Forum: Daycare providers' experiences with parents

Maybe it's the sunshine that's finally come in our direction, maybe not. I feel in a very good, possibly even outstanding, mood today. The past...

I am so sick of parents who are in tears or at their wits end with children's behavior asking and begging me for advice. I give them options and...

Hi, I have been operating a day home now for over 8yrs and have come across all sorts if families. Up to this point I have never had to let a family...

Hi ladies, I am in desperate need of advice, in my contract I have that kids need to be 2 weeks accident free before they can go pull u free. I...

Why do parents hide the fact that they are on a center waiting list and then pretend to feel bad when they finally get a spot? I know they want to...

Happy Valentine to Everyone and Enjoy your Family day long weekend next week In BC we have it one week before so we had our day off yesterday. ...

Hi So I have alittle boy who has been with me for almost 2 months now, he is only with me two days a week Thursday and Friday. I have a few issues...

i have had a dcm causing me stress lately and trying to put her two cents worth in while i write up a policy handbook. she doesn't seem to...

Hello Ladies! I have an 18 mon old dcg who screams so loud my ears are left ringing. If she is told no or is unsucessful taking a toy or sippy...

Anyone seen this, either as a DCProvider or as a parent? I have two school aged kids for the summer. They are only 12 months apart in age, and the...

Just a nice story about some of my clients. They were my first family (I started back in Oct) and they have just been wonderful. They have their 2...

Do any of you have in your policies that infants/toddlers are required to attend their well baby checkups?(I'm referring to 12mos/15mos/18mos) To me...

HI everyone Was wondering if any of you daycare providers have a teacher as a client. My question is what do you charge them when they are off for...

Good evening everyone! I hope you are all having a great day. I've been looking after a little boy, we'll call him Gary, for several weeks now. He...

What a lovely start to my morning! Dcd walks in and says dcg has a bite on her leg and I never told them about it. I saw a bruise on her leg in the...