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    Absolutely, call the police!

    Absolutely, call the police!
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    I'm saddened to hear this because I can...

    I'm saddened to hear this because I can completely relate. I went through the same thing 12 yrs ago when my children were 3 yrs and 19 mths old. It was very difficult but it taught me just how very...
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    Totally agree with what you said here. It's best...

    Totally agree with what you said here. It's best to let them see that's life. Besides once they get to kindergarten, they'll be bringing their own lunches and snacks to school which will all be...
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    I personally would not put in the effort for a...

    I personally would not put in the effort for a child under 2 yrs old unless they were clearly ready but definitely not for a child who is expected to leave the program soon. I agree that the child...
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    I can completely understand how you feel as well....

    I can completely understand how you feel as well. Been there many times. I also keep the board books down low and the good books up on a high shelf. I love being able to be here for my own kids and...
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    I completely agree. I don't see many taking...

    I completely agree. I don't see many taking advantage of this as I don't really see it as an advantage financially speaking. So only those who can afford it would take advantage and I don't know...
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    Ooops, I didn't see that. My bad! In any event I...

    Ooops, I didn't see that. My bad! In any event I totally agree with that. It just makes sense. Thanks for the suggestions ladies.
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    I like this idea but just wondering if the...

    I like this idea but just wondering if the holding fee is refundable. IMO it shouldn't be refundable since we are essentially losing some income while holding the space.
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    Holding Fees

    I've been asked if I would consider meeting with someone who is looking for care for their child for June but my space is available in March. They said they would consider paying to hold the space if...
  10. I completely agree with Lee-Bee. I charge full...

    I completely agree with Lee-Bee. I charge full rate for days children are absent if I am open and I also charge full rate for up to 15 days per calendar year that I am closed. Nobody ever flinches....
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    I close if they are sick with something...

    I close if they are sick with something contagious. Otherwise They are told and it's up to them. They can choose to bring their child or keep them home and not pay me.
  12. Thread: New kid

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    I sometimes feel anxious but more so with the...

    I sometimes feel anxious but more so with the younger ones (under two's) because I worry how they will be with separation from parents, eating, and napping. It normally goes better than expected...
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    If she seems to struggle with the time again I...

    If she seems to struggle with the time again I will suggest she bring him fully dressed for outdoors. Some parents don't seem to like this as they have to continually adjust their car seat straps...
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    I would do that but for one thing it's way too...

    I would do that but for one thing it's way too cold out lately and secondly she never comes with him ready for outdoors ie: in snowpants. So we have to take off his boots and coat to put on his...
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    She's always on time with payments and has always...

    She's always on time with payments and has always been respectful. This actually really surprised me. I suspect she's just having trouble getting out the door sooner but we're talking 10/15 minutes...
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    Parent Dropping Off Right At Bus Run Time

    I've been a provider for over a decade and have been advertising on Daycare Bear for several of those years but this is my first time posting.

    I have a parent who continuously drops child off...
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    Vacation and Holidays

    I have been doing home daycare for several years (10 or so), and I have always had "15 paid vacation days" in my contracts as well as all CDN stat and civic holidays paid. I do not get paid for any...
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