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  1. French Daycare (1 replies)
  2. Raising rates (12 replies)
  3. Fevers. What to do? (3 replies)
  4. Sticky situation with daycare mom.... (10 replies)
  5. Ever been screwed over by a family? Could use some support :( (9 replies)
  6. Christmas 2014 activities, celebrations and plans (5 replies)
  7. Dropoff/pickup times always changing (4 replies)
  8. 2nd day of Trial (8 replies)
  9. Burned again!! (6 replies)
  10. Holiday Time (12 replies)
  11. Potty training vent (5 replies)
  12. I want my cheque back (8 replies)
  13. Wow, can't believe what I heard! (4 replies)
  14. Lazy parents... (12 replies)
  15. Picky child, parents don't seem to mind? (8 replies)
  16. Parent won't buy boots (7 replies)
  17. Drop off issue or not?! (8 replies)
  18. Child with clothing too small (7 replies)
  19. Help with uncooperative drop in parent! (6 replies)
  20. Non pooping issue (11 replies)
  21. Fingers crossed for me please folks! (16 replies)
  22. Well my trial date is on Tuesday (26 replies)
  23. Quick help needed!!!!! (2 replies)
  24. Well baby doctor visits for infants/toddlers (6 replies)
  25. Illness policy (4 replies)
  26. Feeling awful!! :( (11 replies)
  27. This is fair, right? (5 replies)
  28. Parent Appreciation Day (22 replies)
  29. What Would You Do ? (10 replies)
  30. Very...um...thorough ? parents (29 replies)
  31. Please help! (16 replies)
  32. Daycare dad spying on the provider (9 replies)
  33. She wants to put off my full payment -- should I say yes just this one time? (31 replies)
  34. I have to console the parents too??? (13 replies)
  35. "Tis the season (20 replies)
  36. Cancelling interview with potential client (7 replies)
  37. Payment issue (13 replies)
  38. Is mom asking too much? (28 replies)
  39. Seriously Lady? (5 replies)
  40. Sneaky parents?? (8 replies)
  41. Just a Vent......... (8 replies)
  42. Daycare Whisperer's new book "This job would be great if it wasn't for the parents" (1 replies)
  43. Waiting for payments..... (7 replies)
  44. Frustrating! Am I being unfair?? (9 replies)
  45. Finaly a wonderfull way to be protected from NSF Cheques !!! (3 replies)
  46. No naps....really?!?!? (8 replies)
  47. Discouraged. (4 replies)
  48. Question new to this (4 replies)
  49. Red Flags? (5 replies)
  50. Well I went to the media and CTV May air my story!!!! (9 replies)
  51. Reliable,responsible home child care close to Edna Staebler and Mary Johnston school (0 replies)
  52. Help Needed with Letter to Parents! (4 replies)
  53. A well deserve vacations (3 replies)
  54. Interviews without the Child? (6 replies)
  55. Has common courtesy gone out the window? (10 replies)
  56. Advice on Terminating my neighbors children... (17 replies)
  57. How would you handle this? (5 replies)
  58. Need advice for termination letter (15 replies)
  59. Really? I'm done. So DONE! (10 replies)
  60. Grumbling complaint. (5 replies)
  61. I had enough! (5 replies)
  62. Daycare Parent's separation is affecting me (16 replies)
  63. The Good, the bad and the ugly! (5 replies)
  64. Parent asking for my business licensing number (2 replies)
  65. Any ideas on my court case (12 replies)
  66. Extra Holiday Day too inconvenient? (3 replies)
  67. Termination from mom after two weeks (4 replies)
  68. Stick to your policies not matter what (7 replies)
  69. Big Red Flags...am I right to be cautious (14 replies)
  70. Not Sure What Happened Here (11 replies)
  71. Am I crossing a line? (16 replies)
  72. Turning down request for spots?? (15 replies)
  73. A Parent Influencing My Other Parents (10 replies)
  74. Shots? (14 replies)
  75. True colours came out! (9 replies)
  76. Increasingly nervous parents (18 replies)
  77. Need some perspective: too many red flags? (5 replies)
  78. Big Oops... (5 replies)
  79. Eenie, meenie - who should go ? (8 replies)
  80. Advice please!!! (3 replies)
  81. Teacher clients Do you charge them when off for summer ????? (9 replies)
  82. Done...just done (12 replies)
  83. Awesome. (8 replies)
  84. Diversity? (35 replies)
  85. Feeling sick and frustrated !!! (9 replies)
  86. He came over expecting an interview... did I do the right thing? (2 replies)
  87. After hours texting (15 replies)
