20 Things That Daycare Providers Would Like Their Parents to Know

1. Open Communication: It is important for parents to communicate with the daycare provider about any changes at home, issues, or concerns. The more we know, the better we can accommodate your child's needs.
2. Trust Us: We are professionals who have years of experience and training in child care. We love your children and make decisions in their best interest.
3. Consistency is Key: Following a routine is essential for children. Please try to stick to the schedule we provide, including

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[Core12]

I have a parent who question me about a bruise the size of a blueberry on her nine month old. I’m afraid of this lady because I have found out she...

[Josiegirl]

Thinking about trust issues in choosing child care for their most precious little people in the whole world. I could never have done it back when I was...

[Beckie]

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[Max]

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[DaycareService]

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~Logged out for privacy.


I've had dcb2 now for 8 months.
For the most part, it's been a pretty easy 8 months. Dcb is a dream...

[Frelly]

I am a director of a large non profit childcare in a prominent community based organization in a at. I have been an Early Chilhood educator my entire...

[Nari]

Dear Parents and other daycare providers,
I really needed a place to vent and this is the only place I could think of. I'm just a little bit frustrated...

[Brooksie]

The other night dbf and I were having a money argument (are there other kinds?) and I made a comment about how I've carried this month in groceries. He...

So I am posting as unregistered, but I have no clue what CIO stands for. Chief Information Officer....IDK!

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[DaisyMamma]

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Dcb just left 1.5 hrs ago. He was totally normal all day and we had a normal day. Just before pickup I had him sitting...

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[lucky]

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