Childcare: Preschooler
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Background Check
Asked by L. from Dallas
on January 8, 2008
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Do you think it is valuable to run a background check on a potential nanny? What are some valid websites for this? How much does it usually cost.
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- Yes, I would strongly recommend a background check. Keep in mind that a background check is always done by county. So if you just check in one county, a person may hav...
- Not only do a check but do it yourself. Agencies may do them but how do you know the criteria that they use for employment. NetDetective is a high ranked and affordabl...
- HECK YEAH I'd do a background check for someone who is in charge of my child at my house! I don't know the best companies - maybe you could call your local police dep...
Background Check
Asked by S.Z. from Dallas
on August 5, 2009
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Hi moms,
I found a in-home baby care facility and want to run a check on the sitter. What information do I need to obtain from her, and how do I run her background...
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- S., is she a register daycare provider? If so the state does a yearly check.. I'm a register home-day care provider..
- Hi S., There is a form through the state. Email me at ____@____.com and I can send to you. We use it for our preschool teachers and parents. You will need SS # a...
- If you go to http://www.dfps.state.tx.us and click "search for child care", you can type in your zip code and it will give you a list of all registered and licensed pr...
Sunday School for a 3 Year Old
Asked by A.W. from Seattle
on April 8, 2010
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Hello -
I am thinking about starting to go to church with my daughter. I have no experience with church and a child. At her age, will she actually be in a Sunday ...
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- At my Church (Beaverton First United Methodist Church) There is a 'pre-school' room for children ages 2.5-5. They can be in the room through the entire service, or sta...
- We keep our 2.5 year old with us and use the mother's room to the side. We also have an infant. At our church, the kids over 2 (I think) mostly go to the Sunday sch...
- I am not going to try and sell you on my church or someone elses...LOL but I will say that for a 3yr. old it may be difficult going into a new facility and being aroun...
4 Year Old Needs to Go to Preschool...
Asked by L.N. from Benton Harbor
on July 24, 2008
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Hi Moms~
I am having trouble deciding about preschool and I could use some advice, particularly from those of you with a background in child development! My 4 year...
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- L., I don't have a child development degree but I do have many years of experience in running a daycare. I would say to send him to preschool and let him deal with h...
- L. ~ Have you thought about co-op preschool? What's nice is that it's only a couple days a week, and you go in to work there a time or two a month (each program has ...
- I would send him. I have a 9 year old son who has social phobia. In preschool he mainly played by himself but he would do some stuff with the other kids as well. Ever...
I Have a 3 Year old...enough Said :)
Asked by J.L. from Portland
on July 11, 2008
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OK, mainly I'm just venting, but of course would love any ideas, input, etc. from those who have or have had 3 year old boys. My biggest frustration is...why in the wo...
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- Hi, I know you were just thanking the group and already had a lot of ideas, but the potty training...I wanted to let you know what my son did. He didn't want to s...
- Hi Jackie, I got your post late but I can't help responding. Seems you are not alone by all the responses. I was right there with you a few years back.My first born da...
- I feel exactly the same way! We had a behaviorist come for evaluation and her report said he would not listen 90% of the time. He kicked me when I had to change his n...
Soon to Be 3 Year Old Doesn't Sleep Thru the Night!!
Asked by M.M. from Detroit
on March 6, 2008
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HELP!!! Our soon to be 3 year old does NOT sleep thru the night and we have tried EVERYTHING to figure out why she is waking up, but have yet to "crack the code." Sh...
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- Hi there! I know how tiredsome it can be not getting any sleep and working outside the home! My son is 5 and now sleeps well. A book you might want to look at is...
- Sounds like she is waking up because ur not there.... Try reading her story then saying goodnight and leaving BEFORE she falls asleep..Then she will get used to sleepi...
- It may sound backwards but try an earlier bed time. (7:30 bath and 8:00pm bedtime) I read something about a chemical released in the brain when you become overly tired...
To Nanny or Not to Nanny?
Asked by A.D. from Minneapolis
on May 16, 2011
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I just came back to work after having #3. My kids have always attended a Daycare Center and I’ve been happy with that. The cost for three children, however, is likel...
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- My sister lives in SanFrancisco and has a nanny for her twins. She recently quit her job so she could get rid of the nanny and do it herself. That decision, for her, w...
- Hi A., I was a nanny before I got married. The pay was not what I was making in the executive world but the stress was less and the joy of having kids love on me al...
- I was a nanny for a long time. The kids get one on one care in their own home so they are not having to get shipped out every morning. Nannies normally do some light...
Conflicted over Whether to Send My 3 Year Old to Preschool or Not
Asked by H.M. from Phoenix
on July 24, 2011
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My son is 3 years old and I feel that there is a societal pressure to put him in preschool. Every other parent I know is sending their kids this age, some even started...
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- Hi, I would say that he needs social interactions with his peers, so yes. On the other hand, you can still do educational things with him at home and still take him...
- I think it's optional. Your son probably doesn't NEED preschool at this age, and he won't be left behind if you don't send him. It's a great opportunity for kids who...
- I struggled with that same issue with my kids. They were already very bright and my one child could already read. I did send them to preschool at the age of 3, morni...
How to Throw a 3 Year Old a Birthday Party?
Asked by K.S. from Portland
on September 25, 2008
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I don't know how to throw my daughter her 3 year party (October 25th). The last two years have been close family only, and I was fine with that. But since my B-day i...
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- You may feel pressure to throw a big party, but you obviously want to buck the trend. Any of the kids parties that my group holds are 2 hrs., snacks for the kids and ...
- I have two boys, 7 and 4. We always have their bday parties on the weekend during the day at our house or at the park, with snacks (pretzels, cheese sticks, etc.) or p...
- K., I went to 2 parties on the same weekend for friends/neighbors kids. Each was different, but they both focused on the child. 1. had chairs set up around the p...
My 4 Year Old Son Can't Focus
Asked by L.K. from Los Angeles
on February 21, 2008
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My 4 year old son has trouble focusing many times. He is quite hyper, as am I, however I can't get him to just look at me. Sometimes I can call his name many times a...
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- My 5-year old daughter is the same! It drives me crazy!!!! So I know where you're coming from... I personally dont know what to do, so if you find good advice let me k...
- Have you taken him to his pediatrician? Has the doctor looked at him and diagnosed him? I have a suspicion; however, am not qualified to diagnose, hence, suggest stron...
- Have you discussed this with your son's pediatrician? It sounds like you'd be best getting a professional evaluation of your son's development and their recommendation...
