Forum: Managing a daycare

Hi! I've been doing the home daycare gig for about 4 years, and have always worked a 10 hr day. I've been finding lately that my long days are...

Hello, I am just starting out a home daycare and getting a lot of inquiries and interest. I am not sure if I am putting too much thought into...

Hey all! There have been many discussions regarding whether or not to charge these, but I know that everyone does it differently. Currently I...

Have you ever terminated a child who just won't stop crying? I have a child who started in August, and this child is such a handful. This child...

I know there have been many threads on here about reporting fellow home child care providers. Just wondering if anyone knows who to contact to report...

I'm sure most of you are familiar with my half-day kid. I'm at my wits end. After giving them the letter that you all helped me write, saying that he...

does anyone have a policy on bed bugs? How do you deal with a Dck having bed bugs at home?

I am looking for some ideas to reduce costs on my daycare expenses. I spend on average $150 a week on food for these kids. I'm a pretty good shopper...

I hope everyone is having a good start to their week :) I just wanted to share, that I had a surprise visit on Friday, two inspectors from the...

I have a question about termination policies. I have a policy in my contract that I can terminate without notice if it is deemed necessary for the...

I have been tackling my own income tax this year (first full year home daycare). It's been tough trying to think of all the things I can claim to try...

So about three weeks ago I got sick. I caught a random cold, three days later, my son got sick, two days after that my charge got sick. Now, it seems...

Is it common for daycare providers to charge a holding fee to reserve a spot. Currently I will hold a spot for 2 or 3 months and not charge a fee. ...

Hi...I need advice on after school rates. I have a boy that I will be doing after school care for from Sept - dec. I don't like doing after...

I have been open less than 6 months, and would like to shut my doors in the fall. Daycare isn't a great fit for me or my family it turns out after...