Child Care-PPIN Guest Book

I am a single mothere of a two year old. I currently live on a college campus because I am finishing my masters. I need my daughter to attend preschool. most of the preschools in this area are about 700 doallars per month. they do not accept subsadaries. how can I find some other type of monetary help? If anyone can answer this I would be forever grateful. May God Bless.

I am a single mother of a two year old. I currently live on a college campus and I am in need of child care. All the preschools in the are run about 700 dollars a month. I am currentlu finishing my masters in education so I don't have a lot of money. How can I get a grant. the schools won't take subsidies.

I am interested in opening up a licensed daycare in Roanoke VA I would like it to be small scale and need to know the rules and regulations for the State of VA as well as the county of Roanoke. Any information that you could provide would be greatly appreciated.

I am a mother of two who works with daycares and find it nice to be able to see what others have to say about daycares. Thank you for the site and info

I am a mother of two who works with daycares and find it nice to be able to see what others have to say about daycares. Thank you for the site and info

Wounderful site! I'm glad I found it. I have been doing in home daycare for almost 20 years. The laws are changing here and getting tougher, as they are accross the country. I would enjoy hearing from other providers from any location. I would be happy to liston to anyone needing to blow off steam, cry or even brag. We providers have very little emotional support. Cheryl

Wounderful site. I'm glad I found you. It was nice to find others form Oregon. (RARE) I've been doing daycare for almost 20 years. The laws are getting tougher here as elsewhere. I would love to hear from other providers from any location. Will help if I can or just chat. Most of us have very little emotional support. I would be glad to liston if anyone needs to blow off steam or cry or even brag! Cheryl

I have had a family daycare business since October of 1995. I have found that the best form of advertising comes through your parents by referring others to you and if there are organizations in your area that subsidize childcare. Most advertising that I have done in local newspapers, pocket calenders, etc. have been a waste of money. You want to keep your overhead costs down so "word of mouth" works best. It is also handy if you have business cards available to hand out for those who are interested. As far as grants, since I have a state certified daycare, the state sends me applica- tions for grants for equipment as they become available to them. Fundraisers are a good way obtain needed items plus incorporate your clients as advertisers for your daycare.

I am looking for grants to start a daycare in my area. Any information that could be useful.

I am interested in finding out where to go for getting quick, useful and reliable information for opening a childcare center in my home for the State of ILLINOIS. Thanks in advance. Judy Ford 116 Lavender Ln. Dupo IL 62239

I am interested in finding out where to go for getting quick, useful and reliable information for opening a childcare center in my home for the State of ILLINOIS. Thanks in advance. Judy Ford 116 Lavender Ln. Dupo IL 62239

I am interested in finding out where to go for getting quick, useful and reliable information for opening a childcare center in my home for the State of ILLINOIS. Thanks in advance. Judy Ford 116 Lavender Ln. Dupo IL 62239

This is a great site! I wish i had known about it back in 1998 when I first thought about day care. I had such a hard time getting information. The board of health was the only place that helped. They hold seminard an how to open and run a successful day care center. I found it very helpful.

This is a great site! I wish i had known about it back in 1998 when I first thought about day care. I had such a hard time getting information. The board of health was the only place that helped. They hold seminard an how to open and run a successful day care center. I found it very helpful.

This is a great site! I wish i had known about it back in 1998 when I first thought about day care. I had such a hard time getting information. The board of health was the only place that helped. They hold seminard an how to open and run a successful day care center. I found it very helpful.

This is a great site! I wish i had known about it back in 1998 when I first thought about day care. I had such a hard time getting information. The board of health was the only place that helped. They hold seminard an haw to open and run a successful day care center. I found it very helpful.

I have been told that you need a license to care for someone elses children in the state of Florida. Where can I find more information about this license or find a licensed nanny?

Single Mom, of one w\A.D.H.A. looking for grant money or loans to start small buisness and after school chid care.I presently work at my sons school for medical benifets but not very much money.My son needs a rutine more than anything I can't give him that and wait tables or work at the mall.I Would apprecate any info. or addvice. thanks phyllis

I am looking to start my own daycare in North Carolina could someone help me to obtain infromation.

Hello! I, like others, need guidance in starting child-care service at my home. I'd appreciate any useful info. Thank you!

I have been a child care provider for over ten years. I love what I do. I find it amazing that there are so many of us and yet we are alone. I wonder if it would be possible to create a union for ourselves. I wonder how many of us buy our own medical insurance, have a retirement plan, or unemployement or disability benefits? What about a credit union? I ask myself these questions because it seems any large company or organization has all of those things plus. I find it difficult to stay in this business and provide to the best of my ability for my own family. I am a single parent with a ten year old son. We live well, but we could do better. Am I the only one who feels there are no safety nets for we the providers? We work long hours, and provide a necessary resource for so many yet we are not recognized as a group. I wonder what would happen if for one week we all took vacation at the same time? As I said before, I love what I do, but there should be a way for us to look out for each other instead of scrambbling independantly as we have for so long. We are licensed, regulated by states and counties who recieve monies from us for that service but what do they provide us? I was just curious if any one else ever thought about that? Would love to hear feed back at my e-mail address.

Hello, I am looking for information on starting an in home day care. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

Hello, I am in search of any and all information regarding the start of an in-home based childcare business. Thank you in advance. Bonnie

Hello, I am in search of any and all information regarding the start of an in-home based childcare business. Thank you in advance. Bonnie

I am going to be giving a speech and need information about FEDERAL guidelines governing childcare centers and homes. I am looking specifically for a LACK of guidelines (ex: No federal requirement for cpr/backgrd checks, etc) If you have any info, I would appreciate all the help I can get in the form of articles, sites of articles or books, etc... FOR THE CHILDREN Thanks in advance for the help!!

Hi there! I am hoping to start up an in home daycare and am requesting any information on how to get it going. Any information would be helpful regarding grants, liscense, etc would greatly be appreciated.

I was looking for health insurance when I found this site! Its pretty neat! I am a Registered provider since 92, Iam looking for health insurance for my family anyone with this info please email me, My husbands insurance expires at the end of july 2000. Speedy response needed thanks.

I'm opening my home day care center and would like some information on what i need to get started please email me with some suggestions thank you

Hi,I am trying to find information on Grants to help me start my Home Child Daycare.If anyone know of some information about Grants will you e-mail me,it would greatly be appreciate. THANK YOU!

I am a mother of one eager to stay home with my son after working for four years and am very willing to start a daycare in my home to help ease the burden of leaving your children.

I am interested in opening up a daycare center in Maryland. My mother-in-law already has a family daycare center and I am currently a special education teacher. If anyone can give me some information to get started I would greatly appreciate it.

i am a military home daycare provider - i currently have 2 - 4 yr old, 3 sixteen to eighteen month olds as well as three children of my own. we are stationed at a very small base in japan - i am searching for a early childhood cirriculum that would include number, letters, already made up themes for the weeks w/ everything need for arts & crafts, science whatever needed already packaged and shipped monthly. years ago there was such a package by early childhood teacher and you could pay monthly, quarterly and the amount was according to how many children werein your program. If anyone has any information - i would greatly appreciate your assistance. God Bless!!!

My wife and I are looking to open an in home childcare service in the near future and I was checking this site out for assistance and if any one can asisst us in any way please email us. Thanks for this web site.

My wife and I are looking to open an in home childcare service in the near future and I was checking this site out for assistance and if any one can asisst us in any way please email us. Thanks for this web site.

Hi I am a home day care provider that has been liscensed for a little bit over a year. Can you please give me some information on how I would go about requesting a government grant. I have submitted several applications here in Jacksonville to our local agency requesting a grant, however, each time that I hear back from them, I am told that something has changed and that I need to feel out another application. Any help that you can give me in regards to this matter will be greatly appreciated!

My name is Stacie and I'm a family home daycare provider. I watch mostly toddlers, and I was just wondering if anyone could help me find a place to find activities for young children to keep them busy. I have found that most activities that I try loses thier interest quickly or is to advanced. Any advise would be helpful. Thanks

I have been in child care for the past 10 years. I am currently watching a couple of children in my home. I almost done with my CDA and would like to open a Center. There is a great need for one in this area. Any information on grants or information on opening a center would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Michelle

looking forward to reading info in this site

Hi! I started doing licensed daycare in January of 1999, and had the most horrible experiences imaginable. I've taken the summer off to take care of my husband recovering from back surgeory, and my ailing mother-in-law. When September 2000 starts, so does my daycare, again! This time I want everythting to be perfect both with the families I choose to accept (see I'm already learning) and the professional aspects. Some questions i'm trying to answer: My son in my daycare, interviewing families, scheduling. Thanks for having a great place on the internet/web to help us all out.

Hello, i am a New York State licensed home daycare. I wanted to know if anyone had any ideas about advertising. I have advertised in the local Pennysavers, but i am looking for other options as well. Thanks!!

Hi, My name is Sandra Sandoval and I am a Program Manager at Delhi Community Center in Santa Ana, CA. I am looking for information about statistics on child care in Orange County and if possible, specific to Santa Ana. We are a non-profit, community based organization and one of the programs we are offering is a child care training in Spanish so we have been trying to find as much related information as possible in Spanish. If anyone has any tips, please contact me. Thanks!!

Hello everyone Name: Thedra Scales
Email:Thedra8@hotmail.com
Location: Ashtabula, ohio usa
Date: Tuesday, June 20, 19100 at 14:38:15
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Hello everyone Name: Lanita
Email:anita@blrg.tds.net
Location: Mineral Bluff, Ga Fannin
Date: Monday, June 19, 19100 at 23:43:05
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I am looking for info. about starting up a daycare center. I would like to know everything I can to get started and running. Also if there is people to help in any areas like for and so on. I would love to hear from you.

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Name: Cheryl Mitchell
Email:cmitchell95@hotmail.com
Location: baltimore, Md USA
Date: Monday, June 19, 19100 at 21:32:14
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I,m the mother of three children,12 weeks,3and 4 years old.I would like to open up my own daycare center outside my home. Looking for any information on how to get started,goverment grants,local office (catonsville) that can provide assistance.I would also like anyone who have opened a daycare in the past year, or those who are thinking about opening a daycare, to e-mail me to share your experience...THANK-YOU AND MAY GOD BLESS.

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Name: TAMMY COOPER
Email:TLCAC@LADYSMITH.NET
Location: CONRATH, WI USA
Date: Friday, June 16, 19100 at 14:25:54
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I am a state licensed provider now for 2 years and have been county certified for 8. It is very rewarding work to work with children. After all you see all the "firsts" the first word, the first step. There is nothing that can replace the joy and love you have when you work with children. Everyday is a whole new world waiting for them to find. I am so glad I can be a part of the time with them. I am currently providing care in my home but am remodeling a building to move the center into for more room and better service for both the parents and children. I am so glad I found this site on the web. Tammy

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Name: VIVIAN HODGES
Email:hodgesvivian@hotmail.com
Location: Savannah, GA USA
Date: Friday, June 16, 19100 at 09:48:15
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Hello, I am seeking information on starting a home day care business in my home. I will be moving from Japan in August. Any information or phone numbers to the program in Savannah, GA. Would be greatly appreciated.

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Name: VIVIAN
Email:danny12053@webtv.net
USA
Date: Friday, June 16, 19100 at 01:18:51
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I am looking for information on starting a daycare center in my home and on how to go about getting a goverment grant. I also would like to know if I might be eligble for the WIC program to help with food cost. Any help you can give me would be appreciated. Thank you.

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Name: Brenda B
Email:bbanks2@bellsouth.net
Location: Cocoa, FL USA
Date: Tuesday, June 13, 19100 at 21:29:06
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Hi - I'm jumping on the "little red wagon" too! Been working in a Center in FL for 3 yrs and have my CDA, first aid and safety, background checks/fingerprints, physical, etc. I am going to be opening a home daycare in the fall --- what do I need to get started and where do I go? I think I need the food handlers license. Do I need an occupational license or is there a daycare license? What about insurance? I'm also interested in finding out about Grants. I know this is long and a lot of questions but I would be truly grateful if someone answers. Thanks -Brenda B

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Name: Sandy Rusk
Email:rrusk@minspring.com
Location: Baton Rouge, LA USA
Date: Tuesday, June 13, 19100 at 16:19:14
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Hi! I am looking for ANY information on opening and running a home based day care center in my home. Reading your guestbook is the first I have heard of grants - Are these only available for large daycares?

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Name: Dana
Email:cowans@means.net
MN USA
Date: Tuesday, June 13, 19100 at 10:39:58
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I am looking for information on grants to start a child development/daycare center out of my home.

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Name: Brenda Hopkins
Email:hopack@mailcity.com
Location: Milford, DE
Date: Monday, June 12, 19100 at 13:57:29
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Hi! Looking for information on recieving govenment grants to open a Childcare Facility. Thank-you

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Name: Winona Pierce
Email:crzyrabit@hotmail.com
Location: Jacksonville, fla usa
Date: Monday, June 12, 19100 at 12:33:03
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Hello I have searched the internet all day long and cannot find the into I need - Can anyone help me? I live in FLorida and have ran a childcare out of my home for the last 2 years - I am unlicensed and need to find the children ratios by ages before i had children under 6 months so I think it was 7 kids to one adult but now they are all 2 and over so I need to know if the ratio is the same or is there a new one? Any help would be appreciated - Thank you in advance...

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Name: CATHEY
Email:2601 VALLEYVIEW DR ZIP 28212
Location: CHAROLTTE, NC MECKLENBURG
Date: Thursday, June 8, 19100 at 14:57:52
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I HAVE NOT HAD ANY LUCK WITH OTHER PROVIDERS WHO ARE WILLING TO REALLY HELP A NEW PROVIDER. I NEED HELP WITH FUNDING MY HOME DAYCARE. CAN YOU POINT ME IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION TO GET THE THINGS I NEED TO OPERATE AND FUND MY DAYCARE? I NEED TABLES, CHAIRS, SUPPLIES, AND SO FORTH. I DONT HAVE A EMAIL ADDRESS BUT CAN BE REACHED AT THE ABOVE ADDRESS. PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Name: lindsay
Email:Lynsey212@webt.net
Location: Greenield , MA usa
Date: Wednesday, June 7, 19100 at 19:44:51
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I am very interested in starting a daycare in this area, but I need info on how to go about it and what I would need to do. Any info would be greatly apprceiated. Thank you!!

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Name:Joanne G
Email:jgravell@ccc-fscm.org
Location: Worcester, MA USA
Date: Wednesday, June 7, 19100 at 06:19:28
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I work at a child care resource and referral program (CCR&R). Several of our staff have backgrounds as family child care providers. Providers can get a lot of information and technical assistance by contacting their local CCR&R program. It's also a great place to get advice on starting a day care, connecting with other providers, finding out about training and child care rates in your community. And these services are free! To find out about your local CCR&R program, go to www.naccrra.org.

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Name: Leann
Email:leannv@webtv.net

Date: Monday, June 5, 19100 at 23:14:47
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I am wanting to find out how to get started in opening up a daycare for the handicapped. What kind of classed to I need to take. How I go about hiring people. I just need to know the steps I need to take in getting this started and going!

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Name: Jennifer Clark
Email:Childcare2001@aol.com/ childcare2001@wyndtell.com
Location: Frederick, MD USA
Date: Monday, June 5, 19100 at 19:14:52
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I wanted to say thank goodness for this website! It has helped me so much and feeling better that I can go through the process with others, not ALONE!! I have been watching children for years. I am deaf and had watched different kinds of children and children with disablites. I saw the great frasuation between parents and their sereve disabled children to face a day care that would give him/her full attention. I also saw that Maryland needs a 24 hours day care facility. Many parents and single parents work from first, second and third shifts. There is so much juggle between family, day care, babysitter, and workforce. My goal is to have a huge 24 hours day care facility for 3 months olds to 12 years olds, maybe a little older than 12 years old. I just started my enternurship workshop. I am working on my business planning for my future 24 hours day care facility. It may sounds big project,but I am going to make it to happen! :-) Also, I would like to have some advice or help from you guys who has some experience owning a day care center about writing a business plan, and where to get information about government funding, etc. This is not only my dream to come true. It may be also for families' dream to come true to have 24 hours day care service for their needs to meet. I would much appreicated to hear from you. Thank you and please contact me above at anytime. Jenny

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Name: Connie
Email:jcke4coops@cs.com
Location: Springfield, Il USA
Date: Sunday, June 4, 19100 at 17:31:55
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I am wanting badly to stay home with my children. I would like to take in a few other children. I know how much daycare costs and would like to give other parents a break.I'm glad I found this site. I would like any information anyone can give me about how many children I can have without having a license, etc. What is the best way to go about advertising, figuring rates, lunches,etc.? I have 2 daughters, a 9 yr.old and a 7 mo.old. I would deeply appreciate any advice or information you may have. E-mail me at jcke4coops@cs.com. Thanks a million!!!!-Connie

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Name: Carolyn
Email:Campbell
Location: Geneva, oh us
Date: Friday, June 2, 19100 at 00:06:32
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Am at the first stage of becoming an at home provider. With potential in near future to create full size center. Need the basics to know what to do first. Took classes in childcare for a time but did not finish due to at home obligations, have no contacts and the libary only offers a few selections. Please respond and offer me the 123s of getting started. Thanks so much in advance. Carolyn knothead1997@alltel.net

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Name:ADRIAN LUCKETT
Email:ADRIANL3@AOL.COM
Location: MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN USA
Date: Thursday, June 1, 19100 at 16:21:21
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I am Family Dacycare Provider in WI. I've been in the field for about 10 years and had my own for 4 years. I enjoy working with the children and giving them the time and love that they need.I provide a loving family environment with a personal a touch to make every child feel secure,important and loved. I also have a 6 year old son and a wonderful husband for 5 years. They both love the daycare. I have a few ideas(basic) so feel free to email or instant message me and I will do my best to try to help you out. This is a wonderful site-very helpful and the guestbook is wonderful. You can meet new providers and friends. I will be looking forward to hearing from you all...:)

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Name: Lorraine McIntosh
Email:lmcintos@ci.wilmington.de.us
Location: Wilmington, De
Date: Wednesday, May 31, 19100 at 17:17:16
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HI I am interested in opening up a day care facility outside of my home. I will soon be moving to Baltimore, and i'd like information on how to get started. Who do I contact for government funding, and where would i get information on licensure. I also have a friend who wants to get started on a home day care, what does she need to do to get started? Her home base will be Baltimore Maryland also. THANKS FOR ANY HELP YOU CAN GIVE US! Lorraine McIntosh

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Name: Charlene Allen Burnett
Email:cburnett@si-wdc.com
Location: Laurel, MD United States
Date: Tuesday, May 30, 19100 at 14:26:25
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I AM LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON STARTING A DAYCARE OR RECIEVING GOVERNMENT GRANTS FOR NEW PROVIDERS. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE.

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Name: TERRY PRICE
Email:PRICETERRY@AOL.COM
Location: GREENSBORO, NC US
Date: Monday, May 29, 19100 at 13:21:42
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I AM LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON STARTING A DAYCARE OR RECIEVING GOVERNMENT GRANTS FOR NEW PROVIDERS...THANK-YOU AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU

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LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON START UP OR GOVERNMENT GRANTS FOR NEW PROVIDERS...PLEASE HELP ASAP...THANK-YOU,GOD BLESS YOU

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Name: Christi Byrd
Email:Christibyrd@aol.com
Location: Lake Jackson, TX USA
Date: Friday, May 26, 19100 at 20:26:09
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I am interested in opening a daycare in my home but not real sure how to get started. I need to know all the rules and regulations for the state of Texas and who to contact for this information. Can someone out there help me?

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Name: Penny Easter
Email:Taze2@webtv.net
Location: Wynne, AR. U.S.A.
Date: Wednesday, May 24, 19100 at 15:47:09
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I want to start my own Day Care, but I need to know what I need to do to get started, like getting a Licens or register & how I can get grants for this or what I will have to have.

