Forum: Caring for children

Its always great to know that as a daycare provider I did something great with the children. Its very small, but this fussy little girl as such a...

so.......last week my daughter had a cold, I informed all the parents, who chose to bring their kids anyways. which is fine, as I was still open to...

Hey everyone! My daycare kids are climbing out of their play yards!! Any suggestions? Tents? Help!

Oh my, what a day from hell and I was having such a good week ! I ahd a huge headhache all day and naps were terrible today. Anyway so I've had 2...

I have a little guy (16 months old) who, since he started in Nov. has a constant stream of...well....snot! I am spending my days chasing him down to...

Hi ladies! I'm a new daycare provider and currently have 2 toddlers in my care, as well as my own. Come April I will have 2 one year olds joining...

I have a child in my care who I believe has autism, he falls into the vague line of syptoms you find when just looking up the basics, but I really...

I have a new baby in my daycare he will be 1 on Feb 7 2013 and he has done many play dates with his mom and also has done a transition period for 2...

So I have a new dcb nearly 3. He is part time 2 days a week and has been here 3 months. He seems to change the whole dynamics of the group! He...

I have 3 tiered plastic Rubbermaid storage drawers that house magnets for my magnet wall, Mr. Potato head stuff and Kinex JR. This can be a popular...

I have a almost 2 yr. Old dcg who screams (ear piercing) when she doesn't get her way, I remove her and redirect her from an area, ppl touch...

My advice isn't about balancing your sick kids with dcks nor is it about when to close if your kids are sick......I need help on deciding if your...

SO, I terminated my dcg and her last day is next week. I gave 30 days notice as stated in my contract. Ever since I gave notice, her mom has been...

I would swear that there is something in the air this week :( I know we're only two days in, but my screamer, (who after a month has gotten soooo...

So I need some advice dealing with a disruptive sleeper. I have looked after this boy from age 11 months full time and a few days a week for a...