dad like I thought for sure...
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dcb is in our care 10+ hours. Has issues with listening/and doing what is asked of him without running away fron us.
We let mom and dad know this... -
Please tell me this is just cause or Im going to cry out of frustration!
Dcg that Ive had issues with, the one with parents coming early... -
Does anyone NOT take only children? I have termed 3 kids in the last 2 years and all three were only children who's parents wanted me to either do everything...
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I completely understand if no one has time for this but if u do please help me. I thank u greatly! I am a state certified provider who takes clients through...
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I have this daycare girl who is 27 months. She is a handful I have had her for a year she came from a nanny. She used to yell at nap the whole time... -
As a provider when do you know that your burned out and dont want to do this anymore? I find myself getting erked easily lately, and when a parent has... -
Hi all,
I need a reality check....
I turned my cell phone on this morning to find out that I had a DC Parent text me at... -
For those that are curious as to where we stand. Here is the original thread.
I wrote the letter telling the parents that the behaviors... -
I posted earlier in the week about the new SA that started on Monday. I have put up with a lot of things from a lot of kids, and have worked hard to...
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I have a dcb who started in November. He can be a very sweet boy, but he doesn't talk, has no concept of personal space, isn't potty trained, and is...
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Alright, so I recently opened a dayhome, I've written up contracts, menu plans, and weekly schedules. My interviews went great, and all contracts were...
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I am very upset by this daycare mother and I am considering terming the family over this one incident.
So this 9 year old boy "lost"... -
I feel like a weight has been lifted...the little guy from a few threads of mine has finally been termed. We stuck it out as long as we could. The child...
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I am so furious I could just burst. I have this 2 year 3 month old daycare boy (or I should say HAD) that has hit/thowed objects, hurt my kids and daycare... -
For the first time ever I am considering terming a new client during the initial 2-week trial period. Last week was their first week; this is their second...
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I guess it isn't really a term since it's a drop in kid who is here once a month usually...but I found this interesting and wanted to see what others...
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I have had a little guy here since the first of Janiary, 4 days a week, all day. He does nothing but cry, scream or whine (whines when I am holding him... -
Do any of you find yourself terminating often or wanting to terminate? I feel like I'm running across all the bad luck with difficult kids. Am I alone?...
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I had issues with a child in my care. I had put the child on disciplinary notice back in December. The child's behavior improved. The child is school...
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I started doing day care in my home in January. I have a child that will be 3 in May. He does not listen, he tells me no constantly, he pesters the others... -
So I had a thread about a family that had a higher lead level in the daughters blood and I was feeling a bit threatened by her like she was trying to... -
About a week ago I posted a thread regarding one of my dcb's (age 3)extreme fits (https://www.daycare.com/forum/showthread.php?t=25986). He is still having... -
The dad I termed sent me an ugly text.
I am beyond myself with what you have done to my son. I didn't enroll him for you to terminate... -
Right now I have my own son who is 3 1/2. I have two boys that just turned 2 years old, a 4-mo old infant boy, who is brothers with one of the two year...
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I texted her last night and told her I needed to talk to her and to give me some extra time this morning. I told her I had to go ahead and terminate....
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I need opinions please...
In my contract it states that I will give 30 days notice prior to terminating care. There may be an unexpected... -
Okay, here goes.....I have a little boy who has been in my care for the last 2 years--he is 3. He has always been very sensitive and I need to keep things...
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Okay, so I'm doing my first interview tomorrow night, the family has a 4 month old and a 4 year old, currently they only need care for the 4 month old.... -
Well the mom who was always late paying ( in advance) but that's my policy. I get paid on Fridays for following week. Well she said she would be here...
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So I think I need to let the family go who comes at 5:30 am. I started nursing school and doing this 12 hours a day plus taking care of my own family...
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So I just started up a home daycare and had much more success than I had anticipated filling my 2 vacancies (I already have a waiting list). I was worried...
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I have in my contract that at anytime in the first 2 weeks of care, either the parent or myself can terminate the contract and go our separate ways without...
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My daughter goes to an in-home daycare, and the woman who runs it has a son her age. My daughter got sick one day when she was at the daycare (vomit and...
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Or is it just the kids I have? That is when I started having trouble with the 9 mo from the fam I termed. He wouldn't sleep, cried all the time. He...
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I have been a caregiver for almost 30 years. I had an in home childcare for many years while my four children were small and then when they stated school... -
ok, I bit off more than I could chew. This is only my 2nd year in childcare, and I have a 4 month old, a 15 month old, and an 8 month old in my care....
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Back story--Last spring I termed a long time girl because she called my referral service told them i was NOT doing my job that i did nothing school related...
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I have two interviews this Thursday in hopes of replacing the current dcg I have. In my contract I have that I can terminate care with a two weeks notice...
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So it has been 24 hours since I termed my screamer who I have had to send home midday with fevers four times since September. I feel so much more relaxed... -
I'm giving my screamer until the end of this month to change his attitude and to STOP THE INCESSANT SCREAMING and then I will be terming him. I've had...
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I operate a small child care, I take 3 kids in (besides my daughter). If I take more I am not legal any more. I have 2 Full-time kids and one Part-time...
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I was reading someone's post on here bout the director being secretive. well I have had some of these experiences too. My daughter is bi racial, ok, she...
