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I have had 2 days to think about the matter and I so so regret refunding them their money as, they so didn't deserve it after his appalling actions. I told my husband that I wanted to contact the...

LONG POST (vent) SORRY.....I had the worst day ever yesterday:(!! I had my first ever Immediate Termination and now I am out a whole month wage loss from them GRRRR. So here is the story, have had...

I have offered a discount during the summer months for a teacher client still in my care (very high maintenance parents) however I would not offer that again as it has been a huge financial loss as I...

I have a dcg just turned 2, parents just notified me that they are doing the 3 day potty training method, ie: new parents. I email them with my expectations that she needs to be accident free for 2...

No I know that the old dayhome closed, so they really needed care for both of them. I realize that both dcg's are needy as mom admits, that isn't my issue really. I have no problem showing affection...

I have a pair of dcg's sisters, first week 17 mth old pretty much cried non stop. 3 year old seemed ok, but not really engaged. Second week 17mth old, has come around adjusted well, even cuddling...

Ok so I have new dcg that just turned 3yrs old. Parents prior to starting told me that she "was" taking an hour nap daily. First day of starting daycare parents tell me that she no longer naps, and...

I shop at Education Station and they usually have a really good variety of dolls. My girls fell in love with some babies that I believe are called water babies, and of course Santa will be bring a...

So I got a phone call from my part time dcg's mom today. She was my last original client without a contract from almost a year ago. I had this dcg for almost a year, started at 12mths old and right...

I personally wished I would of done this as well, but I was leary to ask the parents :unsure:I have had several potential clients wanting to pull thier child from a local dayhome provider, and of...

Oh hey forsure, it of course it totally up to you, and yes you could terminate if it doesnt work out. I was under the impression from your first post that you dont typically prefer taking school aged...

I would NOT, I like you was approached by a local mom, that her girl same age as mine went to the same school etc.. I too thought hey why not, she seems fine. Mom was willing to pay decent $....

So sorry that you are going through this. I am really not sure what goes thro these parents heads when they get terminated for justified reasons. You gave her tons of notice, something that you...

Absoulutley love love that statement!!! I am just in the process of writing a termination letter, and also included the point of her boss telling her hey, we dont need you for August, no pay, but ya...

Thank you all for your feedback, I appreciate all the wisdom everyone has. I myself have only been doing this dayhome for a year now, and boy this site sure has helped me when I have had issues. I...

When I started my dayhome a year ago, I had a mom ask me to take care of her dcg before and afterschool and on pro-d-days, spring break, summer vacation etc.. She attends school with my children,...

Hmm well I know all babies are very different. However i would not eliminate his morning nap, before discussing this with his parents first. My routine is as follows. Morning naps 10-11am (for the...

It is nice to hear everyones experiences. I do agree with having them all in the same age group, as I too find it more managable.I am currently re-structuring my dayhome and eliminating all my part...

Just curious to see what other dayhome providers have in regards to the number of toddlers they care for. I currently run a "Private" dayhome which is in Alberta. I have well over 20yrs childcare...

Yes it really was not fun, and was my first termination. Oh trust me I so wanted to tell him the truth about everything, however I thought how uncomfortable it will be to happen to run into them at...