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Oh my goodness Momofnerds, some of the antics of parents are outrageous!!!! I have certainly had my eyes opened in the last 11 months of doing this business.

I am lucky enough to have two...

I haven't filled the space yet, need to get some advertising out there. I have a new family starting 2 days a week in September, who I will be taking a deposit from....lol.....& they are looking for...

I guess being fairly new (11 months) to all of this I hadn't taken into consideration the impact of a 10 hours day on my family & also the DCK. It will definitely be a consideration for future :) ...

Just need somewhere to let off some steam!!!!:glare:

I must remember that my daycare business is just that, my daycare business, and that my family come first. :thumbsup:

I have been having...

Thank you all for your responses :)

I would love for her to eat from a plate/bowl. I have tried but instead of the food being thrown the plate/bowl with food is thrown instead. Urrrggghhh...

Has anyone got any tips on how to help stop a 14 month old throwing their food on the floor?

I know she is only 14 months old, but she knows she's doing it. She moves her hand over the edge of...

You're not being unreasonable at all. My d/c kids have to be here by 8:15 or after 8:45 as I want to get my own child to school on time too.

I recently went through issue after issue with...

Thanks so much for all of your responses :)
The schools in my area have all closed (not just the transportation) due to the potential of a freezing rain storm :/
I'm open, the majority of parents...

Looking for opinions Home Daycares opening when the schools are closed for inclement weather.

Personally I have a couple of views. First is I'm home anyway & would be able to look after the...

Crys: I really feel for you in this situation. I have just come out the other side of something similar in terms of a friend taking advantage of the services I offer.
My friend was offered a...

Skysue: What a great idea to pick up some extras from the "buck store" I'm so going to do that for the coming seasons :)
Thanks for sharing the idea :)

I've had a similar barreling issue with a 12 month old I have.
I ended up using a pack & play for her to go into at certain times of the day when the older kids are doing particular activities. ...

I did read in a health advisory form (a couple of years ago), that children should wear snow suits/pants/jackets when the temperature goes below 10 degrees.

In my policy documents and checklists I...

To give a little back ground here :D my own 2 children were fabulous eaters & by the time they were 12 months old they were using utensils themselves & eating the same meals as my husband & I....very...

@DisneyPrincess: Yes this is my first year, I started in September 2012. So far I've been very very lucky with my DCP's the others that I have are completely reasonable & give me no issues :) They...

Thanks to everyone again :)
So I have spoken with the DCP and 2 weeks notice has been given.
I am so relieved that I won't be putting the rest of the DCK's through this for much longer :)

I would charge a half day rate too.
Is the half day in the afternoon? & if so will the DCK need an afternoon nap?
I had a 16 month old who would arrive just in time for their afternoon nap on...

Thank you so much for your comments & advice :)
I will be ceasing the contract, the other DCKs deserve better :) :)

I have a flexible drop-in contract with one of my DCP (who is a friend) in addition to the flexible contract I open early & stay open late & do a school drop off or pick up to a 2nd school. The DCP...

Lovely idea. Count me in.
I was one of the lucky ones today, my d/c was open but all of my dcp's contacted & cancelled. I had a fun day playing in the snow with my own kids.
I've been in Canada...