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Name: Denise Sowell
Email:sowelldn1@msn.com
Location: Detroit, MI United States
Date: Friday, May 19, 19100 at 11:54:19
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I would like to open a bilingual daycare facility in the metro detroit area. What do I need to do to get started in this industry; i.e. insurance liability, employee pay and insurance coverage. Does the government have some type of funding for start up business, if so what kind and I eligible for that funding.

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Name: Ginger Baxter
Email:spice0519@aol.com
Location: Buffalo, NY USA
Date: Wednesday, May 17, 19100 at 23:40:22
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I am interesed in opening up my own child day care facility in the buffalo area or near by i need to know how i can get government grants to help me get started as soon as possible and i need information about how and where i can get my license in ny state i'm interested with working with ages 2-5 years. Can someone please forward to me information regarding getting started. I've called the local office in buffalo ny regarding information regarding getting my license but i have not heard from them. i'll appreciate any information that i can or may benefit from. Sincerely, Ginger Baxter

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Name: Belinda Pagan
Email:Mistique89@msn.com
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Date: Wednesday, May 17, 19100 at 15:31:32
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I am looking for information on start up or government grants for new providers. I am also looking for information on starting an association. Thanks.

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Name: Melanie Bidleman
Email:mbidleman@home.com
Location: Portland, OR USA
Date: Wednesday, May 17, 19100 at 14:00:56
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I am in the process of getting my state certified home day care license. I plan on taking ages: infant to 5 years. I have almost completed my requirements which includes, nfant & adult cpr & first aid, food handlers licsense and a 3 hour overview class put on by my state. My question is: do I need to be worried about liabliity insurance? And how do I get government assistance (i.e. wick). I also could use some moral support as I am leaving my full time job as an administrative assistant and although very excited about being able to stay home with my 16 month old daughter, I am a little scared of actually being able to get business. Thanks for all your help

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Name: Denice Griffin
Email:Denicegrif@aol.com
Location: Murrieta, Ca USA
Date: Tuesday, May 16, 19100 at 16:43:03
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I am trying find out some information for low-income single parent families. Live in Riverside County. One of my daycare mom's needs to find low-income housing. And is there any granted or subsidies for her for daycare costs. Any thing you could findout or know of would be great.

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Name: Jay
Email:jaym1975@hotmail.com
Location: houston, TX USA
Date: Tuesday, May 16, 19100 at 12:37:02
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I want to open a daycare center and I need help to find grants funds to start a daycare center and I want to focus on 0 to 5years of age but i need some guidance on how to start want i need to have or license i need to have please e-mail with any information Thank you!

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Name: Amy Konz
Email:Lookylu@aol.com
Location: Centralia, WA USA
Date: Monday, May 15, 19100 at 12:25:54
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I have just started up my daycare and was told that you can get some government funding for taking infants into your home. I was wondering if anyone knew how it works or if i can get some info on government funding.

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Name: Jaime Roach
Email:jaime@mo.freei. net
MO
Date: Saturday, May 13, 19100 at 20:44:00
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I am looking for information on goverment grants for child daycare providers.

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Name: near_miss
Email:bthall@bbtel.com
Location: guston, ky
Date: Monday, May 8, 19100 at 20:06:13
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i am trying to start my own daycare, but i wnat to find out as much as possible before i start; to avoid critical mistakes. please send anything that you feel my help. I am also interested in information about grants that may help with strat up cost.

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Name: Shari Jones
Email:Durangojones@aol.com
Location: Council Bluffs, IA USA
Date: Monday, October 25, 1999 at 17:59:31
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I am looking for information on Grants. I have found a few but think the list should be bigger. Please help

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Name: Betsy
Email:abboris@mail.unnet.com
Location: northern, Michigan USA
Date: Monday, October 25, 1999 at 16:50:06
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I just HAD to sign in and thank you so much for the wealth of information I have found here. I look forward to spending even more time here in the future. I am just now in the process of obtaining my Home Day Care lisence. Thanks again! Keep up the good work!!!! :o)

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Name: Yolanda
Email:molawn33@msn.com
Location: cleveland, oh chyahoga
Date: Thursday, May 4, 19100 at 15:11:34
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I have been in the childcare business for sometime. And now i am in the process of opening my own. I was wondering if there is anyone out there that could possibly help me find grants and loans for a start up business. People are always complaing that there is not a daycare in my area. And I need assitance in starting one up. So if there is anyone that can give me any kind of answers or support i sure could use it. Thank u signed NEEDS HELP BAD!!!!!

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Name: Corena
Email:Corenalongland@hotmail.com
Location: Sacramento, CA Untied States
Date: Thursday, May 4, 19100 at 09:20:39
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I am currently re-licensing after being out of the child care industry for 4 years. Im am very excited to be able to spend time with my 5 year old son and getting back into teaching young children. Finding quality care that was up to my standards was extremely hard, and now that my son will be going to kindergarden I was faced with the delema of how to find quality care before and after school for him. I will now be providing quality care for children of parents in my very position, its hard to find. Being a single parent has been very challenging and now I will be able to spend that much desired time with my son and still be able to support us doing what I love. I would love to hear from other providers on their experiences and what led them into the profession.

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Name: Deante Kendrick
Email:Dleann33@aol.com
Location: Fresno, Ca USA
Date: Wednesday, May 3, 19100 at 19:11:34
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I am a new Family chilcare provider. Only in business for two months. I am interested in some funding.If anyone has any information please e-mail me, that would be very much appreciated.

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Name: Katrina Stratford
Email:dstratford1@msn.com
Location: Garland, TX U.S.
Date: Tuesday, May 2, 19100 at 17:36:36
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I have an eigth month old son at home and am interested in starting an overnight child care service at home for people who work late evenings. I am new at this and would like information on how to start and if possible how could I get information on applying for grants. Please help!

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Name: Cindy Johnson
Email:ckc@raycomm.net
Location: Lihue, HI
Date: Monday, May 1, 19100 at 01:45:04
Comments:

I have been on this site for the last two days and I just love it . I have found so much information in one spot. I have been a family child care provider for three years and have also started a Family Child Care Association in my area. I'm looking forward to sharing this site with our members. I to miss adult conversation. I'm new to the internet so I know very little about chat rooms. But would love to recevie email. I'm always looking for new information to share with parents and fellow providers. Aloha, Cindy

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Name: Renee
Email:lockkill@mail.com
Location: Randolph, NY USA
Date: Sunday, April 30, 19100 at 05:56:47
Comments:

I'm interested in starting a daycare child care in my home I would like any information I need to get started. Information on grant's would be nice also and how to make up contract's and fee's

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Name: Kristen
Email:brwneyez1@hotmail.com
ND
Date: Saturday, April 29, 19100 at 18:14:20
Comments:

I am trying to get information on obtaining my CDA degree. However, I can only enroll to part-time or correspondance classes because I work one full-time and one-part time job. Any info would be greatly appreciated!

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Name: Jennifer Bryan
Email:Ldyj4@aol.com
Location: Valley Stream, NY USA
Date: Saturday, April 29, 19100 at 14:56:38
Comments:

I am starting up my own group family day care. I need information on setting tuition fees and any grants I can look into. I need help!!! Thank you

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Name: Melony
Email:flamente@aol.com
Location: Santa Rosa , Ca USA
Date: Friday, April 28, 19100 at 09:11:12
Comments:

I have been a daycare provider for about 2 years now and would like any info on grants...please E-Mail me with any help.. Thank You.

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Name: Pam
Email:pdcwill@juno.com
Location: Hull, GA USA
Date: Thursday, April 27, 19100 at 21:30:58
Comments:

Hello, I have been a family day care provider for 15 years and over all it is great. I enjoy spending my days with a bunch of great kids. My kids make life seems so simple. It has allowed me to be able to spend alot of time with my own daughter who is 14. What I am looking for is just other providers who just want to chat about their day care, parnets, family and just about anything. The one thing that I miss most from working in my home is the "adult" conservation during the day. Thanks!!

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Name: Christine Gietzen
Email:cgietzen@flash.net
Location: Webster, TX
Date: Thursday, April 27, 19100 at 15:45:50
Comments:

I am starting up my own Child Care business in my home and I want to do it right. I am going to provide after school care for 5 - 12 year olds. I need any info on setting my fees, what kind of contracts I need to draw up, and anything else that will help me with my research. I'm really excited about this decision and was so happy to find this site! Thanks!

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Name: danielle acree
Email:nmacree@snet.net
Location: uncasville, ct usa
Date: Tuesday, April 25, 19100 at 19:59:29
Comments:

hi I want to start my own daycare center and would like info on how to start and how to go about getting the money to start one. Are there any grants that would help me do this? If anyone knows anything that would help me I would love to hear from you.

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Name: Audrey Booth
Email:marie2528@earthlink.net
Location: Jacksonville, Florida U.S.
Date: Tuesday, April 25, 19100 at 16:17:14
Comments:

This is a great site. I decided to become a day care provider because it was too expensive and there wasn't a lot of quality home day cares/facilities. It is very enjoyable and beneficial for me because I get to be at home providing quality day care for parents and also be there for my three children. My daughter that is 14 months also enjoy having other kids around who she can interact with. Some providers may feel that it is not worth the time because it can be very stressful at times. But if you have kids that arrives every morning with big smile and gives you a great big hug when they departs that's a good impression that you are doing a wonderful job. It's a great expectation!!!

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Name:cheryl werling
Email:chicken6
Location: vinton, ia usa
Date: Tuesday, April 25, 19100 at 11:13:18
Comments:

I'm new to the website, have a daycare in my home. interested in all ideas

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Name: Melissa
Email:mthompson@aol.com
TX United States
Date: Sunday, April 23, 19100 at 18:56:58
Comments:

Hi, I am currently studying early child development, but do not work in the field yet. I have an assignment to make a portfolio, in it I have to have a mission statement/philosophy statement. If anyone has an example for me I would appreciate it. Thank You

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Name: Graciela Singh
Email:Gsingh1834@aol.com
Location: Flushing, NY USA
Date: Saturday, April 22, 19100 at 23:05:59
Comments:

This is a great site. I have to tell other providers about this. To all Family day care providers out there keep up the good work this job can be stressful but still have its rewards. Take care and happy provider's day (April 24, 2000) plus provider's appreciation day May 12 2000.

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Name: mark iannatuono
Email:Screentone2@ AOL.com
Location: Bel Air , Md US
Date: Saturday, April 22, 19100 at 09:48:36
Comments:

Hi. My name is mark and I need information for school about government funding for daycare in maryland especcially Harford county.

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Name: Cathryn Young
Email:lyoung@visi.net
Location: hayes, Va USA
Date: Friday, April 21, 19100 at 14:01:57
Comments:

I am very interested in starting a child care center in my area. I would like to know what the ups and downs are in starting this type of business? I do know that there is a great demand for infant and pre-toddles. Right now I work as a child care provider and have almost finished my training. Also I would like to find what tpye of funding I can get from both state and federal. Thank you so much for your help. Sincerely, Cathryn

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Name: Kristen Sheehan
Email:ksheehan@hubersuhnerinc.com
Location: Burlington, VT
Date: Thursday, April 20, 19100 at 14:10:57
Comments:

I am a working Single Mother who has recently been cut from VT State Subsidy because of my income and my sone turned 4. I no longer can afford to pay for Daycare, and am desperately trying to find a way to find alternate funding for daycare. I may have to quit my job because I can not afford daycare. If I quit my job I have no source of income. I really am in a jam. If anyone can help me out, any information would be helpful. thanks! Kristen

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Name: Erin
Email:Eri6Blondie@aol.com

Date: Thursday, April 20, 19100 at 11:45:36
Comments:

I AM A COLLEGE FRESHMAN AND HAVE TO DO A RESEARCH PAPER ON THE PROS AND CONS OF DAYCARE. I NEED SOME INFORMATION ON HOW TO GET LICENCED TO BE A DAY CARE PROVIDER IN A HOME SETTING AND I NEED SOME INFO ON, ONCE YOUR DAYCARE IS STARTED, HOW OFTEN DOES THE STATE OR SOME FORMAL AGENCY COME AND CHECK ON THE CONDITIONS? IF ANYONE KNOWS ANY WEBSITES THAT COULD HELP ME OUT WITH THIS INFORMATION IT WOULD BE A HUGE HELP AND I WOULD APPRECIATE IT IF YOU'D E-MAIL ME.

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Name: RACHELLE GOINS
Email:motheranddaughter@email.com
Location: FAIRVIEW, OR
Date: Friday, April 14, 19100 at 03:06:31
Comments:

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Name:Lynn Pettit
Email:lynnsmilin@yahoo.com
Location: manteca, cal usa
Date: Thursday, April 13, 19100 at 18:26:26
Comments:

I have been a child care provider since Dec. 99 and i love it. My mom is a partner with me and we enjoy what we do. if anyone wants to send us a message go to our homepage! thanks for this wonderful homepage!!

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Name: TERESA
Email:PRECIOSSA@AOL.COM
CA
Date: Thursday, April 13, 19100 at 15:43:23
Comments:

I'M 18 AND IM PLANNING TO OPEN A DAYCARE. I REALLY DONT HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON WHERE TO BEGIN SO I WAS HOPING THAT SOMEONE WITH KNOWLEDGE CAN GIVE ME INFORMATION ON LICENCING, CLASSES,OR ON ANYTHING THAT WOULD HELP I'D REALLY APPRECIATE IT. ANY IDEAS AS TO WHOM I SHOULD CALL OR WHERE I CAN RESEARCH WOULD REALLY HELP ALSO. THANK YOU BEST OF LUCK TO ALL WHO ARE JUST BEGINNING AND ALL WHO ARE ALREADY THERE!!!

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Name: Karen
Email:mercedesgirl_92@hotmail.com
Location: Red Deer, Canada
Date: Wednesday, April 12, 19100 at 21:14:26
Comments:

For Lisa E. Belfast. I'm not sure if it's the same in the states but I don't see why it wouldn't be. But here all you need is a level one in ecd. That means you need a first aid and C.P.R. certificate and at least one class in an E.C.D. course.

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Name: Julie
Email:jhatfield@pyramid.net
Location: Sparks, NV USA
Date: Wednesday, April 12, 19100 at 13:38:36
Comments:

I am 18 yrs old, I watch 3 children at home, ages 2,3,&5. I am getting married on August 19th and go to collage part time. I am studying ECE and will go on to start my own childcare cntr. Now all I need is some info. on how to go about starting one.

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Name: Judy Trum
Email:rjtjlt4@mediaone.com
Location: Brockton, Ma. United States
Date: Wednesday, April 12, 19100 at 09:27:29
Comments:

I have a home daycare which I have run for 15 years and I have had many children in my home. I enjoy being with the children and was very lucky to be here for my own children who are now 21 and 18. I am working on my taxes for 1999 and I hope I can get some new information here.

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Name: Lisa
Email:rozziee@yahoo.com
Location: Red Deer, Alberta CANADA
Date: Tuesday, April 11, 19100 at 15:38:39
Comments:

I am Graduating for Red Deer College this April.This is a neat site. A suggestion to Melissa I would recommend getting registered just seems that Parents are more trusting even if they have to pay a bit more.

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Name: Lindsey Guisto
Location: Brookfield, ct usa
Date: Tuesday, April 11, 19100 at 08:55:24
Comments:

Yeah great web site for life wowowowowowowo

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Name: Brianne Owens
Email:Brianne_owens
Location: Cincinnati, OH USA
Date: Monday, April 10, 19100 at 12:13:00
Comments:

My sister and I are interested in opening our own day care center outside of our homes. We need information to help us get started. If you could help us in any way we would greatly appreciate it. Thanks!

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Name: donna
Email:hkrock@telusplanet.net
Location: Red Deer, AB Canada
Date: Sunday, April 9, 19100 at 23:41:06
Comments:

I am graduating from Red Deer College in a few weeks with an Early Childhood Diploma. I am planning on opening my own daycare in the future, any tips or suggestions would be great. A suggestion for Lisa from Brooklyn that is planning to open a Family Day Home, from my practicum experience, it is very important to have a section of the house that is off limits to the children in your home for your own privacy.

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Name: Jamie
Email:jmlarson@borg.rdc.ab.ca
Canada
Date: Sunday, April 9, 19100 at 17:20:24
Comments:

I am just graduating from Red Deer Collage and receiving my ECD diploma. I am looking forward to wrking in this field! I am from Canada and I do not know a lot about licensing requirements in the States. I am curious....

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Name: Angela Parker
Email:katie91@roanoke.infi.net
Location: Roanoke, va
Date: Friday, April 7, 19100 at 22:38:28
Comments:

After reading lots of entries in this forum, I thought maybe I should sign in. After my husband's fifth heart attack, and me struggling with that stress . . . I left my state job and started what I always wanted, a home childcare. All of our children are grown, and now we are "nana and papa" to lots of little ones. Looking forward to getting to know all of you. Thanks, Angela ô¿ô

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Name: Janet Mc
Email:jfm
Location: Red Deer Alta., Canada
Date: Thursday, April 6, 19100 at 19:01:39
Comments:

Shelly Lee, Grand Rapids, M.I. When my son was a baby and we took in children, nap times were the same for everyone. I would lay them all down (on a large floor mat) and I would join them. My son would cuddle in on one side of me and I would spread my arm over the rest. That was eight years ago and they are all still pals. I watched them take their first steps, and now I'm taking the training wheels off their bikes. Enjoy.

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Name: Karen
Email:mercedesgirl_92@hotmail.com
Location: Red Deer, Canada
Date: Thursday, April 6, 19100 at 04:34:55
Comments:

I have an experience for Shelly of Grand Rapids. I have been in daycare for a long time and I have worked with my own children. I choose not to work in the same room as my own children but when I did work with then I made sure I included them in whatever area or activity I was working on. Then after awhile they chose to play away from me. The reason why i respond to your question is because for a least 5 years that was a big problem for me. I think i've mastered working with your own child, os so I would like to think.

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Name: lisa .e.belfast
Email:bcardbreez@aol.com
Location: brooklyn, ny usa
Date: Thursday, April 6, 19100 at 03:07:44
Comments:

I'm very interested in starting my own Family Daycare at my home,do you have any suggestions.I've taught at daycare centers for 12 years as a head teacher.What qualifactions do I need .

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Name: Melissa
Email:lty@bellatlantic.net
Location: Gloucester, Virginia
Date: Wednesday, April 5, 19100 at 10:26:14
Comments:

I have been doing child care for 5 years and I'm moving to a new house and was waying the pro's and con's of becoming registerd. It seems like it is very expensive. What do you think?

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Name: Carmen Garcia
Email:steppingstones@flintstones.zzn.com
Location: North Dartmouth, MA USA
Date: Wednesday, April 5, 19100 at 07:42:55
Comments:

HI! i'M JUSTING BEGINNING A FAMILY DAR CARE IN MY BRAND NEW HOME. ANY SUGGESTIONS, TIPS, ADVICE THAT ANYONE COULD SHARE?

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Name: Shelly Lee
Email:Sslee68@aol.com
Location: Grand Rapids, MI USA
Date: Wednesday, April 5, 19100 at 07:18:43
Comments:

I am a mother of a 2 year old. I have a In Home Family Child Care, I have been doing DC for 4 years, and I love it. Does any one have any suggestions for handling your own child on certain things, such as taking a nap?

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Name: Melisa
Email:mkalina@aeroinc.net
Location: Lanark, IL US
Date: Wednesday, April 5, 19100 at 01:15:01
Comments:

I am a mother of two who just recently resigned from my job to open my own Family Home Child Care. I am in the process of becoming licensed and hope to run a preschool-like program.Any ideas how I can make my program stand out?

