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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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Omg this website is the greatest thing ever. I just closed up for the day and if I don't get this out I'll probably combust.
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That is how I feel with my first reimbursement. Frustrated.
I was not aware there had to be the kidkare enrollment so I submitted... -
We are in blizzard white out conditions..4 families kids are here...and I watched 2 parents drive back home...another is home with thee 14 yr.old...because...
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Hi all - I am doing latchkey childcare for the first time this year.... would love any advice/wisdom from the veteran moms out there.
I... -
My new center has an unfenced play area. It has been approved for health and safety for years. They did an inspection with a new health and safety rep...
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Drop off today.....talk about annoying.....
First Mom.....hey buddy show everyone how you play ninjas with your friends yesterday. Dcb... -
So I have been working on my taxes this evening. Our son is no longer considered a dependent as he is 19 and away at college in the eyes of the IRS and...
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So I have a family that is very VERY well to do.
They are the kind of family that lives life flying by the seat of their pants and show... -
So every month we have a family participation activity.
This month we decided to have a family pumpkin decorating contest for everyone.... -
my guess it has happened to us all
new 1 yr old 2 days a week, started first week in April
1 day a week at friends day care , 2 here,... -
I'm sure you guys are tired of reading threads like this, but OMG!!!! I have so many kids at my center that I can just tell ONLY get disciplined by me...
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To not feel used and abused today. I love most of my daycare kids like they are my own. (One child is a screamer and we just haven't bonded......) But... -
So... Sickness season has begun in my daycare and everyone has boogies. Some more than others, oh... and it's 'teething', not a cold - even though I...
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I have a dcb3 here who is....difficult. I've long suspected that discipline at home is inconsistent and try as I may I can't get the parents on board....
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Ugh I'm sure I'll get some agreement on this! Why oh why do parents let their kids bring sugary JUNK to eat for breakfast? We have kids coming in all...
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I have been doing too many favors for too many people for too long. I grew up in a home daycare so I've been exposed to this and doing this for a long...
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Sometimes I feel like I'm that overly nice lady who kids think they can walk all over... Especially when their parents are present because then they feel...
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I'm ready to scream. I'm going to sound like a broken record here, but it's my nephew (4) and ds (5).
I had that first!/other one cries... -
I get that it is more common for people with children to provide daycare services but this is getting really annoying. All of my daycare families asked...
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SLEEP!!
I have a 17 month old DCB...i talk about him a lot on here
He is the worst sleeper and it drives me nuts!
He wakes up... -
Well this is kind of a vent.
I interviewed a lady Friday. She has a 4yo. She stated that she "didn't feel like her daughter was learning... -
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for toys to be able to stay in their "area"??
I have large areas allotted for cars/trains/trucks, another area for our "house",... -
Two of my tots were watching the birds out the window, when one of the smacked the window with her toy and made a crack the whole length.
It's now...
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I got a text this morning from one of my dcp. _____ is coming today. We should be there around 9:30. She's gonna eat breakfast with me so she'll be...
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Not day care related, but just want to scream and share somewhere. My kid is with her grandmother every Wednesday. She sends me pictures throughout the...
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I have some kiddos here with nursing moms and I nurse my son and I am not the touchy feely type but I get kids going after my ta tas over here a lot lately....
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Possibly the worst Monday in my daycare history.......
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Just want to vent, perhaps I will feel better.
I recently sent in paperwork for my renewal for 6 which I have been licensed for in this... -
First off, very thankful for my job. I have 2 sets of twins (2 yrs and 4yrs) plus my kids 7, 4 and 2. There are some extremely rough days. Today was one... -
Ugh.
I had to go today and have 3 crowns redone that were botched the first time. (I worked for her and she treated her employees teeth... -
So today is a rainy, snowy, gross New England Day. All of the schools are delayed by 2 hours this morning. As a result, I am open on a 2 hour delay....
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I just have to vent! 3 yr old DCG came today after being home for two days.....with an ATTITUDE! She is purposely breaking rules and when I ask her why...
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Sorry, I just need a place to get it out.
My husband can be a real son of (well fill in the rest) sometimes. But more so when his dad comes... -
(Please refrain from commenting unless its supportive of the actual vent at hand. i am not judging or being rude simply venting in a place where even... -
Omg I have been so busy. I have been running 9 kids... God bless those of you who do I myself am having a hard time. No one listens, Everyone acts up... -
Why is it ok for me to work for LESS than minimum wage when it's not ok for someone who works at, let's say, McDonald's?? I would think the love &... -
I have vented about dcf before. They pay less than everyone else, only pay for days that they are here and ALWAYS pay late! So I am going to give them... -
So I've been talking to my husband about how people don't want to pay for care. and we agree that it is ridiculous how parents will fork out the money...
