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[Unregistered]

Hello everyone!

Hello. My name is Armad Thomas. I am a single dad living in Pennsylvania. I do not own/run/work at a daycare, but I am looking to find work painting them. I have only completed one site, and already have a few offers to do more. I have no idea where to begin, how to market myself, what to charge, what paint to use....anything. I would be so grateful to anyone who would be willing to let me pick their brain for a while.

Also, I'm not a frequent user of forums. Where, if at all, should I repost this?

[queenbee215]

Owner /Director Seeks to Rekindle Passion for Center!

HI!
Hope to learn more from similar professional directors...
My hubby and I own & operate a child care center in philadelphia.I have not been as present in the daily operations lately but now.....I'm BACK! At least P/T, Tryin' to bring back the original energy and vision that I had when I started the biz myself 10 years ago. Before I burnt out!
(Fyi, we also have a director who is yhere f/t with my hubby. He does admin. She & I are more hands on. so there are of us sharing managing tasks).
Miss Dee

[Gigima]

New Provider in Alaska

Hi, I'm Gigi and will be providing daycare for my grandson. My daughter has to become my employer and file all the paperwork for such. Not sure how to do that and what I'm supposed to charge since she's getting daycare assistance. Her portion is $56 (per month?). Any help would be appreciated.

[andpoe]

New To Board and Childcare

Hi

I have been in business since May 2012 and I have many great moments as well as many great struggles since opening my doors. I have always wanted to be a childcare provider and to be a business owner. I worked for the Federal government for 27 years and saved my money to be able to convert a portion of my home into a Childcare/Early Learning Program. I left a high paying position (100k) because it was stressful and I was babysitting adults all day - I was burnt out and it was time to go. I have no regrets and would have probably have open my childcare doors years ago if I wasn't so afraid of the drop in salary - surprisingly I have been able to pay bills and save a bit on my childcare income (but this will be the first year that I have to do taxes for my business and I can bet my savings will go to the IRS) :: . Business has been good and consistent but I struggle with the parents and the unrealistic expectations that they bring to my door. All in all I am happy and so are my kids and that's all that matters...

[Michael]

Hi

I have been in business since May 2012 and I have many great moments as well as many great struggles since opening my doors. I have always wanted to be a childcare provider and to be a business owner. I worked for the Federal government for 27 years and saved my money to be able to convert a portion of my home into a Childcare/Early Learning Program. I left a high paying position (100k) because it was stressful and I was babysitting adults all day - I was burnt out and it was time to go. I have no regrets and would have probably have open my childcare doors years ago if I wasn't so afraid of the drop in salary - surprisingly I have been able to pay bills and save a bit on my childcare income (but this will be the first year that I have to do taxes for my business and I can bet my savings will go to the IRS) :: . Business has been good and consistent but I struggle with the parents and the unrealistic expectations that they bring to my door. All in all I am happy and so are my kids and that's all that matters...

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[jamiem]

Hello

Hello, I am new to this forum. I just opened an in home daycare about 5 months ago so this forum has already been very helpful. I just registered but am having trouble editing my profile-is is saying I don't have access. Can anyone help?

[Blackcat31]

Hello, I am new to this forum. I just opened an in home daycare about 5 months ago so this forum has already been very helpful. I just registered but am having trouble editing my profile-is is saying I don't have access. Can anyone help?

Welcome to the forum.

Your status has been upgraded so you should be able to edit your profile info now.

[massmom]

Mom thinking about starting on home daycare

Hi my name is Christine! Any new home daycare Providers in Mass? How difficult is it getting kids enrolled was it a long time?

[Blackcat31]

Hi my name is Christine! Any new home daycare Providers in Mass? How difficult is it getting kids enrolled was it a long time?

Welcome to the forum!

I believe there are several members on the forum from Mass. Perhaps, you could start a thread asking about providers from Mass and asking your question in a separate thread.

Jump on in and hopefully you will find this board useful for you!

[bubbiesmama807]

Hey I'm Jennifer..I'm a home child care provider, and the mother of a five year old son who is going to be starting kindergarten this year happyface. After lurking and reading on here for a while I figured it was time I finally signed up so here I am

[LilkutieKim]

:hug:welcome to the forum:hug:

[JLR8610]

New

Hi. I'm new here. I have been doing daycare for 6 months and just found this site the other day and wish I came across it sooner. This might sound weird to say but its nice to see that others have some of the same issues just like I do and I'm not the only one going through it.
(Hope I posted this correctly!)

[infanttots]

Also New

Hello, I am also new here. I was also wondering how to get an avatar. Thanks

[Michael]

Hello, I am also new here. I was also wondering how to get an avatar. Thanks

Welcome to the forum! Use the USER CP link at the upper left side of the forum. PM (Private Message) me if you need further help.

[*Sunshine*]

*Sunshine*

Hello! I am fairly new here. I am looking to become a Registered Family Child Care Home. Thanks to all the great info I've found mostly on the forums, I was well prepared when I attended the overview class! I love this website & have bookmarked quite a few helpful things.