Forum: Caring for children

I have a 3 year old DCB who cannot keep his hands to himself. He is constantly grabbing the other kids hands and pulling them off of toys. I am...

Ok, so I have a little boy coming for the first time this week. And I have SO meany questions! He's a really sweet little boy when he's not...

After a few months of advertising, my daycare is starting to fill up :-). Right now I have: DS - 13 months DCG - 14 months DCB - 2 years old...

Okay, so I have a two year old boy who absolutely refuses to stand up for me after nap time so I can lift him out of the playpen. He just nods his...

At what age should a child have developed this? I have one who is just turned 1 and he can't even feed himself a Cheerios. How can I help him learn...

I was curious about where you all have your children nap at naptime. Is it in the main daycare area? In your own rooms? Finished basement? Do all of...

Ok so with all these illnesses going around my daughter and son were sick last week on Monday, Tuesday and wednesday. They had sore tummies and a...

Hi! I have an issue with my day care girl. She has, from day one, been a trouble maker and difficult child, She just turned 3 btw. When she is here...

Ok so I have new dcg that just turned 3yrs old. Parents prior to starting told me that she "was" taking an hour nap daily. First day of starting...

I have a family who will interview soon, and they expressed a need for occasional (twice a month, maybe?) extended care, meaning a 12 hour day. My...

Hey Ladies, I am currently potty training my son who will be two on Feb 14. He has been asking to use the potty for his bm's for a while now, and...

OMG!! Ok so I have had my daycare for a little over a year now and have NEVER had such a bad year with these darn illnesses!! It seems like my family...

Looking for some advice from the professionals out there! A little background....This is my second year operating a daycare out of my home. I...

Anyone know of a sled that can hold 3-5 small children safely...ie. with seatbelts so they can't climb out? I am really struggling right now and...

Okay ladies, I'm in a bit of a pickle. I have two brothers in my care. I've had them for a year now. Through this entire year, they have both taken...