Forum: Managing a daycare

I know that your daycare income is your job--- but do you make certain allowances? An example: A friend cares for a few children in addition...

This year Christmas Eve is on a Friday. For those of you open that week, do you close all day for Christmas Eve? Close early that day? or work till...

I have been contacted by a new mom, child will be 1 in April 2012, wanting to know about space availability for that time. She says that she would be...

Just wondering if anyone out there has any suggestions on what to charge for children with special needs. I care for a blind child that gets quite...

I am just wondering what time everyone begins their day in the morning? And what time does your last child leave? Curious as to whether we have a...

Hi girls! Just thinking ahead to Christmas time, what do you all do with regards to closing over the holiday? Do you take a few days off, but...

Hi Ladies I was just wonder how to handle my part timers there are 2 that I have that are in health care so there schedules rotate some times they...

I am very weak with my interviewing skills :o : Is anyone willing to share tips and tricks of the trade on how to have a successfull interview or...

I do not feel SAFE !!! Good day everyone I registered my baby at a home private daycare as a part timer, from 8am to 12 pm. My baby is 10...

Hey all....I am looking for some advice on how to deal with a situation... I have an existing daycare family for 8 months now (when I opened). I...

I just had a parent call me inquiring about drop-in care. I told her that I charge $25 for up to 5 hours and $40 for 5-10 hours. She said that it was...

Hi. I still have a parent who still owes $220 from the summer. I keep asking her but she says she can't pay it until I give her the receipts that I...

Here is a question from an anonymous member, she would appreciate your advice.

I am considering taking in a 6 year old girl on Saturdays and Sundays as her parents both work 8-8 one weekend a month. Wondering what I should...

Hi, I've recently been asked what I would charge if my hours changed from 8:30-3:30 to 12:30-4:00. These are my 2 full time kids that I currently...