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- Interview during daycare hours? (11 replies)
- Update... (1 replies)
- Gift Giving Appreciation (7 replies)
- Phone interview? (10 replies)
- Cancelled interviews! (8 replies)
- It's Not the Kids that'll Drive You Bonkers - It's the Parents ! (4 replies)
- Take on family members as daycare clients? (11 replies)
- Not sure what to do.... (10 replies)
- Home day care (3 replies)
- Contracted Hours (3 replies)
- Interview MADNESS (5 replies)
- Sick, did I do the right thing? (11 replies)
- The "Babysitter" (16 replies)
- Parents are dumb!! [Long] (20 replies)
- Not an ugly parent story! (4 replies)
- "grace" at mealtimes (10 replies)
- Beyond Rude ...No Shows Interviews (19 replies)
- I know what you all will say..I need it anyway. :) (5 replies)
- Red flags? (24 replies)
- What would you do if you didn't do daycare anymore? (7 replies)
- NEVER make exceptions!!!!!! (22 replies)
- How would you respond? (9 replies)
- Chronically late but.... (14 replies)
- Ready to throw in the towel and quit and go back to work!!! (8 replies)
- What is the strangest interview question? (22 replies)
- Grrr I'm so mad at myself...lesson learned! Plus, awkward situation. (8 replies)
- Just spotted this ad on Kijiji... WTH? (11 replies)
- Ahh it's getting ugly....short payment (33 replies)
- Dropping off, with food in hand!!!! (23 replies)
- Parent requesting refund - What should I do? (18 replies)
- From phone interview to in person interview (8 replies)
- Pick up / drop offs (21 replies)
- Want to terminate after DCM pulls DCG out for entire month without prior notice (10 replies)
- Ignoring a termination letter... what would you do? (13 replies)
- Terminating the family that should have been terminated a long time ago! (22 replies)
- Terminating (18 replies)
- Expectant Mom Finally makes up her mind!!!!!! (6 replies)
- Early drop off, but still within operating hours? (8 replies)
- How would you think/feel? (16 replies)
- The family I SHOULD have terminated! (13 replies)
- Will it never end with this woman? UGH! (4 replies)
- Glad I didn't take her kids PART 2 (6 replies)
- Parents Blaming Daughter (6 replies)
- Really Trying Not To Take All The Rejection Personally... (17 replies)
- Feeling really confused.... (38 replies)
- Wow.... glad I decided not to take her kids! (3 replies)
- What would make you (7 replies)
- DCK's birthday parties (8 replies)
- Part time care - What would you do? (12 replies)
- Not a right fit. (5 replies)
- I love when I find out parents said good things about me. (3 replies)
- Am I Over Reacting?/ Vent (17 replies)
- Don't you hate it when... (6 replies)
- Parents being rude to your kids (20 replies)
- Didn't know wether to laugh or cry (8 replies)
- Late pick ups - The nerve of some people! (10 replies)
- Day Homes of Non-parents (4 replies)
- How do you deal with Pick Up Time vs. Closing Time? (5 replies)
- Awesome Family!!! (7 replies)
- I feel so lucky to have the parents I do. (7 replies)
- Apparently, I have MUG written on my forehead!! (15 replies)
- Ridiculous Parents! VENT!!! (13 replies)
- Biting frenzy continues... (7 replies)
- Sometimes parents are awesome! (6 replies)
- Update: Tough letter to mom (8 replies)
- Turn around; all kinds of crazy! (9 replies)
- How to probe more in interview about... (16 replies)
- Caring for family members children (7 replies)
- Lesson of my life, I want to share and ask all of you beware (0 replies)
- My lesson of life I want to share and ask all of you beware (2 replies)
- I could seriously CRY here... (16 replies)
- Your input would be appreciated. (8 replies)
- Help with a tough letter to a mom (15 replies)
- I have given a family notice.... now this? (11 replies)
- Strange strange call today... (10 replies)
- Keeping kids after hours (34 replies)
