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    Parents don't set the rules, you do. If you want...

    Parents don't set the rules, you do. If you want to adjust your contract so that stat days are paid, then do so. Parents can abide by your rules or find other daycare arrangements. Your business,...
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    Put her in on her mat with a book or give her a...

    Put her in on her mat with a book or give her a quiet spot to colour or watch a movie. You need your quiet time and so lay down the law and make her be quiet. It's not fair to the other kids if she's...
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    No sibling discounts here. I have 5 spaces, if...

    No sibling discounts here. I have 5 spaces, if you take 2,3,4, whatever, you pay for those spaces. They still eat the same amount of food, use the same amound of craft materials, tissue, toys,...
  4. Don't worry about what other do, just do your...

    Don't worry about what other do, just do your thing. I've had potential clients looking for everything from free play all day to structured 24/7. Simply state in your adds what you provide (and why)...
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    "when you call to speak with X it upsets them and...

    "when you call to speak with X it upsets them and disrupts our schedule and their adjustment to daycare. Please call during naptime if you feel the need to discuss how their day is going"

    no kid...
  6. I've had two 1yr olds before and it's not bad,...

    I've had two 1yr olds before and it's not bad, just take your time getting them around and it's much less stressful. To the point of only have 1 or 2 that you would have to carry out in an emergency,...
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    You could also try for a spring or summer birth...

    You could also try for a spring or summer birth and hire a university or college student for those months.
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    The only actual "learning" time that we do where...

    The only actual "learning" time that we do where we sit and focus on something is 1) if we are doing some kind of science experiment (what happens if we mix 2 different colours, we made a composter,...
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    Doubles are very easy to come by. I've had 3 that...

    Doubles are very easy to come by. I've had 3 that I've picked up at garage sales or had given to me. Triples and quads are much harder. For the difference in price I found it was easier to buy them...
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    I would terminate immediately. He has no right to...

    I would terminate immediately. He has no right to talk to you or your daughter in that manner, especially in your own home. This man has no respect for you or your business so get rid of him. There...
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    My policy is that if I'm closed, parents don't...

    My policy is that if I'm closed, parents don't pay. For parents who want more than 9hours, I charge 1.5 times my usual rate.
  12. Sounds like a control issue to me, plain and...

    Sounds like a control issue to me, plain and simple. The kid feels they want to control when and for how long they nap. Stick to your guns so that they know that you are in charge, not them.
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    Most children outgrow morning naps quickly once...

    Most children outgrow morning naps quickly once they start daycare. They notice that no one else is going down and they don't want to miss anything. If this child is miserable all morning without a...
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    I would suggest that any time you feel as though...

    I would suggest that any time you feel as though the parent might be irrate, that you arrange the meeting for a coffee shop or something similar. Having worked as a teacher and had colleagues who...
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    I just read the article on sick kids and agree...

    I just read the article on sick kids and agree with it on the most part, except for a few points. If a child vomits, there is something wrong and they need their parents. End of story. Also, the...
  16. Parently can get funding for individual support...

    Parently can get funding for individual support for the child. There are also programs designed specifically for children with autism. They should look into whether there is a local association or...
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    starfall.com is really good. There's some that...

    starfall.com is really good. There's some that you can access for free and others you need a membership for, but it's only about $35/yr
  18. If you have the proper insurance and parents'...

    If you have the proper insurance and parents' permission, I see no problem with doing any quick outings. If I was simply a stay-at-home-mom, I would be doing these errands with my kids, so what's...
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    I have this problem too and would love some...

    I have this problem too and would love some suggestions on how to prevent every toy in the place from ending up on the floor on the days where I only have little ones.
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    You are doing something for them. You are not...

    You are doing something for them. You are not doing it as a favor, you are doing it as part of your job. Just like adding a manicure to your spa day increases the price. Extras cost more, she just...
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