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I have a new dcg 15months starting at the end of august. First time in daycare and mom is nervous for her...so she wants her daughter to come for 2 hrs... -
Started a new dck who is almost 3 years old and has never been in daycare before or around other kids for that matter. Boy is he a lot of work!! He also...
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I started a 2 year old a few weeks ago. Posted on the crying, making herself gag and vomit. No prior day care experience according to parents.
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I give every family the first two weeks to see if the child will fit into our setting. I've never had one that didn't make it through the first two weeks,... -
I had a tour with a family I really like. It was one of the most natural tours.... even though the parents asked good questions about me and the program...
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Hi all, it's been awhile 😊. I used to be fairly active on here but my daughter was diagnosed with special needs earlier this year and I was swamped...
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What's your policy on if someone pulls out during the trial period? Do you require notice? If so, how much? If they give no notice and do a "no call,...
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I started a 2.5 year old dcb today and I feel like I made a mistake enrolling him. I know it's only day 1, and I will give it a little more time, but...
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So I've decided I'm going to term the family that brought their kid over terribly sick on his first day. I'm looking for some sample wording for the...
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Hello everyone, long time no see. A LOT has been going on so here goes...
As most of you know I am a Navy spouse. I have been running and... -
I havent had anyone stop care in the 2 week trail period but wondering exactly how you ladies/gentlman do it? If a little on starts on a Monday and the...
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I had a family with 2 kids that came to me 2xs a week. They came for 2 weeks and the mom texted me and said they could not afford me. I do have a contract...
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So the wishy washy family that was quitting then coming back during their trial period is done.
I have never had a family term during the... -
I have a family who is nearing the end of their 3 week trial. However, I want to extend it as the family has gone against a couple important policies...
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I have a new little boy, 19 months, this is his 5th day. He was wonderful M-W, napped great, on a mat, ate well, played well. Yesterday, he was miserable...
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I had a mom message me on Facebook and ask if she can call me regarding childcare services. I gave her my number and we chatted for a bit but I was not...
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If you do trial periods, do you do security deposits?
How do you inform them that they are in a trial period/probationary period?
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How many visits (unpaid) do you set up before a child starts care. I keep seeing ads where the parent wants numerous visits so to the child can "settle...
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In almost 8 years, I have never had to do this before. There have been kids that I KNEW weren't going to work out and let go, and many more that I thought...
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LOL have to laugh but honestly I opened in November, my rates are average & I am lower than some but there are a lot of dirt cheap (and TERRIBLE)...
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Does it ever get you in trouble when parents pull there kids?
Ok heres the story:
I enroll this one year old, things are going ok and then... -
I told Dad that we need to look at other options. I feel terrible, but today was the worst so far. On and off crying from the little ones and then when... -
I would like to know how others handle and word trial periods in their contract...
currently I require a one week non refundable holding... -
What are some of the warning signs you look out for during an interview or during the trial period with a new family?
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I just started doing home daycare 4 months ago and have a small group of kids- 1 full time and several part time with no more than 3 at a time. It's... -
Ok so I posted yesterday about a new little boy who started at my daycare and the issues I was having with him. Well, I never could get the boy to nap... -
When you term during the trial how do you do it? Do you give a 2 week notice or just say this is it.
For example if tomorrow is the last... -
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... -
The mother who wanted second shift has decided to sign up with me. But she wants to tell her current daycare center that she's going with me for a trial...
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Does anyone send out a progress type report when the two week trial is up? I have siblinigs that I'm not sure if I can handle anymore. I think they need... -
I have a bully and want to give the parents a probation contract in hopes of his behavior improving in that time! How long of a probation period is fair?... -
Hi All! I have been with four DCK's for a few months now along with my son..I feel like I am in a groove now and thinking about adding one-two more....any... -
Another contract question from me. I tried searching, but couldn't find what I was looking for.
What does your contract state for a trial... -
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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Some of you may remember me asking for advice on writing an "extending the trial period" letter, and then, ultimately, a term letter. I sent... -
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.
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hi, i recently enrolled my 2yr old in a home based daycare which required me to make a deposit of 200 dollars plus 100 the day my child started daycare...