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Name: Keysha
Email:karamelshortie@aol.com
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Date: Tuesday, April 4, 19100 at 16:42:45
Comments:

I'm a single parent with two children. My current salary is getting us by just barely. Please, if you know of any government funded daycare centers for my 2 year old i would really appreciate the information.

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Name: Tiffany Wilkerson
Email:dmtmrace@cs.com
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Date: Tuesday, April 4, 19100 at 15:31:38
Comments:

I am trying to provide childcare in my home so I can stay at home with my 3 children. I've had some calls and some visitors, but have not gotten anyone yet. I need suggestions and I would also like to know any information on childcare that you can give, especially about rates. Please share some info with me. Thanks

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Name: Karen
Email:kdddab@aol.com
Location: Riverdale, Md PG
Date: Tuesday, April 4, 19100 at 13:10:07
Comments:

I HAVE BEEN IN FAMILY CHILDCARE FOR 10 YEARS. THIS IS A LOVELY AND INFORMATIVE WEBSITE. I WILL SPREAD THE NEWS TO OTHER FELLOW PROVIDERS.

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Name: Barbara Coble
Email:barbann21@hotmail.com
Location: LAWRENCEBURG,KY, ky United States
Date: Tuesday, April 4, 19100 at 08:27:14
Comments:

I have been in child care business for 6 years and I love it. I hope some can write to me and tell me some there experiences in the day care business. I would love to be able to chat about it. Please feel free to email me.

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Name: Melissa
Email:lty@bellatlantic.net
VA
Date: Monday, April 3, 19100 at 16:27:31
Comments:

I have been doing child care for 5 years with out being certified because I'm moving in to a new house. I was waying the pro's and con's of being registered and it really seems like getting registerd is an expensive way to go. What do you think ????? E-mail me.

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Name: Kimberly Chambers
Email:kimabear@aol.com

Date: Sunday, April 2, 19100 at 15:49:12
Comments:

Hi! I am having my first child and am looking for a good home childcare facility for my baby. I live in Folsom, CA and need a home daycare that begin their business as early as 6:30AM. If anyone knows of such a home childcare facility please e-mail me. Thanks!!

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Name: Melissa
Email:lty@bellatlantic.net
Location: Cloucester, va
Date: Saturday, April 1, 19100 at 18:36:27
Comments:

I love this page!! There is so much to learn here. ************************************************************I'M A CHILD CARE PROVIDER AND WILL SOON BE RELOCATING TO GLOUCESTER VA. IF ANY ONE WOULD LIKE TO CHAT OR E-MAIL ME ABOUT CHILD CARE QUESTIONS FEEL FREE!!!!!!

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Name: Bonnie Butler
Email:Bonnieb115@aol.com
Location: Erin, NY USA
Date: Friday, March 31, 19100 at 16:40:52
Comments:

I too am looking for funding for a daycare outside my home. Would include 6 week to 5 yr. and after school school age. Thanks for any help.

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Name: Janet Mc

Date: Thursday, March 30, 19100 at 15:45:31
Comments:

Took me awhile but I have finally fiqured how to do this. Nice to see so many people in the same headspace and working towards the same forward goal.

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Name: Tammi
Email:MsRubberas@aol.com
Location: Avenel, NJ USA
Date: Wednesday, March 29, 19100 at 14:18:25
Comments:

I have been working in a daycare center for almost 7 mos. I enjoy it very much . I would like to get my CDA . I've heard that you can be certified in a short period of time if you're working in a center ( as I am ). If anyone knows please let me know .

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Name: Tracie Twite
Email:tburritt@hotmail.com
Location: Eveleth, Mn USA
Date: Wednesday, March 29, 19100 at 09:34:08
Comments:

I have been searching for funding for a "Chicken Soup" or sick care room at out facility, but have yet to find any. Anyone that knows of any please let me know. Thank you!

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Name: JUDY GARDNER
Email:Kermittfrog8690@ol.com
Location: ridgeland, ms america
Date: Wednesday, March 29, 19100 at 09:23:25
Comments:

i was just looking around on the internet and happened to come across this .i am 33 yrs old i have 2 children ages 7 and 12 .I HASVE BEEN IN CHILD CARE FOR THE LAST 11 YEARS AND I THROUGHLYENJOY IT . I STARTED MY OWN HOME DAY CARE IN NOV AND THE CHILDREN HAVE TRUELY BEEN A BLESSING TO ME. I WORKED IN CHILD CARE FICILITIES THE OYTHER TIMES.AND WORKED AS DIRECTOR FOR 3 YEARS AT THE LAST DAY CARE I WORKED AT . I MADE NO MONEY BUT THER LORD IS FINICALLY BLRSSING ME AT HOME AND I AM AT HOME WHEN MY CHILDREN GET HERE. JUDY GARDNER

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Name:Rhonda Bueno
Email:ColorfulKids1@aol.com
Location: Visalia, CA USA
Date: Tuesday, March 28, 19100 at 00:04:48
Comments:

I am a Family Child Care Provider and am looking for any information I can find on grants. I'd really appreciate any help I can get on the subject. THANKS!

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Name: Lori
Email:tile@planet.eon.net
Location: Edmonton, Canada
Date: Monday, March 27, 19100 at 16:18:02
Comments:

I think that this web site is really great. I am currently operating a Kindergarten Program and this is my first year. If you have any tips for me please feel free to e-mail me and put ATTN: Lori as subject. Thanks

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Name: Trina
Location: Red Deer, AB Canada
Date: Monday, March 27, 19100 at 14:07:45
Comments:

I will be recieving my Early Childhood Diploma in a few months and moving. This means that I will have to find new contacts, which may be a little frustrating. I'm sure glad that I will have this site and all the caregivers out there to refer to. Also, good luck to everyone out there that're just starting out.

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Name: Luci
Email:luciandperry@cs.com
Location: Bremerton, WA United States
Date: Monday, March 27, 19100 at 09:59:20
Comments:

Hi, I've been doing this for about a year now. My children (daycare) ages have changed. I'm now only taking care of before and after school ages. I would like some help. I know what to do with preschool ages. My "kids" range from 5-10 yrs. I also have 6mos and 3yrs. Any ideas for a curriculum for the summer would be very helpful and appreciative. I don't have any formal experience other than being a mom for the last 7 years. Thanks again.

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Name: Kewon K. Scott
Email:keyscott_2000@yahoo.com
Location: Philadelphia, pa
Date: Sunday, March 26, 19100 at 21:27:55
Comments:

Hi,I would like to open in daycare in my home around the 2nd week of April. I would like to know what are some of things that I need or should do to prepare myself, so that I can make my home comfortable for the partents and the children. So that way the will know that there child is in good hands. Also would like to know what kind of grants or loans that can help me.

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Name: Melissa
Email:SpetsnazGV@netzero.net
Location: Grand Rapids, Mi
Date: Sunday, March 26, 19100 at 18:58:03
Comments:

Love your website!! I am looking to open a childcare facility in our community. I will provide 2nd and 3rd shift care, I will be having our first child soon and need to help my husband through college. Does anybody have any information that would help me get started?

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Name: Charlene
Email:charlenegagnier@aol.com
Location: Deland, FL
Date: Saturday, March 25, 19100 at 20:07:01
Comments:

I am new to this site. I see all the questions that everyone is asking but how to you get the answers. Many have my same questions: how to you go about getting gov't funding and/or loans to start up a daycare in my area. I do not want to open one in the home; it will be a free standing site. I collected literature from Children and Family Services, I just need info on how to tap into financial resources. Thanks so much.

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Name: Elizabeth Roberts
Email:Drobe100@aol.com
Location: Belchertown, MA USA
Date: Friday, March 24, 19100 at 12:13:08
Comments:

I am 19 weeks pregnant and interested in opening my own daycare facility in my home with a friend of mine as an assistant. I have been unable to find Massachusetts state regulations or anything involving what I must do to begin. Any sugestions?

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Name: Elisha Hayes
Email:redhayes@webtv.net
Location: Hoosick Falls, N.Y. U.S.A.
Date: Friday, March 24, 19100 at 10:56:46
Comments:

Hello everyone. This is a great site. I have been doing child care for 2 years now and I love it. I have 2 children of my own ages 2 and 5. If anyone has any ideas on fun educational activities or any nutrios recipies they would like to share I would love to here them. Or if anyone would just like to chat about being a providre i would love to hear from you. Please feel Free to E-mail me. THANK YOU.

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Name: Holly Davis
Email:slashlarou@aol.com
Location: Traverse, MI U.S.A.
Date: Thursday, March 23, 19100 at 21:01:29
Comments:

Hello. I am a new childcare provider, if anyone has any good ideas about crafts,songs for the children to sing, or any good ideas in general for my child care please e-mail me. Thankyou. Holly Davis P.S. I think this guestbook is wonderful.

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Name: Fleda Pelletier
Email:mfpellet@pivot.net
Location: Steep Falls, Me USA
Date: Thursday, March 23, 19100 at 18:34:44
Comments:

I am very glad to have found this site. I have questions about opening a childcare in my home in the state of Maine. I am having a very hard time finding any details about it on the web. Wonder if anyone out there can point me in the right direction? I have been able to find the rules and regs, but have other questions that I need to answer prior to changing careers. Please help!! thanks - fleda

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Name: Andrea
Location: Red Deer, AB Canada
Date: Thursday, March 23, 19100 at 15:24:57
Comments:

I would like to respond to Tricia from Ottawa IL. The best advice I can give you is to tlak to your insurance dealer about insurance or if you are going through an agency of some sort with your day home then they usually have a low cost group insurance policy that you can get. Also talk to an account about where to obtain info on your taxes and get some specific questions answered.

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Name: Shannon
Canada
Date: Wednesday, March 22, 19100 at 18:22:46
Comments:

I am finishing my second year of ECD and it has been great, this is the field that I know I want to work in. This site is really great I like hearing the joy the children bring to the lives of the caregivers it makes me proud to be in this feild. I am sure that I will visit this site again as fore it will provide me with information and also enjoyment.

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Name: Tami Miller
Email:TamiJMiller@aol.com
Location: Goshen, IN USA
Date: Wednesday, March 22, 19100 at 15:19:18
Comments:

I am spinning my wheels to please to the state to obtain a license. I have done everything that is required, plus some but I am running very low on money. Is there a grant or loan I can obtain to put up a fence, that I have to have??

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Name: Kerri Miner
Email:kewmin@aol.com
Location: atlanta, GA
Date: Tuesday, March 21, 19100 at 23:10:32
Comments:

My hubby and I are looking for a qualified babysitter in the Atlanta area for our toddler (only occasionally). If interested, please e-mail. Only ladies with excellent refs and experience please.

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Name: Mario Ulandis Credit
Email:mariopoppa@hotmail.com
Location: Kansas City, Ks Wyandotte
Date: Tuesday, March 21, 19100 at 13:22:30
Comments:

Looking for leads on starting a day care program where I live.Thank You:)>

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Name: Linda D. Leverett
Email:Realynn87@aol.com
Location: Bedford Heights, Ohio America
Date: Tuesday, March 21, 19100 at 00:16:01
Comments:

I am a Family childcare specialist, here in the Cleveland, Ohio area. I am the president and founder of a Family Childcare association. Our spring membership drive has just begun, We're looking to increase our membership. All interested family childcare givers, are welcome to write for more information.

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Name: Shari
Email:Ginmebus@aol.com
Location: South Euclid, OH USA
Date: Monday, March 20, 19100 at 18:58:21
Comments:

I am interested in starting a group home or child care center for children. If anyone have any information to assist me with how to start, please let me know. I am looking for things like the Laws for group homes/child care, and how to get started if you are working a full-time job.

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Name: Tricia
Email:jtking@corecomm.net
Location: Ottawa, IL USA
Date: Monday, March 20, 19100 at 01:51:17
Comments:

I am hoping to open my doors soon but I am having a hard time find information on type of insurance to get (home owner policy? comericial?) how much? Record keeping for taxes: examples of forms... If anyone can help please do---thanks in advance

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Name:Debra Schmillen
Email:ottawboe@aol.com
Location: Lewisville , Tx. Tarrant
Date: Sunday, March 19, 19100 at 16:44:25
Comments:

I was surfing the net and found this great site.I have been reading it all morning and realize I am not alone...My goals are to open a Home Base Day care by Sept. 2000....I have been a working mother 18 of my 37 yrs. at a job that sometimes required 14 hrs. a day, 7 days a week and like you I find myself not fulfilled. If I can work for someone else just think of what I can do by doing something I love and that is working with children. My daugther is now 11 yrs. old. Children these days need people like you to make a differents in their lives, I have research Home Base Day cares you mold, and shape them you are the one's that makes a differents,sometimes more then the parents you are there. If anyone cares to chat send me a e-mail I would love to hear what your experiences are and how you deal with them.

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Name: shundell vance
Email:diamonya@aol.com

Date: Sunday, March 19, 19100 at 15:00:55
Comments:

Iam a home care provider it has it pros and cons but i love my job im looking for activites and themes for toddlers and anything else i can learn .have any ideas email.even if you just want to trade stories and comments .

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Name: Cherilyn
Email:cruefan3@fgi.net
Location: Riverton, IL USA
Date: Saturday, March 18, 19100 at 23:47:33
Comments:

I am just in the process of opening a home day care. I have a very good full time job now but have always dreamed of opening a home day care and want to spend more time with my own children. I found out about this site from a training I went to and would be interested in any e-mail people would like to send me with advice and help on getting started? Thanks!

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Name: Angela Givens
Email:chickie@surfree.com
Location: Fullerton, CA USA
Date: Saturday, March 18, 19100 at 12:08:07
Comments:

I'm a child care provider in Fullerton, Ca. I've been in business for 4 years and I love it. I'm relocating to Atlanta, Ga in July. I want to open a daycare center. Who can help me find the start-up grants to get started. Need to know asap. I know they are there. H. E. L. P.

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Name: Cheryl
Email:MorganJack9598@aol.com
Location: Millstone, NJ USA
Date: Friday, March 17, 19100 at 15:39:15
Comments:

I am in the early stages of planning to become a child care provider. I am a newly single mom and this will be my primary source of income. I would like opinions on establishing rates and also has anyone used written agreements with the parents? Any comments would be greatly appreciated.

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Name: catrina cook
Email:accook@gte.net
Location: dumfries, va prince william
Date: Wednesday, March 15, 19100 at 16:28:34
Comments:

enjoy visting you web page lots of information there for other to get. hope to see lots more in the future concernig childcare and also whould like to see information on how we as home providers can get small business grants.

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Name: jennifer
Email:jennifermarlette@yahoo.com
Location: Temecula, CA usa
Date: Wednesday, March 15, 19100 at 13:47:28
Comments:

Great to find this site !!! I am wanting to start child care in my home - I have an infant - how do I get started?? Does anyone have any helpful hints and are Grants or Loans available? Please help - thanks !! Have a great day

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Name: krystal
Email:kbark@bootheel.net
Location: caruthersville, mo usa
Date: Wednesday, March 15, 19100 at 11:23:37
Comments:

I care for children in my home and I was looking for a book or pamplet on tax deductions for small business could anyone advise something

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Name:Email:Gcmarson@aol.com
Location: Rosamond, Ca USA
Date: Wednesday, March 15, 19100 at 04:33:05
Comments:

Hi there. What a wonderful place to visit. I am a lisenced day care provider with three children of my own! My youngest is 9 months old and I love being home with her. I have found home day care to be very rewarding. I now get to see the best moods of the day. It's easier to take the bad moods when you get the good ones too!! I love being with all the kids, and I have several babies. We just have a ball Come and visit us!

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Name: Terri Pidlesny
Email:brett@acncanada.net
Location: Beamsville, Ont Canada
Date: Tuesday, March 14, 19100 at 21:22:16
Comments:

great site......will check back often....i have been a home daycare operator for about 7 years and love it.. very fulfilling and rewarding.....

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Name: Provider House/PFDCPA
Email:providerhouse@aol.com
Location: Youngstown, OH USA
Date: Tuesday, March 14, 19100 at 10:04:21
Comments:

Our Family Childcare Association is glad that we found this site. We would like e-mail from other groups out there.

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Name: Devlyn/Ohio
Email:dkiddiekorner@aol.com
Location: Youngstown, Oh USA
Date: Monday, March 13, 19100 at 11:25:37
Comments:

Thanks for the help and the hints. I would like to contact Family Childcare Provider Associations across the country.

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Name:Miss Sophie
Email:misssophie@childcare-ppin.com

Date: Monday, March 13, 19100 at 10:43:00
Comments:

Testing to make sure the Guest Book is working... ;-)

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Name: Frank
Email:frank@hotmail.com

Date: Tuesday, February 29, 19100 at 19:37:54
Comments:

Hi

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Name: Colette Peter
Email:bussingmom@aol.com
Location: Orlando, FL USA
Date: Tuesday, February 29, 19100 at 11:41:17
Comments:

I am trying to start a daycare center outside my home. I was wondering if anyone know of any grant's available from the gov. or any from FL. Also does anyone know where I would get a copy of the rules and regulation's for a daycare in FL.

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Name: LAKE COUNTY HOME DAY CARE NETWORK-ILLINOIS
Email:lchdcn@yahoo.com
Location: Mundelein, Il U.S.A.
Date: Monday, February 28, 19100 at 19:59:23
Comments:

WE ARE THE LAKE COUNTY HOME DAY CARE NETWORK FROM ILLINOIS. JOIN US! WE OFFER SUPPORT, MONTHLY MEETINGS WITH EXPERT SPEAKERS AND OUTSTANDING RESOURCE & REFERRAL. EMAIL INFO. REQUEST TO: lchdcn@yahoo.com

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Name: JoAnna Smith
Email:aruae@hotmail.com
Location: Durham, NC United States
Date: Monday, February 28, 19100 at 08:38:09
Comments:

I am trying to get prepared to start a daycare facility outside of my home does anyone know of any grants or loans that could be of help.

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Name: Marlene
Email:Nanny Link Plus@aol.com
Location: Scottsdale, AZ USA
Date: Sunday, February 27, 19100 at 22:55:51
Comments:

Starting a nanny support group and trying to get the word out there. Would appreciate it if everyone would pass it on. Thanks, Marlene

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Name: Tricia
Email:williamsontricia@hotmail.com
SC USA
Date: Saturday, February 26, 19100 at 14:26:13
Comments:

I am interested in starting a daycare facility outsid of my home does anyone know of any grants or loans that can help me in this area?

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Name: Sue
Email:peddlepushersdc@aol.com
Location: Traverse City, MI
Date: Friday, February 25, 19100 at 14:42:57
Comments:

I love this site. There are so many providers out there. It is great. I've been caring for kids for 18 years. I am currently working for an acreditated family day care certificate. This is given by the National Association for Family Child Care. Anyone who has heard of this or is also working towards this? Please contact me if you can.

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Name: Yvonne Burruss
Email:yburrus@yahoo.com
Location: Washington, DC USA
Date: Friday, February 25, 19100 at 13:08:06
Comments:

I'm looking for child care in home due to travel with my job

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Name: Bernadette L.Pearson
Email:b-pearson@webtv.com
Location: Buffalo, NY USA
Date: Friday, February 25, 19100 at 02:14:03
Comments:

TAKING TIME OUT FOR KIDS I AM NEW HOME DAYCARE PROVIDER.I NEED HELP RAISING FUNDS FOR MY DAYCARE AND ALSO OBTAINING CHILDREN ANY HELP IS APPRECIATED. Name: Jennifer Pethick
Email:Mommapthck@cs.com
Location: Las Cruces, NM USA
Date: Wednesday, February 23, 19100 at 22:54:48
Comments:

Help I need to find money to help fund my playground. I am a licensed home daycare in NM. Any ideas?

