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home daycare

by trh

Nov 3, 2011

I am currently teaching in public school. I have been wanting to start my own home daycare. I just found out that where I live is zoned so that I cannot have a bussiness in my home. I thought anyone could do home daycare if they become licensed by the state. I cannot even persue my license because of the zoning issue. Does anyone else have this pro...See More

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maureen Above I had written a post about the home day cares being in court because their neighborhood association was saying that they could not operate a home day care(or any home business) in that subdivision. The day care owners won the first time, but the decision was appealed. The homeowner's association won the appeal and no home day cares are allowe...See More

Feb 8, 2012

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trh On 11/21/11, goodness gracious wrote: > On 11/03/11, trh wrote: >> I am currently teaching in public school. I have been >> wanting to start my own home daycare. I just found out that >> where I live is zoned so that I cannot have a bussiness in >> my home. I thought anyone could do home daycare if they >> become li...See More

Feb 21, 2012

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My Child New Zealand - Childcare Services

by My Child

Nov 3, 2011

Check out this awesome new early childhood education website in New Zealand. Fantastic place for parents and teachers to share their experiences and ideas.

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Sibling Discounts

by newbie

Nov 5, 2011

do you offer sibling discounts? how much if you do ? thanks

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Schari On 11/05/11, newbie wrote: > do you offer sibling discounts? how much if you do ? thanks

I never have and have had several siblings.

Nov 16, 2011

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Native Americans

by Katy/Sabrina

Nov 7, 2011

I am looking for Curriculum Ideas for a Native American theme for Infants, Toddlers, Preschool and PreK. Any ideas would be very helpful!!

Thanks!!

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Shanna On 11/07/11, Katy/Sabrina wrote: > I am looking for Curriculum Ideas for a Native American > theme for Infants, Toddlers, Preschool and PreK. Any ideas > would be very helpful!! > > Thanks!!

It's probably late to help you but i searched for some. I am providing two i thought would help you if you still need it.They have grea...See More

Dec 5, 2011

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paid education?

by Ash

Nov 21, 2011

I've seen many advertisements for childcare centers offering to pay for education, but when I tell them that I'm interested in obtaining a doctorate (Socio-anthropological epistemology, so its related to ECE), they don't seem willing to pay? Do you know of any daycares that pay for education?

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Sara On 11/21/11, Ash wrote: > I've seen many advertisements for childcare centers > offering to pay for education, but when I tell them that > I'm interested in obtaining a doctorate > (Socio-anthropological epistemology, so its related to > ECE), they don't seem willing to pay? Do you know of any > daycares that pay for education? ...See More

Dec 5, 2011

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also... It may not even mean college courses of any level; they may just pay for various online training sessions that relate to child care credentials.

On 12/05/11, Sara wrote: > On 11/21/11, Ash wrote: >> I've seen many advertisements for childcare centers >> offering to pay for education, but when I tell them that >> I'm in...See More

Dec 6, 2011

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online portfolios for teachers and parents

by christine

Nov 22, 2011

LifeCubby is a free online portfolio system for teachers and parents. There is a FREE download App to document in the classroom or when you are doing activities with your family. Please check it out!! Email me if you have any questions!!

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Please, could you vote for my picture?

by Cindy

Nov 26, 2011

I am trying to win some Jan Brett books for my classroom. I would GREATLY appreciate anyone who might take the time to vote for the picture I took of her tour bus so that I might have a chance to win these books for my classroom. Considering every library book in my classroom has to be personally purchased by me (for over 30 years now) these would ...See More

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What qualities do you look for in a trainer/training session

by Ash

Nov 30, 2011

I am getting my training practice online after discontinuing my tenure at a local community college. What qualities do you look for in as trainer, and does your state have required education hours? (Colorado has 15 every ear)

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Parent Conflicts

by Shanna

Nov 30, 2011

I am currently a student.Working on my A.S. degree.Wishing to open up my own daycare. I am completing a assignment to find how current educators have dealt with conflicts with parents. If a child comes into your care and doesn't have the right wear(boots,snowpants,etc) for playing outside when there is snow on the ground. How did/do you address the...See More

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Shanna On 12/05/11, Sara wrote: > On 11/30/11, Shanna wrote: >> I am currently a student.Working on my A.S. degree.Wishing >> to open up my own daycare. I am completing a assignment to >> find how current educators have dealt with conflicts with >> parents. If a child comes into your care and doesn't have >> the right wear...See MoreOn 12/05/11, Sara wrote: > On 11/30/11, Shanna wrote: >> I am currently a student.Working on my A.S. degree.Wishing >> to open up my own daycare. I am completing a assignment to >> find how current educators have dealt with conflicts with >> parents. If a child comes into your care and doesn't have >> the right wear(boots,snowpants,etc) for playing outside >> when there is snow on the ground. How did/do you address >> the situation with the parents? What if the parents still >> don't bring the right wear what would your steps be? Cause >> we don't want the child not involved outside. > > I'm not sure I see how this situation is considered a 'parent > conflict.' For this, I'd write a very warm and friendly note or > e-mail or call and say "Despite the snow on the ground, we > still go outside for recess. Could Richard come to school with > his snow boots - I'd like him to go outside and play with the > other children at recess. > > Thank you so much and please know how much I enjoy having > Richard in our class! > Ms. Smith > > The best approach is a phone saying the above. Do you know for > a fact that the child has snowboots and snow clothes? Not every > child does nor can every family afford to buy snow clothes for > their child. > > I had this situation and I found a jacket for the child myself. > Teachers get pretty good at finding what's needed... and a > cousin gave me her child's outgrown jacket and I kept it at > school for my student who had no coat. > > My parent who did not properly clothe their child was a > university professor... so it's not always just a matter of > money. Her daughter came to school in the coldest weather with > a thin sweater on yet I was required to take the daughter > outside for recess in the winter and watch her cheeks turn red > than blue with cold.

I thought that is great idea of sending a friendly note home telling the parent!!! I also think it's important to bring jackets in that you know that could not fit your childs or family memebers child. Cause you are putting those jackets and boots to good use. I know when i was a child and i grew out of a jacket or boots my mom would donate them. It makes me happy that you give somethig like that away to make someone else feel warm.

Dec 5, 2011

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Leah Great advice Sara and Christine.

If the parent cannot afford boots and other winter clothes for a child, there are usually other options available. It should not result in a parent conflict.

Jan 2, 2012

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