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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-20-2013, 09:56 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 310
Posted By small_steps
I just had t-shirts made. I went with someone...

I just had t-shirts made. I went with someone local because I wanted cute colors too. I ordered 9 for myself as I plan to wear them for my uniform and also everywhere I go. Ordered 2 for my helper...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-29-2013, 12:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 232
Posted By small_steps
All of my daycare kids nap together at the same...

All of my daycare kids nap together at the same time so that's not going to work. I nap everyone. Also, I'm not sure how many kids you keep on a daily basis but I have anywhere from 8-12 and it's...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-29-2013, 11:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 232
Posted By small_steps
Separate Spaces For Mixed Ages

Anyone have pictures of their spaces that have mixed ages in separate spaces? I'm thinking of putting my 2's and under on one side of the room and 3 and over on the other but looking for ideas. I...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-21-2013, 05:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 271
Posted By small_steps
Yes! Lol. Some of these are so funny lol. ...

Yes! Lol. Some of these are so funny lol.
These are supposed to have apostrophes behind them. I'm from Texas and love these "we're from the south" sayings lol

I'm a
Diaper changin
Nose wipin...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-19-2013, 02:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 271
Posted By small_steps
Daycare Shirt Ideas

Have you all seem the really cute t-shirts that say things like:
I'm a uniform washing, gear gathering' ballfield travellin' hoot n' and hollerin baseball mom?
That's an example
Of my baseball mom...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-15-2013, 12:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 390
Posted By small_steps
I think he did it because he didn't want to come...

I think he did it because he didn't want to come inside. It could've been for attention I guess but I feel like he gets a good bit of attention when he is here (maybe not the best attention but he is...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-15-2013, 11:41 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 533
Posted By small_steps
I involve them by having a couple of events like...

I involve them by having a couple of events like "muffins with mom" and "donuts with dad" and also I appreciate them helping with parties. Other than that I don't see a lot of need for them to...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-15-2013, 11:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 390
Posted By small_steps
Yes I am probably over reacting on the "terming"...

Yes I am probably over reacting on the "terming" part right now since its so fresh. I guess I am just worried this will happen again. Hopefully it won't. He is having to learn all the rules. He was...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-15-2013, 11:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 390
Posted By small_steps
So close to calling the police

I had a new kid that started last week. His parents said he is ADHD and does have some behavior problems (mainly not listening). He was here all week last week. Had one incident where he ran out the...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-04-2013, 04:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 264
Posted By small_steps
What To Say...What To Say :(

I'm in a position where I can't afford to lose any kids right now. However, I also don't want to be walked on. I've got one set of parents that, as a courtesy, I open for at 5:30 a.m. In return they...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-04-2013, 06:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 189
Posted By small_steps
Thank you! These are exactly the types of this I...

Thank you! These are exactly the types of this I am lookin for.
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-04-2013, 05:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 189
Posted By small_steps
Lighter Lunch Ideas That Still Follow CACFP Guidelines

I'm looking to revamp my menu. Right now I do a lot of kid friendly meals that follow CACFP but aren't the healthiest (chicken nuggets, Mac & cheese, pizza, spaghetti etc) I'm wanting to do lighter...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-06-2013, 10:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 115
Posted By small_steps
I'm in Texas. I think I"ve seen your ad on...

I'm in Texas. I think I"ve seen your ad on craigslist a time or two. I'm located near Fort Worth.
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 02-28-2013, 08:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 302
Posted By small_steps
I have one. I love it. I found mine on...

I have one. I love it. I found mine on craigslist for $40. It was in great shape. But they are worth full price.
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 02-22-2013, 12:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 405
Posted By small_steps
Help With Explaining A New Household Member

My story is that I've been a single mom for over the last 3 years (from day one of opening my home daycare). I have been dating a guy and it's so right. Finally! However, we've recently begun...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 02-11-2013, 10:14 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 301
Posted By small_steps
What a touching story. Thank you for sharing.

What a touching story. Thank you for sharing.
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 02-06-2013, 10:04 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 575
Posted By small_steps
My garage was converted to my daycare so I have a...

