Forum: Managing a daycare

Hi there, I have been lurking around this site for years, getting valuable advice and insight, but finally decided it was time to make a post of my...

This industry seems to be feast or famine. I've been trying to fill 2 spots for the last 3 months. Filled them and both times they fell through....

I'm wondering what you all charge as a late payment fee? I've recently upped mine from 25$ to 40$ but a prospective client commented that it didn't...

Okay folks I know this is a common topic here on the forum but I'm going to bring it up once again. This is a combination of a vent and a request for...

I was wondering if anyone has a policy about flip flops? This is something that bothers me enough that I changed my policy to ask for flip flops...

I have been trying to fill a spot for quite a few months, and I run 9.5 hrs a day, and have a website for parents to look at before I schedule...

Hi, I'm hoping I can get some clarification. My daycare is opening very soon and I'm still sorting out insurance. As per previous threads here I want...

Hi everyone! I am back from my 'mat leave'. My whole 2 weeks off! :woot: Well, I have been back for 2 weeks now, but just have been reading posts...

Hi, I'm trying to figure out whether or not to apply for a business number and register my daycare with the CRA. Has anyone out there done this? Is...

First questions- Do you customize your contract for any of your clients. I am at the one year mark with one client in which I can amend my contract...

Hi, I've just filed my taxes and my accountant is telling me that if I make over $30,000, I may need to get an HST account #. I only made about...

Hello ladies! I had a baby girl Easter Sunday. I also have a 5 year old daughter. I was unsure of how long I would be taking mat. leave and my...

My original daycare plan was to only do it until my youngest daughter started kindergarten, which is 3 years from now. But my mom came up with the...

I've been wanting to open my daycare for a year now. But just had a baby. So I got set back another year. Anyways I am thinking of opening my daycare...

My husband just accepted a job offer in a different city. He starts in 2 weeks. I will be giving my families notice June 1 for being done for July...