I’m glad I’m not the only one who feels that you need not entertain the children you care for 100% of the time they are in your care. I’m not a daycare provider, but I’ve been a nanny for many years. I just never thought it was necessary to entertain the kids constantly. They can learn to play on their own sometimes while I get other things done. I personally think it’s good for kids to learn to entertain themselves. Anyway, I love your channel. Keep up the good work! 🙂
Samantha, This is all fantastic advice! I commend you for your trying to charge only by attendance. As a mama of 4 I would completely appreciate that as well. There are many parents who might take advantage of that. I'm glad that you're able to adjust your policy to work for both parties. In my book you are a fantastic daycare provider who really cares about her kids and families as a whole. If I ever needed daycare when my children were small your day care would definitely be a choice of mine. You have sound advice but, keep your family's interest at heart as well. ROCK ON MAMA! Happy Mother's Day to you!💐❤
I'm thinking of opening my own home daycare. I'm excited but sometimes when I think about it I get nervous about all the what ifs. Your videos are so helpful!
I love how you mentioned to stick with what your good at, I suck at art but I’m great at creating bonds and a loving environment and I love to teach! Btw I don’t own a daycare I work as a preschool teacher but a lot of your content is relevant and helpful to me!
Great video! Can u maybe make a video about group care expectations / what’s fair to expect, etc.? I work part time at a day care and some of the parents have insane instructions and expectations (beyond a basic infant feeding plan, etc.) that are not realistic in group care. Some families require the attention a nanny can give and group care isn’t suited for them. I have a parent who comes late every day even though we are open till 6 , immediately takes out the daily sheet and finds a problem and interrogated me. EVERY day. “Why did they only nap for 25 min I wanted them to take 1 hour naps” “Why were they up 3 1/2 hours I wanted them to nap every 2 hours.” “Why didn’t they finish their 3:30 bottle?” Etc. I’m not the director so I have no power essentially. The owner wants $ so will allow this to happen. Doesn’t matter how attentive, kind, etc. we are, they always find a problem. I stay almost an hour late every day despite how well I think I prepared for this kids departure. I love that u are strong in policies. In my classroom (I’m also a pre k teacher) I stick to policies and usually hated for it but I won’t be walked over. I’m done getting in trouble for kids who don’t bring blankets, bring non permissible food, etc.
Keto Sammi yay thanks for replying! Today one of the babies came with a sty on his eye & mom requested we clean it with cotton and warm water every 2 hours....while we have 6 other infants under 7 months old to care for... Today I felt kinda bad because my boyfriend is in town visiting (I haven’t seen him in 2 months.) We close at 6 😡 even though every center around here closes at 5:30. 2 parents came right at 6:00 and then wanted me to basically read them exactly what was written on their daily sheet. I still had to clean and sanitize the room, take trash out, etc. I get that parents want to get their $ worth for sure, but I never get to leave at 6:00 and I don’t get paid beyond 6:00 either. So today I handed them their babies with their stuff already packed and ready and said have a great night and proceeded to do my closing duties lol. Last week was teacher appreciation and I distinctly remember that these 2 parents hadn’t even given us a hug, a card, anything 😂😂😂 Sorry for that rant but since you are a day care owner, operator, and teacher you have a voice that I don’t necessarily have since I’m just a caregiver/teacher. I love your videos so much keep up the great work! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Hello 😊 just a tip if you can’t finish the wall paper, you can put decorative molding across the line then paint the bottom half a darker grey or what’re the color is on your wallpaper (it looks Grey to me 🤷🏻♀️) I love your videos and this was a good talk! Thank you
I’m so glad I found your videos. I am thinking of opening a home daycare and found this video so helpful. What do you mean by food program? Also- any advice for someone who knows cooking/meal planning is a weakness?