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Name: Chris Lynn fox
Email:cfox0820@aol.com
Location: Houston, TX USA
Date: Wednesday, February 23, 19100 at 14:17:41
Comments:

I am starting a home daycare buissness and want to know where to start to get children into my home. Please let me know if you can help. Thanks

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Name: Chris Lynn fox
Email:cfox0820@aol.com
Location: Houston, TX USA
Date: Wednesday, February 23, 19100 at 14:16:48
Comments:

I am starting a home daycare buissness and what to know where to start to get children into my home. Please let me know if you can help. Thanks

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Name: Barbara Pinedo
Email:babarapinedo@hotmail.com
Location: Los Osos, CA USA
Date: Tuesday, February 22, 19100 at 19:34:11
Comments:

I am currently a home day care provider. I am looking into special needs children, but space is a problem. If anyone has any informaion on grants or low, low interest loans, please e-mail me. I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks.

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Name: DAWN BLAZER
Email:DZip24@aol.com
RI USA
Date: Tuesday, February 22, 19100 at 14:35:29
Comments:

Homebased childcare providers located in R.I. interested in information chat.

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Name: Marchelle
Email:Mbeeman534@aol.com
Location: Stone Mountain, GA USA
Date: Tuesday, February 22, 19100 at 14:06:37
Comments:

I started my own daycare and it's the best move I made, There is a demand for in home childcare and if you love children and have alooooot of patience then this is for you

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Name: Nanette
Email:ItsNU2@aol.com
Location: Glenwood, IL U.S.
Date: Tuesday, February 22, 19100 at 02:31:32
Comments:

I've just received serious desire and motivation to start a day care business at home. I have no idea where to begin other than defining my criteria for care. I would appreciate any information or guidance anyone can provide me with in starting a home day care. How do I know that this is for me? How to get started financially? How to register or get certified? What to charge? Thanks in advance for the answers to any of my questions or any information provided to this subject.

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Name: Dana Houck
Email:fish8219@aol.com
Location: stuart, fl US
Date: Monday, February 21, 19100 at 15:25:01
Comments:

I am interested starting child care in my home. I would like to know if anyone knows the state requirments and how you go about starting it.

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Name: Wanda L. McLendon
Email:wmclend@prodigy.net
Location: Danielsville, GA U.S.A.
Date: Monday, February 21, 19100 at 14:11:20
Comments:

I am a registered home day care provider, I just left a out-side job last week that I had been with for the past 12 years. I have 2 children, ages 6 & 4 and want to very much make a go of this home day care for self ful-fillment and the ability to be with my children as well. I do not have any enrollment at this time, any suggestions on what my next steps would need to be?? I have placed ads in the local news-papers, I just wanted to see how others were able to "get the word out".

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Name: Benicia Friese
Email:BeniciaKF@aol.com
Location: Sacramento, CA USA
Date: Sunday, February 20, 19100 at 22:22:53
Comments:

I have been baby sitting two four year old from 1-4 hours a day. The mother gives me 20.00 a week and I feel I should get more. I am wanting to know more information on getting started with day care. I only want 3 to 4 children. Please me with what I need to do to get started. Do I need a license and where can I get a contract form for child care. I think she need to pay me more and I want to be fair with her. Thank you for any advice you can give me.

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Name: Pat Garbe
Email:patg41@gateway.net
Location: St. Clair Shores, Mi USA
Date: Sunday, February 20, 19100 at 22:15:30
Comments:

I have been doing family daycare in my home for 3 years. I have all boys between 2 and 4, there is never a dull moment. I would love to chat with you about anything, just talking to other providers helps. So glad I found this site.

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Name: malissa mcleod
Email:mreams@digitalexp.com
Location: greenville, fl usa
Date: Sunday, February 20, 19100 at 14:57:36
Comments:

I am planning on starting a quality childcare center in a small town that desparately needs one. I need some advise on making sure parents pay their fees and any other advise about opening a center.

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Name: Nilda Ulibarri
Email:losninos12@aol.com
Location: Barstow, CA USA
Date: Sunday, February 20, 19100 at 01:26:22
Comments:

I have been a care giver for 20 years and still enjoy it. This site is great! It's good to know that we are not alone and share some of the same experiences.

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Name: Teleia Jones-Gonzales
Email:TeleiaJ@aol.com
Location: Tacoma, WA USA
Date: Sunday, February 20, 19100 at 00:43:13
Comments:

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Name: Annette Turner
Email:Turnerfam@worldnet.att.net
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah USA
Date: Saturday, February 19, 19100 at 23:48:33
Comments:

I am a new mom of a beautiful 3 month old girl and I am interested in starting an in-home daycare. I am seeking advice on how to get started, what the licensing requirments are etc. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thank you for your time.

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Name: donna
Email:dasiey112@aol.com
Location: saginaw, mi
Date: Saturday, February 19, 19100 at 01:37:40
Comments:

i have had a daycare in my home for almost 9 years i think it would be nice to get to know other dacare providers to talk adout stuff ideas and stuff to keep the kids busy and just to have friends to know on the internet

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Name: Juanita Carmichael
Email:juanitacarmichael@hotmail.com
Location: Riverdale, GA USA
Date: Friday, February 18, 19100 at 09:11:13
Comments:

I am a stay home mom who wants to start transcribing home/ being an office support person from my home for doctors or businesses. I am wondering if anyone had any suggestions on how to get started.

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Name: Dolores Guido
Email:perkovic@hotmail.com
Location: north bergen, nj u.s.a.
Date: Friday, February 18, 19100 at 09:02:46
Comments:

I am due in May 2000. I need to find a daycare/ care person to take care of my then to be 3 month old when I return to work. Any information greatly appreciated

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Name: Valerie Hoelscher
Email:minififi@aol.com
Location: Houston, Texas USA
Date: Thursday, February 17, 19100 at 11:11:19
Comments:

I am going to be moving Austin soon and am looking for good quality childcare for a 13 month old and a 31/2 year old. We are currently with Esperanza School of Houston. We want something along the same lines as Esperanza, backyard experiences and Piagetian based in philosophy.

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Name: Diane Todd
Email:dinomom01@aol.com
Location: Phoenix, AZ USA
Date: Thursday, February 17, 19100 at 03:44:26
Comments:

My husband is a stay at home dad with one 6 year-old & a 3-month old. We are interested in starting an in-home daycare and need information on what the licensing requirements are, in addition to how we go about getting started. If you could point us in a direction we would be most appreciative.

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Name: Pamela K. Goodall
Email:pkgsr50@aol.com
Location: Salem, OR
Date: Wednesday, February 16, 19100 at 23:50:42
Comments:

I think this is a great place to get information for beginner day care providers.

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Name: Pamela K. Goodall
Email:PKGSR50@aol.com
Location: Salem, OR U.S.A.
Date: Wednesday, February 16, 19100 at 23:40:10
Comments:

I think this web site is great and I'm going to tell other daycare providers in my community about it.

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Name: Michell Wilson
Email:lalalu@n-connect.net
Location: Monticello, IA US
Date: Wednesday, February 16, 19100 at 23:26:24
Comments:

I too am trying to start a day care facility and am looking for funds. I am currently a home day care provider, but business is booming and I need more room. If anyone has any information on grants or low, low interest loans, please e-mail me. I would greatly appreciate it.

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Name: Angie Carlow
Email:carlow@tdstelme.net
Location: Ripley, ME USA
Date: Wednesday, February 16, 19100 at 13:43:11
Comments:

I'm looking to start a daycare in my area and would appreciate any information regarding rules & regulations and available grants. Also, any examples on average rates that are being charged and any other tips that you have to offer. Thanks so much!

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Name: Jennifer
Email:rschiller2@home.com
Location: Baltimore, MD
Date: Tuesday, February 15, 19100 at 16:54:37
Comments:

Please help! I am an expectant mother that is due to deliver May 2. I will need child care in August and I don't know where to start.

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Name: Penny
Email:EDCARRR@cs.com
Location: Lilburn (Atlanta area), GA US
Date: Monday, February 14, 19100 at 15:27:24
Comments:

Hi all! I am a in-home family childcare provider specializing in preschool ages 2-5 years. They really keep me on my toes. Started this business when I became a grandma with babies and toddlers in 1992. Over the past 2 years I have earned my CDA certification and will complete my ECE diploma requirements in May. Outside of that I take every training I can. As Vice-president of my local association I have a special project underway to find sources of substitute childcare providers to allow providers to handle business/medical appointments/etc. during business hours. Any suggestions? Appreciate any help you can give. Have a fun filled day!

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Name: Penny
Email:EDCARRR@cs.com
Location: Lilburn (Atlanta area), GA US
Date: Monday, February 14, 19100 at 15:26:23
Comments:

Hi all! I am a in-home family childcare provider specializing in preschool ages 2-5 years. They really keep me on my toes. Started this business when I became a grandma with babies and toddlers in 1992. Over the past 2 years I have earned my CDA certification and will complete my ECE diploma requirements in May. Outside of that I take every training I can. As Vice-president of my local association I have a special project underway to find sources of substitute childcare providers to allow providers to handle business/medical appointments/etc. during business hours. Any suggestions? Appreciate any help you can give. Have a fun filled day!

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Name: Penny
Email:EDCARRR@cs.com
Location: Lilburn (Atlanta area), GA
Date: Monday, February 14, 19100 at 15:24:47
Comments:

Hi all! I am a in-home family childcare provider specializing in preschool ages 2-5 years. They really keep me on my toes. Started this business when I became a grandma with babies and toddlers in 1992. Over the past 2 years I have earned my CDA certification and will complete my ECE diploma requirements in May. Outside of that I take every training I can. As Vice-president of my local association I have a special project underway to find sources of substitute childcare providers to allow providers to handle business/medical appointments/etc. during business hours. Any suggestions? Appreciate any help you can give. Have a fun filled day!

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Name: Nadine Dyches
Email:DychesAlsace@aol.com
Location: Hakf Moon Bay, Ca San Mateo
Date: Sunday, February 13, 19100 at 22:48:50
Comments:

I have been a Family Daycare provider for 20 years and still love it. I really enjoy this site.

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Name: Nadine Dyches
Email:DychesAlsace@aol.com
Location: Hakf Moon Bay, Ca San Mateo
Date: Sunday, February 13, 19100 at 22:48:01
Comments:

I have been a Family Daycare provider for 20 years and still love it. I really enjoy this site.

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Name: Antoinette Davis
Email:tdavis380@aol.com
Location: Buffalo,, NY USA
Date: Thursday, February 10, 19100 at 13:13:19
Comments:

What a wonderful site!!!! I am chairperson of the Family Child Care Association-Erie County. I have been a licensed child care provider for 14 years and I am interested in receiving information on becoming a child care consultant. I am currently a CDA field trainer and advisor and have been providing professional development seminars in my area for the past 6 years. If you have any information,please email me. It would be gratefully appreciated.

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Name: Antoinette Davis
Email:tdavis380@aol.com
Location: Buffalo,, NY USA
Date: Thursday, February 10, 19100 at 13:13:09
Comments:

What a wonderful site!!!! I am chairperson of the Family Child Care Association-Erie County. I have been a licensed child care provider for 14 years and I am interested in receiving information on becoming a child care consultant. I am currently a CDA field trainer and advisor and have been providing professional development seminars in my area for the past 6 years. If you have any information,please email me. It would be gratefully appreciated.

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Name: Antoinette Davis
Email:tdavis380@aol.com
Location: Buffalo,, NY USA
Date: Thursday, February 10, 19100 at 13:13:07
Comments:

What a wonderful site!!!! I am chairperson of the Family Child Care Association-Erie County. I have been a licensed child care provider for 14 years and I am interested in receiving information on becoming a child care consultant. I am currently a CDA field trainer and advisor and have been providing professional development seminars in my area for the past 6 years. If you have any information,please email me. It would be gratefully appreciated.

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Name: Antoinette Davis
Email:tdavis380@aol.com
Location: Buffalo,, NY USA
Date: Thursday, February 10, 19100 at 13:13:06
Comments:

What a wonderful site!!!! I am chairperson of the Family Child Care Association-Erie County. I have been a licensed child care provider for 14 years and I am interested in receiving information on becoming a child care consultant. I am currently a CDA field trainer and advisor and have been providing professional development seminars in my area for the past 6 years. If you have any information,please email me. It would be gratefully appreciated.

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Name: Antoinette Davis
Email:tdavis380@aol.com
Location: Buffalo,, NY USA
Date: Thursday, February 10, 19100 at 13:10:42
Comments:

What a wonderful site!!!! I am chairperson of the Family Child Care Association-Erie County. I have been a licensed child care provider for 14 years and I am interested in receiving information on becoming a child care consultant. I am currently a CDA field trainer and advisor and have been providing professional development seminars in my area for the past 6 years. If you have any information,please email me. It would be gratefully appreciated.

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Name: Marcia Stickler
Email:butterflygrl70@hotmail.com
Location: Elkhart, IN USA
Date: Wednesday, February 9, 19100 at 17:14:34
Comments:

Hi! I am looking for help in finding out how much home daycares normally charge. I would also like to know about grants for getting started. Anyone with any useful info about this or anything on home daycares please email me. Thank you. Marcia

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Name: MRS. BEAR
Email:DAKL36@aol.com
Location: PHILA, Pa USA
Date: Wednesday, February 9, 19100 at 14:01:06
Comments:

I providing childcare for a family of four. Three are schoolage, one is 9 months old. How can I find out what a fair rate is for in home care?

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Name: MRS. BEAR
Email:DAKL36@aol.com
Location: PHILA, Pa USA
Date: Wednesday, February 9, 19100 at 14:00:30
Comments:

I providing childcare for a family of four. Three are schoolage, one is 9 months old. How can I find out what a fair rate is for in home care?

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Name: Dan Allen
Email:smgdpa@earthlink.net
Location: Bradenton, FL USA
Date: Tuesday, February 8, 19100 at 21:11:22
Comments:

Our company has land next to our apartment community, within a heavily developed multi-family neighborhood and we would like to find someone interested in developing a day care center. We can do construction.

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Name: Rae
Email:ClineCC@aol.com
Location: San Mateo, CA USA
Date: Tuesday, February 8, 19100 at 19:54:40
Comments:

I am interested in finding out about Family Child care Association in the area that I live in. Do you have any information?

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Name: janyth nunez
Email:cerrakvonl
Location: san diego, ca
Date: Tuesday, February 8, 19100 at 17:52:01
Comments:

i would like information on grants from the goverment for home day cares!

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Name: Natalie Ritter
Email:Rnatonvill@aol.com
Location: Swarthmore, PA United States
Date: Tuesday, February 8, 19100 at 14:32:25
Comments:

Please add my name to your guestbook. I am a licensed Day Care Provider since 1990 in Pennsylvania. Am looking for a website of other local day care providers in my area do you know of any?

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Name: Thelma Noble
Email:eli@noln.com

Date: Monday, February 7, 19100 at 09:55:29
Comments:

I am giving some serious thought to operating a day care for children 4 and under out of my home. Totally ignorant on what the law requires for such services and how to get started, I am seeking advice!

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Name:Linkup Alaska - Alaska Web Directory
Location: Fairbanks, AK USA
Date: Monday, February 7, 19100 at 02:40:09
Comments:

Hi, I would like to invite you to explore Alaska online...

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Name: Jennifer Grebner
Email:johnandjen@bwsys.net
Location: Chillicothe, IL U.S.
Date: Monday, February 7, 19100 at 01:34:58
Comments:

I'm planning on moving to Kissimmee, Florida in July of 2000. I will be attending school and will also be working. I need some information about the options I have and locations for child care providers. I have one daughter who will be 3 1/2 at the time of our move. I would appreciate any information that can be provided to me... Thank you

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Name: Denise Arneson
Email:Homestart@home
Location: San Diego, CA USA
Date: Sunday, February 6, 19100 at 03:00:05
Comments:

Hi Everybody, I've been doing family childcare for 14 years and I have three children of my own.To all of you new providers, hang in there things will get better. Join your local professional organization. Find a child care provider buddy. The support helps when you are dealing with parents. As you probably figured out it's usually the parents and not the kids that will drive you crazy.If you have any energy left at all go to school, take classes the education just makes this job easier.I welcome any and all E-mail. Helps with the isolation.

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Name: Michelle Lucas
Email:delmo@ssimicro.com
Location: Yellowknife, NWT Canada
Date: Sunday, February 6, 19100 at 01:12:27
Comments:

Hi everyone. I started my dayhome in October 99. Right now I am caring for 4 boys 3 and under (counting my own). I live in Northern Canada and am looking for ways to curb cabin fever. Our average temperature between October and March is usually around -30 c, so the kids and I don't get out very often during this time. If anyone has any ideas feel free to email me. Thanks Michelle

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Name: Kathy O'Neill
Email:woodnbear@aol.com
Location: Dubuque, Ia USA
Date: Saturday, February 5, 19100 at 23:09:56
Comments:

Hi, I am president of the Iowa Family Child Care Association We have a Family Child Care Conference in Cedar Rapids on March 25, 2000, Singer and Composer Peter Stewart will be our Keynote speaker. Anyone wanting more information, please e-mail me.

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Name: Shelli Stoverink
Email:01wesley@msn.com
Location: St.Charles, MO USA
Date: Saturday, February 5, 19100 at 23:01:35
Comments:

I am so excited about finding this site. My husband and I just bought our computer Superbowl Sunday. anyway I have just been offered a job for a family friend. Wathing her new born in March. The oppertuinty would be great for my son and I to get more time together before pre-school. But we are trying to figure out all the legal things and the fine print that always seems to come up. I'm looking to make this into a permanent job and adding more kiddos in the furture. Any info would be greatly apprecated. thanks so much!

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Name: heather hopkins
Email:hoppie3@angelfire.com
Location: Portland, Oregon U.S.A.
Date: Saturday, February 5, 19100 at 17:10:11
Comments:

hi i'm Heather i have been in the childcare field for 6 years, i am looking for other chilcare providers who would like to pool resources. and anyone who knows where to find grants

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Name: Gwynneth Britt
Email:BrittBrats2@aol.com
Location: Tampa, Fla USA
Date: Saturday, February 5, 19100 at 09:56:46
Comments:

Durning a surfing spree, I came upon this sight. I am glad to see a sight where information can easley be exchanged. I have been a Family day Care Provider for the pass 10 years, a former second grade teacher. I entered this field by chance and have never regreated that choice. I have some advice for new FDCH providers: Love what you do, and do what you love. Be always mindful of the children and parents in your care. Be respectful of there ways and culture, try to have a well mixed program of cultural activities. Above all attend as many classes as you can, always keep yourself abreast of the lattest in educational materials and activities. And last but not least...remember to fill up ones self, with love, engery, and a positive attitude. Good luck in your new profession, and may you enjoy it as much as I. God bless you and your work.

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Name: Carla Payne
Email:Angels54321 @aol.com
Location: Lafayette, IND
Date: Friday, February 4, 19100 at 21:58:57
Comments:

Iam in the process of opening my own child care in my home. for 3year olds-10year olds full time preschool age before and after school,holidays and summer vacation for older chilren.I have an Associate Degree in Child Development. I have been searching the internet for information on goverment grants/funds to help with the finance of getting started. I know there are funds available,Iam not sure where to look.

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Name: Webmaster
Email:webmaster@childcare-ppin.com

Date: Friday, February 4, 19100 at 06:01:17
Comments:

Webmaster test

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Name: Stacy Fitzwater
Email:stacy1thomas@earthlink.net
Location: Frankfort, KY USA
Date: Monday, January 24, 19100 at 13:38:26
Comments:

Hi to everyone. I am a child care provider and am looking for internet help in writing contracts for my childrens' parents. Do any of you know any websites that help with that? I haven't had much luck. Thank you, Stacy

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Name: Debra Smith
Email:Dwin100037@aol.com
Location: Lexington , Ky USA
Date: Monday, January 24, 19100 at 10:43:26
Comments:

Hello All. I have a 10 yr old severely disabled daughter and for the past 10 yrs have been having trouble finding child care for her. I am interested now in trying to open up a Child care facility for Disabled children ages 5-15. But I dont even know where to start ... If anyone out there can help me . I would appreciate it. This is very important to me and other families I know . Finding child care for our children is one of the biggest obstacles we seem to face . Thanks you !

