Childcare Chatboard – Teachers.Net

Join Teachers.Net

Chatboards

Recent Groups

Childcare

MEMBERS

14 Members

+ Join Group

Pinned Posts

ALLAll Teachers

Teachers.Net LIVE CHAT Support group - Tues eve!

Featured Jobs

Full-timeMontessori Teacher

Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada

TemporaryTeachers, rural schools

Peace River North School District

Full-timeHead Teacher: 2nd/3rd Grades – Mills College Children’s School

Mills College

Teaching Jobs on Teachers.Net

Featured Job special only $39!

https://teachers.net/jobs

Become a Teachers.Net sponsor!

Childcare Chatboard

Looking For Ms. Wanzer From Tayac Elementary!

by Bonita Duckett Bell

Sep 2, 2009

I am looking for a teacher by the name of Ms. Wanzer from Tayac Elementary in Fort Washington, MD. The reason is that my neice Stormi Duckett has an opportunity to become a childcare aid at Southern Maryland College during her studies but she needs Ms. Wanzer's reference.

Anybody knowing her, please contact her and let her know. She can c...See More

Comment

(1)

report post

msmichelle On 9/02/09, Bonita Duckett Bell wrote: > I am looking for a teacher by the name of Ms. Wanzer from > Tayac Elementary in Fort Washington, MD. The reason is > that my neice Stormi Duckett has an opportunity to become > a childcare aid at Southern Maryland College during her > studies but she needs Ms. Wanzer's reference. > > An...See More

Sep 13, 2009

report post

What to expect - interviewing for Infant Teacher

by me

Sep 25, 2009

I'm interviewing for an infant teacher position next week and just want to make sure I am prepared! I have a degree in Elementary Ed and LOTS of experience taking care of young ones, though never in a child care setting. I have been reviewing all I know about infant development, care and scheduling and just wondered if there is anything else I migh...See More

Comment

(3)

report post

view previous comments

me Thanks for the info! I live in MI, where competition is very stiff for the few jobs there are. I have been looking for a full time teaching job here for 5 years. Just to give you an idea how it is here, I just applied to teach at a school I used to work as an aide at (with great reviews). There were 400 other applicants, and the one job went to the...See More

Sep 26, 2009

report post

Mrs.B You should be current on infant care such as how to mix formula, store & warm bm, sleeping on back etc. I'd also ask how they put the babies to sleep at the center some use the wheel cribs, rocking chairs, cio, swaddling, etc. Can you feed on demand and put down for a nap when baby is sleepy or do you have to stick to a strict schedule? Ask abo...See MoreYou should be current on infant care such as how to mix formula, store & warm bm, sleeping on back etc. I'd also ask how they put the babies to sleep at the center some use the wheel cribs, rocking chairs, cio, swaddling, etc. Can you feed on demand and put down for a nap when baby is sleepy or do you have to stick to a strict schedule? Ask about parent communication and sick policy. Think about how you would handle a hungry baby, a poopy diaper, and a sleepy one. My baby started at daycare at 6 weeks. We always need loving patient caregivers.

On 9/26/09, me wrote: > Thanks for the info! I live in MI, where competition is very > stiff for the few jobs there are. I have been looking for a full > time teaching job here for 5 years. Just to give you an idea how > it is here, I just applied to teach at a school I used to work as > an aide at (with great reviews). There were 400 other applicants, > and the one job went to the parent of one of the students. Right > now I sub, which pays per hour about the same as this job, but you > never know for sure if you are going to work every day. Also you > have three months of no income in the summer and are not eligible > for unemployment during that time. So although I know the pay in > day care not good, I will take it as it is full time employment > and does carry some benefits! I also do LOVE babies and do well > with them, and feel I can use my background in child development > to be a great caregiver! Thanks for your advice and well-wishes! > > > On 9/26/09, Deb D. wrote: >> On 9/25/09, me wrote: >>> I'm interviewing for an infant teacher position next week >>> and just want to make sure I am prepared! I have a degree >>> in Elementary Ed and LOTS of experience taking care of young >>> ones, though never in a child care setting. I have been >>> reviewing all I know about infant development, care and >>> scheduling and just wondered if there is anything else I >>> might want to prepare myself for. >> >> >> I was just wondering, if you have an Elementary Ed degree, why >> you wouldn't want to teach in the public schools. You would >> make more money. You will not get paid very well as an infant >> teacher. However, if your heart is in it, you will love it! >> The only suggestion that I could give you is to make sure you >> let them know that you love children and it is usually reciprocal! >> I have a certificate as an Infant and Toddler Specialist and >> just recently acquired my IL Type 04 teaching certificate. I >> am at a crossroads myself! Make your decision wisely and ask >> for God's direction. Take care, God bless, Deb

