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

Not sure if this is the right spot (please move the thread if it isn't), I am for the most part closing down at the end of August (reducing my #s...

I had 2 very sweet parents drop of Easter goodies for each child. I feel bad because I didn't prepare any special gifts for my kids. I figure after...

So, since I've been missing one little guy all week and school kids are all off today I decided to invite dcb's older sister. She's always said how...

So yesterday one of my dcg showed up with no pants on, just splash pants. She was the only dck I had yesterday, so I told the father it was fine just...

I have quite a few part-timers, and a few of those make their own arrival time. Today I was waiting and waiting for Dcb to show up, 10am came and...

Parents of my almost 3YO came to me this morning to speak about their daughter FREQUENT ( read here every day) nap accidents. They said that...

Hi, I am new here, I have been looking after kids in my home for about 3 yrs, and I am in need of some advice. I have a 4 yr old Dcb I have had him...

I am so relieved and happy, its ridiculous :woot: I had posted previously about her (the cling-on, cry at everything kid, even after being at my...

It started at 2am. My 5 1/2 yo daughter peed her bed. There's not plastic on it...she hasn't peed her bed for over 3 years. So, I was up in the...

Here's the situation: I attend OEYC play groups twice a week (sometimes more in the summer, as they are held outside in alternating parks). Let's...

I was wondering if any of you have noticed that you are always a daycare lady, even when you're not working? Let me explain... I find myself...

Just wondering what age you guys think is an appropriate age to start putting kids in time out?

Since I have this question anyways and it might help Dodge as well with her question. How many of you offer preschool curriculum in your daycare? is...

Hello Everyone! (Again!) On Tuesdays I had dcp come and pick up dcg who was screaming as it was out of control. I had suggested that she have her...