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

My DD's friend just called our house at 8:48 am and woke up my household, she was calling to see if my DD wanted to play? I let my DD call back, her...

well, I'm back from my 1 week holiday in Ottawa... I did miss the children and their laughter..... but my oh my was it hard to get up this morning!...

the family that I terminated a week ago kept bugging to come up pick up their daughters belongings and I wasnt agreeable to a daytime pick up and I...

Just wondering what I should do. I expect payment at the end of each week, or the last day your child is in care for that week... Well yesterday...

Have had a potential client contact me in regards to a space I have available in June. She is looking for 4 days a week. The only thing she is...

I guess this is just a bit of a rant. It's been a rough week. I mentioned in another thread that my little screamer decided to start screaming...

I have been running my day home now for nine months. So, yes still fairly new at this. Since January now all the kids have been sick! I thought...

Hi ladies, thanks so much in advance for any advice given!! I feel comfortable talking about this here, as I need Mom advice and daycare! MY son...

Today has been one of those days where I wish I could quit. I'm mad at my husband for not being able to make enough money to support us both. I'm...

Just a shout out to all the moms who still have their own little guys in their home daycares. Not an easy job! I did it for 4 years, and now have...

I'm thinking about starting a before/after school care in September 2013. Can anyone out there be kind enough to give me some helpful hints with...

I have two families that the parents travel on the highway every day to and from work. Some days, there are accidents leaving the parents to be late....

I decided it was time to give notice to my early morning family. I also decided that based on the relationship that mom has built with me which is...

Am I terrible for terminating a part time sibling group for a full time sibling group? I took on two part timers while my previous full time dcb was...

:no: 16 monthold dcg who doesnt sleep had a great week last week, even sleeping beyond the 2 hours a couple times. this week is a nightmare. I...