- UPDATE: considering throwing in the towl (9 replies)
- Early in the game to be pushy...no? (18 replies)
- Feeling regrets for accepting a new part time client that just moved (18 replies)
- Worth mentioning to parents or not? (15 replies)
- What do you feel are pros and cons (4 replies)
- Any one know cheap used toys in good conditio (1 replies)
- Dc kids's father called at nigh thier kids are not coming from tomorrow, because.... (3 replies)
- Upset friend...now I am upset (6 replies)
- Parent on "training" wanting childcare. (9 replies)
- ADVICE? Parents Clearly Disrespectful (8 replies)
- Late Payment #2 (17 replies)
- Pregnant daycare Mom (10 replies)
- Why are they hiding.... (36 replies)
- Wish there was a way!!! (4 replies)
- Dealing with parents (17 replies)
- Paying for a child's sick day (25 replies)
- What would you do? (14 replies)
- Terminating for the first time.......sad and also a bit relieved. Part 2....... (14 replies)
- Terminating for the first time.......sad and also a bit relieved. (7 replies)
- Holding a space through Mat leave (11 replies)
- My letter to the parents (16 replies)
- Stomach bug for 8 days??? (4 replies)
- When to call parent (12 replies)
- Advice of how to have a difficult conversation (28 replies)
- When Client/Provider relationships go wrong . . . . (19 replies)
- Parents Asking for A Replacement Day for Having to Pay for Stat? (25 replies)
- Terminating my first family (9 replies)
- "Please stop potty training" (19 replies)
- Events outside the dayhome (12 replies)
- Conflicting Beliefs/Opinions (24 replies)
- Awesome Parents (4 replies)
- Mom's Waffling About Leaving Us (10 replies)
- A letter from a parent (4 replies)
- Deposits? (13 replies)
- Parents not listening (10 replies)
- Super pooper... (18 replies)
- Has this ever happened to you?!?! (13 replies)
- Influenza - Rant/Vent (7 replies)
- Highlights Of My Day (18 replies)
- Approaching the end.... (10 replies)
- Contract revisions (10 replies)
- How do you end a phone call/interview that is not going well (19 replies)
- Transition time - how much is too much? (19 replies)
- Just a question that popped into my head (8 replies)
- I might have been a little curt . . . (7 replies)
- Referrals - love em or hate em? (18 replies)
- The audacity of some folks! (5 replies)
- Not a "Flopper" but "Angry Spice" (10 replies)
- Oh my...PLEASE give me an unbiased opinion. Am I in the Wrong? (10 replies)
- The Flopper . . . (15 replies)
- Vent (5 replies)
- Car Safety (14 replies)
- Parents upset about sick days.....opinions/advice? (13 replies)
- What a Difference a Year Makes! (11 replies)
- Need help with finding my ‘backbone’ :mad: (49 replies)
- Lord give me the strength to terminate (34 replies)
- Would you do the same? (6 replies)
- HELP! Mom has unrealistic expectations? (16 replies)
- Wanting to change contract - WWYD? (45 replies)
- How do I terminate a family.... (5 replies)
- HELP! What do I do? and how can I stay out of court?? (3 replies)
- No Show DCC (13 replies)
- One sibling very sick..other one still comes? (3 replies)
- Very disrespectful and tude 7 year old. Advice/opinions? (10 replies)
- I'm not ready in the morning? (46 replies)
- (long) Vent: Loser of a mother! (6 replies)
- Interview questions you haven't had (14 replies)
- Would you terminate (29 replies)
- Boogers, droolies, a-choo!!! (6 replies)
- Can i terminate? (5 replies)
- How to give a stronger hint?? (10 replies)
- How would you handle this..? (9 replies)
- Bruises on children (11 replies)
- So Frustrating! Other Provider's false advertizing (11 replies)
- Missed Appointments parents excuses (5 replies)
- Steer Clear of the Germaphobe Family?? (8 replies)
- Parent calling to speak to the child (15 replies)
- Renew or buh-bye! (13 replies)
- Nap time (11 replies)
- Help Me with my NEW Sick Policy (29 replies)
