I do have pets but they are all treated for fleas/ticks. I can not give more than one bath a month and they alreayd had it. I did not see or notice any scrathing/itching on them. I've had them for over 7 years never once had a problem. There access in the house is limited ever since I started the daycare for sanitairy and security reasons. Just not worth the risk even if hey are clean and well behaved. I know fleas do not survive OUTDOORS in the cold weather so I do not think they have any. They spend most of their days outside. They come in to eat and sleep.

I looked at bed bugs, ticks and flea images... To me, it looks like a flea. Gave the critter to mom to see if she can figure it out.

I do not have any carpeting or anything I clean the floors daily with mop... I have never seen 'jumping critters' anywhere.

I"ve totaly gone mad, I checked every inch of every child at diaper change too look for 'bites'. Did not see anything on any other child.

Tonight I will have a laundry party for sure ...Oh joy ! All my plush toys will go in the freezer for a week. What else I should do ? Should I spray my home ?? The tought of using chemicals ... not even sure I have an infestation.... Should I close ?? OMG I am totaly freaking out.

The reason I am considering terminating is that I have had problems with this family and even sleepless nights where I was wondering what type of medical problems they would bring in my home. They are just so careless and clueless ...what else would they risk ?? On the other hand, I ADORE the child, he is my firstcofficial client and I have made so much progress with him and the tought of him not beeing here anymore ... I dunno ... I just can't imagine it.

I am having such a hard time with this I can barely focus on my activities with the kids. HATE this part of the job.