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great website for kids

by Erika

Apr 28, 2009

Hello all,

I run my own daycare and I am constantly looking for fun things to do with the kids in my care. I found a really cool website and I thought I would share. Check it out its [link removed]

It's easy for young children to navigate and it has fun interactive games. Kids will be entertained for sure. New games are being add...See More

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Classroom parties/occasions

by Christina

May 10, 2009

Hello my name is Christina a mother of 3 grown up girls to which I played room mom in charge of many classroom parties. Now I am considering creating a website to help in a similar way but would love to have some feed back as to what you as teachers would like or need. I would like to sale a high quality cello bag along with candy and toys at a per...See More

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questions for centers

by certprektchr

May 12, 2009

Does your center accept families whose childcare is paid for by the state? (Title XX; Child care subsidy;)

If you work at a center that serves preschool age children do you follow a preschool curriculum/ schedule with the kids?

If the answer is yes to both--does the state pay for the children participating in the preschool curricu...See More

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Terri in CA On 5/12/09, certprektchr wrote: > Does your center accept families whose childcare is paid for > by the state? (Title XX; Child care subsidy;)

Yes we do as well as other subsidy programs too. > > If you work at a center that serves preschool age children > do you follow a preschool curriculum/ schedule with the kids?
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May 14, 2009

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certprektchr Thank you that is the information I was looking for. :)

n 5/14/09, Terri in CA wrote: > On 5/12/09, certprektchr wrote: >> Does your center accept families whose childcare is paid for >> by the state? (Title XX; Child care subsidy;) > > Yes we do as well as other subsidy programs too. >> >> If you work at a...See More

May 16, 2009

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Advances in the Field

by Susie

May 25, 2009

I am preparing for the assessment center portion of the national board process. I am a middle school Family and Consumer Sciences teacher. One of the questions I am studying for has to do with advances in the field within the last 5 years that have had a significant impact on occupations - as childcare teachers and early childhood experts, what is ...See More

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Fire at Mexican day care/other comments for discussion

by montmo

Jun 7, 2009

When I read about that tragedy it makes me so sad.I can not begin to imagine the horror those families are going through. I heard they only had one exit and there were almost 150 children in there with babies included.

I am going through licensing right now for a home care and it is so easy to think some of the licensing requirements seem ...See MoreWhen I read about that tragedy it makes me so sad.I can not begin to imagine the horror those families are going through. I heard they only had one exit and there were almost 150 children in there with babies included.

I am going through licensing right now for a home care and it is so easy to think some of the licensing requirements seem so over the top and picky. I wonder if the day cares that are housed in churches(they have different regulations in our state then commercial and home cares and the rules are more "lenient")are prepared to not find themselves in a similar situation in an emergency where quick exits are necessary.

Another situation I wanted to discuss is the different regulations in our state regarding licensed and non licenced home day cares. I have found out that insurance coverage relates to this. In our state if a provider has a limited number of children in her home(I think it is 6 plus her own) she does not have to be licensed. To be licenced she can only have up to 10 children including her own if she has any child younger then 3 years. If she has all children over the age of 3, she can have up to 12 including her own children. That means if a parent has six children, she can have up to 12 children and not need to be licensed! Most insurance companies will not cover a home care unless it is licensed with those restrictions. They will not insure until that home is licensed. Meanwhile a provider can be operating a service that is not licensed and not have insurance coverage. Do parents not ask if that is the case? Why would a fewer number of children mean that safety precautions do not have to be met? Are those children not as precious as a child who attends a large day care? To me ANY home day care and any service that provides day care should be licensed. I don't understand why day cares in churches do not have to follow the same guidelines as any other provider. The regulations are not unreasonable.

I know. I know. It all comes to $$$$$$ and states don't have it. Anyone want to discuss any of this? montmo

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montmo On 6/27/09, Schari wrote: > Congrats on your good inspection! Keep up the good work. > > Thanks! I am glad I finally did it. Montmo

Jun 28, 2009

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msmichelle You might be mistaken somewhat, yes in general churches daycares do not have to be licensed meaning they do not have to abide by SOME childcare regulations. But they still have to abide by state health & safety rules such as having a fire extinguisher or emergency exits etc.. Any public building are by law to follow these rules children or no c...See MoreYou might be mistaken somewhat, yes in general churches daycares do not have to be licensed meaning they do not have to abide by SOME childcare regulations. But they still have to abide by state health & safety rules such as having a fire extinguisher or emergency exits etc.. Any public building are by law to follow these rules children or no children.

