Forum: The day-to-day as a daycare provider

Well, I gave my daycare families notice on Friday that I will be permanently closing my daycare by the end of the June. They were surprised, but...

Do you think it matters at all how we dress as providers? How about during an interview? I try to look somewhat professional even tho I'm home all...

My DD is 5. She has been sick for the last 2 months. Horrible cough (still has it), complained of ear pain, had a ruptured eardrum given antibiotics...

My Daycare playroom is downstairs (still nice big bright windows & a door to close at the end of the day). I find this sense of peace when I come...

So I'm pretty sure one of my neighbours drove by a took a picture on a cell when we were all outside. I'm totally could be wrong but that's what it...

I know with Bill 10 rules you are not allowed to have play dates IN your home if there is over five kids in the house. If one caregiver has two kids...

Happy ECE Week everyone!!! Take pride this week in knowing that you chose a profession that makes a difference in so many little people's lives!...

What would you ladies have done in this situation....I had a daycare mom bring a mermaid costume to add to our collection. Dcg was excited to give it...

Does anyone have any of their own childhood toys in their daycare? I mean toys and dolls in good condition, of course. I am wondering if this is...

Come fall I will have two days with just two kids. I don't feel comfortable driving with them as I don't want the liability and worry about safety....

I have a little one leaving this week to go off on mat leave with his mom who just gave birth. The parents seem to be building up the departure...

Today I reached for what I thought was a tube of sunscreen but accidentally smeared diaper cream on dck's face and didn't realize til I put tube away...

In my new quest to join the 21st century, I am creating a website for my daycare, I have joined Facebook and today, Twitter. The Facebook thing...

Hope everyone is having a nice week! We've been having some great weather so far and it's been so nice to get outside 2x a day this week. It's also...

If a child intentionally hurts another child (ie pushes them to the floor), and in this case a much smaller child, do u insist they say sorry? I...