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By Daycare Dad, on November 25th, 2011  One of the most frustrating things to both parents and their children is not being able to communicate properly. It takes children years to learn how to talk. As a parent you don’t have to wait years to learn to communicate with your child. How do you talk to those that can’t? Through sign language of course!
Sign language is something that your baby, even an infant can learn to use. It is comprised of basic motions and movements which are much easier for your baby to learn then a speaking . . . → Continue Reading This Day Care Article: Cyber Monday Deal on Baby Signing Time
By Daycare Dad, on November 22nd, 2011  It’s that time of year again. Time to start thinking about what to do with the holidays and what we want to do for those special people around us. As soon as your children are old enough to talk you can start to involve them in this wonderful season of giving. It is very important as a parent to start to teach your children the value of giving and doing special things for those people that we care for.
With the hectic schedule of the holidays its easy to overlook some of . . . → Continue Reading This Day Care Article: Black Friday Deals for Daycare Parents and Providers
By Daycare Dad, on September 1st, 2011  Labor Day weekend is upon us already. The summer goes by so fast when we have so much going on with the family. Hopefully things are settling down a bit as we leave summer behind us and make our way into Fall. The older kids should be getting in the rhythm of school once again and the younger children should be back to their normal daycare and preschool routine. Hopefully everything in the land of daycare is going well for everyone. Don’t throw a . . . → Continue Reading This Day Care Article: Is Your Daycare Open Labor Day?
By Daycare Dad, on April 5th, 2011  As a responsible and caring parent, your child’s well-being is foremost on your mind. Car seats play a very important role in keeping your child safe in one of the most dangerous activities they will ever be a part of: riding in a car. Automobile injuries are the leading cause of death for American children (http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/factsheets/childpas.htm). A recent report, released by the American Academy of Pediatrics and based primarily off of a 2007 study by the University of Virginia, showed that children under . . . → Continue Reading This Day Care Article: Daycare Car Seat Safety
By Daycare Mom, on December 20th, 2010 Gifts for Day Care Providers
 Your child’s day care center teachers, in-home childcare provider, or nanny, deserve recognition for the priceless service they provide. You want to give them a token of appreciation for their hard work, especially around the holidays, but what would be appropriate? Decide on Day Care is here to help!
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Your child may be in a room with several teachers. If you are strapped for cash, an appreciative note is very welcome. If you would . . . → Continue Reading This Day Care Article: Day Care Gifts for Birthdays and Holidays
By Daycare Mom, on October 28th, 2010  Making the decision between a day care center, at-home daycare, and a nanny is difficult work. This chart shows some of the main features of different types of childcare. If you would like further information regarding specific items, please check the articles under Types of Daycare.
Child care Features Daycare Center In-Home Daycare Nanny Government regulations Yes Yes No One-on-one attention No No Yes Chance to interact with children of own age Yes Yes No Multiple teachers Yes . . . → Continue Reading This Day Care Article: Daycare Features at a Glance
By Daycare Mom, on October 14th, 2010  Once your nanny is in place, you want to know she is doing a good job. But how do you know when you are away from the house all day? Some families turn to a “nanny cam”—a hidden camera designed to show you what goes on in your house while you are away. Using a hidden camera with no sound is legal, but you’ll want to check the laws in your state regarding recording a person’s speech without their consent.
If you are considering a nanny cam, consider advising your nanny about . . . → Continue Reading This Day Care Article: How is the Nanny Doing?
By Daycare Mom, on October 14th, 2010  After you’ve hired your new nanny, gotten the terms of employment and work agreement squared away, and prepared your home for a live-in nanny, it’s time for her to start work. Giving her some time to get oriented is very important. Many bad experiences between nannies and employers could have been avoided if the nanny had been given a thorough orientation. Allow a half day to a full day for a live-out nanny and two days for a live-in nanny for orientation. The orientation should include:
Giving her a key to the . . . → Continue Reading This Day Care Article: Nanny Orientation
By Daycare Mom, on October 14th, 2010  Be sure to do a thorough job checking the nanny’s background and references. Make sure you and the nanny are clear regarding expectations of discipline, childcare style, pay, and benefits. If your children are old enough to have a say, be sure to get their opinion on the candidate.
You’ll need to draft a work agreement. The agreement should be specific and include the following:
Compensation When performance reviews will be held When raises or cost of living increases will be administered How taxes will be handled Holidays, vacation, and sick days . . . → Continue Reading This Day Care Article: Deciding on a Nanny
By Daycare Mom, on October 14th, 2010  You’ll need to do 2 or 3 interviews with candidates. The first will be a phone interview with basic information:
How many children you have and their ages What hours you need her to work Whether you need a live-in or live-out nanny The salary you’re offering If she will be the only one supervising the children or if another adult will be in the house What duties you expect her to do around the house What activities you expect her to do with the children If she needs . . . → Continue Reading This Day Care Article: Interviewing the Nanny Candidate
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