- Daycare parent opening up own daycare and hasnt told me (6 replies)
- Feel like I'm just the doormat... (7 replies)
- Cheap Grocery for Daycare (0 replies)
- Unsettling temper outburts!!! (11 replies)
- Payment for christmas week (7 replies)
- Sadly, I think I must.... :( (11 replies)
- Run by parents (10 replies)
- To renew or not to renew (1 replies)
- Venting!! (1 replies)
- Need some advice on how to deal with a new client... (13 replies)
- Request to remove family photos... (14 replies)
- Daycare scammers (14 replies)
- How to tell parents that you are expecting (4 replies)
- Parents calling frequently to inquire about their child (3 replies)
- Parent accusations (23 replies)
- How long did you wait to announce your pregnancy to parents? (6 replies)
- How to say no to parents (1 replies)
- 38 years love the children "is there help for parents" (11 replies)
- Baby Bonnet (7 replies)
- Here's a story for ya!! (7 replies)
- Shows up in underwear! (4 replies)
- Halloween ~ boo?! (13 replies)
- I love this family! (7 replies)
- DCK just pulled from my care :( (17 replies)
- Differeence between a vacation and a leave? (8 replies)
- Parents making themselves at home (12 replies)
- Do you suggest potty training to parents? (1 replies)
- "Are your prices negotiable?" (17 replies)
- Same mom...terminate? Or am I being harsh? (7 replies)
- Am I in the right? (4 replies)
- Inconsistent drop off times (13 replies)
- SPINNY: Do Vaccinations Come Up? (5 replies)
- Looking for information on subsidy!!! (3 replies)
- Feel Like I am Walking On Egg Shells (6 replies)
- Parents who take advantage (11 replies)
- Tylenol as a toy to bring to day home (11 replies)
- Need advice on how to handle a mother of a child in my daycare please! (16 replies)
- When a parent doesn't pay on time! (25 replies)
- Developing a friendship with parents (19 replies)
- Want to immediately terminate! (24 replies)
- Anyone had to take a parent to small claims? (1 replies)
- Stubborn, lazy, or normal? (6 replies)
- Parents coming in at drop-off (17 replies)
- Kleenex - do you ever ask parents to bring a box? (3 replies)
- Facebook and Parents (17 replies)
- I hate this! Parents putting daycare provider in bad spot (4 replies)
- What does this phrase mean? (10 replies)
- Information on Parents (18 replies)
- Reactions to pregnancy (14 replies)
- Parents that have a day off bringing kids to day home (42 replies)
- Extra days off parents want, and don't want to pay you for them. (10 replies)
- Parents tell me how many wipes to use? (37 replies)
- Free Playdate? (4 replies)
- Nursing Mamas (9 replies)
- Parents say how long child naps? (16 replies)
- What would you do? (Re: negotiating hours and cost) (19 replies)
- Firing a daycare family today (10 replies)
- Going badly and care hasn't even started!! (12 replies)
- Diarrhea - when to call the parent? (8 replies)
- Reassuring parents. (3 replies)
- Should I let this family go? (25 replies)
- New here! And need to hear some good stories :) (4 replies)
- Curiosity - Parents go with another daycare (9 replies)
- Diaper rash every Monday (8 replies)
- Full time to part time and back again. (7 replies)
- Preparing a child for daycare? (8 replies)
- Terrible situation (23 replies)
- Parents popping by (22 replies)
- Interviews with parents (7 replies)
- Make a list of what you want parents to know (6 replies)
- How do you feel about vaccinations? (46 replies)
- The snowball effect of 1 difficult family .... very long (6 replies)
- Was under the immpression that I would have the child longer (8 replies)
- Cutting out a child's naptime when they are not ready. (22 replies)
- Communicating with parents about childs day (14 replies)
- Parents picking up children late? (28 replies)
- Turning away a parent (10 replies)
- Second hand smoke (16 replies)
- Difficult parents (24 replies)
- Wonderful parents! (20 replies)