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My regular hours are 7-5. In a couple weeks I have to go in for an ortho appt to pick up a new retainer at 4:45. My orthodontist’s hours are 8-5. They... -
You would think I would be better at this, but I'm not. How do you nicely word that you're taking this Holiday time off?
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Does anyone else feel guilty or struggle with taking time off and having parents upset. I know this sounds so silly but I have the hardest time making,...
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Today I was closed so I could attend a mother's day celebration at my son's school. My dc families have known about this day off for a long time. I reminded...
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After 15 years in childcare, I have developed an injury to my arm from repetitive lifting. In lieu of my annual summer vacation, I wanted to take 30...
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How much time do you all take off? Is it paid or unpaid?
I am going to be revamping my contract soon to include more time off. I currently... -
I have a combination of teacher families and non teacher families. We are in the Midwest, so schools were closed yesterday for snow and today and Wednesday... -
So my sons school has a mother/son dance next Friday from 6-8. I close at 5:30. I was just invited to go to dinner beforehand with a few other moms and...
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I notified my parents weeks ago that I will be closing today at 3:30 for a dentist appointment. I dutifully reminded them several times that I will be...
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I've handed out a list of early closures and days off for the summer, just Memorial Day and 4th of July. But it looks like there is a week in July where...
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I have been providing child care for 20 years and I cannot believe what I am experiencing with MOST of the children in my care right now.
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When you calculate your time % for the year, do you subtract the hours in which you're closed? Vacation, holidays, sick, etc. ?
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So, I have had a family since 2014 and I send home a monthly newsletter explaining if days off are needed, whats going on, donations, etc. Long story...
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I have been having this feeling lately that I have been too reliable for my families over the years. As my time comes to an end in the daycare business...
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Ok so I have been open for over 3 years. I have had for the most part the same families. In my contract I take 1 week off at a half rate, and 3 personal...
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It's possible that I can quit at the end of June. My ducks are in a row...
But I'm scared to let the daycare income go!
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I'm posting my summer vacation, closures and what holidays I'm closed for May-September today. I'm super nervous parents are going to be annoyed!! I'm...
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It's in my contract, but this is the first time I've actually thought of using it. Do you coordinate with parents' vacations and take into consideration...
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For the first time ever, i scheduled myself a Spring Break! And it starts in 8 hours! It sort of snuck up on me (I forgot about it entirely until two...
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What are you taking off this year? Christmas falls on Wednesday and so does New Years, making for an odd break. I like to take Christmas Eve off which...
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Ok, i need some help.
My husband has cancer and radiation and Chemo didn't work. He is getting worse and he is no longer accepting treatments.... -
Does anyone schedule days off to spend with your own kids? What do you do about vacations? I do take a couple of little ones (long weekend) and one...
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Do you send home a note with your days off?
Do you keep a tally for the parents?
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I don't know why! I just feel like its my job to be reliable and dependable and always here for my dcfamilies.
On the other hand... I'm... -
Wondering if this is taking too much time off.
Background, last time I took any vacation was last April, I took 3 days off when family... -
Of course you should pay your daycare providers vacation, stat. Holidays,sick day!
Think about it this way...lets say your monthly daycare... -
Had a parent give notice last week that they will be leaving. This Friday is her last day. Mom had 3 vacation days left (I give 7 for full timers) and... -
My husband's grandmother passed away this past Saturday. I asked DCPs to pick up kids by 430 on Tuesday so I can try to make it to the wake, but the actual... -
I went from 2 kids during the day to 5 in a matter of a couple of weeks. One of those 5 kids is 4 years old. She doesn't nap, so my 2.5-3 hour break I...
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Do any of you keep only teachers children? I would love to be able to have the summers off and possibly the breaks that the teachers get so I could spend...
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Run after work for 1/2 hour. take a nice hot bath. Sign up for a massage. and go to bed. I am sooooo tired! I need to schedule fun into my life. ... -
I 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,... -
I have been off work for two weeks following an injury that required surgery.
My dirty little secret?
I DON'T MISS IT AT... -
at nap time today...
I was wondering what all of you do during nap time? -
I'm still toying with what to take with my vacation time. All my parents but one are teachers so this is where it makes it hard because they all get...
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I normally adore this blog, and read it all the time. I just came across this particular post, though, and it ticked me off. We've done so much back...
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Out of the blue, without notice, like a gift from the heavens.....I got the afternoon off!....and it was actually sunny for once!!!:
: (Pacific NW humor...
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I have a free morning...no kiddo's till 10:30...WooHoo!!! Get some cleaning, organizing, and set up done. Oh, and too much daycare.com time as well!
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I had 11 days away from my day friends. Which means they had 11 days without me. Ugh,.. Lol. We are most definitely eating lunch on time today and having...
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Just told one daycare family I am pregnant and after a congrats she said, "Let me know once you know your due date more accurrately (waiting on ultrasound...
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Are these dates correct?
• New Year’s Day (Saturday January 1, 2011)
• Martin Luther King Day (Monday January 17)
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I own a family home program. Recently, prospective parents have been asking me for a free week each year. Do any of you do this? I do have a one week...
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My teachers kid "probably" wont be here the week after Christmas. They come 3 days/ mon thurs, & fri. As of right now, I am closed on monday...
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Just curious what you will take off this Christmas since Christmas Eve falls on a Friday and Christmas Day on a Saturday. I guess according to my contract,... -
When DD was born 3 years ago, I could barely handle being on my own with her when DH went back to work after one week. I was exhausted (lost a TON of...
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Making the contract... I've lurked in here plenty to see that personal time is the most needed thing to prevent burn-out. I have decided to close- mem.... -
What do you do? This is my first year where my kids are in school. I know we have a christmas concert during the day in december and a kindergarten parent... -
It seems all my dcf are taking a week (or two) off without kids. They will still bring their kids to daycare (same time) and go out on daytrips ect for... -
My new family consists of a mom who is a nurse & also goes to schoolp art-time & a dad who works for the state & likely has many holiday days...
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In my contract I have July 4th as a paid holiday but don't have anything about it falling on the weekends. I have seen in other contracts that there... -
I just got choosen for Jury Duty. Has anyone had to go or is there a way out of it b/c of our business? Did you have to close for the day?
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What do you do when you are sick? Do you have someone that covers for you? What is your back up plan?
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I've got two families on my waiting list right now (yay!), but since this is the first time I've had anyone waiting, I'm not sure what the ethical way...
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Last week school was out two days for snow. So the one little boy I watch stayed home with his older siblings.
I know the mom is going... -
my hubby and i just found out we are expecting our second child next september...yay! any advice on how other people have worked out drs appts and any... -
I'm trying to make my list of paid holidays for my contract and I am wondering what days are common to take off. Thank you! -
Are there any child care center directors or licensed day care providers that have trouble finding a substitute to come in for employee call outs, emergencies,...
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Hi everyone!
I'm new to the daycare scene and would like to know what is within the legal guidelines for charging for time off. My daycare...