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Name: Jessica Miller
Email:joeemiller@earthlink.net
Location: Warner Robins, GA USA
Date: Saturday, January 22, 19100 at 23:06:53
Comments:

I'm a single mother trying to complete college and am in desperate need of a part-time babysitter. My daughter is nine months old and has a wonderful disposition.

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Name: Christina Wergin
Email:jwergin@frontiernet.net
Location: Fairfax, VA USA
Date: Saturday, January 22, 19100 at 19:32:13
Comments:

I have been doing day care out of my home for almost two years now. I have a county permit and wish to apply for state license. Does anyone know how to go about it? Are there any grants or loans available to start up a day care buisness? Help! I am new at this. Thank you.

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Name: Melanie
Email:MelandDan@webtv.net
Location: Cloquet, MN USA
Date: Saturday, January 22, 19100 at 12:39:48
Comments:

I am currently in the process of becoming licensed but do not have the furniture yet. Do I need to get two cribs since I am licensed for two babies..and what do I do about the other children...should I have two beds? Or is one bed enough...I don't know....Please email me..and let me know what you guys have..and use.. thank you so much..I am desperate and LOST

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Name: Sally Woodard
Email:Salylee@AOL.com
Location: Canandaigua, NY USA
Date: Saturday, January 22, 19100 at 10:14:02
Comments:

I just started my 3rd year of having my own home daycare and love it...it's neat to finally find some daycare information on AOL...since Pclassic shut down...I have infants up to schoolage children...so any new activities and songs are welcomed in my curriculum...I have just started using the flannel board more with my children just before naptime and they really like seeing the songs and stories come alive for them to see...thanks for all the useful materials...SallyLee

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Name: Laura Rawlings
Email:JLRaw@swbell.net
Location: Fort Worth, TX USA
Date: Friday, January 21, 19100 at 11:31:46
Comments:

I will be opening a home day care in a few weeks and am in need of some fresh ideas. I am specifically looking for activities for pre-schoolers. I would appreciate it if you would e-mail me with your ideas or any interesting child-care related web sites. Thanks!

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Name: Dawn Simmons
Email:jsups3@aol.com
Location: Dunedin, FL USA
Date: Thursday, January 20, 19100 at 21:49:32
Comments:

I am interested in opening a Daycare Centre in my town. If anyone has any suggestions or tips please e-mail me. I am also interested about government grants. Thanks, Dawn

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Name:sandy koller
Email:ck1789@yahoo.com
Location: patchogue, ny usa
Date: Thursday, January 20, 19100 at 13:35:34
Comments:

thank you!!

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Name: Kathy
Email:KEG@shamrockgroup.com
Location: St. Petersburg, Fl. USA
Date: Thursday, January 20, 19100 at 12:11:59
Comments:

Hello, I am a licensed daycare provider in the St. Petersburg Fl. area. I have been licensed for 10 years and enjoy it very much.

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Name: Kathy
Email:KEG@shamrockgroup.com
Location: St. Petersburg, Fl. USA
Date: Thursday, January 20, 19100 at 12:11:35
Comments:

Hello, I am a licensed daycare provider in the St. Petersburg Fl. area. I have been licensed for 10 years and enjoy it very much.

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Name: Robin
Email:Speedy_13@go.com
VA
Date: Wednesday, January 19, 19100 at 23:46:39
Comments:

Hello all! I am a Preschool Teacher (age 3) in a Child Care Center. I am tryig to find out what the state standards for outside play is in Virginia (for the winter time). If anyone has a lead to where I can find this information please let me know. *** I kind of feel out-of-place here...I am not with a home care. Oh well. Name: angela norman
Email:amnmcn24.hotmail.com
Location: antioch, tn usa
Date: Wednesday, January 19, 19100 at 22:31:13
Comments:

thank you

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Name: Frances-ODessa Davis
Email:LadyFran7@aol.com
Location: Richmond Hill, NY
Date: Wednesday, January 19, 19100 at 21:50:38
Comments:

I would like to open a daycare in my home. I am open to accepting children with special needs. Where do I start?

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Name: Corina Cruz
Email:Corina608@yahoo.com
Location: Mt. Horeb, WI USA
Date: Wednesday, January 19, 19100 at 10:54:32
Comments:

I am a mother of 4..ages 1, 2, 4, & 5. I work full time right now, but I'm interested in opening a daycare center in my home so I can be home with my children. I don't have the first clue where to start. Any help and suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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Name: Marlene Sylvester

Date: Tuesday, January 18, 19100 at 23:40:00
Comments:

Please add my name to your guestbook

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Name: meling kim bullock
Email:josce0824@aol.com
Location: phila, pa us
Date: Tuesday, January 18, 19100 at 15:09:29
Comments:

i'm looking for assistance in finding child care for my two year old. care that will assist me in her development. i'm having trouble teaching her to speak on her own without me telling her to say this and that; and trainning her to potty. i don't feel with technology today that i'm helping her enough. any help with my situation i'm very greatful.

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Name: wendy
Email:wbkey11jones@aol.com
Location: baltimore, md.
Date: Tuesday, January 18, 19100 at 14:32:26
Comments:

hi I really enjoyed reading this site. L'm looking for other providers in the Balto. area who do daycare at home so we can talk aboutdaycare issues also I need information on daycare GRANTS or LOANS or any type of programs that assist daycare providers in getting help with childcare business. Please e- mail me at wbkey11jones@aol.com

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Name: Julie Crawford
Email:julandmi@gateway.net
Location: Dayton, OH USA
Date: Monday, January 17, 19100 at 14:51:29
Comments:

I am interested in opening my own daycare this September. I am interested in hearing from anyone who has information they would like to share about it takes to get a new daycare off the ground. I would also like to hear from parents that have suggests about what they would like to see at a daycare center.

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Name: Shannon Shierk
Email:shierk@earthlink.net
Location: Beaverton, OR USA
Date: Saturday, January 15, 19100 at 18:24:29
Comments:

Hello I am new to this site. Ihave had my own in home daycare center for 5years. I am looking up ways to improve my daycare in order to make some extra money. I am also thinking about going back to work outside the home, but being a mother of 3 that is going to be very hard.

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Name: Lois Ellis
Email:dixychken@aol.com
Location: southbridge, ma usa
Date: Friday, January 14, 19100 at 10:40:14
Comments:

I am in process of opening up my own family daycare, and am looking for areas that will give me information

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Name: Sherry Thiessen
Email:thiessen@prairie.ca
Location: Rivers, MB Canada
Date: Monday, January 10, 19100 at 16:00:48
Comments:

Im just in the process of opening up my own in home Liscensed day care center. I also am a mother of 2.

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Name:Diane Buist
Email:diane_buist'lineone.com
Location: manchester, england
Date: Saturday, January 8, 19100 at 00:52:05
Comments:

I am a new comer to this site a birth mother looking for information regarding childabuse cases re adoption and looking for any fresh info which will help me taking a case back to the couts

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Name: Anita Dougherty
Email:nitasnature@hotmail.com
Location: Punta Gorda, FL USA
Date: Friday, January 7, 19100 at 18:19:20
Comments:

I am a former science teacher who has been a stay-home mom for the past five years. I started a Mom&Tot nature program at our environmental center. I have been volunteering and loving it but it became time for me to be gainfully employed once again. Although my daughter is still home, my son started school which left me with a little more time on my hands. Because I found I really enjoyed working with the preschoolers at the environmental center I got a businees plan together and decided to open my own little nursery school on our wooded five acres. I am just starting and need to network with other nursery school types! I would be more than happy to share as well. Staying home with my children and volunteerin has opened up a whole new world to me. Cordially, Ms. Nita

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Name: Jenny Araquistain
Email:jenara@Home.com
Location: San Lorenzo, Cal. U.S.A
Date: Friday, January 7, 19100 at 12:08:55
Comments:

Hi. I am a new childcare provider just checking out all the different web sites and getting great ideas.

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Name: Heather Brown
Email:rhkmlb@the-word.net
Location: Folsom, CA USA
Date: Thursday, January 6, 19100 at 17:07:32
Comments:

I am a mom of 3 and have been a liscensed day care provider for 7 years. I am liscensed for 12 and I love my job! What else could I do and still be home with my precious little ones each day! I also have the joy of having a dozen other children in my home each day! I run a semi structured pre school program and enjoy watching the kids learn and prepare for school emotionally as well as educationally!

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Name: Liz Rodriquez
Email:jonah1@tisd.net
Location: Edna, TX USA
Date: Wednesday, January 5, 19100 at 23:37:35
Comments:

I am interested in opening a Day Care Center here in my hometown. I love to work with children and I love to be around them. I would like to know if someone has a Day Care and if you could e-mail some pointers on how to get started and what I am going to need to make this dream come true. Thanks so much for your support and I hope I will be a Day Care Provider along with all of you someday.

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Name: Kerry Palmer
Email:palmers5@gte.net
Location: Wis. Dells, WI
Date: Wednesday, January 5, 19100 at 23:16:24
Comments:

I found this site yesterday and joined chat during naptime.I want to thank everyone for making me feel welcome. I read through the forum today and got a lot of great ideas on how to better put together my policies for my new fdc. Thank you.

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Name: kim wilkos
Email:a51395@cs.com
Location: hartford, ct hartford
Date: Wednesday, January 5, 19100 at 18:33:53
Comments:

I would like any information anyone has to offer about starting my own daycare at home, i love working with children and want to be home with my 4 year old.please email me with this information as soon as possible.thanks.

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Name: angela lewis
Email:angielewisdaycare@hotmail.com
Location: brooklyn, n.y. united states
Date: Wednesday, January 5, 19100 at 03:49:01
Comments:

i have been a licensed childcare provider since 1998. i would like to know if any providers in new york have information on how i am able to get acd vouchers from children whose parent qualifies for this subsidy. also want to know if anyone has any tips on group family daycare i'm thinking about applying. i am willing to chtto anyone who wishes to contact me. also i really enjoy this site.

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Name: Debbie Kaikala
Email:Kaikalac001@hawaii.rr.com
Location: Mililani, HI
Date: Tuesday, January 4, 19100 at 23:38:55
Comments:

Aloha! This is great! I tried to read all of the comments but it was too long. I am a family child care provider, a leadership associate, a mentor for a referral agency, a food shopper for 5 other providers and a mother of 3 boys 15, 10, and 6 1/2. I take care of 7 boys. 5 are full-time and 2 part-time. I love to work with children. I am in the process of getting my CDA(child development associate). Any one interested in either learning how to get a CDA or how to form a leadership network e-mail me. This is a great opportunity! Go for it!!

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Name: Melissa/Ohio
Email:Bikermomx5@ivillage.com

Date: Thursday, December 30, 1999 at 11:23:12
Comments:

I'm a parent....but a good one...I promise. After reading in working mother about the forums of daycare providers and some of the issues that go on I was horrified. So I came here to let you know that I for on appreciate everything a home care provider does for me, but especially for my children. Also I hope to add a different perspective to the forum. May God Bless you all!!!

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Name:Georgia
Email:momeof2@lenzlink.net
Location: New Salem, Pa US
Date: Monday, December 27, 1999 at 16:51:31
Comments:

I'm going to start my own fdc in another month, so this site is really helping me. I will be coming back often, for updates and more ideas. Thanks alot!!

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Name: Cardilia
Email:LadyDilia@aol.com
Location: Bronx, NY
Date: Saturday, December 25, 1999 at 13:20:32
Comments:

I am an refreshman ChildCare Provider, and I need help on where to begin. Such as goverment startup funding etc, etc.. Please my fellow providers help.

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Name: Patti Wetterhahn
Email:jandpwet@msn.com

Date: Thursday, December 23, 1999 at 23:57:33
Comments:

oops i submitted the wrong email address

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Name: patti wetterhahn
Email:jandp@msn.com
Location: Clayton, ny
Date: Thursday, December 23, 1999 at 23:54:30
Comments:

I am just getting into in home childcare. I would appriciate any info on activities for 3 and 4 year olds. I have one of each starting in mid-january.

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Name: JOHN DOYLE
Email:jsdoyle@mediaone.net
Location: WALTHAM, MA
Date: Wednesday, December 22, 1999 at 19:51:33
Comments:

MY GIRLFRIEND HAS BEEN A NANNY FOR 5 YEARS. SHE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE HER OWN DAYCARE. WHERE DO WE START?

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Name: Ms. Austin
Email:austinjrbm@aol.com
Location: Anchorage, AK
Date: Saturday, December 18, 1999 at 22:39:45
Comments:

I like the site but was not pleased to find that the first thing that popped up when I clicked on "fun stuff" was a large ad for an astrologer. This is a religion and not just "fun stuff."

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Name: Kyle Burch
Email:kb5@mail.csuchico,edu
Ca
Date: Saturday, December 18, 1999 at 20:14:02
Comments:

I need to know what the liscensing regulations are for NC. I am a child care provider here in CA and I am moving out to North Carolina in September. Can someone tell me what classes I need to take? Thanks for the help.

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Name: Lisa Pasquariello
Email:lisap1@sprint.ca
Location: Niagara Falls, Ont. Canada
Date: Tuesday, December 14, 1999 at 11:09:22
Comments:

I am a mother of two young boys ages 8 and 5. I have been doing daycare in my home for almost 7 years. It is one of the most fullfilling jobs I have ever done. I provide of a variety of activities each day. We do themes every other week. Providing homeday care gives me the opportunity to stay home with my children and do a job that I love doing as well as making some extra money.

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Name: DAISY SEVILLA
Email:DFASEVILLA@AOL.COM
Location: CLIFTON, NJ UNITED STATES
Date: Monday, December 13, 1999 at 18:02:24
Comments:

I AM A MOTHER OF A 2 YEAR OLD AND MARRIED FOR 3 YEARS. I LOVE CHILDREN OF ALL AGES. I TAKE CARE OF CHILDREN AND FEEL IT IS INPORTANT TO TEACH CHILDREN MANNERS AND TO BE OUT SPOKEN. READING AND ANSWERING ALL CHILDRENS QUESTION IS EXTREMELY INPORTANT. FOR EVERY QUESTION THAT IS ANSWERED IT IS A STEP TO KNOWLEDGE. P.S. READ LISTEN AND LEARN USE YOUR MIND AND YOUR VOICE TO EXPRESS.

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Name: Ruth Vadi
Email:ruth_vadi@hotmail.com
Location: Washington, DC USA
Date: Monday, December 13, 1999 at 15:52:26
Comments:

My husband and I live in Prince George's County, Maryland, and we are interested in being foster parents and/or adopting a child. I have been trying -- unsuccessfully -- for weeks to get hold of someone in Social Services to find out how to get a home study done. Can someone please tell me who to call to arrange for a home study in Prince George's County, Maryland? Thanks!

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Name: Nicole S. Bailey
Email:cocorite_99@hotmail.com
Location: Silver Spring, MD USA
Date: Monday, December 13, 1999 at 15:12:30
Comments:

If anyone know's about any type of funding to start a daycare center (i.e. grants, small business loans, or sponsors). Please e-mail me at the above address. Thank you and I look forward to your respone.

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Name: donna
Email:dasiey112@AOL
Location: SAGINAW, MI SAGINAW
Date: Thursday, December 9, 1999 at 14:07:53
Comments:

i have been doing daycasre from my home for almost 9 years and if anyone has ideas on easy craft for me e-mail me well

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Name: Duane Bennett
Email:Duane.Bennett@Mercantile.Net
Location: Severna Park, Md USA
Date: Tuesday, December 7, 1999 at 16:43:51
Comments:

Thought it was about time that I signed into the guestbook. I hope all the CCPPIN readers are enjoying the Tax and Accounting Forum. I hope to get to know many of you over the years to come. Good luck with your businesses !!! Send me an email or call if I can be of assistance in the upcoming tax season. Duane

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Name: Mindy
Email:MindyWardell@msn.com
Location: Ridgecrest, Ca,
Date: Saturday, December 4, 1999 at 01:35:19
Comments:

What a great site!!! I have found it hard to meet other Home Child Care Providers. I am looking for new ideas to help my large family home run smoother. I choose to work with low income families in hopes to make a differance in the lives of these children. In many cases, the parent needs more help than the children.

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Name:Savannah Rogers
Email:msrog@mindspring.com
Location: Atlanta, GA USA
Date: Friday, December 3, 1999 at 22:10:37
Comments:

LOVE this site! LOVE the forums and the nap-time chats! Thanks for adding the new tax and accounting forum. Please send me the newbie info email... :-)

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Name:dora fernandez
Email:beachred99@aol.com
Location: san diego, ca
Date: Wednesday, December 1, 1999 at 23:59:13
Comments:

how do i join in so i could get in the chat rooms,

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Name: margot bartlett
Email:suprwmn@home.com
Location: winnipeg, mb Canada
Date: Wednesday, December 1, 1999 at 19:55:08
Comments:

Am always please to run across resources for FDC. I will be back often.

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Name: Victoria
Email:wellsv@warringah.nsw.gov.au
Location: Sydney, Australia
Date: Sunday, November 28, 1999 at 03:05:30
Comments:

I am a Child Development Officer with Family Day Care in Australia my role involves visiting and providing information,training, placements and running play sessions to people who have set up their own Family day care in their own homes. I am interested in hearing about opportunities to continue this type of role in north America or any information on how your schemes run and are Licenced. Thank you

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Name: Taresa
Email:walbridge@grapevine.net
Location: McLouth , KS USA
Date: Sunday, November 28, 1999 at 01:20:03
Comments:

I am a licensed provider who prefers to have children in care with trust issues. I find this challenging and fulfilling for myself, the parent and the child. I'm glad to be here.

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Name: Lisa Dunwoody
Email:DLDUNWOODY@AOL.COM
Location: Spokane , Wa United States
Date: Monday, November 22, 1999 at 23:05:32
Comments:

Hello, I just found this Web Site Im just thrilled. There is just some much information on this sight it is just to good to be true. I hope to utilize this sight in my every day business as a very helpful resource. I would also like to find out about the grant's that are available to providers for improvement's in there facility.

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Name: KIM
Email:TRICIAN@NETCOM.CA
Location: BARRIE, ON CANADA
Date: Sunday, November 21, 1999 at 20:43:40
Comments:

I HAVE BEEN RUNNING A DAYCARE FOR 11YRS. PRIVATE AND THROUGH AN AGENCY.

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Name: TAMMY
Email:tam71322@aol.com
Location: Bunkie, La America
Date: Sunday, November 21, 1999 at 07:56:34
Comments:

Hi! I am a in home child care provider, but I want to open a day care center outside of my home, if anyone has any information on liscense,attracting kids, and state programs please let me know. thanks

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Name: Nicole Fravel
Email:thefravels10497@hoosierlink.net
Location: Columbia City, IN USA
Date: Friday, November 19, 1999 at 21:46:12
Comments:

Hello! My name is Nicole, I've been in childcare for 3 years. This site is great, I've bookmarked it for quick reference. Thanks for having a site as such for us providers to go.

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Name: Kim
Email:studdgirl_2002@yahoo.com
Mn USA
Date: Friday, November 19, 1999 at 21:22:26
Comments:

Hello, Iam wondering if anybody had some information on being a daycare provider, I dont want the daycare to take place in my home, but in a facility just for kids. I am doing a report on what i want to be, and i want to be a daycare provider. so any info PLEASE E-mail me.

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Name: Terri
Email:Tlynn716@aol.com
Location: Albany, NY USA
Date: Tuesday, November 16, 1999 at 12:16:55
Comments:

I am currently a working mom very dissatisfied with my 4 year old's daycare situation and am thinking of starting my own home daycare. If anyone has any information that they would like to share, I would love to receive it!