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Ugh....my stomach is in knots ....................
Last week I had to have a conversation with a single mother about her child biting another... -
First of all it's Monday! Monday's are always tough. One dcb has been screaming since he arrived... Second dcb showed up filthy again... Going to need... -
Sorry.... your child is not
tired
having an off day
didnt sleep well
doesnt feel good
was up late
didnt... -
I am really starting to resent my job because parents are so disrespectful... I have asked a certain parent to take their shoes off and they don't....
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Dear wealthy dcm,
I would just like to tell you that I too find all the little dresses and matching outfits you dress your DD in beautiful... -
Ugggh why didnt I post on this when I wasn't thinking clearly!!!:confused::confused::confused:
3 of my greatest kiddos ever graduated to... -
How about next time it snows - we DO live in New England - you plan accordingly. And by plan accordingly, I do NOT mean mentioning you may not make it...
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Ok, I've been back to fulltime childcare about a year now. I had to go back for financial reasons for my family. Thinking back I think everything happened...
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Yesterday, dcb started sneezing about twice an hour. Today, he is still sneezing, but now the constant, clear runny nose is here again. I'm sure it's... -
I am fed up with a certain daycare family! OMG I am so mad I literally can't even talk right! I wish I had someone here I could talk to! I have...
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Thanks to meeko's post (Not sorry to see her go), many here admitted that they have provided care for a child they didn't necessarily like. How do you...
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So to start off i have a parent that picked up dcb which i watch the 7 yr old sibling in the morning well dcd goes on to ask me if i gave other dcb his...
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My kids don't want to sleep, hence waking up the daycare kids, giving me no time to get things done during nap time. Grrrr! My older 2 year old child...02-06-2012, 02:42 PM
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Today DCB came over with a onesie, covered by a light sweatshirt. It is 35 degrees outside! Sometimes we go outside to play even when it's cold, but not...
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Okay so heres the story...
I have a 2 yr old DCG that I've been watching for a little more than a year now. She is full time here Mon-Fri... -
That about sums it up
Everything I try to do "curriculum" wise doesn't work--the kids aren't interested or it's above their... -
Me: "Because you refuse to send her in pants that fit her".
She's a short, chubby little girl. She's fussy about her clothes.... -
Sorry I'm venting!!!
A child was dropped off to me with a pretty bad cold and after an hour I noticed her cheeks were very red and rashy.... -
I signed out....one of those Mom vents.
First let me say, I love my mom. She works out of town so we don't see her very often. I love... -
I swear if my kids wake up my daycare kids one more time I am going to go crazy!!!! Why must they be loud or walk/run through the house loudly EVERYDAY....12-02-2011, 01:32 PM -
I have 9 kids total today 2 under 1. two 3 yr olds, one 4 yr old, one 5 yr old, two 6 yr olds, one 7 yr old. One of the 6 yr olds is a new girl she complains... -
I had outpatient surgery for a kidney stone friday so I have been really sore. Not supposed to be lifting anything over 10 lbs but have a 9 month old...
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It has been a terrible week. Crabby naughty kids. No one will listen to anything I say. I feel like I have completely lost control. And honestly,...
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Been trying to figure out.....Just how a "mom" could need time to "get away from her children", when I have them from 7:30 to 4:45,... -
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So today I have a surprise day off. Two of my kids have left for thanksgiving vacation and unfortunately the other is sick. So no... -
Hi everyone I just need to vent today... And this is the place to do it!!!
I am about 8 weeks pregnant and have had such a rocky start... -
I started with a new family at the end of October. They needed childcare because their kids were always getting sick in the center they were in and I...
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I had an issue at the grocery store and I just wanted to get some opionions on how everyone else would handle this.
We were shopping for... -
So apparently I'm not friendly enough...
The parent of a 3 year old who just moved to my class said this to my director this evening. ... -
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This woman seriously is becoming a thorn in my side. Today when she picked up her son, she informed me that she's been telling the other moms in town... -
Well, kind of a vent and maybe some advice needed.
I have 3 kids of my own and married. I run DC with 3to 6 kids daily 12+ hour days. All... -
I sent a note home at the end of September stating I would be taking 2 days off in November. Thursday, November, 11th and Monday November 14th. I have... -
JUST VENTING!!
Well I have had this 2 year old boy for about a month now. He started out a nice young boy. His mother said that he potty... -
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,...
