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    Unfortunately it is a fact of life that not all...

    Unfortunately it is a fact of life that not all kids can handle daycare. Sounds like this one might be one of them. He sounds as if he needs a nanny, not group care.
    I'd term and tell the...
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    Wow! How is shaming the child on Facebook...

    Wow! How is shaming the child on Facebook suppose to be productive at all? That is rather harsh...

    I would refuse to participate in anything forced. Children do not learn by being forced.

    I...
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    For those of you offended at her remarks about...

    For those of you offended at her remarks about not being a mother or not being open for more than 2+ years, she DID say as her VERY first words in that section "IMHO" meaning it was just her personal...
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    I keep my sand/water table filled at all times. ...

    I keep my sand/water table filled at all times. It is available to the kids during free play in small groups. I change out the stuff inside to match our current theme or topic.

    I keep it inside...
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    I agree with Momof4 about tissues and wet wipes...

    I agree with Momof4 about tissues and wet wipes being part of the costs of running a business but when I start going through them like wildfire, I needed to either raise my rates to accommodate the...
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    I don't even allow diapers bags. Way too much...

    I don't even allow diapers bags. Way too much stuff not meant for babies get kept in diaper bags. Plus a provider friend of mine had a bad experience with a family putting a recorder in the daycare...
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    I would feel SUPER uncomfortable having a client...

    I would feel SUPER uncomfortable having a client who questioned the legalities of anything I had.... the slipping on the floor comment would have had me generating a term letter ASAP....

    People...
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    I require my DCF's to bring one re-fill package...

    I require my DCF's to bring one re-fill package of diaper wipes and one box of tissues the first week of each month. If they don't want to bring them, I charge a $6 fee.

    It was either that or...
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    Personally, I bill until the parent is OFF the...

    Personally, I bill until the parent is OFF the property. I allow 10 minutes for pick ups and drop offs. So once this mom arrives, the clock starts ticking.... once she exceeds her 10 minutes, late...
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    I learned a long time ago that one bad apple...

    I learned a long time ago that one bad apple definitely does ruin the whole bunch. When I find that one kid is the root of everything that drives me batty, it's either time to have a serious chat...
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    If this is a subject you talked with the parents...

    If this is a subject you talked with the parents about before enrolling (getting dirty) then I wouldn't spend one more minute worrying about something so silly.

    She came dressed. Let her play...
  12. Thread: Criers....

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    Oh my! I have the same kid....only mine is 3! ...

    Oh my! I have the same kid....only mine is 3! His mom severely micromanages him and I think that messes with his emotional stability.

    Yesterday they were 2 hours late getting here. She said it...
  13. I am so sorry this happened to you. That dad...

    I am so sorry this happened to you. That dad should be ashamed of himself..... What a really mean and bully-ish way to behave to a caregiver with children.... He KNEW you felt defenseless and he...
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    I give a written receipt for each payment when it...

    I give a written receipt for each payment when it is given to me. If a parent wants a year end total, they can figure that amount out themselves. I certainly don't ask my grocery store to keep a...
  15. Thread: Teacher rates?

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    I agree. I don't work a seasonal or 9 month a...

    I agree. I don't work a seasonal or 9 month a year job. I work all year round, rain or shine.
    I have x number of spaces. If a family wants one, they pay for it....regardless of what they do for...
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    I am open all year. Someone else's seasonal,...

    I am open all year.

    Someone else's seasonal, part year or sporadic employment has NOTHING to do with me.

    I have a set number of spaces available. If they want a space, they pay for it. If...
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    I don't ask parents what religion they are and I...

    I don't ask parents what religion they are and I don't tell them what religion I am....even if they ask.

    It's none of their/my business.

    I don't celebrate any holidays in my child care so it...
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    Personally, I am NOT a fan of any infant...

    Personally, I am NOT a fan of any infant equipment such as exersaucers, swings, jumpers etc. as I feel they severely limit the child's ability to explore their surroundings and environment.

    I...
  19. Thread: Zumba anyone?

    by KellyP
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    I bought the Zumba workout for my Wii! I love it...

    I bought the Zumba workout for my Wii! I love it and it is definitely a work out but I am not coordinated enough to do it "correctly".... LOL!!

    I take the tutorials that break down each step...
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    I'm sorry, I should have been clearer about how I...

    I'm sorry, I should have been clearer about how I manage that....
    I allow rough housing for the older kids. (usually the 4/5 and up crowd) AFTER they understand the difference between playing and...
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