Monthly Archives: October 2006

Will You Be This Successful?

Posted on October 26, 2006 by admin

Hi, I always like to see a good home daycare success story, and they don’t get much better than Patricia Ingram’s. In 1986 she decided she’d like to stay at home with her newborn baby, so she opened a home … Continue reading →

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Home Daycare Children’s Birthdays

Posted on October 17, 2006 by admin

Hi, It can be a bit of a quandry what to do for your daycare children’s birthdays. Should you get a present? If so, what should it be? Should you throw a party. I’ve just been reading a forum thread … Continue reading →

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Play Chase With Your Kids – While You Can!

Posted on October 13, 2006 by admin

Hi, I’ve just found a lovely article by Lindsay Small. It’s aimed at parents of toddlers, but it can also apply to home day care providers. Here it is: Play Chase With Your Kids – While You Can! Earlier this … Continue reading →

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Getting New Kids For Your Home Daycare

Posted on October 11, 2006 by admin

Hi, Sometimes attracting new parents and children can be hard work, especially when you’re just starting out. I’ve just been reading a forum thread about a couple having trouble attracting business for their preschool and most of the advice they’re … Continue reading →

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Home Daycare Illness Policy Time

Posted on October 9, 2006 by admin

Hi, I just found a forum thread about updating your illness policy and making sure the parents of the children you’re looking after know what it is. Here’s the original post: “Time to start thinking about your illness policies and … Continue reading →

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Sick Children In Daycare

Posted on October 6, 2006 by admin

Hi, I’ve just been reading a forum thread about what to do when daycare children get sick. I thought you might find it useful. Here’s an excerpt: “What is everyone else’s sick policy at daycare? My neighbor’s daughter also goes … Continue reading →

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How To Get A Grant For Your Home Daycare

Posted on October 5, 2006 by admin

Hi, I’ve just found an interesting article online about getting a grant to start a home daycare. I’ve reprinted it for you below: Grants & Starting A Daycare Center-A Primer! There have been a lot of questions posted asking about … Continue reading →

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Beware of new Day Care Check Scam

Posted on October 4, 2006 by admin

Hi, I’ve just been reading a worrying article about daycare providers being scammed out of money. As long as you follow a few simple steps, it should be OK though. Just make sure your foreign checks are legitimate with your … Continue reading →

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