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Name: marcie
Email:marcie_playground98@yahoo.com
Mi USA
Date: Friday, November 12, 1999 at 09:19:49
Comments:

i have been in the child care profession for sometime but i am currently in the process of starting my own family daycare in my home.i was wondering if anyone had information regarding grant programs available to help purchase equipment and toys.if anyone has any info please e-mail.thanks :)

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Name: Joanne Jones
Email:happy5@home.com
Location: Philadelphia, PA PHILADELPHIA
Date: Tuesday, November 9, 1999 at 15:59:51
Comments:

I too am in the process of starting a home based daycare. I would appreciate any information that someone could give me concerning getting started. From Liscensing, Attracting Children, Activities, Hiring Help and how much I should charge as well as pay my help. Please respond at your most earliest convenience. Thank You

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Name: Joanne Jones
Email:Joanne_Jones@mortgage.ge.com
Location: Philadelphia, PA PHILADELPHIA
Date: Tuesday, November 9, 1999 at 15:56:38
Comments:

I can't believe I found this site. Could someone please email me back. I'm in the process of opening a home based day care center. It's not in my home, but I own another property. If you could email me with information on Liscense, Attracting Kids, Hiring Help, etc. I would be greatly appreciated.

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Name: Adriana
Email:adriana.fierros@svseeds.com
Location: Saticoy, CA USA
Date: Tuesday, November 9, 1999 at 00:18:36
Comments:

I am wanting to start my own child care service. The only problem is that I have no clue on where to start. If there is someone out there who knows where to start, could you please let me know. Your information and help would be appreciated.

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Name: Paula Jefferies
Email:WILLIAMJEFFERIES@cs.com
Location: La Mesa, CA USA
Date: Monday, November 8, 1999 at 00:16:40
Comments:

I am wanting to start my own child care service as soon as I move into my new home. The only problem is. . . I have no clue on where to start. If there is someone out there who knows where to start, could you please let me know. I need to start from SQARE ONE. Your information and help would be GREATLY appreciated.

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Name: Joy Parkman

Date: Sunday, November 7, 1999 at 17:31:07
Comments:

I am currently gathering information to start a daycare on a small college campus in Missouri I need help I have worked in childcare for about 4 and a half years now and need some way to start this daycare. There are different leagal aspects that I need to find out about. If you can help me i would appreciate it. Thanks

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Name: Melissa
Email:lty@bellatlantic.net
Location: Hampton, Va
Date: Friday, November 5, 1999 at 21:25:18
Comments:

HI MY NAME IS MELISSA*************and I'm a child care provider in Hampton Varginia I just wanted to say I love this site thanks so much ! ! ! ! ! ********************* Say a Pray each night that all the little ones in child care are being loved and cared for the proper way! ! !

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Name: Sherry
Email:slhbdp@webtv.net
Location: Fredericton, NB Canada
Date: Friday, November 5, 1999 at 15:15:58
Comments:

Hello, I am ECE graduate living in Canada at the moment but will be moving to Kansas in the next month. I would like to get some feed back on childcare positions in the Lawrence area. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

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Name: Nel
Email:rakonrad@smig.net
MN USA
Date: Friday, November 5, 1999 at 14:20:45
Comments:

Help! I have been doing a home daycare for about year now. For the second time in this time period I have been "elected" to care for an infant who cry constantly unless he is being held/directly stimulated. What do I do? The one that I have now is almost 8 months old.

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Name: Barrie Senna
Email:bsenna@warwick.net
Location: Sparta, NJ US
Date: Friday, November 5, 1999 at 12:37:35
Comments:

I am currently a working Mom. I have registered with the state to become a Child Care Provider and passed my home inspection. I am trying to find people in need of Day Care, any suggestions?

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Name: Donna
Email:BLKNORANGE @AOL.COM
PA
Date: Thursday, November 4, 1999 at 15:01:04
Comments:

I am looking to start a home based business. I would like to match people looking for home care for their children with people looking to provide that service. An employment agency. Any suggestions,comments or addvice would be appreciated

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Name: Sara Ghobadi
Email:sara.ghobadi@ing-barings.com
Location: London, Uk England
Date: Monday, November 1, 1999 at 07:03:24
Comments:

Looking to set up a childminding/playgroup in my home. Need registered childminders. CAn anyone advise me ?

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Name: Alma Donlow
Email:ladylow42@aol.com
Location: youngstown, Ohio USA
Date: Sunday, October 31, 1999 at 21:48:29
Comments:

I WOULD LIKE ANY INFORMATION ANY ONE HAS ON PLACES TO REQUEST GRANTS TO BUY TOYS, CRIBS, AND OTHER NECESSARY THINGS FOR IN HOME DAYCARE.

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Name:lacey cannnon
Email:angry lemming @sony station.com
Location: lawrence, ks douglas
Date: Sunday, October 31, 1999 at 18:13:21
Comments:

just need information on becoming a good provider.

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Name: Patricia Diamond
Email:patriciadiamond@hotmail.com
Location: Brookhaven, Ms United States
Date: Saturday, October 30, 1999 at 20:42:15
Comments:

I am interested in opening a preschool facility. I am a special teachers assistant to a child with a trach. I love children and I know what they need to start kindegarden. If anyone has any information on grants or fundings for daycares and preschools please e-mail me. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

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Name: Theresa
Email:tadkins2@mindspring.com
Location: Bel Air, MD USA
Date: Friday, October 29, 1999 at 23:09:58
Comments:

Hello everyone! I am new to the internet, but I have been a "daycare mom" for almost 3 years. I am always looking for suggestions to make life easier (on my family), projects for a diverse age group of children that won't wreck my entire home, and information on how to handle problem children/parents. I'd love to hear from you!

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Name: Theresa
Email:tadkins2@mindspring.com
Location: Bel Air, MD USA
Date: Friday, October 29, 1999 at 23:05:03
Comments:

Hello everyone! I am new to the internet, but I have been a "daycare mom" for almost 3 years. I am always looking for suggestions to make life easier (on my family), projects for a diverse age group of children that won't wreck my entire home, and information on how to handle problem children/parents. I'd love to hear from you!

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Name: Laura Teele
Email:ltday1@aol.com
Location: Framingham, Ma usa
Date: Wednesday, October 27, 1999 at 12:35:21
Comments:

I have just opened a family daycare. It was a longer process than I thought it would be. I have cared for children before I was licensed and absolutely loved it.I can't wait to start taking care of more kids. I really enjoy figuring out their interests and personalities. Any suggestions for a newcomer to the business would be appreciated.

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Name: Pam Wiliams
Email:rpcwill@bellsouth.net
Location: Hull, GA
Date: Wednesday, October 27, 1999 at 01:21:21
Comments:

Hello to Child care providers!!!!I have been a child care provider for 14 years and I have never regreated going into this type of business. I would love share information or just have a chat with other child care providers.

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Name: Tracy
Email:kidtaxi@our-town.com
TX USA
Date: Monday, October 25, 1999 at 14:20:16
Comments:

I am in the process of opening a day care. We're set to open May of 2000. Have been working towards it for quite some time. I would be happy to share what I have learned along the way. Tracy

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Name: Tracy
Email:kidtaxi@our-town.com
TX USA
Date: Monday, October 25, 1999 at 14:15:17
Comments:

I am in the process of opening a day care. We're set to open May of 2000. Have been working towards it for quite some time. I would be happy to share what I have learned along the way. Tracy

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Name: DEBBIE GILFILLAN
Email:DEBBIEG@BERKLEYSHIRTS.COM
Location: B'KLYN, NY US
Date: Monday, October 25, 1999 at 12:59:57
Comments:

I AM OPENING A DAYCARE. I SENT THE PAPERWORK WHICH WAS NOT RECEIVED. I AM RESENDING BUT IF I DON'T OPEN NOW I WILL LOSE MY CLIENTS. CAN ANYONE HELP ME WITH INFORMATION ON WHAT TO DO?

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Name: Tina Gregorius
Email:tina.157@worldnet.att.net
Location: Spring Hope , NC USA
Date: Monday, October 25, 1999 at 09:36:57
Comments:

Hi. I am considering opening a daycare in my area. I have been caring for children since i had my first daughter 16 years ago. I need any info anyone has to share. I own the land and the building and need to know what is needed and required to get started. loans, grants,ect... Thanks

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Name: Tonya Klein-Jackson
Email:tonya.kleinjackson@mciworld.com
WV US
Date: Monday, October 25, 1999 at 09:10:53
Comments:

Hello. I am interested in opening a preschool and daycare somewhere in the surrounding area. I was a Director for a daycare and taught preschool, but the facility lost it's funding. I really miss being in this field and hope to return. If anyone has any info on WV grants or small business loans, let me know. And I could be of assistance to anyone, feel free to contact me.

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Name: shirley hansen
Email:stoomer@home.com
Location: calgary, AB canada
Date: Sunday, October 24, 1999 at 15:44:17
Comments:

great place 2 go 2 find info. I have been in the PROFESSION 4 35 YEARS . it is a interesting carreerIoffer a back up service at my home for emergency care. when the unexpected pops up and you dont know who 2 call. call me . the bus(back- up service)

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Name: teten
Email:tenetn@engi.com

Date: Saturday, October 23, 1999 at 05:08:02
Comments:

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Name: rebel brock
Email:drbrock@maplecity.com
Location: monmouth, il usa
Date: Friday, October 22, 1999 at 21:02:14
Comments:

I have been looking for a website that would have some good advice and I think I found it. I am a licensed daycare provider and look forward to chatting with all of you!

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Name: Dianne Stephens
Email:stephens@bc.sympatico.ca
Location: Duncan, B.C. Canada
Date: Thursday, October 21, 1999 at 23:53:42
Comments:

Hello everyone. I have been doing childcare for more than 25 years now and have seen a lot of changes.I have a particular interest in working with special needs children and have been fortunate enough in having several clients that have fulfilled my own needs.I'd be glad to here from you.

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Name: Danielle Moore
Email:Danimoore9@aol.com
NY USA
Date: Thursday, October 21, 1999 at 21:08:17
Comments:

Hi I am very young but very experienced. I have had my in home Family daycare for 20 months now and it is blooming. I have recently become a in home group family daycare. Most parents think I am 25 or 26 but I am proud of my age and my accomplishments. If a parent asks, I have no problem telling them that I will be 21 in a couple of weeks. And they respect me even more. I have never had someone not sign up under my care because of my age. Before starting my business I worked for a Nursery school in Pensacola, FL at a private college. I also grew up in Birch Run, MI in a family of 13 children(8 of which were adopted). I have always been around children! I hope you all can still respect me because age really doesn't matter what really matters is what and who the person really is! Danielle Moore

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Name: Reggie C. Paguio
Email:PaguioR@Howrey.com

Date: Thursday, October 21, 1999 at 11:56:47
Comments:

I am looking for a live-in babysitter to care for a 9 months old boy and an almost 3 years old boy. We are in the Alexandria, VA area. Any leads please e-mail me back. Thank you.

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Name: Julie Watson
Email:WatsonGJ@computer-products.com
Location: Orillia, On. Canada
Date: Tuesday, October 19, 1999 at 20:08:51
Comments:

I am a mother of a 15yr old boy, and stepmom to a 23 yr old boy, and a 26yr old boy. I run a private home daycare and love every minute of it. I also co-organize a morning playgroup, and sit on the Board of Directors for the Orillia and Area Family Resource centre. Just for fun a play in a womens dart league, and my son and I dance clogging together (yeehaw). It's great to find a website with so much information. Thanks.

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Name: Anniece Edwards
Email:Anniece2@ go.com
Location: Detroit, Mi
Date: Tuesday, October 19, 1999 at 16:22:56
Comments:

I am a mother of one, as of right now and I plan to have at least two more; however there is one major ploblem that I have been experiencing, quailty child care in the city of Detroit. I recently relocated from Nashville TN and I was very pleased with the child care facilities there. I plan in future years to open up a major network of child care centers in the inner city of Detroit, and I am welcome to any help anyone has to offer.

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Name: Erin
Email:career@midmaine.com
Location: Winslow, ME 04901
Date: Monday, October 18, 1999 at 18:24:19
Comments:

I recently had my first child and bought my first home. Up until this time I had been a center supervisor and teacher for Head Start. The home I bought has a dance studio and I would like to convert it to a day care center. If anyone has gone through the application process in Maine and has some insight, it would be greatly appreciated. I would also like to know if anyone has information about getting monies to start such a business in the home. Thanks!

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Name: Maureen
Email:maureen_les@sprynet.com
Location: E. Walpole, mass usa
Date: Monday, October 18, 1999 at 09:06:59
Comments:

I am a resident of Massachusetts. My daughter and I are interested in opening a day care center for children. My daughter is in the process of getting a teaching certificate. Any information or advise greatly appreciated. We are especially interested in knowing what we need to do to begin. Insurance issues? Costs?

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Name: Sara
Email:jewetts5@prodigy.net
Location: Temecula, CA USA
Date: Thursday, October 14, 1999 at 12:03:49
Comments:

I have 3 kids and have been searching internet for web site to interact with day care providers. This is a great site.

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Name: Melissa
Email:lty@bellatlantic.net
Location: Hampton, va
Date: Thursday, October 14, 1999 at 00:08:25
Comments:

HI MY NAME IS MELISSA********and I'm a child care provider in Hampton va, I love this website THANKS A LOT !!!!!!

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Name: JULIE COLLIER
Email:RTCJMH@PRODIGY.COM
Location: FT. WAYNE, IN UNITED STATES
Date: Tuesday, October 12, 1999 at 20:18:22
Comments:

I HAVE JUST OPENED MY OWN DAY CARE CENTER, AND BOY IS IT TOUGH GETTING ALL THE LEGAL ASPECTS IN ORDER. BUT SEEING THE FACES OF THE KIDS, MAKE IT WORTH THE WHILE. I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR ANY SUGGESTIONS OR ADVICE FROM OTHER DAY CARE PROVIDERS. I AM ALSO INTERESTED IN ANY OF THE FINANCIAL HELP INFO, THAT IS AVAILABE. THIS IS A GREAT WEB-SITE, WHICH I WILL BE BACK TO OFTEN.

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Name: anna maselli
Email:thor5275@aol .com
Location: poughquag, ny usa
Date: Tuesday, October 12, 1999 at 08:26:10
Comments:

i am a new day care provider Huggy Bear Day Care. any help would be great. please e mail .

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Name: Michele
Email:babygru@hotmail.com
Location: Elk Mound, WI United States
Date: Monday, October 11, 1999 at 20:02:05
Comments:

This web site is great. I have worked in child care for 5 years. I have 2 boys of my own. I ran my own in home for 6 months I loved that, it was the best. Children are the greatest gift ever given and we have to do our best to give them a great start in life. I work with the infants in the center I'm at now and I love it.. This is a great web sight.

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Name: Kim Felsen
Email:hkfelsen@sunflower.org
Location: Olathe, KS Johnson
Date: Sunday, October 10, 1999 at 22:45:03
Comments:

I am moving to Kenosha Wisconsin. I'd like to know if there are any Mom's Day Out programs there. Also would like info on preschools in the area.

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Name: Katherine
Email:Gardener@prodigy.net
Location: Mountain View, Ca usa
Date: Thursday, October 7, 1999 at 15:45:54
Comments:

I am a mother of a one and a half year old and was looking to start a daycare in my home. Where do I begin? What kind of license do I need? etc... I'm also concerned about the amount of space needed for a daycare at home. Please drop me an email. Thank you in advance.

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Name: Tawny
Email:tawny@iwon.com
Location: Chino Hills, Ca United States
Date: Wednesday, October 6, 1999 at 23:28:52
Comments:

I need info on establishing a child/day care in Southern California particularly Orange and Riverside Counties. Please send me any URL's for resources that would help me in regards to licensing and permits.

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Name: Cathy Barnes
Email:cathysb@webtv.net
Location: Amherst, NY US
Date: Tuesday, October 5, 1999 at 10:43:46
Comments:

I'm a mother of 5 month old twins. I planning on opening up a family daycare very soon. Any suggestions or comments on getting started, what to avoid and how to advertise,etc. Great site!!!!!

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Name: Tammy Ellis
Email:tammy@efoora.com
Location: Ingleside, Illinois USA
Date: Tuesday, September 28, 1999 at 16:23:46
Comments:

Currently seeking advice and information on starting a home day care, however, not out of my home. Looking at the possibility of renting a home and running it out of there. Any input is greatly appreciated.

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Name: Rochell Johnson
Email:johnson_rochell@hotmail.com
Location: Eutawville, SC United States
Date: Tuesday, September 28, 1999 at 12:14:24
Comments:

I would like to get any information on opening up an DayCare center. I writing a paper on day facilities and I need to how they get started, how many teachers you need for each child, what type of rule you have to follow by.

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Name: Yvonne Nesbitt
Email:no1mom@sprint.ca
Location: Calgary, AB Canada
Date: Monday, September 27, 1999 at 14:49:12
Comments:

I would like to put a feeler out for anyone who is having a problem with the alberta government regarding child care subsidy. At this time I'm currently in school and need subsidy but I can not find a licenced provider in my area to take my young daughter. The government will not let me use a private provider which is less expensive but yet they can't find a provider. Does any one have any advice, I'm out of ideas...

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Name: Freda Henderson
Email:hendersongang@juno.com
Location: cleveland, ohio usa
Date: Monday, September 27, 1999 at 12:41:22
Comments:

I am a licensed foster parent looking for all the information that I can get on how to start a day care center. I need to know the requirements to open a day care outside of my home. If there are grants available. I would appreciate any input. Thanks!!

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Name: Kathryn Smith
Email:rsmith@xpressweb.com

Date: Saturday, September 25, 1999 at 15:36:46
Comments:

I would like to start a preschool and nedd information on regulations in Utah.

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Name:Lynn Beard
Email:lbeard@bscn.com
Location: Paragould, AR USA
Date: Wednesday, September 22, 1999 at 21:21:09
Comments:

My sister-in-law owns a daycare that I work in and I must say I enjoy it very much. But, she's wanting to add on to her existing home in order to have more space for them to play and rest. She operates in Cardwell,MO can anyone tell me how to get this started and I promise to pass the info on to her. Thankyou for this great webpage.

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Name: anne
Email:tgp_cc@yahoo.com
mi
Date: Sunday, September 19, 1999 at 21:57:27
Comments:

This is my first note in this site but I dont think it will be my last. I would love to hear from other mi. providers on the ups and downs they experience and what they do about it. For me my biggest beef rite now is the way the gov. supports centers with better pay better ratio rule and grants we group and home providers cant touch. Anyone? Anne

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Name: Candace Martin
Email:candie@oregontrail.net
Location: North Powder, OR USA
Date: Sunday, September 19, 1999 at 21:21:34
Comments:

I have been doing child care for a little over 1 year now and would like to open a Child Care Center. I live in a small lower income based town and would like any information on any types of grants available to start this type of business. I am the only daycare provider in this town and this is desperatly needed. Any information would be great. I was also wondering if anyone has purchased the computer software for running a daycare and what they thought of it. I can't remember the exact name of the software but I think it is the only one out for a this business.

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Name: Keely Doyle-Tuttle
Email:kdoyle@aspenres.com
USA
Date: Thursday, September 16, 1999 at 17:42:52
Comments:

I am a mother of two & pregnant with my third child. I have decided to become a daycare providor which I'm very excited about and have the same question as many others. Where is a good place to look to get information on becoming licensed & starting a successful daycare? Thanks ahead of time for any info!!!

