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Has Anyone Used KinderCare, LaPetite Acadamy and Primrose School
Asked by L. from Dallas
on May 22, 2005
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I was wondering if anyone has used any of those day cares/preschools? Are they nice? Are they expensive?
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- I only have experiance with La Petite but it was not a good one. The one I sent my daughter to was in Arlington and has now since been shut down. My cousin sent her ...
- I used Kindercare and researched Primrose. Primrose is really a nice school and I recommend that one. Kindercare is ok in a pinch.
- L., I have used Kindercare in Reno, NV before and they have a good reputation but I think each individual location is a little different. I didn't see you were from F...
15 Month Old Allergic to Wipes
Asked by D.S. from Dallas
on July 10, 2009
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My 15 month old is allergic to baby wipes. I've tried them all including hypoallergenic and nonscented. At home, we use cloth towels to clean him. Needless to say, ...
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- My baby was allergic to wipes as well. Once we even had to take him to Cook's Children's ER in FW because his blisters got really bad. The doctor at the ER told us to ...
- I used to make wipes for all 3 of my kiddos and loved it. Here is the recipe: 2 Tablespoons baby oil 2 Tablespoons baby soap 2 Cups Water use a #6 round rubberm...
- Cloth wipes sound pretty yucky to me, too. When my son was in the NICU, they used soft paper towelettes with warm water. No wipes were allowed. I'm not sure where t...
Need Summer Day Care for 8 Year Old
Asked by L.W. from Kansas City
on May 29, 2007
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I am a new foster parent in Overland Park. I will be getting an 8 year old girl this summer that I am fostering to adopt. I live in the Comanche school district and ...
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- Call the school she will be attending and see who runs their after school program. Often they will have a summer care program as well. You may check with the OP Rec c...
- Hi L., I am a mother of two girls looking for a babysitting position for this summer. I don't live in Olathe but am willing to drive to your house if that would wo...
- You might try Summer Enrichment throught the Shawnee Mission School Disrict. Its about $150 a week and there are no residency requiremnets.
Advice on Parenting and Discipling a 4 1/2 Year Old.
Asked by C.R. from Dallas
on April 1, 2008
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My son is 4 1/2 years old. He is a very intelligent toddler with a well spoken vocabulary, very caring and never has met a stranger. The problem is that we (my husba...
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- I've been there and with a boy also. I advise you to check out the internet and see the stats on exactly how many boys have been disenrolled from daycares. It is rea...
- HI Cynthia, Plz don't feel like a failure. You are the opposite b/c you are addressing an issue b/4 it get's worse. Do acknowledge that something is going on since i...
- Your son sounds like a holy terror. I would definitely listen to the childcare provider's. If at 4 he is causing this many problems, believe me he will be much worse a...
Thinking About Switching Day Cares.
Asked by M.M. from Los Angeles
on May 23, 2007
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My daughter loves her day care provider and has been going to the same provider for about 9 months now. I on the other hand have had an on going issue with the provide...
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- I think you should start looking for another provider. It seems as if your day care provider is taking advantage of you. 12 days off by June is more than most get in ...
- Hi, I am a daycare provider and yours is clearly taking advantage of your good nature. You are paying her for an important service and she is not coming through. He...
- Finding a quality preschool can be stressful. However, once you know what you want for your child and you visit a few schools, your goals become very clear. Please a...
Advice for Expectations of Babysitters
Asked by J.L. from Provo
on February 16, 2008
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I need some advice overall when it comes to childcare. I am frustrated.
First of all, I need some feedback on what is considered acceptable pay for a babysitter. ...
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- I am a thirteen year old babysitter. Personally, I charge $2.00 per hour unless the people I'm babysitting for feel I should get more. I clean the house as well as I...
- I agree with the last comment. It is inappropriate to expect a babysitter to do anything outside of babysitting and general care for your child unless it's previously...
- If your paying her $6.50 an hour just to babysit your paying to much! I'm a daycare provider and I have 3 daughters who babysit all the time. By all means ask her to d...
Day Care and Bleach
Asked by S.W. from Dallas
on March 20, 2007
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I am looking at day cares. All of them wipe down the cribs with bleach! I am doing all organic, and I want to keep the baby away from harmful toxins. I know they have ...
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- Hi S., I am a daycare provider and we are required to used things that will disinfect we have no choice. Maybe this will make you feel better. I used to work for the...
- There are some daycares that use organic cleaners but they are hard to find. But unfortunately the issue of the child being around chemicals is going to be extremely h...
- Hi S., I'm so excited for you! I am so glad there is someone else out there who sees all the dangers in the bleach and other chemicals we are exposing our children...
Grandma Not Interested in Kids
Asked by S.J. from Wausau
on November 14, 2008
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I'm not really sure what I'm looking for, maybe just encouragement/similar stories or to vent (feeling emotional this week). Anyway, I'm having a hard time finding an ...
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- I sort of understand how you feel. I think a lot of us have to deal with in-laws on that level because everyone is raised differently. But as for your MIL, I know it d...
- Sarah, I had almost the same situation when I was married! My in-laws lived out of state, but some of his relatives lived here. My entire family was thrilled & love...
- Most women have to pay for childcare and cant rely on their family members to watch their children when they are out making money. Maybe she had to give up her job for...
Nanny or Day Care Needed for ONE Day per Week (Tuesdays)
Asked by R. from Chicago
on January 3, 2008
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I've called the reputable day cares in my area that I know of and no one seems to be able to offer one day per week service (there's a two day minimum). It is unusual...
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- I hate the babysitter crisis! Anyway, I used to use Lena D., she was in the process of becoming a licensed home day care. She was a teacher decided to stay at home w...
- R. I do offer part time in my home childcare. If you would like more info you can e-mail me back. C.
- I only work 2 days/week so I understand! After our wonderful nanny moved out of state we placed our son at the Bright Horizons Day care center in Oak Brook. I am not...
