Forum: Managing a daycare

Hi. What do you think about this idea. Total yearly daycare income divided by daily rate/child. Multiply the result by your daily food amount/...

So, lately I've been having some health issues. Nothing very serious but definitely some days are more difficult than others. I've been able to...

I am wondering if anyone else has used a home computer software package, like quicktax, to do their home daycare business taxes? I am wondering if...

I have had someone request mornings 3 days a week for their child just for the summer as a prep for preschool. I am open to this for a few reasons...

Hi! I have been reading a lot of the threads on this site and some of the ideas and advice is great! I am planning on starting a small day home, I...

HELLO AGAIN LADIES So my daycare opens at 630 am I have 1 dcg that comes right at opening time......some history......sometimes mom sleeps in and...

Looking for opinions Home Daycares opening when the schools are closed for inclement weather. Personally I have a couple of views. First is I'm...

Hi everyone, I know there was a recent post about holding fees but my situation is a bit different. I am meeting with a family tonight to discuss...

Okay I have an urgent question... I have bought a new minivan. Its actually a 3 year lease and we collect it tomorrow. I used to have a minivan...

Hi, I have a spot to fill and am trying to figure out what to advertise for. I currently have a 1-year-old, 3-year-old, and 1/2-day 6-year-old who...

I have recently had to terminate for aggressive behaviour. The parents have asked for 2 weeks to find a new daycare, which I am fine doing. It...

Hi all, Has anyone ever had a child steal your toys? I have a home daycare and i have 3 part time boys 2 (ages 3 and 1.5) come from 1130-430 and...

I have decided to include a few paid sick days for myself for any new clients coming in but I am having a brain cramp on how to word it LOL. any...

I was just wondering how everyone sets up the diaper station? I have four little ones that are in them, and I did have diapers in a basket under the...

I have a spot open and will be doing some interviews and wonder if i should change how i conduct my interviews. I typically let parents start with...