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

Hi ladies, I just gave notice to a family of a little 2 year old. She was very aggressive and constantly needing to be re-directed. I am so...

Hi everyone, I have in my care a 1 year old, a 2.5 year old and my own kids who are 1 and 2.5 as well. My 2.5 year old dcb gets bored easily. I...

WWYD - what would you do? I'm not sure if it's too much or even a "smart" move....:laugh: husband says I'm crazy. I have a daugher who just...

What do you ladies give your clients for vaction? I give one week plus an aditional week at 1/2 fees. I have a prarent who is taking 9 days all...

Just out of curiosity....... how long have each of you been providing daycare from your home?

My little f/t kid has mastered the art of playing mom vs me re: house rules (The no shoes on the floor rule that she keep breaking) I was angry, and...

Today is the last day for that twins that I have had for 6 months now that I posted about terminating 2 weeks ago. Just wanted to send a HUGE thanks...

So I'm a little stuck and scarred on how to talk to my families about this...:unsure: My husband and I just found out that we are expecting baby...

For when it is too cold to play outside, or just to beat cabin fever, what are some different things you do during the colder months? Here are a...

Do you ever feel rejected when a family doesn't call back? I do and I hate it. These are often people that during the interview make me think that...

I am having a difficult time finding children. I have put up postings at the library and around my end of town. Does anyone have any suggestions?

I know we all get better every day at this career, but it seems to me that most of us go through the biggest part of our learning curve in the first...

Hi! I am just wondering if anyone has a suggestion on how I could make this situation easier for parents? I am going on Mat leave in a few months and...

Crazy day! I have a 16 month old who just started (2nd week 4th day) and cries all the time, won’t nap, their part time so transition is LONGER. ...

I have a daycare parent who says there child spends more time with me that her? I asked her a few questions about her development and how she...