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This image had me laughing out loud. Thank you so much for the much needed laughter!

No advice, because I am exactly where you are... Lots of hugs though, and thank you for posting this.

Oh, that must be so frustrating! I am always browsing ads to get ideas, but I wouldn't ever copy someone else's. It stands to reason that people wouldn't contact either one, so the copycat is...

If you consistently leave your front door unlocked it is only a matter of time before one of the daycare kids manages to find their way out. Unsafe and irresponsible.

It depends on what's in your contract, I think. Do you have a provision that they have to pay for those last two weeks of care after you give them a two weeks notice, whether the child attends or...

Did either of the caregivers engage your baby at any point? I understand giving him time and space to get comfortable with these new surroundings, but if they just let him sit on a chair the whole...

What an odd thing to do! There are some weird ones out there for sure. Did you find any daycare kids yet?
I feel a bit defeated, but I'm determined not to give up so soon. Three strike outs in one...

The other interview went well, I thought. They sent an email with a few questions about the handbook, I replied, and then things went silent. I sent a follow up email (along the lines of "Hello?...

Thank you, Playfelt, your reply gave me exactly the perspective that I needed. I have learned so much already from reading on these boards! Your replies really stand out, and I am especially...

Technically I am not a daycare provider yet because I haven't even landed a client yet, but I have already had a negative experience. Short version: this woman at my girls' school needs care for her...

Maybe put on an educational DVD for the 3 year old while you are putting the baby down? Probably redundant, but I would make sure the room they are in is gated, so the 3 year old can't wander into...

I had my first face-to-face interview this evening, with a lovely young couple and their 9 month old. He was just adorable. They need care on varying days each week because of shift work, but the...

Hi Dayna, welcome aboard from another newbie provider. If you PM me your email address, I don't mind sending you my handbook. It's work in progress, but it will give you something to get ideas from. ...

Well, my phone interview this morning was a bust. Right from the start I got the feeling that she was trying to get out of it. She asked me to call at 9, so I did, but the line was busy. I got...

Just a bit of an update: that particular lady never did respond. But the next day I got another email, and for this one (a 9.5 month old boy) I now have an interview set up for Sunday evening. And...

:laugh: I so know how she feels!

She sounds mostly scared to me. Imagine seeing the world as such a dangerous place for your child to grow up. Sad for everyone, I think. :(

That's a good point, BlueRose, thanks for mentioning that! I'm one of those compulsive people that check email 10 times a day or so. I don't like cluttered in-boxes so I clear it out all the time. I...

Thanks, you guys! I have come down from my high a bit, though. I emailed the mom back around 8.30 PM last night with some specifics and a time to meet on Sunday, but I haven't heard back from her...

I've done shift work in the past, and there is no way that these parents don't know more than one weekend in advance what their week is going to look like. I agree with previous posters that you need...