My garage was converted to my daycare so I have a door to the outside in my playroom and after a diaper change I toss the diaper in a walmart bag, tie it, and put it outside in the big trash can. ...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 02-01-2013, 12:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 502
Posted By small_steps
LMBO! I love it. Great Idea! I can't think of...

LMBO! I love it. Great Idea! I can't think of anything that they have donated right off hand but will try to remember for sure.
I'd much rather it be sound if it's anything because there are...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 02-01-2013, 11:44 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 502
Posted By small_steps
Thats exactly what we were thinking. We were...

Thats exactly what we were thinking. We were thinking we'd come up with something to say to see if they would say anything about it. I will have to think of something this weekend to make mention...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 02-01-2013, 11:16 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 502
Posted By small_steps
just turned 2

just turned 2
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 02-01-2013, 10:49 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 502
Posted By small_steps
I hope I am being paranoid! No offense taken. ...

I hope I am being paranoid! No offense taken.

I don't think my helper is talking to them behind my back because we've said some other things to each other that I think if she were telling them...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 02-01-2013, 10:46 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 502
Posted By small_steps
The only thing they bring on a normal basis is a...

The only thing they bring on a normal basis is a stuffed animal. I've checked it but without taking it apart, I can't find anything. There's a hard piece in the head but I think its the part that...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 02-01-2013, 10:21 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 502
Posted By small_steps
Ever Felt Like You're Being Recorded?

I don't really have anything to hide except the fact that this is my home and I shouldn't feel like all my conversations are being listened to. I have a set of parents that I think may be recording...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 01-11-2013, 01:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 286
Posted By small_steps
[QUOTE=Heidi;307439]I've am doing this now. ...

[QUOTE=Heidi;307439]I've am doing this now. Starting in March, I will have 3 full-time and 1 part-time infant. Because most of my older children are moving, I will be starting with all babies...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 01-11-2013, 10:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 286
Posted By small_steps
wow! Thats really a lot like I'm thinking I will...

wow! Thats really a lot like I'm thinking I will do mine. I have about 400sq feet in my daycare room and I was thinking I would put 4 cribs on one, have my glider rocker in a corner, put some...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 01-11-2013, 10:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 286
Posted By small_steps
Only 4 :) not too bad. I used to work in an...

Only 4 :) not too bad. I used to work in an infant room in a center years ago and it was a ratio of 1:4 and really it was not bad at all. Get them all on a similar schedule and it's usually not bad...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 01-11-2013, 10:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 286
Posted By small_steps
Infant Room Decor

Anyone only accept infants into care that will share their pics with me? I'm really interested in turning my licensed home daycare into infant only care. Currently I accept birth-5 years old and...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 01-07-2013, 07:46 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 4,149
Posted By small_steps
Me too! I was just thinking about this the other...

Me too! I was just thinking about this the other day.
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 01-02-2013, 11:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 216
Posted By small_steps
Mine is also to be more organized... Stay on...

Mine is also to be more organized...
Stay on top of paperwork...
Stay caught up with mmk
Give daycare room a makeover
Get more Wall art for the room
Have my loft built!
Be firm with policies
...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 01-02-2013, 10:59 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 535
Posted By small_steps
I'm still confused. Maybe I'm having one of my...

I'm still confused. Maybe I'm having one of my blonde moments but I'm with the previous poster, I would think it would turn out the same as far as hourly pay goes
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 07-24-2012, 04:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 407
Posted By small_steps
It's so funny that you made that point and I do...

It's so funny that you made that point and I do agree now that I think about it. I am a mom to 3 boys who are all definatly "all boy". Maybe that's why I liked it subconciously, I wanted more girly...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 07-24-2012, 03:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 407
Posted By small_steps
Room Decor

I am really in need of some advice for my decor in my daycare room. I'm not very creative when it comes to things like this. I have the mammut tables from ikea, the pink, green, and blue table and...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 07-20-2012, 08:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 501
Posted By small_steps
Turns out this lady isn't registered or anything...