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Just a vent:
The weather has been yucky the past few days-RAIN,RAIN,& MORE RAIN.
Anyways- Dcd comes to drop-off dcc &... -
I used to dearly dearly love my profession. This year has been a hard one for my family and I keep thinking that is part of it but I'm starting to wonder....
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I had a DCM come this afternoon to tell me she was taking tomorrow off! SUPER! Now here it comes:
"I'm going quilting tomorrow so... -
I had a lady call me last night & wanted to schedule a tour for 6pm today. I have plans tonight so I said no & why. I told her the morning would...
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I guess I can start this one since the Venting Thread Was Deleted!
It happens sometimes. I did it once on the Positive... -
Or is it just me who can't see it right now? It was here earlier today...
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I have 4 DCK. I charge by the hour and only charge when they are here. Well I'm getting screwed!! I have had 1 DCM just this week decide to take 2...
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Ok I have to vent and also ask question..
I am new to daycare almost 1 yr I have one child I took on part time Three nights a week. Well second... -
Dcm just came and picked up dcg earlier than normal. Full days in contract are 4 hours up to 8 hrs, half days are anything less than 4 hrs. It was 10...
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Soooo glad I found this place and hopefully some good advice too....
TIME TO VENT!!!!!
I am pulling my hair out EVERY damn... -
Here's the sept. newsletter that was sent to me today. I admit I am already having a "grouchy" sort of day, so this may not be as bad as I'm... -
Oh today is one of those days that seems to have my nerves wrapped in a knot.
Besides my regular work with my kids...
My... -
sent a young one home yesterday for vomiting (ended up vomiting twice before mom picked up and one time in the car on the way home). mom texts this morning...
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Ok so some of this might sound like a vent, but really what I am asking is how far do you go to make a child happy and meet thier individual needs....
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Hi all!
I have been reading threads on here off and on since my almost 7 year old was born. I only recently finally registered on here... -
So, I'm fairly new to this forum and I really appreciate the advice and understanding I've found here. However, I see a LOT of negativity. I'm not saying... -
This part is a vent:
I really feel like the food program sets themselves up for failure sometimes! My rep inspected me today, and I got... -
If I ever quit daycare it will be bc of the parents not the children.
When the subject of me someday astartign my own family comes up... -
So I've been PANICKING about September with losing 2 kids about how I am going to pay my bills. So I decided fine I will take babies again and called... -
Hi, I have been a licensed and certified family child provider for 9 years now and have been providing daycare another 15 years. I have had 6 new licensors....
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I can tell it's going to be one of those days, already. 3 yo came in full of vinegar this morning.
He ran upstairs and woke up my 4 yo... -
I tried a state paid family one time. Mom invited herself into my home, walked all over, and would stay for a half hour at drop off. Her son would bite... -
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 *****,... -
Right now my group is very young and I spend a good part of the day just changing diapers, warming milk, spoon feeding, etc. I have 6 kids total including...
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geez, i'm so exhausted today. my own children are driving me up a wall.
dcb's were being good today, and were having great naps. got 1... -
I just can't believe how many parents don't care about the way their kids speak. I mean, I have a 4 yr old who seriously needs speech really bad and he's...
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I have been open for 2 hours, and since then, my son has been called a foul name, dcb broke his glasses, and the other... -
What is it with parents picking shoes that are super hard to get on?!?! Do they not realize that I have 8 to 10 pairs of feet to put shoes on multiple...
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Here it is, after 10 and I'm still waiting for kids. I have one family today. Normally they are here around 9. Well, a little before 9 mom texts to...
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This kind of stuff is the reason why it becomes necessary to vent!
Just found out that SA boy isn't coming today b/c he's home sick. DCM... -
This week I have to say has been the worst week of DC in all my years. Too much to vent about, but I am feeling so low, disrespected, burnt out, stressed...
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So apparently my neighbor thinks that the children in my daycare are not allowed to play and act like dogs. At least, that's what she implied.
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Vent! SORRY!
I have a parent taking 3 week long vacations this summer. I explained that she is paid up until her next vacation which she... -
I decided to take on two SA kids this summer. 1 boy and 1 girl. We've only been out of school for a week and a half and already they are driving me NUTS.... -
So I just had a visit from the food program and I got a violation.
As some of you may recall I have kids that sleep and sleep Oh and Sleep.... -
Well, I told my dc parents that I would no longer serve breakfast for the summer. One family was okay, the other was a little upset and said that she...
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I have one dcb who is now 3 who started here at 14 mos. His parents let him rule the roost and I mean literally. I dont think I have ever heard them... -
So this weekend my husband and I are going away for out 10th year anni!