Just like home daycares that are not licensed or not required to be licensed still have to abide by some state regulations. The big difference is the unlicensed facilities are just not inspected periodically for violations.

On 6/08/09, montmo wrote: > On 6/08/09, Jan wrote: >> Churches are required to have adequate exits, in order to >> meet as a church. To my knowledge, church daycares follow >> the same rules.... but if they do not have to, the ones I >> know, actually have lower number of children per adult than >> public daycares. I have worked in church daycares in other >> states (I live in Ohio now)... And I have worked in public >> daycares. The situtations in the church daycares were MUCH >> better than in public. I can only share my experiences, but >> we had less children per adult, we had better qualified >> workers over all, and we were paid better. I just have not >> seen this as an issue. > > > It must just be our state then. Child care ministries do not > even have to licensed if is is being operated as an extension of > a church or not for profit religious organization. They can be > licensed if they can meet the requirements for a licensed center. > For an unlicensed child care ministry there is no staff/child > ratio,, no square footage requirements and the annual inspection > for fire is the same as the primary use of the building. Assuming > that the fire exits are sufficient, with no ratios, I can see > where here there might be a problem. Granted there are many,many > church ministries that are extremely careful and can and probably > do pass the licensing requirements for centers, I can see a > loophole here for a problem. The administrator has no educational > requirements and I would assume that goes for staff, too. I > just think of my inlaw's old church building that passes for fire > exits. There are so many steps, different levels, hallways > galore, etc. There is no daycare in there, but there could be if > anyone would ever want to and any parent would sent their child > there. Thanks for sharing.

Jul 2, 2009

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Clients needed for daycare

by Latoyia Gray

Jun 14, 2009

I am a licensed home childcare provider in the Chicago land area. I am looking for clients in need of care for their children ages 8 weeks to 12 years of age at my home Little Kangaroo's Daycare. Hours are very flexible.

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msmichelle On 6/14/09, Latoyia Gray wrote: > I am a licensed home childcare provider in the Chicago land > area. I am looking for clients in need of care for their > children ages 8 weeks to 12 years of age at my home Little > Kangaroo's Daycare. Hours are very flexible.

Try advertising your daycare on daycare listing sites, like mine: <...See More

Jun 23, 2009

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Spanish for child care centers

by Ines

Jul 8, 2009

Hi: I just relocated to Frederick MD from NC. I had a small biz in NC teaching Spanish for kids from ages 12 months up to 5 years. The biz was graowing at a nice pace but we relocated because of family reasons. If there is anyone from MD that can give an idea if this type of service is needed I will appreciate your response. Thanks Ines

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I just got the OK from my state to offer training!

by MightyMouse

Jul 10, 2009

I have gotten the approval for to offer training to other centers in my state, and I am very excited! I need the extra money and want to put my M.A. to better use than just being a floater :)

What do you think are some ideas/topics for workshops? What do you think might be popular in the field for teachers or parents?

Thanks! Migh...See More

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Leah You could use the following short handout if you do one on discipline.

Click on Teacher/counselor articles to view 80 articles on other topics that are free and reproducible

Jul 18, 2009

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Nicole P On 7/10/09, MightyMouse wrote: > I have gotten the approval for to offer training to other > centers in my state, and I am very excited! I need the extra > money and want to put my M.A. to better use than just being > a floater :) > > What do you think are some ideas/topics for workshops? What > do you think might be popular in...See More

Aug 2, 2009

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staff handbook

by cml

Jul 13, 2009

We are in the process of rewriting a poorly written staff handbook written by the previous director. Does any one know of any sites that have examples of staff handbooks for childcare/preschool settings: things to include, examples of correct wording (esp. dress code, cell phone, attendance, etc). Thanks!

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Schari On 7/23/09, laura wrote: > Is there any way I could get a copy of the things you should do > and things you should not from you? What sort of discipline > things do you have in your hand book? We are looking to add > things about facebook and my space but not sure of the > wording... thank you

Discipline -

The book...See More