The safety and well being of the kids at our day care is our primary responsibility as providers Although we may often feel as though we are merely umpiring bedlam we are not simply caretakers but facilitators, charged with the important task of developing every aspect of these growing individuals

Day care providers should grab every available opportunity to involve parents and welcome their input When parents participate in a child care service it makes for a very rewarding and positive experience for all concerned including the children

We all know the scenario… toddler hears the word 'no' many times, toddler ignores the word 'no', toddler learns the word 'no', toddler thinks saying the word 'no' is absolutely hilarious, the word 'no' becomes apparently ineffective and provider is at wits end

Fire safety is a major consideration when planning to open a day care facility The safety of every individual who may enter your premises – staff, children, parents and visitors – is paramount and ultimately, your responsibility

A whining child is bad enough but a chorus of multiple whiners in a day care environment can seriously challenge your sanity We all know how draining and irritating the 'whine zone' can be

There is a lot of work attached to opening a day care business The list of things to do will seem overwhelming and unending

A vital aspect of your day care business is having a foolproof, comprehensive contract in place I can't stress enough the importance of spending some time on this crucial document