Turns out this lady isn't registered or anything in the town she says she is from. I don't even know if she is operating illegally or just says she is operating. Sounds like a big scam.
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 07-20-2012, 07:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 501
Posted By small_steps
Donations Please!! Crazy Request On Facebook

On our local facebook buy, sell or give away page yesterday someone posted "for a friend" that their daycare was in need of donations. This lady had asked for lawn mowers, a van, toys, dvd players,...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 07-16-2012, 07:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 504
Posted By small_steps
I just did this too about 2 weeks ago. I also...

I just did this too about 2 weeks ago. I also painted it with chalkboard paint and now it's a magnetic chalkboard. :)
I did use the 3M strips to hang mine. Well it wasn't really 3M it was an off...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 07-13-2012, 01:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 437
Posted By small_steps
Well she text me a couple of hours after I sent...

Well she text me a couple of hours after I sent her the message and said that should be fine. So yay I have a couple extra hours off and now I'm off to get my sons birthday party supplies in a...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 07-13-2012, 10:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 341
Posted By small_steps
If I were you I would try it. I've pondered the...

If I were you I would try it. I've pondered the thought of doing it but right now in my town none of the daycare homes or centers have holding fees for the summer. Teachers can drop out at the end...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 07-13-2012, 10:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 437
Posted By small_steps
This is what I did. I told her no big deal if...

This is what I did. I told her no big deal if she couldn't but that they would be the only ones after 3 and it would help me because I had some errands in another town that could get done today. ...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 07-13-2012, 07:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 437
Posted By small_steps
Would You Ask Them to Pick Up Early?

I just found out that 2 of my daycare kids are leaving at 12:30...the 3rd is leaving at 3 and the last two (a sibling set) are always here until 5:30 on the dot (closing time). Mom is a teacher and...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 07-12-2012, 09:38 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 668
Posted By small_steps
Well I'm in! It's going to be hard! When should...

Well I'm in! It's going to be hard! When should we start? Tomorrow? I still have cokes in my fridge but I can get rid of those so they aren't too tempting. I will look for the other area ya'll...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 07-12-2012, 07:51 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 668
Posted By small_steps
It's so funny that you posted this. I have been...

It's so funny that you posted this. I have been wanting to start drinking more water. I have to tolerate water and can barely get it down. I'm a big soda drinker and if I would give those up I...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 07-12-2012, 07:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 665
Posted By small_steps
Thank you! Great idea!

Thank you! Great idea!
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 07-11-2012, 09:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 665
Posted By small_steps
yes it's 9-3 but usually will only be 2 days a...

yes it's 9-3 but usually will only be 2 days a week. I kind of modeled after the other mother's day out programs in our area that are 9-2:30. I've had a couple of requests for 9-12 which would be...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 07-11-2012, 07:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 665
Posted By small_steps
Thank you for saying this. It does make me feel...

Thank you for saying this. It does make me feel better and you're right, we just have to try things out sometimes and see what the need is in our area. Hopefully the need for schoolagers will...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 07-11-2012, 06:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 665
Posted By small_steps
Yes I think that's what I will do is keep the...

Yes I think that's what I will do is keep the full timers. I will feel bad to let them go if things pick up with MDO but at least I should be able to give them a few weeks notice. Of course I would...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 07-11-2012, 02:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 665
Posted By small_steps
Thank you!! I think I'm just going to take all...

Thank you!! I think I'm just going to take all of this month and keep up the advertising and see how many more people seem interested. I need about 6 kids to make it for each 2 day schedule and 10...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 07-11-2012, 01:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 665
Posted By small_steps
Thanks for responding. That's my biggest worry. ...

Thanks for responding. That's my biggest worry. However from the responses I had on facebook not to mention the many calls for part time care in the past couple of years I thought I should give it...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 07-11-2012, 12:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 665
Posted By small_steps
Unhappy New Program Starting to Depress Me :(

Not sure how many of you actually saw my Mother's Day Out threads. It's a new program I've wanted to start. Parent's have three schedules to choose from: mon/wed, tues/thurs or mon-thurs from 9-3...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 07-06-2012, 11:28 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,109
Posted By small_steps
I would love an invite too please :)

I would love an invite too please :)
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 07-06-2012, 11:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 814
Posted By small_steps
I usually do mine on a Friday night but have...

