Some Random Questions...

[hwichlaz]

I don't currently have a dress code other than "safe for playing on playground" but when I had a sand box I required leggings or bike short under dresses once potty trained. No one wants sand in their undies.

[Leigh]

I make a search in the Internet by using Russian words "girls in daycare". Take a look how girls look. https://www.google.com/search?q=%D0%...w=1280&bih=670

Seeing that video with the girls in the polka dot dresses makes me want to start a dress code! So cute!

[Mad_Pistachio]

Yeah, there is a reason my daughter always wears pants to daycare (one exception is Halloween and her beloved Elsa dress... which is accompanied by tights cause it's cold).
No undies flashing.
Ever.

[EntropyControlSpecialist]

1) How do you do a deposit/last two weeks payment-
I word it as an Enrollment Fee. I do not use the word deposit so that I will not have to battle if we go to court over it being nonrefundable should the need arise. I have run into some horribly behaved adults and this just covers my rear.
I take it and will hold the spot for up to 2 weeks (once the spot is open). If they don't begin within that 2 weeks, then they do not get their enrollment fee back. If they do begin, then it is applied to their final 2 weeks at preschool should a WRITTEN two week notice be provided.

2) Do you/would you consider a dress code?
No. The only requirements I have are shorts under dresses/skirts and easy off/on shoes (NO laces) with socks. Socks to prevent the ants from biting in our parks.

3) Do you offer overnight/out of hour care, what do you charge if yes?
No to overnight.
I used to offer Extended Care and it was for 30-60 minutes. I charged $5 for the hour or $2.50 for the 30 minutes (recently, I didnt offer 1 hour ... now I don't at all). If I did it again, I'd charge $4 for a half hour.

[Pandaluver21]

1) How do you do a deposit/last two weeks payment-
I word it as an Enrollment Fee. I do not use the word deposit so that I will not have to battle if we go to court over it being nonrefundable should the need arise. I have run into some horribly behaved adults and this just covers my rear.

I plan on doing it (and will call it an enrollment fee, I like that better than deposit)

The biggest question is HOW they pay it. Do most people require the two weeks up front when they start? I just don't see a lot of people being able to pay for 3 weeks right away.

I have debated breaking it up over 30 days or something?

[EntropyControlSpecialist]

I plan on doing it (and will call it an enrollment fee, I like that better than deposit)

The biggest question is HOW they pay it. Do most people require the two weeks up front when they start? I just don't see a lot of people being able to pay for 3 weeks right away.

I have debated breaking it up over 30 days or something?

The spot is not secured until they hand me a check for the enrollment fee. They can wait if they like, but I continue interviewing and the first family that I feel is a good fit AND that provides me with the enrollment fee gets the upcoming spot.

They must also pay the first two week's tuition payment prior to beginning.

I don't live in an affluent area, but people have always made it work.

[Hunni Bee]

2. I hate to see short under girl's dress. It looks so ugly. I just teach girls how to seat and pick up toys without showing underpants.
Take a look at modern teen-girls and young women ... how they sit, how they walk, how they move, what they wear

Dresses do not need any shorts under it. Even more: 2-3-4 year old kids do not care and do not give any negative attention to underwear of other kids.

I don't understand that. How is it ugly? The only time you would even see the shorts is if the dress comes up, and then they're doing their job. I feel like little girls should be able to play without having their underwear revealed to the world (world = other people). We make sure boys pants fit to their waists to keep their underwear private, I don't know why we wouldn't afford the same privacy to girls.

[Blackcat31]

1) How do you do a deposit/last two weeks payment

ALL fees (2 weeks deposit PER child) and first 2 weeks payment is due NO LATER than first day of care.

2) Do you/would you consider a dress code?

I don't care how a child is dressed provided the clothing they have on is not a danger to them in any way and/or is appropriate for their age. The ONLY requirement I have is well fitting athletic shoes that tie. No Vel-cro, No Crocs, No open toes, No flip flops, No slip on shoes.


3) Do you offer overnight/out of hour care, what do you charge if yes?

NOPE. Service hours are weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and according to each family's individual contract.

[Max]

I disagree...interferes with normal play. I feel that this subtley discourages active, healthy play. Girls can be dressed feminine (if desired) and still covered appropriately and conveniently for active play.

I remember reading that in the original Star Trek, the female actors had to learn how to fall and still have their mini skirts not ride up. Ridiculous.

I agree with this ^

As an adult, I wear capri leggings or spandex under all my sun dresses, even if they aren't that short. I may not be a daycare kid, but taking care of my kids requires me to run around like one Even without chasing after a kid, I like not having to worry about sitting or bending down properly. Or a gust of wind coming along ::

[Leigh]

I don't understand that. How is it ugly? The only time you would even see the shorts is if the dress comes up, and then they're doing their job. I feel like little girls should be able to play without having their underwear revealed to the world (world = other people). We make sure boys pants fit to their waists to keep their underwear private, I don't know why we wouldn't afford the same privacy to girls.

When I was a kid (I'm 44 now), my mom made a lot of my clothes. My play skirts all had shorts sewn in, and I remember loving that as a kid. I wonder why clothing companies don't do that so often anymore-I know it used to be common.

[Pandaluver21]

When I was a kid (I'm 44 now), my mom made a lot of my clothes. My play skirts all had shorts sewn in, and I remember loving that as a kid. I wonder why clothing companies don't do that so often anymore-I know it used to be common.

Skorts! ::

[Mike]

I got some skorts for a cousin who loved wearing dresses, and also loved doing cartwheels. That was years ago. Not sure if stores still have them, but I don't see why not.

[Kajada]

I got some skorts for a cousin who loved wearing dresses, and also loved doing cartwheels. That was years ago. Not sure if stores still have them, but I don't see why not.

My daughter is 5, and most of her skirts are technically skorts. All store bought. I prefer them to shorts or leggings under a skirt because they're cooler (as in, she doesn't get too warm while playing in them). I personally wish we didn't have to be so...cautious with younger children and their clothing, but that's the world today.

[Mad_Pistachio]

Skorts! ::

oh, I love those. why don't they make them in my size... I'd dare to wear a shorter skirt (all mine are floor-length).
and onesies.
and sleep'n'plays.
dammit, all good stuff is made in baby size.

[Blackcat31]

oh, I love those. why don't they make them in my size... I'd dare to wear a shorter skirt (all mine are floor-length).
and onesies.
and sleep'n'plays.
dammit, all good stuff is made in baby size.

They do sell them in adult sizes! I own a couple!

Kohl's has a great selection! They are usually marketed under "golf skorts" but if you Google "skorts" you will find many options!

https://www.kohls.com/product/prd-1966437/womens-tail-mulligan-golf-skort.jsp?pfm=rrrecs-pdp-gtab1