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By Fiona LohrenzAug 15, 20071 topic

Tips for Starting a Day Care

You've always dreamed about starting your own day care nbusiness. The perfect situation which allows you to benwith your kids whilst bringing in much needed money andnbeing your own boss. But due to fear of the unknown younhaven't done so. You're afraid to take that risk.nnHere's my tip, remove the fear. Sample the environment nfirst, familiarise yourself with the business to see if itnis something you would truly enjoy. This is the ultimatenform of research, total immersion.

Primary topic: Home Business

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By Fiona LohrenzDec 17, 20071 topic

Practical Hints For Purchasing Your Day Care Computer

Having the right tools to effectively manage your business nis imperative, regardless of the type of business. This isnparticularly true if you are planning to open a day care. nA vital tool in the daily running of your day care so itnruns efficiently is a computer. This wonder machine can benthe backbone of your business keeping track of day care npayroll, general accounts, your day care scheduling andnmuch more. I would consider the purchase of a computer tonbe a necessity

Primary topic: Home Business

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By Fiona LohrenzAug 1, 20071 topic

Smooth First Day at Day care - Tips for Providers and Parents

The first day at day care is a big one for all concerned nmum, child and carer. It is exciting and terrifying at nthe same time. Here are a few tips on how best to preparenall of you for the big day and help make that transitionna smooth one.nnMom Start gently preparing your child in advance nmentioning what a great adventure day care will benwith lots of friends and games. Keep it low key thoughndo not overdo it as this could overwhelm your child. nProvider You could provide

Primary topic: Child Development

Child Development

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By Fiona LohrenzApr 28, 20081 topic

Managing Difficult Behavior At Day Care

A child can be taught the necessary skills to develop their social and behavioral milestones in a healthy safe preschool environment. Taking turns, politeness, sharing and making choices are the ordinary preschool activities that offer opportunities for the development of these milestones.nnDeveloping self-discipline in preschoolers can be achieved by:n• Instead of praising the child, praise the behaviorn• A child’s self esteem should be nurtured and encoura

Primary topic: Home Business

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By Fiona LohrenzJan 16, 20081 topic

Financing Your Day Care Business

Many people nurture a dream that they would like to open a ndaycare center. Some of these individuals may work in a nday care center and believe they could do a better job with nthe added benefit of becoming self employed. There are nmany who are stay at home parents and wish to supplement ntheir income. And lots of people are just straight tired of nnine to five working for a boss who doesn't care about nthem. So they dream. However, most of these people never nsucceed in do

Primary topic: Business Start-up

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By Fiona LohrenzSep 13, 20071 topic

Managing Your Daycare Business Effectively

Opening a daycare business is a lot of work, make no bones nabout it. The list of things to do will seem overwhelmingnand unending. While creating a business plan, designing an narea for your home based daycare business, and obtaining nclients is important in the initial opening of the nbusiness, it is equally important to manage your business nappropriately once the business has started. Here are some ntips how you can lay the groundwork now for the effective nmanagement of

Primary topic: Business Start-up

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By Fiona LohrenzMay 2, 20081 topic

Involving Parents At Day Care

Day care providers should grab every available opportunity to involve parents and welcome their input. The rewards of this parental participation is mutually beneficial and makes for a positive experience for the children and all concerned. You can share insights that you have gleaned from observing the child at day care and in return parents can provide a wealth of valuable information giving you a holistic picture of the child. nnnThis mutual cooperation allows both parties

Primary topic: Home Business

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By Fiona LohrenzSep 13, 20071 topic

Tips For Screening Staff Applicants When Opening A Daycare

It is vital to conduct pre-employment background screensnwhen opening a daycare. These checks safeguard both younand the children in your care. They establish two things.nThe first is to verify that the person applying for thenposition within your childcare center is indeed the personnthey claim to be. The second would be to expose any ncriminal history which could prove detrimental to the nsafety of all concerned. Pre-employment background checksncan also incorporate a drugs

Primary topic: Business Start-up

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By Fiona LohrenzAug 15, 20071 topic

Hints for Starting a Day Care

Always dreamed about staring your own day care business?nThe perfect self employment situation which allows you to nbe with your kids whilst bringing in much needed money andnbeing your own boss. However, you haven't gone beyond ndreaming about it due to a fear of the unknown. The fear nof taking a risk on something you're not even sure you'llnbe suited to.nnMy advice to you is remove the fear. Get a taster of the nchildcare business first and see if it is a profession nyou w

Primary topic: Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs

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By Fiona LohrenzMar 5, 20081 topic

Formulating A Day Care Contract

A vital aspect of your day care business is having a foolproof, comprehensive contract in place. Spending some time on this crucial document should be one of your high priorities. Believe me when I tell you that a well crafted contract can save you from much potential grief and gnashing of teeth (I speak from painful experience!!). nQuite simply, your day care contract should indicate to parents what you do, how you do it, who you are, your expectations in terms of their beha

Primary topic: Business Start-up

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By Fiona LohrenzMar 18, 20081 topic

Starting A Day Care Makes Sense

So, you already know what you hate….your thankless job, ungrateful, uncaring boss, the grinding commute for hours, not spending time with your kids and the breathtaking pain you feel leaving them crying at a day care every day. You feel so trapped and paralysed by financial constraints yet can’t see a way out of the rat race. Worse still, you can’t ever shake the guilt and sorrow you feel at not watching your kids grow and develop during those formative year

Primary topic: Business Start-up

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By Fiona LohrenzMar 21, 20081 topic

Destruction At Day Care

I drop in on a child care providers discussion forum from time to time and make comments/suggestions if I feel I can be of help (or just want to join in on a rant!!). Recently, I read a post about a child who was deliberately damaging day care property, everything from toys, to day care furniture and including personal items belonging to the provider. The parents laugh it off, ask the child to say an empty 'I'm sorry' and offer no discussion nor action for remedy. The provide

Primary topic: Home Business

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