Maybe since you asked 8 months ago maybe you have found some answers already about the food program but I have 10 years experience running my large family daycare in California and wanted to share and answer your question. I believe what she meant was the food program has multiple steps to take to be able to receive government money. You have to call your local organization for example we have 4’cs where I live; In my experience the representative of the food program will interview you in your home by appointment and give you a binder full of information for you to follow their guidelines. The representative will let you know if you will be a tier 1 or tier 2 provider; either you will be fully reimbursed for the food you provide or half and only for 2 meals and one snack! I am a tier 2 provider and feeding 12 children a day Breakfast, lunch, and snack I received about $350 a month. You will then choose how to submit paperwork either filling out paper forms or entering on your computer through a website they approve. Then you have each family member fill out and sign a form that has to be mail back to the office to enter each child into your food program group, this form needs to be resubmitted yearly. Once each child is approved you can enter attendance and the type of meals you provide daily into the system. It takes me about 15 minutes a day for 12 children. At the end of each month you will then mail or forward that months paperwork to their office for review and if you did it correctly you will receive payment in about three weeks. The representative will also tell you in the interview that they have random inspections every 3 months is what I have experienced and your paperwork must be up to date. The food program is helpful to receive money to pay for healthy food but it does come with more work on your part. I hope this helped!
You can return the Melissa and Doug paint for a refund! Let them know it's not actually washable and that it stains. No sense keeping something that doesn't work as advertised and that you won't use. Thank you for the great video! 😊
What are your usual daycare hours ? I'm working on the paperwork to open a home daycare but I'm not sure about hours being that I want to manage life and work
Great advice! We often think that we have to keep giving but we need to take care of ourselves. Also, you mentioned you were working on a menu planner but stopped because of Sarah’s but what about a daycare planner? I am not sure what all I would like in it but instead of the hourly courses maybe fine motor skills, large motor skills, math, Language , etc. maybe something help monitor a child’s progress or concern l?
And wh what time should I start by 8or 750 I wa want to add my own kids to it I think I want like 12or 14 kids I will have a big room in my house and a homeschool room also a big room my kids will be in that room for homeschool what should I do I toddlers and preschoolers and babies also that mean I have to get another big room for the nursery to because babies like to be in everything so I have to get a baby gate and a lot of toys in the preschool room and in the homeschool room also toys that not put in their mouth
Hi Samantha, thanks for the info shared!! My question is do you have a separate business liability insurance or do you use your home owner liability insurance for your in home daycare?
Amanda Ireland good question! I try my very hardest NOT to close if at all possible, but yes, if I am contagious I will close. If one of my kiddos is sick, I usually keep them in my room watching TV and resting (my hubby is home too). If I have multiple kiddos sick, I close. I am blessed to have a group of parents that have the flexibility to work from home, but I still try my hardest to remain open if possible.
Hi Sam i.love you a lot you cute and your kids are so cute and your husband to my question is I want to know more about in home daycare provider but I will want a assistant to help me out and my future husband would be there to I want it to be a family business and i will also have another job also you tube and have more money and have some policies also I will have everything but I will work on holiday half day and be with my future husband and kids and work half day on the weekend in the morning on holiday and weekend is even more money like 50 during the 100 so it will add up to 100 and 50 dollars and my money on UA-cam also to get expensive weddings and go on expensive vacation my other questions is how to start and get my own house and how to get my own hand book packet
I’m glad I’m not the only one who feels that you need not entertain the children you care for 100% of the time they are in your care. I’m not a daycare provider, but I’ve been a nanny for many years. I just never thought it was necessary to entertain the kids constantly. They can learn to play on their own sometimes while I get other things done. I personally think it’s good for kids to learn to entertain themselves. Anyway, I love your channel. Keep up the good work! 🙂
I love you for your transparency concerning flexibility day-to-day!! I’ve found this keeps me most level-headed and free of guilt.
Samantha, This is all fantastic advice! I commend you for your trying to charge only by attendance. As a mama of 4 I would completely appreciate that as well. There are many parents who might take advantage of that. I'm glad that you're able to adjust your policy to work for both parties. In my book you are a fantastic daycare provider who really cares about her kids and families as a whole. If I ever needed daycare when my children were small your day care would definitely be a choice of mine. You have sound advice but, keep your family's interest at heart as well. ROCK ON MAMA! Happy Mother's Day to you!💐❤
I'm thinking of opening my own home daycare.
