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Thanks Mimi, I think that is the fairest way of doing it. I think my rate is on the low end in my area, hence the $3 increase. I opened in April 2012 - I think an increase is due.

I'm planning on raising my rates in the new year, however I have a new family starting in January. They signed on with me in November and paid a deposit. Do you think it's fair to raise rates on...

Thanks to everyone who've responded. I wanted to say no but didn't know how and now I know. The video clips sound like an idea but then I don't want it to become a habit if you know what I mean.

Yes I asked her why and her response was he doesn't have anyone to play with at home so she wants to observe him playing here, how he reacts to other kids, how he responds if someone takes a toy from...

I've had this family since January. They have been coming 3 days/week and now mom just got a job and her son (14 mos) will be starting FT. Since she will be sending her son full time now, she asked...

No I didn't get it. Could you please resend? Much appreciated!

This is my first year doing daycare taxes and I owe over $2000. I want to get a second opinion so I was wondering if anyone can refer an accountant around the Mississauga area who is experienced in...

I have a question regarding home insurance. Do you claim the daycare endorsement part as an expense or does the entire insurance amount including the endorsement go under shared expense where you...

Hmm, I've stated in my policies that vacation time is 5 days unpaid and should be taken as a full week, eg. Mon-Fri. What would you do in my case? Should they pay no fee for the whole week including...

My policy is all stat days are paid, and I've read on here that if I take a holiday over a stat day (eg. 1 week at Xmas) that I should be paid for the 2 stat days. My question is what if the families...

Is anyone having trouble opening the June curriculum? It says the page is not available for me.

Hi everyone,
I'm new to all this as well. I am unsure about the above comment about writing off a capital item if it's under $250. I haven't found this anywhere on CRA's website, google...

I'm looking for insurance as well. I'm currently with TD but as kangaroomama said, they don't really cover daycare and they only cover up to 6 kids including your own (I have 2, so this would limit...

A senior agent from CRA finally called me and was able to answer my question so here it is.

What can we claim in terms of training expenses?
Any training you take that gives you a lasting benefit...

So I read the CRA's daycare guide and with regards to training, it says we cannot claim the costs if the training is done to obtain a new skill, qualification, etc. but if the training is for...

Thanks, playfelt! What about courses/training? If I enroll now and pay for it this year, how do I claim this against income?

Hi everyone,

I have been reading the forum and I'm so glad I found it! I will be starting my daycare early next year, currently working full time. It's going to be a big change for me as I've been...

Thank you Skysue. I have not watched other kids before, but can definitely use friends and former caregivers.

I'll be opening a daycare soon and am doing all my preparations now. I just discovered this forum - what a wealth of information! Definitely has got me thinking how I will run my daycare!

Since...