I usually do mine on a Friday night but have occasionally offered it on a Saturday. I charge $25 per child and keep them from 6pm-Midnight. I've had probably 5-6 parents over the past couple of ...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 07-03-2012, 10:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 384
Posted By small_steps
I would most definately not sign anything unless...

I would most definately not sign anything unless I had filled it out completely. You never know about people. She may be doing something that helps her on her taxes and doesn't realize it could...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 06-21-2012, 08:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 445
Posted By small_steps
I'm sorry you're feeling burnt out. That seems...

I'm sorry you're feeling burnt out. That seems to happen really easily in our profession. Could you do something like I'm doing? I've had several parents interested in a mother's day out type...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 06-19-2012, 04:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 390
Posted By small_steps
I don't think I would want to take b/a schoolers...

I don't think I would want to take b/a schoolers period unless that was all that I took. At my children's school they got rid of their after school program but one of the teachers started another...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 06-16-2012, 08:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,173
Posted By small_steps
Ikea Mammut Tables

Does anyone use these for their daycare tables? I think they are so cute and want to get some but haven't found many reviews on them from daycare providers.
Here is a link to what I'm talking about...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 06-14-2012, 01:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 431
Posted By small_steps
Open Space vs Centers

So this has probably been talked about before on here but I've missed it if it has. Currently I have my play room set up in centers. I have toy shelves set up to block off areas for different...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 06-14-2012, 11:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 411
Posted By small_steps
What Would You Charge For This?

Ok...I have a parent who is a teacher. I allowed her to go to part time care this summer. I'm totally ok with that except she is going back and forth about the days and hours she needs. At the...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 06-12-2012, 08:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 325
Posted By small_steps
Cute Graphics For Brochures/Flyers/Websites

Anyone know where I can find some cute graphics/clip art for my marketing materials? Preferably free but wouldn't mind paying if it was a lot of graphics for a reasonable price.
Thanks in advance.
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 06-05-2012, 11:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 564
Posted By small_steps
I agree that most parents only care about the...

I agree that most parents only care about the price. That's almost always the first question I'm asked. Sometimes I try to give thema price and then hurry and get through a speech on what I offer...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 06-01-2012, 10:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 629
Posted By small_steps
Well I have 3 kiddos...twins that are 8 and an...

Well I have 3 kiddos...twins that are 8 and an almost 3 year old. They would probably get bored if we stayed home all weekend although they do love the house without the daycare kids here. We are...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-30-2012, 11:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 531
Posted By small_steps
Great ideas! There is a local MOPS group if I...

Great ideas! There is a local MOPS group if I can figure out where they meet and who is over it I will start there. I figure some may know about programs like this but I'm thinking other's will see...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-30-2012, 10:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 531
Posted By small_steps
Car Magnet is a great idea. I had one for my...

Car Magnet is a great idea. I had one for my regular daycare but it got old and needs to be replaced. Also, I will probably pass out some flyers at like walmart & HEB parking lots. Just not sure...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-30-2012, 10:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 531
Posted By small_steps
How to Market New Mother's Day Out Program

I'm sure some of you read my post about a mother's day out in my area. I've been only advertising on my county facebook buy sell or trade page. I've gotten 10-12 responses just from that. However,...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-30-2012, 09:46 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,420
Posted By small_steps
I agree with the majority here that he is paying...

I agree with the majority here that he is paying for a space and not the actual attendance of the child. Most daycare's that I know of would still charge in this case. In my opinion if you were to...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-24-2012, 10:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 505
Posted By small_steps
Well, I'm one of those that doesn't follow dr...

Well, I'm one of those that doesn't follow dr orders like I should I guess. At the time I had my youngest child I was working as a daycare director for a center. I didn't have to do any lifting...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-24-2012, 04:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 417
Posted By small_steps
I am in Texas also and our childcare association...

I am in Texas also and our childcare association has been wondering about that question also. I would ask your licensor. I've thought that if I ever move or add on a room I would love to do a guest...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-22-2012, 02:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 617
Posted By small_steps
I am a little worried about the nap time...

I am a little worried about the nap time too...but I'm hoping eventually I could get enough kids to ONLY have this program and not my full time kids also. I would love to have Friday's off (I'm sure...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-22-2012, 09:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 449
Posted By small_steps
Yes I agree with this. My drop in rate is...

