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

Life as a daycare provider: experiences, anecdotes, emotions...

  1. Coronavirus Changes in Disinfecting

    i'm thinking of the days when I will reopen in the future. I will have to assure parents that the daycare is disinfected and safe for their kids....

    Started by Nonna, 05-05-2020 04:38 AM
    cleaning, coronavirus, disinfecting
    • Replies: 0
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    05-05-2020 04:38 AM Go to last post
  2. How to get back to the happy me?

    OK ladies, how do you get back the happy you? This is more of a rant really but would love some tips. It just always seems like it is one thing...

    Started by mickyc, 06-10-2014 03:00 PM
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    • Replies: 20
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    05-05-2020 12:12 AM Go to last post
  3. Just not liking my job lately

    Hi ladies, I just seem to be in a slump lately and just not enjoying my job anymore. I have been doing daycare now for 5 years, I am 39 and just...

    Started by mickyc, 09-11-2015 02:43 PM
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    • Replies: 12
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    05-04-2020 11:56 PM Go to last post
  4. That feeling is creeping in again!

    I don't know if it's the cold weather, the fact I am transitioning a new little one, or having a mid life crisis or what but the urge to quit running...

    Started by mickyc, 03-01-2016 11:29 AM
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    • Replies: 17
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    05-04-2020 11:54 PM Go to last post
  5. Unhappy New provider, what should I do?

    Hi everyone, I love reading all the posts. Thanks for all the advise! I am a new home daycare provider, I got my licensed in Feb, and now it...

    Started by XIAO, 05-04-2020 06:10 PM
    • Replies: 0
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    05-04-2020 06:10 PM Go to last post
  6. Top 5 Reasons A Daycare Is Better Than A Nanny

    Hi all, I just wrote the article, Top 5 Reasons A Daycare Is Better Than A Nanny and wanted anyone's opinion on it? I hope its a conversation...

    Started by marleneak, 05-03-2020 04:39 PM
    childcare, content, daycare blog
    • Replies: 0
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    05-03-2020 04:39 PM Go to last post
  7. Gradual Entry

    My newest member to my family daycare is a 30 month old girl, really sweet little one, have not had a child that young in a long time, I do before...

    Started by Lucy1212, 01-29-2020 04:00 PM
    • Replies: 0
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    01-29-2020 04:00 PM Go to last post
  8. Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve Daycare Hours

    I was thinking of closing at Noon on Christmas Eve and on New Year's Eve. What are your daycare hours on those days. Your feedback is appreciated. ...

    Started by pink, 11-27-2013 09:51 AM
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    • Replies: 26
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    01-16-2020 08:27 AM Go to last post
  9. Mississauga daycare closing!

    Hi everyone! Just posting for anyone in Mississauga area that may be interested in purchasing some stuff.....I am closing this summer. I will...

    Started by Wonderwiper, 06-25-2019 02:53 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    11-29-2019 07:21 PM Go to last post
  10. Still Not Adjusted After 4 Months

    I am looking for opinions, ideas, suggestions, etc. on my situation. Please bear with me as this could get lengthy. One of my DCG’s is currently...

    Started by 935, 10-08-2019 08:57 AM
    • Replies: 1
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    10-09-2019 09:19 AM Go to last post
  11. Messes and cleanliness

    Hello all. So, my husband is starting to freak out over the amount of mess that a daycare creates. Our main play area is in the basement, but I...

    Started by Littledragon, 07-17-2012 07:36 PM
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    • Replies: 19
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    09-19-2019 08:51 AM Go to last post
  12. DCD Says “Too old for naps now”

    I have one dad of a 3 year old (just turned 3) DCB who just this morning made a comment in regards to my nap times that “yeah, he doesn’t really need...

    Started by 935, 08-20-2019 11:38 AM
    • Replies: 6
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    08-24-2019 06:58 AM Go to last post
  13. My main reason to live

    I had a grief. I lost my wife. She died two weeks ago. Now I only have our daughter. I feel very bad without my wife. I do not know how to live. So...

    Started by jamieereynoldss, 07-04-2019 06:20 AM
    • Replies: 0
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    07-04-2019 06:20 AM Go to last post
  14. Christmas Gifts for Daycare Providers

    In the last few days I have had some family and friends ask me what a provider would like for Christmas. My answer in both cases was money or a gift...

    Started by mickyc, 11-22-2013 12:58 PM
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    07-04-2019 02:20 AM Go to last post
  15. Painful cracking dry skin on hands

    My hands are taking a beating from all the hand washing and dish washing I do. Can anyone recommend a good hand cream? I have been using Glysomed...

    Started by AcornsFalling, 03-26-2014 11:12 PM
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    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 156,134
    06-05-2019 03:00 AM Go to last post

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