Forum: Managing a daycare

Had interview last nite and today parents asking for 2 - 3 current references, plus 2 - 3 past references. I've actually only been giving out two...

Had an interview last nite for spot in spring and parents were debating going back to work after 18mnths mat leave or 12 months,. Spring would be...

Hi Fellow Daycare providers! After running a full time daycare for 8 years eventually my children grew up and the need for providing only before/...

Hi there, does anyone raise their fees on a regular basis or do you wait for a new child to start and then raise it, thanks

I have been open for about 4 months. I state in my handbook that I don’t charge for days a child is sick, & if a day is missed then the parent pays a...

Has anyone any hired anyone else to watch the kids for you? Is it allowed under Ministry guidelines? I have talked to all parents and they know the...

Hey everyone! I need some help figuring out a fair rate for what I do. It's a little complicated but I will explain the best I can. I have been an...

How does it work enforcing a policy and it being retroactive?

Hi, So I've been open since Feb 2015 andi have enjoyed running a private home daycare since! My only problem is, that in a very short time, I went...

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...

Hey everyone, My wife and I plan to start trying to have kids within a year and she wanted to open a home daycare at our house. From the...

So I am in a little bit of a pickle right now summer is here and kids are leaving in september leaving me empty spots which I am having a hard time...

Hi - I have a child who is terminating care end of next week. All is on good terms, and the mom gave me notice many weeks ago that child's last...

Hello, First of all I would like to thank everyone who has answered my questions in the past. I am truly grateful even if I haven't responded in...

A friend posted this on FB today. Better have a look as it affects providers in a big way. If you didn't already hate the Liberals, this might be...