Question on Assistant/Helper...Please Help!!!

[frugalmama4]

My husband is my assistant because of this exact reason. We talked about whether he wanted to work elsewhere or stay home as my assistant before we opened the daycare. We decided that he may as well just stay home because otherwise any money he brought in would be spent paying an assistant. It may be different if he could get a job making $30 an hour but he works in labor where the paychecks aren't that big. You could try having your husband take night classes so he could be home with you during the day. Just an idea. Good luck!

Thanks JLH,

That was the plan originally when he was only making a few bucks working...and then he got what I call a "Real Job" :::::: So that's why he's going to school to get his certification in welding...BIG bucks to be made...and then the DC income will be secondary...but we have to make it til then...that's why I had no choice but to increase my numbers and stick with the younger kiddos so will can stay up-float. I thank God each day for growing my business...my hubby has been out of work for about six months know...and we have been ok.

Thx

[Sprouts]

my WHAT TO DO LIST

WHAT TO DO??

THROUGH OUT THE DAY
ENTRANCE AREA CLEAR OF CLUTTER (hang bags up, organize shoes...)
REFILL BLEACH BOTTLES (keep out of reach of children)
BABY CONNECT: please update on a regular basis to keep parents informed

MUSIC: Mozart on low to keep calm environment
CIRCLE TIME: What are we wearing? Around and around is the name of the game, or your choice!
DID THE PRE-SCHOOLERS PUT EVERYTHING BACK THAT THEY TOOK OUT?
ARTS AND CRAFTS: Refill paint water, refill paper
IS INFANT AREA OR PRESCHOOL AREA NEAT AND TIDY?
Are all activities and pieces where they should be?
ARE LUNCH PLATES SET IN “SELF SERVE” AREA?
ARE TISSUES AND WIPES AVAILABLE? Infant area, preschool area and bathroom.
*CURRICULUM: Plan an activity to do with the children (*if time permits)
PLAYGROUND: Bring first-aid kit with orange basket and sippy cups (water) for children. Please bring back in when done. (OR KEEP AT KITCHENETTE WINDOW)

BEFORE CLOSING
SANITIZE BATHROOM
TOILET, HANDLE
SINK
DOOR KNOBS
SWEEP AND MOP WOOD FLOORS
VACUUM: Infant, pre-school side, sleep room, entrance & stairs
SPRAY BABY SIDE WITH BLEACH SPRAY (Toys, rides, kitchen...)
GARBAGE
DIRTY DISHES? (Clear & CLEAN sink, put back dishes where they belong, put away food)
THROW IN WASHER: DIRTY BIBS, BLANKETS (CRIB AND BABY SIDE), HAND TOWELS (BATHROOM & TABLE CLEANING TOWELS)
COTS PUT AWAY

SOME IMPORTANT DAYCARE AND MONTESSORI THINGS TO REMEMBER

PLEASE SPEAK QUIETLY TO EACH OTHER AND CHILDREN (if i don’t do it please remind me and each other) it helps child to focus- We are a Montessori daycare so we must act like one
IF A CHILD LOOKS FOCUSED, PLEEEEASE DO NOT INTERRUPT THEM, EVEN IF THEY DO SOMETHING AMAZING....i know its hard! But unless they look at you, give them a reassuring nod, or say quietly... You did it, you....(explain what they did...instead of WOW!! OMG!!!) This will distract them and can make them loose focus.
3 TO A SHELF RULE: There should be no more then 3 toys or baskets per shelf, over stimulation can cause children to act out, so lets try to keep things simple. Also every toy has a place.
PARENTS: If a parent asks for your number give them ********. Tell them you can not give personal number out.
Be mindful of how and what we say to children, think of how it might affect them in the future.
HAVE FUN!!!