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  1. Interview during daycare hours? (11 replies)
  2. Update... (1 replies)
  3. Gift Giving Appreciation (7 replies)
  4. Phone interview? (10 replies)
  5. Cancelled interviews! (8 replies)
  6. It's Not the Kids that'll Drive You Bonkers - It's the Parents ! (4 replies)
  7. Take on family members as daycare clients? (11 replies)
  8. Not sure what to do.... (10 replies)
  9. Home day care (3 replies)
  10. Contracted Hours (3 replies)
  11. Interview MADNESS (5 replies)
  12. Sick, did I do the right thing? (11 replies)
  13. The "Babysitter" (16 replies)
  14. Parents are dumb!! [Long] (20 replies)
  15. Not an ugly parent story! (4 replies)
  16. "grace" at mealtimes (10 replies)
  17. Beyond Rude ...No Shows Interviews (19 replies)
  18. I know what you all will say..I need it anyway. :) (5 replies)
  19. Red flags? (24 replies)
  20. What would you do if you didn't do daycare anymore? (7 replies)
  21. NEVER make exceptions!!!!!! (22 replies)
  22. How would you respond? (9 replies)
  23. Chronically late but.... (14 replies)
  24. Ready to throw in the towel and quit and go back to work!!! (8 replies)
  25. What is the strangest interview question? (22 replies)
  26. Grrr I'm so mad at myself...lesson learned! Plus, awkward situation. (8 replies)
  27. Just spotted this ad on Kijiji... WTH? (11 replies)
  28. Ahh it's getting ugly....short payment (33 replies)
  29. Dropping off, with food in hand!!!! (23 replies)
  30. Parent requesting refund - What should I do? (18 replies)
  31. From phone interview to in person interview (8 replies)
  32. Pick up / drop offs (21 replies)
  33. Want to terminate after DCM pulls DCG out for entire month without prior notice (10 replies)
  34. Ignoring a termination letter... what would you do? (13 replies)
  35. Terminating the family that should have been terminated a long time ago! (22 replies)
  36. Terminating (18 replies)
  37. Expectant Mom Finally makes up her mind!!!!!! (6 replies)
  38. Early drop off, but still within operating hours? (8 replies)
  39. How would you think/feel? (16 replies)
  40. The family I SHOULD have terminated! (13 replies)
  41. Will it never end with this woman? UGH! (4 replies)
  42. Glad I didn't take her kids PART 2 (6 replies)
  43. Parents Blaming Daughter (6 replies)
  44. Really Trying Not To Take All The Rejection Personally... (17 replies)
  45. Feeling really confused.... (38 replies)
  46. Wow.... glad I decided not to take her kids! (3 replies)
  47. What would make you (7 replies)
  48. DCK's birthday parties (8 replies)
  49. Part time care - What would you do? (12 replies)
  50. Not a right fit. (5 replies)
  51. I love when I find out parents said good things about me. (3 replies)
  52. Am I Over Reacting?/ Vent (17 replies)
  53. Don't you hate it when... (6 replies)
  54. Parents being rude to your kids (20 replies)
  55. Didn't know wether to laugh or cry (8 replies)
  56. Late pick ups - The nerve of some people! (10 replies)
  57. Day Homes of Non-parents (4 replies)
  58. How do you deal with Pick Up Time vs. Closing Time? (5 replies)
  59. Awesome Family!!! (7 replies)
  60. I feel so lucky to have the parents I do. (7 replies)
  61. Apparently, I have MUG written on my forehead!! (15 replies)
  62. Ridiculous Parents! VENT!!! (13 replies)
  63. Biting frenzy continues... (7 replies)
  64. Sometimes parents are awesome! (6 replies)
  65. Update: Tough letter to mom (8 replies)
  66. Turn around; all kinds of crazy! (9 replies)
  67. How to probe more in interview about... (16 replies)
  68. Caring for family members children (7 replies)
  69. Lesson of my life, I want to share and ask all of you beware (0 replies)
  70. My lesson of life I want to share and ask all of you beware (2 replies)
  71. I could seriously CRY here... (16 replies)
  72. Your input would be appreciated. (8 replies)
  73. Help with a tough letter to a mom (15 replies)
  74. I have given a family notice.... now this? (11 replies)
  75. Strange strange call today... (10 replies)
  76. Keeping kids after hours (34 replies)
  77. UPDATE: considering throwing in the towl (9 replies)
  78. Early in the game to be pushy...no? (18 replies)
