3.5k
Daycare and childcare providers in Winnipeg, Toronto, Vancouver, Ontario etc. in CanadaGarderies à Montréal ou au QuébecFind daycare or childcare providers in the USA
Forum control
+ Post New Thread
Page 1 of 71 1 2 3 4 5 11 51 ... LastLast
Threads 1 to 15 of 1052

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

Life as a daycare provider: experiences, anecdotes, emotions...

  1. Frugal Tips

    How do you save money on daycare or family expenses? Thought we could share the ways that we reduce our expenses and help each other out! -I price...

    Started by gravy_train, 02-07-2014 08:16 AM
    4 Pages
    1 2 3 ... 4
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 414,377
    04-25-2019 02:14 AM Go to last post
  2. Messes and cleanliness

    Hello all. So, my husband is starting to freak out over the amount of mess that a daycare creates. Our main play area is in the basement, but I...

    Started by Littledragon, 07-17-2012 07:36 PM
    2 Pages
    1 2
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 281,886
    09-19-2019 08:51 AM Go to last post
  3. Time to workout? if so, when?

    Ok ladies. After my roller-coaster of a ride in the last couple of years I'm ready to start getting in shape and healthy, losing my 'extra' weight....

    Started by Polkaroo, 03-08-2014 07:35 AM
    12 Pages
    1 2 3 ... 12
    • Replies: 116
    • Views: 262,817
    05-20-2014 11:06 PM Go to last post
  4. Christmas Gifts for Daycare Providers

    In the last few days I have had some family and friends ask me what a provider would like for Christmas. My answer in both cases was money or a gift...

    Started by mickyc, 11-22-2013 12:58 PM
    2 Pages
    1 2
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 234,859
    07-04-2019 02:20 AM Go to last post
  5. Facebook Page

    To those whom have a facebook page dedicated strictly to daycare, how did you go abouts doing it? I am thinking of creating a secret group so only...

    Started by ttremble88, 03-28-2014 07:48 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 200,675
    03-28-2014 03:58 PM Go to last post
  6. Smile The best part of this job and why you couldn’t image doing anything else!?

    I recently made the move to quit my career, stay home with my babies and do home daycare! I keep running into people saying “why would you do...

    Started by DaycareLady, 01-14-2013 08:19 PM
    3 Pages
    1 2 3
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 167,157
    01-15-2013 07:13 PM Go to last post
  7. New to potty training - Help please

    Hello, I have recently opened my home daycare. I don't have any experience potty training. I have yet to potty train my 2 year old son. I have a...

    Started by bonnie, 12-04-2017 01:54 PM
    2 Pages
    1 2
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 161,292
    03-31-2019 02:18 PM Go to last post
  8. Daughter will not go to school

    Just wondering if anyone has experience with their own children not wanting to go to school. My daughter just started JK a few weeks ago and it has...

    Started by Jen, 09-30-2014 12:46 PM
    2 Pages
    1 2
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 151,320
    02-20-2019 11:51 AM Go to last post
  9. Painful cracking dry skin on hands

    My hands are taking a beating from all the hand washing and dish washing I do. Can anyone recommend a good hand cream? I have been using Glysomed...

    Started by AcornsFalling, 03-26-2014 11:12 PM
    2 Pages
    1 2
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 137,497
    06-05-2019 03:00 AM Go to last post
  10. Personal adjustment to working at home

    I've now been working as a Daycare providor for just under 8 months now and am really suprised at the personal adjustment I've had to undertake from...

    Started by Dreamalittledream, 03-23-2012 10:58 AM
    4 Pages
    1 2 3 ... 4
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 128,769
    10-09-2014 06:50 AM Go to last post
  11. Mothers Day crafts

    Tired of foot and hand prints. Ideas please??? Age group is 1-3 yrs and don't want a lot of steps and supplies. Any ideas?? Thank u!!!

    Started by babydom, 05-02-2016 07:06 AM
    2 Pages
    1 2
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 110,603
    05-08-2018 11:37 AM Go to last post
  12. Feeling Guilty About Upcoming Termination Notice

    I’m about to hand out my first termination notice next week, & I’m feeling very guilty about it. DCG has almost become a member of our family & we’ve...

    Started by wpgmomma0412, 02-03-2019 02:10 PM
    2 Pages
    1 2
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 105,487
    02-06-2019 02:43 PM Go to last post
  13. Tragedy at a home daycare in Vaughan, ON

    This is so sad. I feel so bad for the poor child that died. I would like to know more about what happened, even though the story doesn't give too...

    Started by MonkeyPrincess, 07-10-2013 01:02 PM
    10 Pages
    1 2 3 ... 10
    • Replies: 97
    • Views: 90,927
    07-30-2013 10:18 PM Go to last post
  14. Would you charge more for a child over 3 and in diapers still!

    Just want some feedback from all the seasoned providers out there :) I have a dcb who is 3 and 2 months. He is not interested in potty training at...

    Started by Other Mummy, 10-26-2012 11:29 AM
    2 Pages
    1 2
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 76,452
    10-26-2012 04:03 PM Go to last post
  15. VERY fishy inquiry into my daycare... Thoughts?

    Just received this email inquiry: > Greetings, > > My name is Cantin Moore. I just searched for your contact on internet, when searching for a...

    Started by Sassygirl, 12-06-2013 08:59 AM
    10 Pages
    1 2 3 ... 10
    fraud? scam, scam
    • Replies: 98
    • Views: 75,098
    05-13-2014 07:48 PM Go to last post

+ Post New Thread
Page 1 of 71 1 2 3 4 5 11 51 ... LastLast

Forum Information and Options

Moderators of this Forum

Thread Display Options

Use this control to limit the display of threads to those newer than the specified time frame.

Allows you to choose the data by which the thread list will be sorted.

Order threads in...

Note: when sorting by date, 'descending order' will show the newest results first.

Icon Legend

Contains unread posts
Contains unread posts
Contains no unread posts
Contains no unread posts
More than 15 replies or 150 views
Hot thread with unread posts
More than 15 replies or 150 views
Hot thread with no unread posts
Closed Thread
Thread is closed
Thread Contains a Message Written By You
You have posted in this thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts

A few tips...

If you encounter a daycare provider with out-of-date openings / spaces, click on the button right above the currently listed openings to report it!
Did you know?
DaycareBear is also available in Quebec (in French) and in the U.S!
Simply click on the corresponding flag in the upper-left corner.
Partner in your
search for a daycare provider