Forum: Managing a daycare

I am very blessed to live in a very needy neighbourhood when it comes to child care. I have some changes happening in September and some spots...

I have a client who really wants to join my daycare. She's been refered by a current client who talks very highly of me. She doesn't need care...

As those of you know who have been following my recents posts know, I've terminated a family due to lates... and a bunch of other red flags... but...

I am changing my hours. I currently have one family that comes part time before and after school. Some days as early as 6am. I just can't do...

Does anyone try to sell their own kids fundraisers to your daycare families? any creative ways you can give them a chance to look over the forms...

This year I am offering evening drop in care for last minute Christmas shopping and Holiday parties. (on select Fri/Sat nights and Sunday...

If you were about to be involved in a custody case (your spouses kids, not yours) would you tell your clients? It may mean that once this is all...

So, I have a great routine and set up right now. I have 2 full time, 2 part time (mat leave) and 1 before and after school. I will have 5 full...

I need to raise my rates for a before and after school client. I don't usually raise my rates for existing clients, but these ones have been with...

If you knew of another provider in your area that was not issuing receipts and in turn not claiming her income... bringing the going rate for care...

I'm re doing my policies. How do you define diarrhea? Right now I have " can not be contained in a diaper and have had several loose poops in a...

I need some help. Actually, I just kind of need everyone to push me over the edge. I have a client who I have had before/after since I opened. ...

I have my first NSF. Since the additional fee that I charge is not care... do I give a separate receipt marking this as a receipt for an NSF...

I have to address my payment policies with a client today at pick up. I'm looking for you to confirm that I am more then fair with what I charge and...

I know there's already a thread started about the new legislation, but it's 31 pages long, I haven't been on in a couple of days and I'm completely...