We have had this weekend planned for almost 3 months. We are... -
Usually I come for advise and opinions, today I just want to vent! Something has been irritating me and I just have to vent to someone who knows where...
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I've been watching this almost 2 yo DCG for 3 months and I've already caught the DCM in 2 lies among other issues.
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I am a registered user but signed out for privacy reasons...
I have an assistant that is having problems getting the hang of the job.... -
I posted in the venting thread that our tub is clogged and our hot water wasn't working this morning...
well add to that the fact that... -
No matter what box brand I use, or if I make it from scratch...they always overflow.
I am using the traditional 10 x 4 inch pan. No it's... -
As some of you know, I do SA care only before and after school. I'm in the minority here as I normally love this age group and prefer it over the littles....
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Ever get so mad 1st thing in the morning? I am used to rude parents but today's DCM wins the prize for rude!
As usual I have breakfast... -
I take off 7 paid days during the course of the year. Six of them are national holidays. ONE is a "me" holiday. I always take off Good Friday...
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I am so mad right now i could punch a wall...
ok not really, but I am really frustrated.
Went to H&R block, ok I admit porbably not... -
Can I make it through 10 more weeks of disrespect? This SA child is driving me crazy.
They won't follow even the simplest direction. Everyone... -
I'm done with dc next Friday. This week I had an incident with one child punching another. I sent a letter home describing the incident and what steps...
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I am so done with this subject it's not even funny. Today was my last and final conversation about DCB still not consuming any liquids all day and parents...
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Most of my daycare parents teach at the same school. So, they all get here at the same time.
The seven year old sister of one of my kids... -
I know there could have been a better title, but that was my exact thought. My fiance and I rent our house. By chance (we weren't actively seeking), we...
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I have a dcb (4) who is very aggressive. Most of the time he hits and pushes because he is excited rather than if he's mad. I have notified the parents...
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I had a doctor's appointment today, so I came in really late. An aide watched my class while I was gone. When I got to work, the kids had finished snack...
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Im not needing any advice :: just need to get this off my chest. I am so happy to be done with daycare. Although I love these kids, it is time and...
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is it friday yet?? Lol
I had two sick kids here today, neither were sent home. When DCM arrived to pick up her child I said your DCK has... -
In regards to the poster who had the gall to start a thread, throw their weight around anonymously and offend some: I really would like to see all the...
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I work in a center and there is a dcb who has been really acting up. This is his 2nd year with us. I would say it has been in the last 3 to 4 months his...
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Ok its Monday morning and already Im ready to throw in the towel. I dread Mondays and its even worse if the kids have been away from my care for more...
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A dcm walks in and a child that is not normally here was still here. (A vent for another time!) She asked why she's still here. I said not sure, I haven't... -
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 don't mean to yell, but that's how I feel right now!! I use TaxAct, and have for many years now. This year I did it all on paper first, and thanks...
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Does anyone else have a stupid husband?
Don't get me wrong, I LOVE my hubby to bits...but I'm really TIRED of Monday morning coming because... -
First off, "Hi" to everyone! I haven't been on here in a couple of months - things have been going REALLY well with the families that I have... -
Um, ok....here's the deal, I was up at the crack of dawn because I had to go to Firestone to check on my car. I took it in last night because I had a...
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My daycare kid isn't here because of icy roads, but my OWN soon-to-be 8 year old has just SEVERED my last nerve.
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So, mom emails me today. Please reconsider. Did I do something wrong?
No you never did. You just never paid on time or the right amount, you were...
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So, back last summer I took a friend's baby. Mistake. Pain and agony from the beginning. I knew I was in trouble the first week when she walked in the...
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So my only steady dck's mom works in a grocery store with a weekly changing schedule. She told me initially that she definitely needed Thurs/Fri, maybe...
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Two of my daycare parents metioned today about their child going to a preschool. I get so upset because why am I bothering to do preschool learning with...
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So I babysit once in awhile for a first time foster mom (baby is almost six months old) and I do have a lot of patience. Yes, I follow their instructions...
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In researching about proper and positive discipline in daycares, I came across daycare.com on the internet. I work at a small daycare (it is not listed...
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Don't you just love it when a child comes during rest time! There goes rest time today!
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with my 6month dcg ....all she does is scream when not held i have her in the pnp in the bedroom and i'm finding myself turning the tv up louder...
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Grrrr! I swear I do nothing but change toilet paper out! How much toilet paper does one little bottom possibly need? It seems as though I change rolls...
