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

Hi ladies, I'm just curious what you all do or would do, in this situation. I received an email enquiry looking for a spot for September, with a...

Hi there, I run a small daycare out of my home so that I can be home with my DD who is 2. I look after a 2.5yo and 1.5 yo. Lately things have not...

I feel like today is just dragging... Not a bad day, just kind of boring and slow. I only have my one year olds today and it was so quiet this...

I have a toddler girl that comes, she is a bit rough around the edges and has a ton of attitude! I can't believe the way she talks and some of the...

Hi, a dcb I look after who is 2 has today taken a big bite out of my NEW sofa. I am unsure what to do now, this boy has a constant problem with...

So my screaming non napper has become a napper! A full nap, too. And... Now if he wakes up he'll put himself back to sleep! Yay!

So I have 6 kids. 3 little ones 3older ones.. I have 4 rooms I can use for napping I usually put the 3 younger ones in one room then I...

So I have two kids in my daycare. One won’t eat or drink all day!!! And I mean all day. Mom brings him after breakfast and will pack his lunch and...

We all know it takes a certain kind of person to do this job (and do it well). It has got me thinking about what kind of people are we? Is a certain...

I have a child this is so quiet on time outs that I have left them in the stool before for like 10 minutes! LoL. I figure it really gives them time...

Hi everyone. I have a new dcg 1 year old, who started with me this week. She is on day 3 of being dropped off early. Her first day was for an...

Someone phones me yesterday to ask about daycare. She asks my hours, and I tell her. She says "You're only open until 5?! Well, I would need you...

I am jut wondering if it is just the age or if I am doing something wrong or maybe my schedule and supplies need tweaking? But my toddlers are...

I have a mom who drops her daughter off late almost every morning. Most mornings her daughter misses snack as we are done it when she arrives. I...

Has anyone provided care for a infant? I have someone inquiring about care for her 4 month old. Just wondering what other people experiences have...