  88. She wants to pay me on a different day than everyone else -- should I let her? (11 replies)
  89. Well wish me luck.... (16 replies)
  90. Parents who try to make you feel guilty (12 replies)
  91. Reference. (5 replies)
  92. Do you inform parents of other dck illnesses ? (5 replies)
  93. Red flags in interviews (8 replies)
  94. Just had the interview from HELL!!!! (8 replies)
  95. How to talk to parents about their shortcomings? (4 replies)
  96. Trumped by cheaper rates...again. (19 replies)
  97. Not sending requested clothing (16 replies)
  98. Do you feel like you spend more time training the parents than the kids? (1 replies)
  99. Vacation time (19 replies)
  100. OMG had to bite my tongue at a play group (9 replies)
  101. Cat Pee (10 replies)
  102. Vent: Does not respond to communications I send >:( (7 replies)
  103. Some people just don't get that this is how we make our living! (20 replies)
  104. My first "behavioural issues" meeting iwth parent... tips and advice please? (2 replies)
  105. Poop Talk...Passing on educational info to parents (18 replies)
  106. Bad experience please help me parents are not paying me after more than month (13 replies)
  107. How would you handle this (3 replies)
  108. What a waste of my time ... (10 replies)
  109. Varying schedule = unhappy child (4 replies)
  110. Overwhelmed !!!! (5 replies)
  111. What's your Take on this? (11 replies)
  112. Termimation (5 replies)
  113. Rightly offended? . . . or just tired and pregnant? (38 replies)
  114. Right language to let parents know there's competition? (6 replies)
  115. Facebook (21 replies)
  116. How would you handle this? (22 replies)
  117. Parents not on board with potty training (9 replies)
  118. Update on AP child...or should I say parent lol (14 replies)
  119. Parents trying to be sneaky with payments (7 replies)
  120. Misgivings / Uneasy relationship (18 replies)
  121. Pulling kids from daycare to go to camp? (14 replies)
  122. I am LIVID!! (5 replies)
  123. Do you inform your families of changes in your daycare (13 replies)
  124. 2 strikes on a Monday Morning...1 more and you are OUT! (3 replies)
  125. Finally getting help from an MPP regarding my court case!!! (3 replies)
  126. My fault ? (20 replies)
  127. I need some advice wording an email (9 replies)
  128. Concerned caregiver. (4 replies)
  129. Toddler town day home (0 replies)
  130. Stomach bugs - Parents sending their toddler knowingly with one today?! (10 replies)
  131. Bringing toys, blankets, etc (21 replies)
  132. Ever changing (4 replies)
  133. Sick Mom keeps kid home, no pay. (6 replies)
  134. Payday woes (8 replies)
  135. Parents not telling the whole truth (8 replies)
  136. Transition process (14 replies)
  137. OY! Really? (14 replies)
  138. Please don't send your sick kid to daycare!!! (41 replies)
  139. Trying to be nice !!! (21 replies)
  140. What do you think (9 replies)
  141. Do you ever feel guilty? (13 replies)
  142. First Week...Red Flags?! (14 replies)
  143. When Parents dont follow polices.. (4 replies)
  144. A vent about parent's safety (or lack thereof) (2 replies)
  145. Daytime bottles. (20 replies)
  146. Aw, boo. :( I need to let a family go.... (12 replies)
  147. Parent requesting that I use small potty for training (18 replies)
  148. No notice !!!!! (10 replies)
  149. Daycare Parent Due in May/June (8 replies)
  150. Contract/Policy enforcement- a vent (5 replies)
  151. How did you tell your parents you were expecting? when did you tell? (4 replies)
  152. Child Dressing Themselves (10 replies)
  153. Booked my vacation...one parent not too happy (17 replies)
  154. Pick up times (4 replies)
  155. Drop off times (6 replies)
  156. Dck sick at school (10 replies)
  157. Terminating the Screamer (6 replies)
  158. When your kids hurts another kid (2 replies)
  159. Parents That Are Teachers.... What To Do... (3 replies)
  160. Different Pick up times and changing the contract. (8 replies)
  161. Parents that ask for special discounts... How do you feel about them? (10 replies)
  162. Seriously, parerents??? (10 replies)
  163. Shortchanging you at payment (13 replies)
  164. Has this happened to you (9 replies)
  165. Vacation Days (6 replies)
  166. "My child is toilet trained"... (6 replies)
  167. Feeling pretty appreciated by Daycare Mom (2 replies)
