Forum: Managing a daycare

Who has it in thier contract that they get paid holidays? How many weeks do you take? I currently have set to take 2 weeks holidays per year...

This woman and I have been talking on the phone/via email for a while. She FINALLY came by for an interview today. She just left, actually. I feel...

Dropping off 5-10 minutes before opening. What would you do?

Hello there! First post, looking for some advice :) I'm meeting with a family tomorrow who is looking for care. Both parents work the same 24hr...

Edit: Do I have to be a licenced daycare in order to claim all my expenses when I file my taxes...

I stated daycare last April. Came from a corporate retail background, so, being naive, I didnt know that I could claim anything, had to issue...

Hello everyone, At my drop off today I had a dad dropping off his son and daughter. The boy was upset and was screaming and trying to grab at dad...

I often have people leave messages for me on my answering machine if I can't get to the phone during the day, or if we're outside. I'm just curious,...

Hi there, Just a quick question. For new families starting in Septembre (day after labor day) do you charge your paid stat day or you just make...

Sorry for all the posts this morning. I just got contacted by a mother of a 2 year old boy who is looking for care starting in September. She...

How sick do you have to be before you close for the day?

I had my third interview today. She was lovely, but was clearly taken aback when I said I take up to 4 weeks (unpaid) holiday. I told her I close for...

Hi ladies I am updating my policy book and I would like to add a section on independence. I am finding parents are buying outdoor wear that is...

Hi ladies! I'm nearing my 1 year mark for being open and am currently full. I do not plan on changing my current daily rate at this point, however I...

Ok, You all have such good advice and opinions, Could you share some of your successful interview tips? I did 6 interviews over these past 2 weeks,...