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Last year I had four families and was completely full. Over the summer I lost three of those families, and struggled to get two more (but with less kids)....
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Why does the process have to be so hard? Grrr. My baby is now a month old and I've found my rhythm so I started to advertise again starting last weekend....
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First of all, I understand Christmas is coming up but really?!? I have a family that has a 7 month old and he screams all the time and they are not doing...
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My only family just gave me their two weeks notice. I thought I finally got a nice, decent family and that we'd make a great fit for their infant, who... -
you know sometimes I think it would be easier to just work thru weekends to keep them on schedule! ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh ok, vent over,...
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had a parent whos been on maturnity leave since Oct , due back Nov.29 ..write me on FB saying she has decided to not go back to work so she wont be needing...
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I don't understand why, when a child is 2.5yrs old that parents think that their child needs a 1liter of milk. You remember about the sand eating boy...
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ok, this will be long.....
but I need help before this afternoon.
ok, background , about 3 yrs ago I interviewed and accepted for... -
And had to literally bite my tongue to stay out of it. I was grocery shopping and a lady on the phone was talking to someone about her child care...
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OMG, this turned out to be long. Didn't realize that till I actually posted it. Sorry!!!)
My first vent thread. I know it's gonna come... -
Someone tell me I'm not over reacting because I'm about to blow my top!
Last week while my husband and I were at our fostering class,... -
I have ONE full time spot left and I have to tell everyone "no" because I don't have a big enough vehicle.
I hate this - I could really... -
I don't necessarily need advice on what to do, but I do need to vent and get a little feedback. I have 2 brothers in care. One is 5 and in Kindergarten...
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I know I've been doing a lot of complaining lately - but this really made me mad today, and it is so great to be able to bring these situations to people...
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Crystal and Qualitcare are horrible mods. Please get some mods that can actually do the job properly and not just drive people off to other forums all...
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Ok-so now, the "unlocked" post has been locked again. Only QualiTcare has taken out everyone's responses and left only the original replies,...
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this is just crazy..
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I am sooo mad right now i could spit fire
i have a very emotional 3 yr old (bday today) ..she is very babied by parents and still... -
I sent an addendum to my contract home first thing this month. It went into effect Thursday Oct 14. It is 2.5 pages long as I have to keep updating... -
Some of you might remember me talking about the toddler who came every day for five weeks and screamed almost all day long (except nap time thank goodness)... -
This irritates like crazy. There is nothing I can really do about it. I guess I'm gossiping in a way (to a bunch of stranger on the internet that I've...
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We all know there's good and bad days at daycare but today has been the WORST! I've been in the early childhood field for 5 years and never felt this... -
I had a dad argue with me that I lost his daughters "clippies" in her hair yesterday...And I know for 100% fact that she did not come to daycare...
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I have a mother who insists I hold her 2-1/2 year old son when she brings him in the mornings. She has a degree in early childhood development and she...
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Ok, I need to start by saying I know this is normal, but I'm getting sooo frustrated! Dcg is 2.5. DD just turned 2 this week. Here are my 3 biggest... -
I always learn the hard way. I started with a friend's baby 2 months ago. I already had a 3 yr old dcg. Anyway, I told her it was $125 a week. She said...
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Everytime things are starting to go smoothly and things are looking up (read: my daycare spots are mostly filled) someone turns around and drops a bombshell...
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Vent time!!! I am so over the top with my own 4 girls...I chose to do daycare so I can be home with my kids and not miss out on their lives and do fun... -
A bit of Friday fun.... But, somedays I would really like a shirt logo that says this...::
Join me in posting your FAQ'S that can only... -
Does anyone else get the 2:30 uggh's ? All the kids are at school except for my 4yo son and 6mo dcb. Son and baby are napping and I'm TIRED. I've tried...
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So the parents change the day from yesterday to today last minute. Then the parents don't show up till after 10 am with no phone call to say they were... -
Today has been so chaotic, 2 of my dck's are not following directions bothering the others, not being nice, is it because it's almost friday???? sheesh...
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I havent been open a full week and the crazyness has started. The dc girl that was to start this week emergency contact called to say they had a family...
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I feel like I have all these great ideas and activities planned and then the day begins and everything changes. I'm sure this will all get easier but... -
Hi, I hope everyone is having a good Monday:
I keep 2 boys from the same family. I have kept several children over the past few... -
I seriously just had a parent call
Hi JIll, I wanted to talk to you about our vacation plans, can you meet me for lunch around noon today?... -
I started a family about a month ago that really has gone quite well. I enjoy the children and the parents have been pretty easy going to work with...until...