I'm excited but sometimes when I think about it I get nervous about all the what ifs.
Your videos are so helpful!
@@PlayTimeChildCareTraining I watch yours too!
I love how you mentioned to stick with what your good at, I suck at art but I’m great at creating bonds and a loving environment and I love to teach! Btw I don’t own a daycare I work as a preschool teacher but a lot of your content is relevant and helpful to me!
YES 🙌🏼 This video is perfection. As a (new) home daycare provider, I can relate so much.
I really really appreciate your content I’m beginning the planning of turning my apartment into a daycare program❤
This was a very "LONG" video and I listen to the whole thing. Thanks so much for "ALL" your wisdom.
Haha, thank you for sitting through!!
Excellent, excellent, excellent!!!
I love all of these tips! Thank you for your honesty on everything you discussed in this video. Very helpful and real information.
Great video! Can u maybe make a video about group care expectations / what’s fair to expect, etc.? I work part time at a day care and some of the parents have insane instructions and expectations (beyond a basic infant feeding plan, etc.) that are not realistic in group care. Some families require the attention a nanny can give and group care isn’t suited for them. I have a parent who comes late every day even though we are open till 6 , immediately takes out the daily sheet and finds a problem and interrogated me. EVERY day. “Why did they only nap for 25 min I wanted them to take 1 hour naps” “Why were they up 3 1/2 hours I wanted them to nap every 2 hours.” “Why didn’t they finish their 3:30 bottle?” Etc. I’m not the director so I have no power essentially. The owner wants $ so will allow this to happen. Doesn’t matter how attentive, kind, etc. we are, they always find a problem. I stay almost an hour late every day despite how well I think I prepared for this kids departure.
I love that u are strong in policies. In my classroom (I’m also a pre k teacher) I stick to policies and usually hated for it but I won’t be walked over. I’m done getting in trouble for kids who don’t bring blankets, bring non permissible food, etc.
Calleigh Vincent yes! On my list!
Keto Sammi yay thanks for replying! Today one of the babies came with a sty on his eye & mom requested we clean it with cotton and warm water every 2 hours....while we have 6 other infants under 7 months old to care for...
Today I felt kinda bad because my boyfriend is in town visiting (I haven’t seen him in 2 months.) We close at 6 😡 even though every center around here closes at 5:30. 2 parents came right at 6:00 and then wanted me to basically read them exactly what was written on their daily sheet. I still had to clean and sanitize the room, take trash out, etc. I get that parents want to get their $ worth for sure, but I never get to leave at 6:00 and I don’t get paid beyond 6:00 either. So today I handed them their babies with their stuff already packed and ready and said have a great night and proceeded to do my closing duties lol. Last week was teacher appreciation and I distinctly remember that these 2 parents hadn’t even given us a hug, a card, anything 😂😂😂 Sorry for that rant but since you are a day care owner, operator, and teacher you have a voice that I don’t necessarily have since I’m just a caregiver/teacher. I love your videos so much keep up the great work! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
So honest🥰
I love these videos ♥️ They help me so much!!!
Hello 😊 just a tip if you can’t finish the wall paper, you can put decorative molding across the line then paint the bottom half a darker grey or what’re the color is on your wallpaper (it looks Grey to me 🤷🏻♀️) I love your videos and this was a good talk! Thank you
Keep it Simple by Jennette great tip!! Thank you!
Great advice I can totally relate 💕
Have you tried adding dawn to your paint? It really helps get the paint off the kids and their clothes :)
Thank you 💕
Samy you are very helpful, thank you
Love love your videos !!!! Thanks for all your tips !!!
Where did you get your little organizer behind you on the wall?! So stinking cute!
I’m so glad I found your videos. I am thinking of opening a home daycare and found this video so helpful. What do you mean by food program? Also- any advice for someone who knows cooking/meal planning is a weakness?