  79. Feeling regrets for accepting a new part time client that just moved (18 replies)
  80. Worth mentioning to parents or not? (15 replies)
  81. What do you feel are pros and cons (4 replies)
  82. Any one know cheap used toys in good conditio (1 replies)
  83. Dc kids's father called at nigh thier kids are not coming from tomorrow, because.... (3 replies)
  84. Upset friend...now I am upset (6 replies)
  85. Parent on "training" wanting childcare. (9 replies)
  86. ADVICE? Parents Clearly Disrespectful (8 replies)
  87. Late Payment #2 (17 replies)
  88. Pregnant daycare Mom (10 replies)
  89. Why are they hiding.... (36 replies)
  90. Wish there was a way!!! (4 replies)
  91. Dealing with parents (17 replies)
  92. Paying for a child's sick day (25 replies)
  93. What would you do? (14 replies)
  94. Terminating for the first time.......sad and also a bit relieved. Part 2....... (14 replies)
  95. Terminating for the first time.......sad and also a bit relieved. (7 replies)
  96. Holding a space through Mat leave (11 replies)
  97. My letter to the parents (16 replies)
  98. Stomach bug for 8 days??? (4 replies)
  99. When to call parent (12 replies)
  100. Advice of how to have a difficult conversation (28 replies)
  101. When Client/Provider relationships go wrong . . . . (19 replies)
  102. Parents Asking for A Replacement Day for Having to Pay for Stat? (25 replies)
  103. Terminating my first family (9 replies)
  104. "Please stop potty training" (19 replies)
  105. Events outside the dayhome (12 replies)
  106. Conflicting Beliefs/Opinions (24 replies)
  107. Awesome Parents (4 replies)
  108. Mom's Waffling About Leaving Us (10 replies)
  109. A letter from a parent (4 replies)
  110. Deposits? (13 replies)
  111. Parents not listening (10 replies)
  112. Super pooper... (18 replies)
  113. Has this ever happened to you?!?! (13 replies)
  114. Influenza - Rant/Vent (7 replies)
  115. Highlights Of My Day (18 replies)
  116. Approaching the end.... (10 replies)
  117. Contract revisions (10 replies)
  118. How do you end a phone call/interview that is not going well (19 replies)
  119. Transition time - how much is too much? (19 replies)
  120. Just a question that popped into my head (8 replies)
  121. I might have been a little curt . . . (7 replies)
  122. Referrals - love em or hate em? (18 replies)
  123. The audacity of some folks! (5 replies)
  124. Not a "Flopper" but "Angry Spice" (10 replies)
  125. Oh my...PLEASE give me an unbiased opinion. Am I in the Wrong? (10 replies)
  126. The Flopper . . . (15 replies)
  127. Vent (5 replies)
  128. Car Safety (14 replies)
  129. Parents upset about sick days.....opinions/advice? (13 replies)
  130. What a Difference a Year Makes! (11 replies)
  131. Need help with finding my ‘backbone’ :mad: (49 replies)
  132. Lord give me the strength to terminate (34 replies)
  133. Would you do the same? (6 replies)
  134. HELP! Mom has unrealistic expectations? (16 replies)
  135. Wanting to change contract - WWYD? (45 replies)
  136. How do I terminate a family.... (5 replies)
  137. HELP! What do I do? and how can I stay out of court?? (3 replies)
  138. No Show DCC (13 replies)
  139. One sibling very sick..other one still comes? (3 replies)
  140. Very disrespectful and tude 7 year old. Advice/opinions? (10 replies)
  141. I'm not ready in the morning? (46 replies)
  142. (long) Vent: Loser of a mother! (6 replies)
  143. Interview questions you haven't had (14 replies)
  144. Would you terminate (29 replies)
  145. Boogers, droolies, a-choo!!! (6 replies)
  146. Can i terminate? (5 replies)
  147. How to give a stronger hint?? (10 replies)
  148. How would you handle this..? (9 replies)
  149. Bruises on children (11 replies)
  150. So Frustrating! Other Provider's false advertizing (11 replies)
  151. Missed Appointments parents excuses (5 replies)
  152. Steer Clear of the Germaphobe Family?? (8 replies)
  153. Parent calling to speak to the child (15 replies)
  154. Renew or buh-bye! (13 replies)
  155. Nap time (11 replies)
  156. Help Me with my NEW Sick Policy (29 replies)
  157. Daycare parent opening up own daycare and hasnt told me (6 replies)