  168. Parent leaving child in driveway and leaving (10 replies)
  169. Awkward Christmas Party (11 replies)
  170. What's you nap time policy? (32 replies)
  171. I am in a pickle..... (3 replies)
  172. Starting to dislike my job (3 replies)
  173. Good day turned bad !!!!!!! (8 replies)
  174. Parenting style causing poorly behaved children... (4 replies)
  175. Parents having the day off (51 replies)
  176. Parents becoming more high maintenance over time (13 replies)
  177. Pee breaks (21 replies)
  178. Being taken advantage of (30 replies)
  179. Parent going on mat leave - holding spot (6 replies)
  180. Is this a stressful job for you?? (7 replies)
  181. Attachment Parenting..... (8 replies)
  182. Had a parent ask if they could pay late, now things are awkward (16 replies)
  183. Do you find your 'house rules' differ greatly from your day home families? (12 replies)
  184. Immunization question - what would you do? (6 replies)
  185. VENT!!! new daycare kids (11 replies)
  186. Had a dcm REFUSE to come and pick up her sick dcg after she vomited this morning! (21 replies)
  187. Boundaries (17 replies)
  188. Have any of you ordered through vistprint.ca? (4 replies)
  189. Improper clothing issues (7 replies)
  190. Struggling! Hate interview process:( feel like giving up! (4 replies)
  191. Another potty question! (2 replies)
  192. Interview Frustrations! What do you all do? (22 replies)
  193. Fall/winter gear requests (14 replies)
  194. How to terminate my neighbour's child? (36 replies)
  195. Vent- Abuse by dc mom (9 replies)
  196. Parents accusing me (8 replies)
  197. Giving out contracts advice please! (8 replies)
  198. . .. . So Now They Want A Meeting (16 replies)
  199. Tax Receipt (20 replies)
  200. Please put me at ease... (17 replies)
  201. I hate being dismissed/not taken seriously (10 replies)
  202. Forfeited spot (14 replies)
  203. Lateness.... (10 replies)
  204. How to say goodbye (17 replies)
  205. Feeling Good <3 (5 replies)
  206. So annoyed (9 replies)
  207. Mom reeeeeeally prolongs drop offs... (10 replies)
  208. Wearing nice clothes to Daycare (8 replies)
  209. How much time do you give before letting a client go? (10 replies)
  210. Am I supposed to believe that?? (6 replies)
  211. What would you do? (2 replies)
  212. I feel like I can't be firm but I need to be.... (4 replies)
  213. How Long Did It Take... (5 replies)
  214. What to do about parents who are too lazy to potty train? (6 replies)
  215. FIRST IMMEDIATE TERMINATON due to parent intimidation (16 replies)
  216. DCP's idea of breakfast.... (5 replies)
  217. Wading pool mothers (4 replies)
  218. Do you accept children who has a sick sibling? (3 replies)
  219. They want the spot . . . ? (11 replies)
  220. Need some advice (10 replies)
  221. Am I being too picky? (9 replies)
  222. Late Pick up (19 replies)
  223. Sometimes I don't know whether to laugh or cry....... (12 replies)
  224. Hello, I'm new to this forum. (12 replies)
  225. Anyone had to call CAS? (14 replies)
  226. WFT? . . . . I'm so sad (25 replies)
  227. Rant: Who own's this business! (8 replies)
  228. Any ideas on what to do? (14 replies)
  229. Vacation Time! (4 replies)
  230. Parents asking for References (9 replies)
  231. Update.....not such a good one :( (14 replies)
  232. Advice please (4 replies)
  233. Due Diligence Question (4 replies)
  234. Help! Need advice please!! (8 replies)
  235. DCB moving on? (13 replies)
  236. Simple instructions ignored... (10 replies)
  237. Daycare fam saw me smoking. How can I reassure them I don't smoke around kids? (6 replies)
  238. Minor Annoyances today (7 replies)
  239. Surprising marketing twist (8 replies)
  240. Leaving strollers, wagons behind on your property (17 replies)
  241. Can you believe this? (13 replies)
  242. How do you serve your notices? Email/text/written? (5 replies)
  243. Feeling very upset!!! Cannot belive. This mom!!! (4 replies)
  244. Not calling in Sick! VENT (7 replies)
  245. Heat Wave (6 replies)
  246. Petition to maintain independent home daycare (4 replies)
  247. Just a Vent....... (11 replies)
  248. How dirty are your daycare kiddos at the end of each day? (22 replies)
  249. Requesting Payment - AGAIN. (23 replies)
  250. New family - Issues Already?!? (21 replies)