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Name: debbie/nc
Email:cbi2107@cbi1.net
nc us
Date: Thursday, September 16, 1999 at 10:31:51
Comments:

Would like any information on starting a daycare center or corresponding with other home providers. E-mail me at any time cbi2107@cbi1.net Thanks, Debbie

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Name: Zoelynn McLeod
Email:friesen2@telusplanet.net
Location: Benalto, Ab Canada
Date: Saturday, September 11, 1999 at 02:14:44
Comments:

HI! I am 26 years old. I just bought a brand new trailor. I am getting married next year.I have been looking after children ever sence I was 13 years old. But I can't seem to find a stable job. I would like to have a child come live in my hone. Eather a foster child or a mentalyhandycaped child. And then also I would like to open up a day home. But it always seems like I don't have the right schooling all the time. if you have any ideas about how I skould go about this please e - mail me. Thank - you Zoelynn McLeod

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Name: Samantha Barber
Email:Samantha_Barber@cch-lis.com
Location: Pittsburgh, PA USA
Date: Thursday, September 9, 1999 at 09:51:45
Comments:

I am thinking about becoming a daycare provider in my own home. I bought a three story house coming up on two years now and I am getting married next year. Is there a starter kit or some information that you have on how to go about getting started out of your own home in the Pittsburgh Area.

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Name: TAHOMA LEWIS
Email:SOULWNR4HM@AOL.COM
MD USA
Date: Wednesday, September 8, 1999 at 13:18:06
Comments:

I AM INTERESTED IN STARTING A BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM IN MARYLAND SINCE I HOMESCHOOL MY CHILDREN DURING THE DAY. WHAT MUST I DO. I'LL BE MOVING TO THE PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY SECTION. ANY HELP OR SUGGESTION WILL DO.

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Name: Jenny
Email:TYbabs@aol.com
Location: Gaithersburg, MD USA
Date: Saturday, September 4, 1999 at 00:36:09
Comments:

Hi, I am 26 years old. I have been taking care of diversity kinds of children from infant to about 8 years olds for pretty long time. I have been struggling finding a stable job. I have been thought about owning a day care. I am just too terrifed to start the business, however I feel I could get some help from one of you or a licensing day care provider. I just happened to have a neighbor who is a licensing day care provider.She wants to help me start one. Right now, She is pretty busy those days. I would like to receive any infromation how to start day care from stratch. Thank you for your time.

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Name: Lisa
Email:carouselkids@AOL.comm
pa usa
Date: Thursday, September 2, 1999 at 23:11:31
Comments:

I'm a family child care provider for 7 years, and a mother of four boys. I am always looking for new ideas, old ideas, a place to vent, and would love to hear from other providers, especially in PA.

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Name: Amy Schmidt
Email:schmidt@commplusis.net
Location: Stratford, WI USA
Date: Wednesday, September 1, 1999 at 19:24:03
Comments:

I am interested in starting a daycare in my home. Can anyone tell me how to get started. I would like to start ASAP.

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Name: Marcia Griffiths
Email:QUTELG@aol.com
Location: Peekskill, NY USA
Date: Wednesday, August 25, 1999 at 21:13:42
Comments:

This document is very informative. I found plenty of ideas here. I am registered Family Daycare provider.

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Name: Priscilla
Email:priscillapaiva@usa.net
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL USA
Date: Saturday, August 21, 1999 at 19:48:53
Comments:

I'm going to start to work for the first time in a Childcare. Found this site super!!!! Thanks...

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Name: Haleema Garrett
Email:Sunique123@aol.com
Location: Willingboro, nj USA
Date: Thursday, August 19, 1999 at 09:36:28
Comments:

I am looking forward to starting my own child care starting out in my home and than starting a business. Looking for sugguestions and also support and help. Thank You.

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Name: Donna
Email:badc@worldnet.att.net
NY
Date: Wednesday, August 18, 1999 at 22:21:54
Comments:

Hi, I'm in the process of starting a group family daycare in my home. I have a wonderful woman who used to be my son's daycare provider who is helping me through all the steps. My question: Does anyone have any suggestions on how I can cover my ceramic tile floor to make it safe. It's a large area and I've looked into padding it and it would be very expensive. I don't want to ruin the floor underneath because it is a very expensive floor. Any ideas?

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Name:Amy Fiddler
Email:tafiddler@msn.com
Location: Boulder, Co
Date: Tuesday, August 17, 1999 at 14:39:25
Comments:

I have been a licensed provider for twenty years. I will be relocating to Florida in a year or two. We fell in love with the southern gulf coast, particurally the Venice area. Can anyone out there give me any info on the market, city restrictions, etc? If you live nearby tell me about your city. I have found the more providers network with each other the more their business succeeds. Thanks...Amy c

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Name:Amy Fiddler
Email:tafiddler@msn.com
Location: Boulder, Co
Date: Tuesday, August 17, 1999 at 14:27:41
Comments:

I have been a lic provider for twenty years. I will be relocating to Florida within a year or two, The Venice area I hope. We fell in love with southern Fl. Does anyone out there have any info regarding the childcare market in this general area? If you live close tell me about your city. In Boulder I have found the more providers network the more their business succeds. Thanks....Amy

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Name: Dana Naylor
Email:pnaylor121@socket.net
Location: Columbia, MO USA
Date: Tuesday, August 17, 1999 at 13:05:47
Comments:

I have been a licensed Family Home Provider for 5 years. I am looking for advice on how to expand into a center. Yet the facility that I want to build will be quite unique to central Missouri, but one that is greatly needed. My son has cerebral palsy, and it was almost impossible to find quality care, or for that fact any care facility that wanted the responsibility or liability of taking care of a child with special needs. This delimma prompted me to start in-home daycare (working with special needs children in an inclusive environment). I have seen the most wonderful things that typical children can learn and teach other children that have special needs, and vice-versa. I have currently been working on a proposal filled with my many ideas and inspirations for such an inclusive facility. I could use any help on where to go from here and how to get where I want to be. If anyone could assist me in how to go about expanding from home to center or have any expertise on how to complete the perfect proposal for something like this - I would love to find out what other fellow providers know. It takes a special person to be a quality childcare provider and even more patience to nurture a special child!

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Name: jeni-lynn smith
Email:reny@ureach.com
Location: pittsburg, ca usa
Date: Tuesday, August 17, 1999 at 07:29:14
Comments:

i'm a pretty new licensed provider and would welcome any comments and/or suggestions. thanks.

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Name: Donna Folwell
Email:sdfolwel@davesworld.net
Location: Forrest, IL USA
Date: Sunday, August 15, 1999 at 21:01:20
Comments:

I'm a licensed provider and need advice about one thing or another all the time.....Thanks for such a great site to visit, with so much to offer!!!! I'm looking forward to talking with any other providers who would like to share experiences. Thanks Again!

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Name: Cheryl Mays
Email:Cherideer3@aol.com
Location: Kenosha, Wi USA
Date: Saturday, August 14, 1999 at 23:14:54
Comments:

I think this is a really good idea for a web site.

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Name: Darace Steppes
Email:Babytrel@aol.com
Location: Hazel Crest, IL USA
Date: Friday, August 13, 1999 at 01:54:28
Comments:

I'm just starting my home day care, I would love to have any information to help out with the activities for the childrens.

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Name: Geneva Summers
Email:gsummers@onr.com
Location: Buda, TX USA
Date: Thursday, August 12, 1999 at 23:45:04
Comments:

I am looking for a computer program for child care business. I was told there is a company named Softcare. How any of you heard of it? I have been doing child care now in my home for 3 years.

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Name: Jackie Hibbard
Email:thibbard@wcoil.com
Location: Delphos , Ohio Van Wert
Date: Thursday, August 12, 1999 at 18:05:47
Comments:

Hi my name jackie and I need to know if anyone know's how to get the word out that I'm providing child care in my home I'm not certified at moment but would like to in the future.I have a 2year old daughter and also one on the way. If any advise is known please be free to e-Mail. Thank's for sight and hope to get childcare started. Jackie

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Name: Kathy Schroeder
Email:walleye1@tir.com
Location: Attica, MI USA
Date: Wednesday, August 11, 1999 at 13:22:51
Comments:

What a wonderful site ! I have been looking for something like this for a long time. I will gladly share my experiences as a licensed day care provider with others. I have been licensed for about 5 years now and I plan on staying in the day care field. I am going to college to get my degree in child care development so I can open a center outside of my home. Send me a note so we can share our experiences.

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Name: Kim Miller
Email:QPQ@worldnet.att.net
Location: Atlanta, GA USA
Date: Monday, August 9, 1999 at 09:34:25
Comments:

I am looking to start a day care in my home and feel completely lost as where to start. Does anyone have any expertise??? Help

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Name: Janice
Email:Barncat38@aol.com
Location: Waukesha, WI USA
Date: Sunday, August 8, 1999 at 01:32:27
Comments:

I'm still new to the family day care business so I'm always looking for ideas and advice. I have three 2-year-old boys (what a challenge!) and an infant in care right now. Would love to chat with anyone to share problems or tell stories. I'm already putting together a book about humorous and embarrassing moments with toddlers!

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Name: Marie Walter
Email:mwalter@home.com
Location: Vista, CA USA
Date: Friday, August 6, 1999 at 18:02:42
Comments:

HELP! I'm starting a childcare business from my home and would love to hear from anyone who is "seasoned" that wouldn't mind passing on some info about start up...licensing, meals, curriculum, etc. I just need to get the ball rolling! Thank you for your time! This site has been very encouraging and worth while to read! It's great to know there are others to network with and share stories.

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Name: nayyirah abdullah
Email:nur99@yahoo.com
Location: sacramento, ca usa
Date: Thursday, August 5, 1999 at 19:58:27
Comments:

Hi, I am a licensed provider in the city of sacramento I am trying to get my first clients I am currently specializing in evening care to start. If there is anyone with any ideas on how to obtain clients looking for this type of care please e-mail. thank you!!!!

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Name: Pam
Email:cvance@freeway.net
Location: Fife Lake, MI
Date: Wednesday, August 4, 1999 at 21:08:24
Comments:

Hi! I'd like to start a daycare in the next couple of months. Does anyone have any suggestions on policies, pay, days off (paid or not). Please help...just getting started.

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Name: Patricia Poe
Email:Mine75_99@yahoo.com
Location: Ceres, CA USA
Date: Wednesday, August 4, 1999 at 16:36:43
Comments:

I am trying to start a home daycare in california. I have taken all the appropriate classes and am now trying to get licenced if any one has any suggestions it would be very helpful.

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Name: Joyce
Email:mamoo@uswest.com
Location: Minneapolis, MN USA
Date: Saturday, July 31, 1999 at 00:10:43
Comments:

Hi fellow Daycare providers! I am a 24 hour provider and would love to chat with other providers about everydays ups and downs. Be a good break for both of us to have a "BIG" person to chat with!

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Name: Linda Krieck
Email:KCheddar
Location: New Castle, DE USA
Date: Tuesday, July 27, 1999 at 00:05:31
Comments:

I am pleased to see so many others out there in this profession. I too, am looking for information on making my job easier and enriching the minds of my day care children. Not to mention to make my day go smoother!!!! If any one would like to chat about their day or to share some info, give me a jingle. SANITY WANTED!!!!!!!!!!

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Name: Tina
Email:rachaelp@erols.com
Pa usa
Date: Monday, July 26, 1999 at 11:18:26
Comments:

I would love to stay in contact with anyone that does family daycare, just to vent somtimes. Any help I can give anyone, please feel free to ask. I have been a provider for 5 years. Great site.

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Name: Tina
Email:rachaelp@erols.com
Pa usa
Date: Monday, July 26, 1999 at 11:18:25
Comments:

I would love to stay in contact with anyone that does family daycare, just to vent somtimes. Any help I can give anyone, please feel free to ask. I have been a provider for 5 years. Great site.

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Name: Dawn O'Coin
Email:MDOCoin@aol.com
Location: Marlborough, MA
Date: Wednesday, July 21, 1999 at 14:09:53
Comments:

What a great website! This is just what I needed!!! I am looking for websites that have curriculum kits like Mother Goose Time. I don't follow the kits but think the crafts are great. Thanks in advance,

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Name:Kelly Dersch
Email:dersch@dlcwest.com
Location: Saskatoon, Sk. Canada
Date: Wednesday, July 21, 1999 at 12:34:49
Comments:

I've recently expanded my in home daycare. While searching for new and creative ideas, I found that people have daycare curriculums. This would be ideal for me BUT, all of them seem to be located in the USA. This is fine but, with the current exchange rate it would cost me a small fortune each month. Does anyone know of someone in Canada that offers a daycare curriculum? If not I may have to start my own!!! Thanks a bunch.

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Name: Janet
Email:janlynbry@juno.com
Location: Gray, ME usa
Date: Tuesday, July 20, 1999 at 21:20:42
Comments:

I have been doing day care for six years now. Would love to share e-mail with other providers.

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Name: Samantha
Email:mammel@freeway.net
MI usa
Date: Friday, July 16, 1999 at 22:44:39
Comments:

I run a day care and really enjoy talking to other day care providers and talking about our experiences..

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Name: Kim Jackson
Email:jacksonkim@hotmail.com
Location: Osceola, IA USA
Date: Thursday, July 15, 1999 at 19:50:31
Comments:

Oh my, I love this site!!! I have been in day care for 3 years & love it!!!:) I have been looking for a site that is all this promises to be!! I think I have found a new homepage!!:)

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Name: Etta McCaskill
Email:dove2@tir.com
Location: Detroit, MI USA
Date: Thursday, July 15, 1999 at 00:05:09
Comments:

I am so happy to find this web site I look forward to hearing from you in the future.

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Name: shaennea macllum
Email:smacallum1@home.com
Location: welland, Canada
Date: Monday, July 12, 1999 at 12:22:32
Comments:

I've just got my computer about a month ago. Wow what a sight.Ihave been a inhome child care provider going into my ninth year. I love the job and have found great rewards in meeting other inhome care providersat regional conferences and provincial conferences as well as belonging to a community support group in our area where we meet once a month and discuss our job as a home provider the trials the tribulations and we try to make a craft in there and have fun sharing.

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Name: Denise Buck
Email:MTBDKB@MSN>COM
Location: Warwick, RI USA
Date: Thursday, July 8, 1999 at 18:45:33
Comments:

I am thinking about opening a home daycare and would appreciate any information on liscensing . Thanks !

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Name: carol sj, ramirez-lie
Email:itp@melsa.net.id
Location: Cimahi, Indonesia
Date: Thursday, July 1, 1999 at 09:17:26
Comments:

this site is very educational for a starting mother like me.

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Name: Annette Richards
Email:abrichards@gocougs.com
Location: Bellingham, WA
Date: Wednesday, June 30, 1999 at 15:00:56
Comments:

I am a new mom, and am looking at starting a daycare so that I am able to stay home with my child. I have been looking for all the information to get started. Any info you can give me would be great.

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Name: Amy Elkinton
Email:elkinton@mailcity.com
Location: Tigard, OR USA
Date: Monday, June 28, 1999 at 07:13:32
Comments:

My husband and I are wanting to start a family soon. Currently I am a Nanny but would like to start my own home business so I can be an at home mother. Any advise would be great! I am in the process of finding out what I need to do to get licensed and what the ratios are. This site should help out alot!

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Name: Cassandra Bell
Email:cbell@mediriskinc.com
Location: Chicago, IL Cook
Date: Thursday, June 24, 1999 at 16:34:00
Comments:

Hello My Name is Cassandra Bell I am so happy I found this web site. I am in the process gathering information on how to start a childcare center it has been a dream of mines.If you can provided any information as to how you got started I would appreciated. Just to give you my information. I am not in the field of childcare, actually I am in the field of computer and the reason I am interested in childcare is because I am a single parent and I personally know the struggle of having quality daycare. If you can help with any information I certainly will be grateful.

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Name: Michelle Chouinard
Email:shellychouinard@hotmail.com
Location: Norway, MI USA
Date: Thursday, June 17, 1999 at 14:32:55
Comments:

I am trying to open a day care center. Right now I am getting licensed in my home to just get started, and I need lots of information.

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Name: Penny Scott

Date: Thursday, June 17, 1999 at 09:50:45
Comments:

I have an 8 year old son and work full-time sitting behind a computer. It is not what I want to do at all. I've been considering what I could do that I really would enjoy and be good at. I would love to work in a Day Care Center and be around children all the time. Could you give me some suggestions on what classes I need to take and how to find opportunities in my area.

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Name: Tracy Hyde
Email:tialynn@wt.net
Location: Alvin, Tx USA
Date: Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at 15:09:38
Comments:

I'm sooooo happy that I found this website! It has helped so much with beginning our homecare business. Thanks :)

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Name: Wendy Shipley
Email:camber@ecr.net
Location: Newark, OH United States
Date: Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 17:58:41
Comments:

Glad I found this web site and hope to make use of it. Hope that it can help me with my childcare business.

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Name: Kimber haley
Email:kimandbaby@webtv.net
ConnectCT US
Date: Sunday, June 13, 1999 at 12:40:31
Comments:

Great information resource.

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Name: TINA M. FARRIS
Email:OHMYCOW69@YAHOO.COM
Location: BEDFORD, IN
Date: Thursday, June 10, 1999 at 21:32:52
Comments:

I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO CHECKING MORE INTO THIS SITE...I AM AN ASSISTANT DIRECTOR IN CHILDCARE, WHO HAS TRANSFERRED ACROSS THE STATE....I CAN USE ALL THE HELP I CAN GET

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Name: Cathleen Murgas
Email:cjm28@psu.edu

Date: Monday, June 7, 1999 at 16:53:21
Comments:

Recently, I have been toying with the idea to open a day care in my home town. I am torn between doing it out of my home or establishing a daycare center. Any input/insight would be appreciated. Thank you.

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Name: Christina Morgan

Date: Saturday, June 5, 1999 at 19:06:25
Comments:

Hello, Recently I have seriously considered opening my own childcare within our home. I have received the information package but I am interested in how others have set up tax deductions and additional liability insur. on their home and family automobiles. Any other helpful tips are welcomed too!

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Name: Victoria Landry
Email:emdland@aol.com
Location: Shirley, Massachusetts USA
Date: Wednesday, June 2, 1999 at 09:40:16
Comments:

God Bless All The Daycare Providers!!! Today's parents are not those of the past. It is increasingly difficult to provide care for the children of absent parents. We need to support each other in the true meaning of our profession as "care givers" to the children who so despirately need our love and guidance. BRAVO!! to all who have held the hand, wiped the tears and given the best bear hugs these children deserve! :)

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Name:Emma Kirby
Email:ekirby1@bellsouth.net
Location: Anniston, Ala Calhoun
Date: Monday, May 31, 1999 at 18:18:54
Comments:

Hi I'am Emma and I love my work with Children, they are a joy too be around and you also can learn something new all the time".

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Name:Emma Kirby
Email:ekirby1@bellsouth.net
Location: Anniston, Ala Calhoun
Date: Monday, May 31, 1999 at 18:18:51
Comments:

Hi I'am Emma and I love my work with Children, they are a joy too be around and you also can learn something new all the time".

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Name: Emma Kirby
Email:ekirby@bellsouth.net
Location: Anniston, Ala Calhoun
Date: Monday, May 31, 1999 at 18:13:11
Comments:

Emma's Group Daycare,I've been in daycare for nine years and i love my time I spend with children's.

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Name: Lori Burke
Email:Lburke6375@aol.com or heaven1@surfree.com
Location: Waterbury, CT UnitedStates
Date: Sunday, May 23, 1999 at 21:25:45
Comments:

I'm a newly state licensed day care provider for three months now. Iam a mother of six, seeking imformation on anything about day care that one is willing to share. Thanks an awful lot.

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Name: Arlene Coltrane
Email:acolt@bellsouth.net
Location: Louisville, Ky U.S.A.
Date: Thursday, May 20, 1999 at 19:34:10
Comments:

I have been a Licensed In-Home Day Care for 12 years. And look forward for many years to come.