  158. Feel like I'm just the doormat... (7 replies)
  159. Cheap Grocery for Daycare (0 replies)
  160. Unsettling temper outburts!!! (11 replies)
  161. Payment for christmas week (7 replies)
  162. Sadly, I think I must.... :( (11 replies)
  163. Run by parents (10 replies)
  164. To renew or not to renew (1 replies)
  165. Venting!! (1 replies)
  166. Need some advice on how to deal with a new client... (13 replies)
  167. Request to remove family photos... (14 replies)
  168. Daycare scammers (14 replies)
  169. How to tell parents that you are expecting (4 replies)
  170. Parents calling frequently to inquire about their child (3 replies)
  171. Parent accusations (23 replies)
  172. How long did you wait to announce your pregnancy to parents? (6 replies)
  173. How to say no to parents (1 replies)
  174. 38 years love the children "is there help for parents" (11 replies)
  175. Baby Bonnet (7 replies)
  176. Here's a story for ya!! (7 replies)
  177. Shows up in underwear! (4 replies)
  178. Halloween ~ boo?! (13 replies)
  179. I love this family! (7 replies)
  180. DCK just pulled from my care :( (17 replies)
  181. Differeence between a vacation and a leave? (8 replies)
  182. Parents making themselves at home (12 replies)
  183. Do you suggest potty training to parents? (1 replies)
  184. "Are your prices negotiable?" (17 replies)
  185. Same mom...terminate? Or am I being harsh? (7 replies)
  186. Am I in the right? (4 replies)
  187. Inconsistent drop off times (13 replies)
  188. SPINNY: Do Vaccinations Come Up? (5 replies)
  189. Looking for information on subsidy!!! (3 replies)
  190. Feel Like I am Walking On Egg Shells (6 replies)
  191. Parents who take advantage (11 replies)
  192. Tylenol as a toy to bring to day home (11 replies)
  193. Need advice on how to handle a mother of a child in my daycare please! (16 replies)
  194. When a parent doesn't pay on time! (25 replies)
  195. Developing a friendship with parents (19 replies)
  196. Want to immediately terminate! (24 replies)
  197. Anyone had to take a parent to small claims? (1 replies)
  198. Stubborn, lazy, or normal? (6 replies)
  199. Parents coming in at drop-off (17 replies)
  200. Kleenex - do you ever ask parents to bring a box? (3 replies)
  201. Facebook and Parents (17 replies)
  202. I hate this! Parents putting daycare provider in bad spot (4 replies)
  203. What does this phrase mean? (10 replies)
  204. Information on Parents (18 replies)
  205. Reactions to pregnancy (14 replies)
  206. Parents that have a day off bringing kids to day home (42 replies)
  207. Extra days off parents want, and don't want to pay you for them. (10 replies)
  208. Parents tell me how many wipes to use? (37 replies)
  209. Free Playdate? (4 replies)
  210. Nursing Mamas (9 replies)
  211. Parents say how long child naps? (16 replies)
  212. What would you do? (Re: negotiating hours and cost) (19 replies)
  213. Firing a daycare family today (10 replies)
  214. Going badly and care hasn't even started!! (12 replies)
  215. Diarrhea - when to call the parent? (8 replies)
  216. Reassuring parents. (3 replies)
  217. Should I let this family go? (25 replies)
  218. New here! And need to hear some good stories :) (4 replies)
  219. Curiosity - Parents go with another daycare (9 replies)
  220. Diaper rash every Monday (8 replies)
  221. Full time to part time and back again. (7 replies)
  222. Preparing a child for daycare? (8 replies)
  223. Terrible situation (23 replies)
  224. Parents popping by (22 replies)
  225. Interviews with parents (7 replies)
  226. Make a list of what you want parents to know (6 replies)
  227. How do you feel about vaccinations? (46 replies)
  228. The snowball effect of 1 difficult family .... very long (6 replies)
  229. Was under the immpression that I would have the child longer (8 replies)
  230. Cutting out a child's naptime when they are not ready. (22 replies)
  231. Communicating with parents about childs day (14 replies)
  232. Parents picking up children late? (28 replies)
  233. Turning away a parent (10 replies)
  234. Second hand smoke (16 replies)
  235. Difficult parents (24 replies)
  236. Wonderful parents! (20 replies)