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

Is it just me or is becomming harder and harder to provide for kids based on parents beliefs and down right giving in to all there kids needs?

Does anyone ever have an issue with people coming in during "sleep times" to LOUD? I have this Dad that #1 drives a HUGE Diesel truck with like the...

I had a 5 yr old come in this am, kind of quiet. His Dad Says, little brother had pancakes and bacon for breakfast, but the 5 yr old said "He didnt...

Let me start by saying, I respect ALL my day care parents. I value their opinions and feel the only way to properly care for their child is to work...

I just started my full daycare this week: three little ones plus my son. I have a two year old that doesn't nap in the morning and I am finding I am...

In the midst of the "crazy" week some of us have had!!!!!! just sending a wish, hope and prayer that EVERYONE has a better day today than the ones...

If anyone is interested, my husband made a small social site and wants to get some people on for testing. It is only for daycare providers. It is...

Just need a place to vent. I've been having one of those days where I question what the heck I am doing this for. I have been really frustrated all...

My last child just left, and it got me thinking, what do you ladies normally do as soon as your daycare ends?

Just curious what other providers wear on a day to day with the children? I'd like to look some what professional but it's a bit unpractical.

i am having such a BAD day!! I have been crying almost all day! I don't know if I can continue, problem is, I don't really have a choice! I've...

So, I just sent the letter. I did it!! I sent the letter telling my troublesome family that half days will not be offered, thus they will either have...

Hi I am new to the daycare bear forums but looks like a very supportive place ! Im wondering if its possible to post copies of our contracts? I...

Holy crap, what a morning! 1) I have a daycare family (siblings) on holidays so I had some openings for drop in care. The 17 month old who came...

Sorry not sure if this is the correct heading for this. I've done some minor changes to my website and was wondering if you lovely ladies could...