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Coffee Filters, Clothespins,and Kitchen Scissors

by Diane In my last post I gave you my list of condiments (Ranch dressing,ketchup,and peanut butter) every provider needs for smooth sailing at mealtimes, now I will give you my top 3 day care helpers. Coffee filters, clothespins, and … Continue reading

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Christmas in July

Christmas in July by Janine While Christmas only comes once a year, it is something that many children think about year round.  Here are a few ideas to celebrate Christmas in July…giving the children in your care a sneak peak … Continue reading

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My Own Children Are the Worst of the Bunch!

~Kay Mishkin Ever since I began doing childcare, back at the dawn of time, there is one topic many providers all lament about… their own children.  It is a fact that a great proportion of women providing care in their … Continue reading

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Caring for Mixed Age Groups

Karina is not unlike many other family child care providers. She opens her home to care for four other children in addition to her own four year old son. She cares for a young infant and his two year sister … Continue reading

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Tips from a TSS (Therapeutic Staff Support) Working with Children on the Autism Spectrum

~Carly Some of you may be asking what is Therapeutic Staff Support? A TSS provides one- on-one interventions to children of all ages in their home, school, or community setting. The TSS works on specific goals outlined within his or … Continue reading

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The Importance of a Facebook Presence for Child Care

The Importance of a Facebook Presence for Child Care Don’t have a Facebook Page for your Child Care program?  You are missing out!  One of the easiest ways to market your child care program and communicate with current families is … Continue reading

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