Oct 15, 2009

report post

2-yr old group activity

by Mrs. G

Sep 28, 2009

I am doing my practcuum in early childhood and I need to plan and conduct a learning activity for approx. three 2- yr. olds, which incorporates: social/emotional, cognitive learning, early literacy, math and science/discovery.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

Comment

(1)

report post

Mrs.B I teach Kinder but I have a 2 year old daugher. Since it's fall, how about a short story about leaves, a song about the colors of leaves, and a nature walk. On the nature walk you can collect leaves ang sing your new song.

On 9/28/09, Mrs. G wrote: > I am doing my practcuum in early childhood and I need to > plan and conduct a learn...See More

Oct 15, 2009

report post

teaching children to trace

by cynthia

Sep 29, 2009

i am a childcare provider thats trying to teach the children in my care how to trace their names and only one of them is getting it this is my second year with this set of children. and i'm finding it hard to teach this set of children anything.

help please anyone

Comment

(7)

report post

view previous comments

Clara/PK I found a ton of tracer pages on [link removed].

Nov 9, 2009

report post

msmichelle On 9/29/09, cynthia wrote: > i am a childcare provider thats trying to teach the > children in my care how to trace their names and only one > of them is getting it this is my second year with this set > of children. and i'm finding it hard to teach this set of > children anything. > > help please anyone

How are you tr...See More

Nov 11, 2009

report post

fall activity

by jane

Oct 8, 2009

Hi! I would just like to ask any activity suggestions that you can provide during fall festival for toddler and parents? Thank you.

Comment

(1)

report post

sue On 10/08/09, jane wrote: > Hi! I would just like to ask any activity suggestions that > you can provide during fall festival for toddler and > parents? Thank you.

Cut out large leaf shaped paper and paint with fall colors with sponges.

Sticky contact paper frames - a frame of constuction paper and a piece of sticky insid...See More

Oct 17, 2009

report post

Inexpensive Management Software?

by Ms Mel

Oct 29, 2009

Does anyone know of any free or inexpensive center-based software for a small childcare center?

Comment

report post

does anyone work bright horizons

by Ava

Nov 1, 2009

what are the hrs you work and do you like it.

Comment

report post

future of child care

by concerned

Nov 11, 2009

I am just wondering what everyone thinks about the future of child care. In my small rural community the Head Start has partnered with the school and they take families from all economic levels. Now that these families get preschool for free they don't want to pay daycare for holding their spot while the child is at HS. So many are turning to relat...See More

Comment

(6)

report post

view previous comments

montmo I would not be too concerned about that happening. These programs(Head Start and the schools) are funded by the government and we all know that the stimulus money is going to run out eventually and something is going to give. When the economy turns around the relatives doing the free day care will be going back to work and the parents will have to ...See More

Nov 14, 2009

report post

arlinda lynn On 11/11/09, concerned wrote: > I am just wondering what everyone thinks about the future of > child care. In my small rural community the Head Start has > partnered with the school and they take families from all > economic levels. Now that these families get preschool for > free they don't want to pay daycare for holding their spot...See More

Nov 17, 2009

report post

Do you have a website for your daycare?

by goodness gracious

Nov 16, 2009

Do you have a website for your daycare? Did you make it yourself or hire someone? Post links?

Comment

(22)

report post

view previous comments

msmichelle The Daycare Resource Connection Submit your daycare listing for FREE!!! Non Members listings are free for a limited time go here: [link removed]

Aug 18, 2011

report post

goodness gracious On 11/17/09, Schari wrote: > I have the sites set to private since they have children's names and > photos - you have to have a password to get in. Feel free to email me if > you have questions. > > Schari > > On 11/17/09, Shari post your link? wrote: >> On 11/16/09, Schari wrote: >>> I've made my own. First one ...See More

Sep 8, 2012

report post