Maybe since you asked 8 months ago maybe you have found some answers already about the food program but I have 10 years experience running my large family daycare in California and wanted to share and answer your question. I believe what she meant was the food program has multiple steps to take to be able to receive government money. You have to call your local organization for example we have 4’cs where I live; In my experience the representative of the food program will interview you in your home by appointment and give you a binder full of information for you to follow their guidelines. The representative will let you know if you will be a tier 1 or tier 2 provider; either you will be fully reimbursed for the food you provide or half and only for 2 meals and one snack! I am a tier 2 provider and feeding 12 children a day Breakfast, lunch, and snack I received about $350 a month. You will then choose how to submit paperwork either filling out paper forms or entering on your computer through a website they approve. Then you have each family member fill out and sign a form that has to be mail back to the office to enter each child into your food program group, this form needs to be resubmitted yearly. Once each child is approved you can enter attendance and the type of meals you provide daily into the system. It takes me about 15 minutes a day for 12 children. At the end of each month you will then mail or forward that months paperwork to their office for review and if you did it correctly you will receive payment in about three weeks. The representative will also tell you in the interview that they have random inspections every 3 months is what I have experienced and your paperwork must be up to date. The food program is helpful to receive money to pay for healthy food but it does come with more work on your part. I hope this helped!
Simply love your channel ❤️
How long is a reasonable adjustment period for the baby/child?
You can return the Melissa and Doug paint for a refund! Let them know it's not actually washable and that it stains. No sense keeping something that doesn't work as advertised and that you won't use. Thank you for the great video! 😊
What are your usual daycare hours ? I'm working on the paperwork to open a home daycare but I'm not sure about hours being that I want to manage life and work
Great advice! We often think that we have to keep giving but we need to take care of ourselves. Also, you mentioned you were working on a menu planner but stopped because of Sarah’s but what about a daycare planner? I am not sure what all I would like in it but instead of the hourly courses maybe fine motor skills, large motor skills, math, Language , etc. maybe something help monitor a child’s progress or concern l?
Melinda Banning you read my mind! Working on that right now :-) thank you!! I totally agree!
Keto Sammi yay!!! I have been just making do but I am excited to see it!
And wh what time should I start by 8or 750 I wa want to add my own kids to it I think I want like 12or 14 kids I will have a big room in my house and a homeschool room also a big room my kids will be in that room for homeschool what should I do I toddlers and preschoolers and babies also that mean I have to get another big room for the nursery to because babies like to be in everything so I have to get a baby gate and a lot of toys in the preschool room and in the homeschool room also toys that not put in their mouth
Hi Samantha, thanks for the info shared!! My question is do you have a separate business liability insurance or do you use your home owner liability insurance for your in home daycare?
My dream is have Christian home daycare center.I work at center basic not loving it but once that time happen.
Love ❤️ this video
You may have touched on this and I just missed it, but what do you do if one of your own kids is sick?
Do you close for the day?
Amanda Ireland good question! I try my very hardest NOT to close if at all possible, but yes, if I am contagious I will close. If one of my kiddos is sick, I usually keep them in my room watching TV and resting (my hubby is home too). If I have multiple kiddos sick, I close. I am blessed to have a group of parents that have the flexibility to work from home, but I still try my hardest to remain open if possible.
I think the term you were looking for is work from home mom
stephanie turpen yes!!!! 😂 I swear I lose more brain cells each day 🤦🏻♀️
Hi Sam I emailed you, I hope you’ve seen it. I really hoping to get the handbook copy:)
😘❤️❤️❤️🙏🏾
Hi Sam i.love you a lot you cute and your kids are so cute and your husband to my question is I want to know more about in home daycare provider but I will want a assistant to help me out and my future husband would be there to I want it to be a family business and i will also have another job also you tube and have more money and have some policies also I will have everything but I will work on holiday half day and be with my future husband and kids and work half day on the weekend in the morning on holiday and weekend is even more money like 50 during the 100 so it will add up to 100 and 50 dollars and my money on UA-cam also to get expensive weddings and go on expensive vacation my other questions is how to start and get my own house and how to get my own hand book packet