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Hello everyone!

Hello. My name is Armad Thomas. I am a single dad living in Pennsylvania. I do not own/run/work at a daycare, but I am looking to find work painting them. I have only completed one site, and already have a few offers to do more. I have no idea where to begin, how to market myself, what to charge, what paint to use....anything. I would be so grateful to anyone who would be willing to let me pick their brain for a while.

Also, I'm not a frequent user of forums. Where, if at all, should I repost this?

[kluna1014]

New to this Site

Hello! I am located in Minnesota. I found this site while searching for daily reports for infants. I just recently opened my home daycare in October. I worked in a center for a few years until it closed. Home daycare is definitely a LOT different than the center, but it has it's positives! I do miss the adult conversations during the day, but toddlers and preschoolers make for some VERY interesting conversations. I am looking forward to learning from everyone else here!

[Auntie'sHouse]

Hi, I'm Carol....Licensed daycare provider in Md for 1.5 years now. Finally doing what I love although sometimes I wonder...I turn to the daycare forum often for everything. Can't wait to share and receive new ideas..

[Blackcat31]

Hello, I'm Heather and, as of a few months ago, I just started my own In-Home Daycare. I have always dreamed of having a positive influence on kids and make a difference, even if its just a small one. Well, 5 years and 2 kids later I have the chance.

I am very thankful to have found this forum because, although my educational background helps out a lot, it is quite the reality check bumping into different parenting styles and child personalities. The tips are great and I don't feel quite so alone when I don't know what to do in a situation.

Thank you so much for this website!

Welcome to the forum!

Nice to see a few more folks from the northern part of the country on board!

[Lefse&Kids]

New to Daycare

Hello, I'm Heather and, as of a few months ago, I just started my own In-Home Daycare. I have always dreamed of having a positive influence on kids and make a difference, even if its just a small one. Well, 5 years and 2 kids later I have the chance.

I am very thankful to have found this forum because, although my educational background helps out a lot, it is quite the reality check bumping into different parenting styles and child personalities. The tips are great and I don't feel quite so alone when I don't know what to do in a situation.

Thank you so much for this website!

[deboraharangel]

Hi i am Deborah and proud to enter in a vocation of marriage soon...

[Blackcat31]

Hello I am new to this form. I am 56 years old and a grandmother of 3 toddlers. I desire to open a child care center to serve children ages 6 weeks through 12 years. I am interested in caring for the whole family which is why I will have a parent center component to my center. My strong desire is to service families of children with special health care needs. My second child had special needs and I vowed that close to retirement I would help those families. I am currently seaching for a building that meets all city and national building codes. I am also searching for a good policy and proceedure guideline. I am excited about being part of this forum

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[branbeth]

I am looking to open new child care center

Hello I am new to this form. I am 56 years old and a grandmother of 3 toddlers. I desire to open a child care center to serve children ages 6 weeks through 12 years. I am interested in caring for the whole family which is why I will have a parent center component to my center. My strong desire is to service families of children with special health care needs. My second child had special needs and I vowed that close to retirement I would help those families. I am currently seaching for a building that meets all city and national building codes. I am also searching for a good policy and proceedure guideline. I am excited about being part of this forum

[Blackcat31]

Hello everyone! My name is Sara and I am in Anchorage, Alaska. I love teaching 3 to 5 year olds and I am currently in the middle of starting my own preschool. The forum is very helpful and full of great ideas. Thank you for allowing me to be part of it.

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[Honeybee]

Greetings

Hello everyone! My name is Sara and I am in Anchorage, Alaska. I love teaching 3 to 5 year olds and I am currently in the middle of starting my own preschool. The forum is very helpful and full of great ideas. Thank you for allowing me to be part of it.

[caregiver42107]

Hi there, I hope I am doing this right, I have never been on one of these before, but I am a child care Provider with licensed daycare in my home and am having a hard time finding advice from people who go through similar experiences, and with maybe some more experience. I really dont know how to post questions yet, so i am hoping i will get the hang of it quickly. Thanks

[Michael]

Hello,

Just introducing myself, as I've just registered a new account. I've read this forum before, but I thought I'd take the time to register. I've been a preschool teacher since 2006, and I'm currently in the process of opening a home daycare so that I can stay home with my 1 year old son. I've got my home inspection visit on Friday, Sept. 7th, and I already have a coworker's 3 month old baby lined up as my first client. I'm very excited to be able to work for myself and make all my own decisions

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[earlystart]

Introduction

Hello,

Just introducing myself, as I've just registered a new account. I've read this forum before, but I thought I'd take the time to register. I've been a preschool teacher since 2006, and I'm currently in the process of opening a home daycare so that I can stay home with my 1 year old son. I've got my home inspection visit on Friday, Sept. 7th, and I already have a coworker's 3 month old baby lined up as my first client. I'm very excited to be able to work for myself and make all my own decisions

Glad to be here.

I wish I had joined this years ago. I have been either a daycare provider or nanny for the past 25 years. It has truly been a blessing!

[Michael]

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