Forum: Caring for children

What ages do you care for, and do you days, nights and weekends.. what do you do? Just interested to know, not had clients yet but maybe a...

So, I got my first email from a mom saying she was interested in meeting me. I am opening for October. I haven't replied back - what kind of...

Most of the children I have enrolled are little (under 2) and automatically I use a pack n 'play for each at nap time. I have a 2 yr old starting in...

Has anyone had experience with dckids and asthma?? I have a dcg who originally started with her younger brother (now about 18 months). He was here...

Hi Ladies. Just looking for a bit of support. In short: I started my daycare in January, have a full house and as much as I enjoy it I am closing...

Looking for advice from experienced caregivers that had a child that was later diagnosed (on the spectrum or with a delay). I have a 17 month...

Hi everyone, quick question, when is hand foot mouth no longer contagious? I have heard everything from when the blisters spots stop appearing, when...

Had a DCB's parent come to me twice this week saying he went home with a rash around his mouth and needed benedryl. The first time I gave him a...

I am new to offering care. I have only had a couple of clients previously. One mom contacted me recently, and things seem pretty good. However, she...

I am so torn right now on what to do. Long story short is my daycare had to be moved upstairs due to basement flooding. This is not ideal by...

What do you do while outside with a child that is unable to play? My group is young with 5 ages 14-20months. Four of the five love being outdoors...

Hello Dayhome ladies!! I have a question for those of you who have gone right back to work after having a baby. I'm not due until the end of...

This may seem like a stupid question but what happens when your own children get a major illness, like chicken pox? Do you close the daycare until...

I have a great new 2.5 year old boy, who just started with me this week. When his parents drop him off, he comes with me to check on the hermit...

I just bought a new steam mop and realized that as great as it is I can only use it after hours. Why? Well about 2 months ago while washing the table...