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    No, I'm not. I thought hard about opening a...

    No, I'm not. I thought hard about opening a daycare when I was pregnant with my second but ultimately decided to go part time as an independent contractor in my profession instead. I posted on here...
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    Good to know all this. Its interesting how...

    Good to know all this. Its interesting how different industries tend to run. In my industry contractors charge 10~15% more per hour than their counterpart employees are typically paid, so that's how...
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    Paid stat days and sick days?

    Just wondering why so many providers expect to be paid stat/sick/vacation days? Most self employed people are not paid or 'entitled' to these days off, only employees are (typically) ... am I missing...
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    I'm home with younger kids, I don't want to pack...

    I'm home with younger kids, I don't want to pack everyone up. I am thinking of approaching someone or maybe even a grade 8 student to walk him to SK for me.
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    Rate for walking to school?

    Hi
    Just wondering what people would charge daily for walking an SK student to and from school? There would be no care involved beyond making sure he gets to school and back (we live across the...
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    Hmmm, good to know what the gut reactions...

    Hmmm, good to know what the gut reactions are....thanks for the opinions. My Lo is 6 months and LOVES her hammock and has been such a good sleeper in it....but I figured it would be a problem for...
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    Need dcp opinions - hammock in daycare

    Hi All,
    If a parent told you their baby slept in a hammock for naps and asked you to use one with him/her (all equipment provided by the parent). Would you or would you have a problem with it? ...
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    It is VERY expensive to buy one of these...

    It is VERY expensive to buy one of these hammocks. I was thinking of doing my own DIY version as I found instructions for one on a blog....
    But I don't want to bother if they are not effective. My...
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    Hammock cradle

    Hi all,
    Has anyone ever used one of these?

    http://www.naturebaby.com/us/images/products/lg_hammock-organic.jpg

    Here is the blurb from the website:

    "Sleeping babies in hammocks is a very...
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    Thank you for the replies and the advice. I...

    Thank you for the replies and the advice.
    I just moved to this area about a year ago so I don't many of my neighbors yet. The families on either side of me have kids but they are stay-at-home...
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    Daycare climate in Barrie ON

    Hi All,
    I am pregnant with my second child and I am seriously considering opening a home daycare instead of returning to work at the end of my maternity leave. I just hated leaving my first behind...
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    I'll print off your quote and give it to my...

    I'll print off your quote and give it to my provider just so she knows what a catch I am!! :laugh:

    OBVIOUSLY I'm kidding :p


    Seriously now - Thanks, that's nice of you to say.
  13. I would never ask a daycare provider to wear my...

    I would never ask a daycare provider to wear my baby. I was only wondering if anyone was out there that did babywear as a general practice, by their own choice, not because of a parent's request. I...
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    [QUOTE=Play and Learn;2203] Don't pick a daycare...

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    Don't pick a daycare just based on price - remember, this is your pride and joy that you're sending to another persons home to care for them! QUOTE]

    A very important...
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    What I have learned from my daycare search....

    I interviewed A LOT of providers. I thought I would post some advice for those starting on their search as I defiantly learned a few things along the way.

    1) Pre-screen and pre-interview
    - Sit...
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    If quality daycare was available, I would always...

    If quality daycare was available, I would always choose to place my child near my home. Having care near home makes more sense to me for several reasons:

    1) Other people, like your spouse, can...
  17. I think you need to start thinking about removing...

    I think you need to start thinking about removing this child from your care. Your daughter should come first and be comfortable in her home. Let the parents know about the issues, maybe commit to a...
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    Two of the children are her own - the youngest...

    Two of the children are her own - the youngest and the oldest. I felt she is very capable - an RECE with a lot of experience and two years of working with high needs kids. Her set-up was awesome...
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    How many children under 2?

    How many children under the age of two is too many?
    I had a great intervew wth a provider but if I go with her she will have two babies under a year, two under 16 months plus a 2.5 year old, she...
  20. Core strength is important and starting out...

    Core strength is important and starting out either when your babe is young and light or starting slowly if they are older and your body isn't used to it. You also have to switch to a back carry...
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