Forum: Managing a daycare

In 2 weeks I have had 3 kids pulled from care. THREE kids! One mom went on mat leave early, still owes me for one afterschool day and didnt give 2...

So all of my new clients have been here for a year now, only one has been here for almost 2 years (jan). I was thinking about raising my rates by $5...

Hi, I was just wondering if you would give a receipt for occasional/drop-in care, such as I have a dcb who comes maybe once or twice a month. Thanks...

Hello all, Just a quick question...how do you all charge for summer break, March Break, as well as Christmas break? I'm asking because one of the...

I am asking since my daughter has high functioning autism which results in many different strategies used for her in order to refrain from meltdowns...

This morning I found what I beleive to be a FLEA in a childs hair !! Now I called the mom to come pick up but when is it safe for him to come back...

My Daycare space is pretty much my living room and kitchen/dining area. I need some inspiration from other dc providers that have the same kind of...

Just wondering if you can actually set up a website/blog for free?? And if anyone has? How do you start? Is it hard to setup and maintain? If you...

I have a short term arrangement with a friend of the family, from end of Jan/ start of Feb 2013 until Summer 2013. When that little girl's...

Hi Everyone, I have one dcg that comes 2x week, then I am holding 3 spots (with deposits), one for January and two for March. The problem is that...

Hope I can get others thoughts on this.... I have one DCF that once in the past and again this week has paid me partial payment for the week. 99%...

I know this is one of many posts of such nature, but I just have to tell you! I just recently made a web site for my Day Care. NEVER would have if I...

Hi Ladies! Only 11 weeks (give or take!) to go for me! My little one is on his way soon! When I started my childcare my son was 15 months old, so...

I have had my day home for 1 1/2 years now. While it started off great, my daughter has been in the terrible 2's for at least 3/4 of a year. Starting...

Do any of you do acquaintance visits before a child formally starts care? You know- where the child comes over for a visit or two to get to know you...