Category Archives: Home Daycare

New Home Daycare Provider Watch Alert 16

Posted on March 1, 2007 by admin

Hi, I’ve just found a forum post by another new home daycare provider. Here’s the original post: “Hey ladies, Well, I”m almost open and I’m so excited!!! Here is my new website, I’ve been working hard on it. www.ourcircleoffriendschildcare.com I … Continue reading →

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How Did You Get Started In Home Daycare?

Posted on February 28, 2007 by admin

Hi, I’ve just been reading a forum thread where daycare providers talk about how they got started. It includes some interesting and useful info. Here’s the original post: “Hi Tara! Seeing as you’re in Ontario also, I was wondering how … Continue reading →

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Effective Communication With Home Daycare Children

Posted on February 27, 2007 by admin

Hi, I’ve just been reading an article about communicating with children which you may find useful. Here’s an excerpt: “Listening for Love There is nothing that makes a person feel more cared about than to be listened to. Take the … Continue reading →

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Starting A Home Daycare Business

Posted on February 26, 2007 by admin

Hi, I’ve just found a great fact sheet about starting a home daycare business called “Growing Ideas: Caring For Young Children – Business Matters” produced by the University of Maine. Here’s an excerpt: “Caregivers or business owners? Family childcare providers … Continue reading →

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Storytelling In Home Daycare

Posted on February 23, 2007 by admin

Hi, I’ve just found a great article about storytelling for young children. Here’s the abstract: “This article examines the approaches to storytelling used by Greek parents with their preschool children. The first part of the article discusses the types of … Continue reading →

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Raising Your Home Daycare Fees

Posted on February 22, 2007 by admin

Hi, Raising fees can be a difficult thing for some providers, but sometimes it just has to be done. I’ve just been reading an interesting forum thread with some great advice on this which I recommend you take a look … Continue reading →

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Preparing Your Home For Home Daycare

Posted on February 21, 2007 by admin

Hi, Here’s a great article all about preparing your home for starting a home daycare: CHILD CARE HOME: PREPARING YOUR HOME Jana Funk Extension Home Economist Oklahoma State University Copyright/Access Information Is your home child-proof, comfortable, and inviting? Be certain … Continue reading →

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Public-Private Partnerships For Child Care

Posted on February 20, 2007 by admin

Hi, I’ve just found some very useful information about public-private partnerships for child care. If that’s something that interests you, I recommend you take a look. Here’s an excerpt: “During the past decade, rapidly changing political and economic forces have … Continue reading →

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New Home Daycare Blogger

Posted on February 19, 2007 by admin

Hi, I just found a new blog by a home daycare provider called Tracy. It looks like it could get interesting. Here’s an excerpt from her first post: “Yeah! School is cancelled because of all the snow. I thought I … Continue reading →

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Communicating With Parents

Posted on January 26, 2007 by admin

Hi, I’ve just found a really interesting article about communicating with parents. I’ve reprinted it for you below: COMMUNICATING WITH PARENTS National Network for Child Care’s Connections Newsletter Christine M. Todd Human Development Specialist Cooperative Extension University of Illinois Copyright/Access … Continue reading →

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