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So 2 wks ago I gave my termination to the parents of dcb who was the playpen rocker, and today was suppose to be his last day and I was going to take...
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Out in the community? I've only termed one family (for a variety of reasons, #1 of which was that the mom was repeatedly nasty to me) and I'm terrified... -
ok,... it has come to my attention (read this as, I just sat down evaluated my program and realized something has to change)and for personal reasons I... -
So I know this thread is a bit akward with all the recent talk about terming dcks prematurely but I think I need to do this.
Just added... -
I gave 2 weeks notice on my 2yo dcg. She hits, slaps, pulls hair plus her mom is ALWAYS late in pick up and payment...only had her for slightly over...
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I have mixed emotions. I know I did the right thing. But I just still feel bad. KWIM? It just was a bad situation. Between the dcb with ODD/ADD and...
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I have recently taken two siblings into my daycare. My contract states “Either party can cancel this agreement with two weeks notice”. Problem... -
I think I am going to term the 10 month old today. I am honestly going to go crazy if I don't get a break. I think I am going to have to just tell dcm...
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On her childcare reimbursement forms an submitting them to her employer...
I told her I had no problem signing them and to bring them in going... -
I am thinking I may have to terminate my 17 mo dcb..just too busy for me to handle. I have never terminated before, so how is this normally done? Through...
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I am so sick of her to ask me stupid questions! Both of my daycare sisters that I only watch them for a part time. They are coming back since August... -
Hi, I am new to the site and have really enjoyed reading the threads. I have a question and thought I would get some imput from some one who has been...
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i have a baby who is 4months...had since 6wks...she is the biggest loudest screamer ever when not held.....i have feed her, changed her, she hates the...
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Yesterday at pickup, same mom who had the check issue, told me that for next week, could we do Mon-Wed. When she started she told me Tue, Thur, Fri. 2...
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I am THE least confrontational person in the world.
This is so incredibly difficult for me.
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So, I'm thinking of giving notice to one of my SA families. They have 2 SA's and I had them almost the whole summer. They are my newest family.
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Hi, was wondering if I could get some advice from you all..I started a new family about 4 weeks ago. Two girls ages 2 & 3. I have these girls on tues... -
I have been watching this little girl who is now 20 months since Jan. She had a nanny and only napped if you held her. I do not hold her, I lay her in...
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i have a zero tolerance for children stealing from my house. its just one of those things i cant tolerate. its happened before, quite a few years back,...
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I had a parent enroll her kids in my daycare, their first day was yesterday. She was looking for a new daycare because there was a health issue at her...
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I am in desperate need of advice. I have 2 little boys in my care who are cousins. They are 9 months apart in age (3 and 4 at the moment), and both come... -
Hi everyone! I just need some advice about my situation with a family. I had 2 brothers (1&3) start about a month ago, and it is not going very well.... -
Examples of a letter of termination resulting from a downsizing or closing of a daycare would be helpful. I've been in the process of letting kids go...
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Yesterday was so peaceful, quiet, calm. Today, craziness again. Yesterday the ODD dcb went home sick (stomach flu). Threw up twice here and the last...
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Ok, the child I have been having all the issues with has been terrible this week. I know I should just terminate him, but I feel like that is just what...
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I always feel uncomfortable doing this, but I let the mom of the 4 year old boy know I will no longer be able to provide care for her child after this...
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What to do....
My part time girl is now coming in the evenings two nights a week now instead of m-t for about 4 hours like she used to.... -
Ok so I have a payment question:
If I decide to take in a helper and increase the amount of kids I have and a parent doesnt like that (and... -
Hi Everyone! I appreciate any help I can get at this point. I have be operating my daycare for almost three years now and have worked in daycare for five...
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Things did not end well with my teacher family. At least not for me. They were REALLY late several days the last week or two of care. Other things bothered...
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That same boy who is constantly hitting is at it again today. Super mouthy and just plain disrespectful. I hate to terminate because he has three brothers...
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Hi all, I'm new here. I've been doing daycare since last fall and had to let a family go today for the first time. It was incredibly hard, they...
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I have an almost 3yo dcg that's the biggest Drama Diva I've ever met! She's really perfectly fine with me during the day - she's learned that her drama... -
I have a few questions for the more experienced providers out there. I've been watching 3 girls (from the same family) in my home for several months now...
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I have a substitute teacher and I watch her son very, very part-time. The first 2 weeks it was 2 days a week and then last week was Spring Break and...
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Hi Everyone,
I am new to the site, and I was excited to find this so I could have like minded people's advice. I was hoping to hear what... -
I care for two families. I thought family #1 was great & liked us a lot. I do a LOT for this family & don;t charge them much IMO. I do lots...
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Ok, so this will sound bad but... I have an employee who is constantly missing time from work because someone is sick, appts, ect. In the last 8 work...
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So this is week 3 of my new family, 15 months and 3 1/2. They are here part time (3-4 days a week) until 7 or 8 in the evenings, sometimes 11pm. ...
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I recently went through registration where I did extra things to have more children. I have to have an assistant as part of this. Well, I hired an assistant...
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I have a family that has been grating on my nerves for some time. Today was the final straw. My contract states health department regulations. Parents...
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I had a little girl come down with a 100.2 fever yesterday afternoon. I called her mom and told her that she needed to come get her within the hour (that's...
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i have a question? i filed a complaint against my child care provider. today i was told the state was there on the complaint and not to bring my child...