Yes I agree with this.

My drop in rate is usually a good bit more than my part time rate. For example, in my area, the going weekly rate for home daycare is about $100-$125 and so my weekly rate...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-21-2012, 12:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 499
Posted By small_steps
I'm about an hour from Dallas. I will look at...

I'm about an hour from Dallas. I will look at the site this evening when I get a chance and give you some feedback. :)
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-21-2012, 11:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 617
Posted By small_steps
Mother's Day Out Program

Do any of you offer this? I had several teachers kids that are being pulled this summer leaving me with several openings. I had a neighbor approach me about a Mother's Day Out type program and I...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-14-2012, 09:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 374
Posted By small_steps
Thank you all for the excellent advice. I do...

Thank you all for the excellent advice. I do think I will let the one who didn't make it try something else while his brother is in l stars. We do always play the same sports and same team, main...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-14-2012, 08:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 374
Posted By small_steps
Thank you :) We are going to cheer for brother...

Thank you :) We are going to cheer for brother for sure. I'm sure his twin will be his biggest fan. Maybe he will have the chance to be proud of his brother without having to worry about competing...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-14-2012, 08:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 374
Posted By small_steps
Thank you! Great advice. And I was thinking I...

Thank you! Great advice. And I was thinking I would let him bring his DS or PSP, and if my little one isn't with us maybe I can go play catch with him on the other field or something. Sometimes it...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-14-2012, 08:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 374
Posted By small_steps
OT But Want Advice For My Own Children

I am a mom to twins that are 8 years old. Both of my boys are natural athletes. They are good at every sport that we've ever had them in (baseball, soccer and basketball so far). They don't get it...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-10-2012, 09:56 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 739
Posted By small_steps
I kept a school age child (about 7 years old) for...

I kept a school age child (about 7 years old) for a whole weekend...friday around noon until sunday around 3 or so. He was really a good kid and no trouble at all plus he was great company for my...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-10-2012, 09:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,000
Posted By small_steps
I wouldn't press the child for more information. ...

I wouldn't press the child for more information. Our local CPS caseworkers tell us not to continually ask questions as we aren't really trained to not lead the child. If children are asked...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-04-2012, 11:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 498
Posted By small_steps
I agree. They may not like it but on the other...

I agree. They may not like it but on the other hand maybe they will be understanding.

Also, if you have a helper can you take on additional children besides the new baby? If so you may be able...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-04-2012, 10:32 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,701
Posted By small_steps
You guys have been great! I'm having a hard time...

You guys have been great! I'm having a hard time now choosing which one of these awesome slogans to pick.. Kinda thinking about making it a contest on my daycare facebook page and let everyone vote....
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-04-2012, 05:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 414
Posted By small_steps
I completely agree with cheerfuldom. ...

I completely agree with cheerfuldom. Personalizing it makes it so much better. I had such a hard time finding a name. I actually found my logo first and found a name that went with it. I used my...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-03-2012, 06:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,701
Posted By small_steps
Thank you :) several great ideas here!

Thank you :) several great ideas here!
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-03-2012, 06:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,701
Posted By small_steps
Thank you! Both are good but I love the 2nd one!

Thank you! Both are good but I love the 2nd one!
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-03-2012, 06:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,701
Posted By small_steps
Wow! Thanks y'all. Everyone is throwing out some...

Wow! Thanks y'all. Everyone is throwing out some really cute ideas. A few Facebook friends threw some out as well and here are a couple that I really like...
Small steps...big discoveries

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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-03-2012, 04:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,701
Posted By small_steps
Need a Slogan

Looking for a cute slogan to go with my daycare name. Any ideas? Name of the daycare is Small Steps.
Any help is appreciated :)
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-01-2012, 02:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 176
Posted By small_steps
Career Week

This is career week at my 2nd graders school. they have asked parents to come and share info about their career with the students. I'm going on Thursday. It's not anything formal just something...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-01-2012, 05:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 271
Posted By small_steps
Christmas Vacation Question

I have added two weeks of unpaid vacation to my policies. Yes I know...I would love to have a paid vacation but that really isn't the norm in my area for home daycares yet. Maybe that will change...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-26-2012, 12:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 344
Posted By small_steps
Thanks ya'll! I'm going to implement that they...

