Forum: Opening a daycare

I don't believe it. I certainly was not expecting this. All four families I interviewed have now signed on. The 5th family is for March, and I gave...

My daycare just opened this summer and I have two little ones in my care. At the interview the parents told me that the oldest one would be 2.5...

Hi everyone, I need help! My home insurance company wanted to charge me for $100/yr/child. I am in a very small town, Creston, B.C. And this is...

Hello, I was wondering if anyone has any advice/questions I could use for two interviews tomorrow night and friday morning. I have a list of...

Do you provide handbooks to your parents with all your policies? Ie. late pick-up, nut-free, accident/illness procedures etc.? My registration form...

Ok I am openning in July and feel quite ready and confident in all areas accept for the dreaded "emergency situation" I have my first aid and cpr....

Hi ladies, So I am a Mom to a 1 year old. I just went back to work in an office, where 3/4's of my pay goes towards paying for my daughter's Day...

I've made my decision and have received quite a few opinions from friends, family, and some yard sales last summer from closing daycare providers....

Is it unusual to ask for a first and last week deposit upfront - upon registration?

Hello Ladies, As you Ontario providers know, the CCEYA is in effect. There have been quite a few inspectors visiting home daycares in my area...

Hi there! I'm new to this site and have to say it is fantastic! I am starting a new RLNR family daycare this summer and am wondering what I...

Hi there, I recently made the decision to open my own home daycare. I started advertising (in my local community, on kijiji & this site) about 2...

What is a reasonable amount of time to wait to hear from parents after the interview? I thought 1 week was reasonable, and that is what I plan on...

Just need some reassurance here! I am opening my daycare in January 2013 and like my title says, I am desperately seeking clients. I am starting to...

Hi, I am just starting out, and beginning the process of becoming licensed. I would like to charge $40 or $50 per day. I want to charge this...