Thanks ya'll! I'm going to implement that they must be out the next day if they are sent home sick. I may even do the 48 hour thing if I send home because dcm did know that he was sick before she...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-26-2012, 12:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 363
Posted By small_steps
I too am in Texas...also licensed but could...

I too am in Texas...also licensed but could probably help answer some of your questions.
Yes...minimum standards will answer most of your questions.
I believe you have to have a carbon monoxide...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-26-2012, 11:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 537
Posted By small_steps
Thanks to the OP for asking this question... I...

Thanks to the OP for asking this question... I really needed to hear these answers from these other ladies too. I'm kind of in the same spot. Hopefully things will work out for all of us :)
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-26-2012, 10:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 344
Posted By small_steps
close call with illness policy

Ok...so my illness policy states that children must be symptom free for 24 hours before returning to daycare. DCB gets sent home yesterday at about 8:30 for vomiting. He had already thrown up once...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-25-2012, 02:46 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,855
Posted By small_steps
I think it's about like stupid and shut up to me...

I think it's about like stupid and shut up to me but I don't allow my children or dck's to say it. I don't even let them say "crap" even though I've had one that constantly likes to say that one. I...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-24-2012, 10:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 325
Posted By small_steps
I charge $25 more for infants as well. I'm...

I charge $25 more for infants as well. I'm licensed and one infant usually takes up 2 spots or more on my ratios so that is another way I justify charging a little more.
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-24-2012, 04:39 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 900
Posted By small_steps
We aren't required to do it in home daycares here...

We aren't required to do it in home daycares here either but I still do it for an infant until they are eating more solid foods (probably about 8 months or so) at that time I do not see the need for...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-20-2012, 03:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 486
Posted By small_steps
I agree with this. In my area I don't see it...

I agree with this. In my area I don't see it working at this time. Of several home daycares in my area I only know of one who takes a 2 week paid vacation each year. She hasn't had a parent leave...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-20-2012, 03:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 315
Posted By small_steps
In my experience my licensor usually will come...

In my experience my licensor usually will come around 8:30 or 9 anywhere until about 10 so that she is gone by nap time, or she will come right after nap time around 3:00. IF she isn't here by...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-19-2012, 11:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 357
Posted By small_steps
I checked a few sites that I know has daycare...

I checked a few sites that I know has daycare forms but didn't see anything on a nighttime care questionairre form. I'm also not planning to put any paid vacation/sick time in my night time care but...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-19-2012, 10:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 357
Posted By small_steps
I'm here. But I haven't started advertising for...

I'm here. But I haven't started advertising for night time care. My licensor has to come out and approve my set up for adding the possibility of night time care and she has to come in June anyway...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-19-2012, 04:45 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,088
Posted By small_steps
I am going into my 3rd year as being licensed. I...

I am going into my 3rd year as being licensed. I decided from the start that I wanted to be licensed because where I'm at you can keep 6 kids as registered but I need to keep more than that (single...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-18-2012, 05:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 393
Posted By small_steps
I have someone come out and spray every 3-6...

I have someone come out and spray every 3-6 months or so. The spray they use in our area is safe for kids so I haven't really worried about that. Not sure what area you're in but in my neck of the...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-18-2012, 04:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,193
Posted By small_steps
I recently had my garage converted into my...

I recently had my garage converted into my daycare room. I love it! I'm on a tight budget and so there's still plenty of stuff I want to do to it but just doing a little at a time when I can afford...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-15-2012, 06:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 645
Posted By small_steps
I don't think you're missing it..I think they...

I don't think you're missing it..I think they have changed this. We searched and searched for this a couple of years ago in minimum standards until I finally emailed my licensor and she said that...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-15-2012, 06:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 645
Posted By small_steps
Former Teacher..I too am in texas..where have you...

Former Teacher..I too am in texas..where have you found this rule? I know that Texas used to have in minimum standards that a child couldn't be in care for over 10 hours, however I have noticed that...
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