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Name: Portia Pritchett
Email:foruhedied@aol.com
Location: Dale City, VA USA
Date: Tuesday, May 18, 1999 at 19:43:46
Comments:

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Name: Tonya Wilkerson
Email:tonyawilkerson@hotmail.com
Location: Wyandanch, NY USA
Date: Monday, May 17, 1999 at 21:19:51
Comments:

I am looking to start my own center based day care and would like any tips on doing this.

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Name: Tonya Wilkerson
Email:tonyawilkerson@hotmail.com

Date: Monday, May 17, 1999 at 21:18:50
Comments:

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Name: KELLY STORY
Email:KMSTORY@HOTMAIL.COM
Location: APO, AE GERMANY
Date: Saturday, May 15, 1999 at 02:03:06
Comments:

I REALLY LOVE THIS WEB SITE. IT HAS LOTS AND LOTS OF GREAT IDEAS FOR MY FCC HOME. I AM EXPERIENCING A PROBLEM WITH THE DIRECTOR HERE. SHE THINKS MY DAUGHTER HAS A BEHAVIOR PROBLEM. I THINK SHE IS A TYPICAL, NORMAL 4 YEAR OLD. I HAVE DID LOTS OF RESEARCH ON HER AGE AND SHE SEEMS TO BE RIGHT ON TARGET. I TALKED TO MY DIRECTOR AND SHE STILL DOESN'T BELIEVE ME. I NEED HELP ON HOW TO GET SOME HELPFUL IDEAS ON THE NEXT STEPS TO TAKE. I THINK THEY ARE GIVING ME A HARD TIME. I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO?? THANK YOU.

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Name: Mary Flores
Email:exitpo@aol.com
Location: Salinas, CA USA
Date: Thursday, May 6, 1999 at 17:31:07
Comments:

Very informative website. I'm new to computers so I'm having trouble figuring everything out, but I'm keeping at it. Does anyone have info about a recipe book called Apples to Zucchinis that advertised on this site. I ordered in Feb. and still have not received anything.

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Name: CATHY CAMPBELL
Email:ELECTRA222@AOL.COM
Location: TAMPA, FLORIDA U.S.A.
Date: Tuesday, May 4, 1999 at 20:17:02
Comments:

IT IS NICE TO SEE THE MANY CARING PEOPLE THAT ENJOY THE SAME JOB I DO AND WILL SHARE WITH ME THE REWARDS OF HAVING THE NEXT GENERATION OF CHILDREN BE OUR BEST

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Name: Pam
Email:pjevans@erols.com
Location: Stratham, NH USA
Date: Sunday, May 2, 1999 at 04:20:47
Comments:

I am a mother of 5 children who I love dearly. I have been providing child care for 10 years, I still have the same first family, that helped me by choosing me, for their child care years ago. They really appreciate what I do for a living, it helps in this business. I need to update forms, and I just put together a policy and procedure handbook. Children are our most prize posession, therefore when choosing someone to be with your child longer than you each day isn't it very important how they will act with your child ? Think about it, it's not always easy, being a good provider, but I love it and give it my best shot every day because that's what I would exspect from a provider. The kids amaze me every day. Love this site!

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Name: Milly
Email:gwie-dsn@ix.netcom.com
Location: Ridgefield, NJ USA
Date: Sunday, May 2, 1999 at 00:40:36
Comments:

Hi! I would like to ask anyone who knows alot about child care center. I am thinking of opening child care center at home and not sure how to get the liscence and what kind of qualification is needed. Thank you.

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Name: Brenda Moore
Email:rbmoore@glasgow-ky.com
Location: Glasgow, Ky USA
Date: Saturday, May 1, 1999 at 11:58:09
Comments:

This has probably been the best site I have found yet! I have been a childcare provider for 21 years and still enjoy my work. Not everyday is perfect but what is? One thing I have learned is NEVER to say " I'm a babysitter". If anyone ask me what I do, I tell them I'm an Expert Childcare Developer with 21 years of experience. People really respect that title! Thans Brenda From Glasgow Kentucky

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Name: Debbie Dawson
Email:deb,d@xtra.co.nz
Location: Hamilton, New Zealand
Date: Saturday, May 1, 1999 at 03:49:37
Comments:

Hi I'm a kiwi and have really enjoyed reading your guest book entries. I also work for a Homebased Childcare agency in Hamilton New Zealand. I have 4 children in care full time, and my days are really busy. I will bookmark this page and visit often for new ideas. Keep up the good work people, you all have a very rewarding job.

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Name:Allison
Email:allison_fcc@hotmail.com
Location: Laughlin AFB, Texas USA
Date: Tuesday, April 20, 1999 at 14:54:21
Comments:

I do home day care and would be glad to answer any questions you guys have! I love this web site!

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Name: Michele
Email:riedemanm@owings-mills.aim-smart.com
Location: Manchester, MD USA
Date: Saturday, April 17, 1999 at 00:02:57
Comments:

It's nice to find a web site for day care providers. So far I've found some interesting information.

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Name: Kim
Email:KMFH9989@AOL.COM
NY USA
Date: Thursday, April 15, 1999 at 20:37:31
Comments:

I am new at this site and have been checking it out. I really like what I see. Thanks!!!

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Name: Richard Tate
Email:richard@meetingmakers.com
Location: Taunton, MA
Date: Wednesday, April 14, 1999 at 13:35:47
Comments:

I am looking for reasonably priced nanny in Southeastern Massachusetts. We would be willing to fly the nanny out to us from anywhere in North American or Europe. Any hints, all the big companies seem to be very expensive to. We have a 2 year old and a baby on the way in Mid-May. Any ideas would be a great help. Please email me. Thank you, by the way, this is a great site.

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Name: Shelli
Email:FLLNANJIL@aol.com
Location: Tacoma, Wa USA
Date: Wednesday, April 14, 1999 at 03:35:53
Comments:

hi im 20 and me and my friend are thinking bout Starting a Day Care...and i need all the info i can get...so if anyone can help me i would really appreciate it...i need to know what i need and where to get it...things like that...so please help...thank you...Shelli

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Name: Leslie Miller
Email:Miller-Miller@worldnet.att.net
Location: Kawkawlin, MI USA
Date: Monday, April 12, 1999 at 17:59:30
Comments:

Hi everyone!! I am new to this board and hope to find help. I recently found myself in bind, my husband works fulltime one child in 1st grade and a 1 year old. Our older car died, we have a newer one but have to share. Looking for a sitter, way to get to work, etc....A BIG PAIN!! My husband just suggested I look into having a daycare at my home but have no idea whats envolved or where to start. Please somebody come to my rescue.....Thanks a bunch from MICHIGAN

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Name: Leah Mae A. Alba
Email:leahmaea@hotmail.com
Location: Houston, TX USA
Date: Sunday, April 11, 1999 at 17:23:35
Comments:

I am planning to open up a in-house childcare. What should I need to do to start? Can anyone give me some input? Thanks.

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Name: Rhonda Unterschultz
Email:student@rdc.ab.ca
Location: Red Deer , AB Canada
Date: Friday, April 9, 1999 at 16:08:55
Comments:

In responce to Celina H. Ramirez I wanted to share with her some other realy good sites. There is www.ideabox.com, and there is www.nncc.org, there are two that should help you with ideas and such. Also I wanted to say that this is a good website!!

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Name: Rhonda Unterschultz
Email:student@rdc.ab.ca
Location: Red Deer , AB Canada
Date: Friday, April 9, 1999 at 16:08:39
Comments:

In responce to Celina H. Ramirez I wanted to share with her some other realy good sites. There is www.ideabox.com, and there is www.nncc.org, there are two that should help you with ideas and such. Also I wanted to say that this is a good website!!

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Name: Alma These
Location: Red Deer, Alberta Canada
Date: Friday, April 9, 1999 at 16:01:18
Comments:

I think that this would be a helpful wed site to people working from the home. I know how Rachel of Danville feels because I get that from my boyfriend and some family members. The way I deal with their comments is ignore them or tell them to come one day and see how my day is really like. After you explain and show them. then their views should change, if they don't, just show them that their comments don't bother you; it will usually stop.

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Name: Heather Campbell
Email:hlcampbell@rdc.ab.ca
Location: Red Deer, AB Canada
Date: Friday, April 9, 1999 at 15:31:10
Comments:

I am a student at Red Deer College and I am just completing my ECD diploma. In response to Lori Varty, I just wanted to say that I commend you on working with the special needs population. I too am interested in entering this field as well. I would be intrested in attending one of your workshops, I'm sure you could teach me alot form your own personal experiences.

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Name: Heather Campbell
Email:hlcampbell@rdc.ab.ca
Location: Red Deer, AB Canada
Date: Friday, April 9, 1999 at 15:24:52
Comments:

I am a student at Red Deer College and I am just completing my ECD diploma. In response to Lori Varty, I just wanted to say that I commend you on working with the special needs population. I too am interested in entering this field as well. I would be intrested in attending one of your workshops, I'm sure you could teach me alot form your own personal experiences.

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Name: Heather n

Date: Friday, April 9, 1999 at 15:20:26
Comments:

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Name: Lisa Christmas
Email:lpayton@arielmutualfund.com
Location: Oak Park, IL
Date: Friday, April 9, 1999 at 09:59:50
Comments:

I would like to start a home day care, searching for ideas for recruiting families for business and any ideas on how to get started. Learning curriculums for ages 1-5

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Name: Celina H. Ramirez
Email:Itsibitsi3@aol.com
Location: San Leandro, CA USA
Date: Friday, April 9, 1999 at 02:15:18
Comments:

Seems that there is so much to learn! I am so glad that this forum/site exists. Tonight I had to simply brouse and enjoy. Got very good pointers. Maybe I will be able to find time to interact more. Thanks to all!

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Name: Jaime
Email:Student@rdc.ab.ca
Location: Red Deer , AB Canada
Date: Thursday, April 8, 1999 at 19:08:22
Comments:

I would quickly like to commend Lori Varty for the hours it seems she puts in with children. I am about to graduate with my Early Childhood Development Diploma and I know how exhausting yet fullfilling it can be to work with children. You must have an extremely good heart to put so much time into children's lives. What an inspiration!

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Name: Corrina Ganser
Email:cgans@rdc.ab.ca
Location: Red Deer, AB Canada
Date: Thursday, April 8, 1999 at 18:33:10
Comments:

Jane From Rochester Hills, I empathize with how you feel about the gratification we recieve as caregivers. I think what we have to remember is that we are making a difference in the lives of children, and that is what counts. I hope your love of working with children remains strong.

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Name: Rebecca Wright
Email:pottygirl@hotmail.com
Location: Red Deer, AB Canada
Date: Thursday, April 8, 1999 at 00:52:28
Comments:

This comment is directed to Rachel in Danville, IN, USA. I sympathize with your frustrations. I am plagued by people who consider ECD (Early Childhood Development) program simple and common sense; not a real education. In truth, it requires immense effort and considerable emotional stability. I love working with children and so I deal with both stressful days and the ignorance of civilians. I understand the demanding field childcare is.

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Name: Lorissa
Location: Red Deer, AB, Canada
Date: Wednesday, April 7, 1999 at 12:11:15
Comments:

This is a great site. I would like to offer my support to Rachel from Danville. I can empathize with your feelings of frustration when it comes to people not taking our roles as quality care providers seriously. The best response that I use when I am faced with the same ignorance or stero type of "Is that all you do?",is to say "What I do is so much more and if you would like to hear about it I would love to share what it is I do every day". I grab hold of these chances to help educate others and to help break the sterotypes that surround our profession. Rachel, we know that what we do every day is to help lay the foundation of success for the children. I have changed my title as a caregiver to that of an "opportunity provider" because that is what I do every day, I offer opportunitites to the children for them to learn, explore and grow. Good luck in your successes with your children.

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Name: Lori Delaney
Email:tlre@marsweb.com
Location: msla, mt usa
Date: Monday, April 5, 1999 at 23:01:58
Comments:

looking for great ideas for a family daycare! just starting up

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Name: Gerri Ingles
Email:dharkmoon@hotmail.com
Location: Middletown, NY USA
Date: Saturday, April 3, 1999 at 11:42:59
Comments:

I'm very much interested in starting my own child care business and I would appreciate it if anyone has any tricks of the trade with a beginner! Thank you so much!

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< Name: Dina Trainer
Email:student@rdc.ab.ca
Location: Red Deer, AB Canada
Date: Thursday, April 1, 1999 at 19:24:42
Comments:

This is a neat site. I'm not too familiar with the internet yet but I am quickly getting acquainted. I am an Early Childhood Development student at Red Deer College and will have my Level III in the next month or so. I would like to commend B.J. Hunt of Wichita on working with so many children. Just one question... How do you do plan activities for that many children? Yikes!!! I currently work with 15 children and often find it hard to control their behvior. Good for you. Keep up the good work. Dina

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Name:Shannon Tripp
Email:MrsT2562@aol.com
Location: Missoula, MT USA
Date: Monday, March 29, 1999 at 12:52:30
Comments:

Great place! Check my site out...it's a place for youths who babysit and they need your input! Thanks

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Name: Denise (Dee) A. Kern
Email:cdkern@tir.com
Location: Port Huron, MI USA
Date: Saturday, March 27, 1999 at 13:03:34
Comments:

Great Area and Resource

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Name: Cheryl
Email:student@rdc.ab.ca
Location: Red Deer, AB Canada
Date: Thursday, March 25, 1999 at 15:16:14
Comments:

I am a student at the Red Deer College, and am almost finished my ECD diploma. It's encouraging to see that there are great websites where providers can go to get support and give ideas to each other. My mom has a dayhome, so I have seen (and helped out with!) all the work that goes into looking after children in your home. In response to Rachel, from Danville, IN USA, who wrote in on Feb. 13, I wanted to encourage you that child care is really a profession, with organizations and memberships, magazines and articles that give us current information on increasing the quality of care in centers and in dayhomes. So if you wanted to let others know about how much work you do, you could mention some of the formal organizations that exist that support your job. Taking care of children and providing for their needs is such an important task, don't let anyone tell you otherwise!

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Name: Lori Varty
Email:bigbluehouse@hotmail.com
Location: Port Huron, MI USA
Date: Thursday, March 25, 1999 at 09:51:32
Comments:

I am a registered child care provider, family home. I have been for over 10 years. I specialize in the special needs population. I am unique as a provider, since I worked outside my home for over 17 years, and needed child care for my children. I didn't open my business until I no longer needed child care for myself. I truely understand both sides, parents and providers. I offer care from 6 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., M-F, with ocassional weekends. I also do workshops, and private consultation with other providers regarding contracts and policies for their child care business. I am very happy to find such an innovative and "sharing" network for both providers and parents. I will be visiting often, and I would love to hear from others, parents and providers!

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Name: Brenda
Email:BPe4885573@aol.com
Location: Springfield, United States
Date: Wednesday, March 24, 1999 at 23:37:41
Comments:

I am writing a paper about starting a daycare. If anyone has any tips or addresses I should visit, please let me know. Thank You

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Name: Esther
Email:EILewis@webtv.net
Location: Bothell, WA USA
Date: Wednesday, March 24, 1999 at 18:01:48
Comments:

I am a daycare provider. I've been in the business as an In Home childcare provider for 5 years. My husband and I ran a daycare together for the first 3 1/2 yrs. in a small 2 bedroom house. We took care of 12 children. Last August we moved to the city where my husband found another job. I wanted to continue my business, so we found a perfect home that fulfilled all of my dreams for my daycare business. It is a split level home. There are two seperate living quarters. The daycare facility has a kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and playroom. Our living quarters has 3 bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom and living room. Now my girls, 6 and 2, have thier own rooms. The mere fact that I can leave my job to go home has made a big difference to the quality of care my daycare children receive. I am now able to focus on them and not worry about cleaning so much. Or worry about my furniture getting ruined. I can have all my breakable things out. The daycare is all geared for the children. A place they can just be kids. What a contrast! Thanks for letting me share with you my blessing. God bless. Esther

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Name: Linda P.
Email:lollipop@in-motion.net
Location: Lebanon, In. U.S.A
Date: Wednesday, March 24, 1999 at 17:57:19
Comments:

Always looking for childcare sites and this is a GREAT ONE!!!

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Name:Terry Tamayo
Email:clpjwf@de-inc.com
Location: seabrook, NH U.S.A
Date: Sunday, March 21, 1999 at 16:45:06
Comments:

I Would like to know about your network.

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Name: Ellen M. Copland
Email:emcopland@hotmail.com
Location: Ft. McMurray, AB Canada
Date: Sunday, March 21, 1999 at 15:16:44
Comments:

Nice to see a site like this for all the caregivers. I will be graduating in May with my Early Childhood Diploma and am very interested in starting up an on-site childcare facility. I need help finding Alberta and Canadian grants and funding for this non-profit project. Can anyone help me out?? I am currently working in a daycare as an infant EDUCARER. This is the word the we as trained professionals shouls be using, we are educated care givers...not babysitters. For those of you looking for quality childcare, give your child's caregiver the respect they deserve, as in most cases they would make more money working at 7/11 and get benefits also. I want everyone out there to know that I am doing this job because I love what I do, not for the money. It would be great to live above the poverty line wouldn't it?? Thanks for your help, and letting me go on my soapbox.

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Name: Miss Kenzi
Email:burgdorf@proaxis.com
Location: Albany, OR Linn
Date: Saturday, March 20, 1999 at 18:19:41
Comments:

This site is GREAT!!!!! I am new to the business and can use all the information I can get.

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Name: Carla Woolman
Email:woolman@telusplanet.net

Date: Saturday, March 20, 1999 at 12:20:50
Comments:

Good Site

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Name: Heidi Stark
Email:heidiscott@internetwis.com
Location: Mayville, WI USA
Date: Thursday, March 18, 1999 at 18:46:08
Comments:

I am doing a research paper on the differences between at home child care and outside child care. I would appreciate any comments or articles on the subject. Feel free to email me. Thank you.

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Name: Marie Busam
Location: Virginia Beach, VA United States
Date: Thursday, March 18, 1999 at 15:14:48
Comments:

I am just learning how to use the internet and I came across this site. It is a great place to go. I will definately be back. I am a mother of an almost one year old son named Eric.

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Name: Malyn
Location: Peters, WV USA
Date: Thursday, March 18, 1999 at 13:19:10
Comments:

I have just found this site today and I think it's a good thing for new parents to use. I have a five month old baby girl. She is very beautiful.

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Name: Christina Allen
Email:cricket278@juno.com
Location: Liverpool, NY USA
Date: Tuesday, March 16, 1999 at 20:54:40
Comments:

Hi! I'm a single mom of one 3 year old and am looking for inexpensive, or affordable, quality day care in my area. I'm basically doing this all by myself and can't afford the going rate for this service. Any one intersted?

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Name: Donna
Email:dmorrison@rdc.ab.ca
Location: Red Deer, AB Canada
Date: Tuesday, March 16, 1999 at 13:18:45
Comments:

I am preparing a session for a Family Day Home Conferenc at the Red Deer College this weekend. This is a fantastic site and I will presenting it to the participants at my workshop with them. They will enjoy the exploration!

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Name: Janice Saville-Schwartz
Email:dwschwartz@erols.com
Location: Catonsville, Md USA
Date: Monday, March 15, 1999 at 20:53:07
Comments:

Holly, great site! I met you a couple of years ago at Hagerstown Conference and I have your book. When does your store open. I am interested in Business Forms. I am looking for a Incident /accident 3 part form. Thanks Janice

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Name: Nyeka Barnes
Email:vrinehardt@hotmail.com
Location: Landover, Md. USA
Date: Monday, March 15, 1999 at 16:39:04
Comments:

I am interested in becoming a childcare provider and would like to know how to get my liscense. If you have any info about this please send it to me. Also I will take any addresses from the inter net if you know any.

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Name: peggy ruedisueli
Email:ruedi3@webtv.net
Location: port huron, mi us
Date: Sunday, March 14, 1999 at 21:45:26
Comments:

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Name: peggy ruedisueli
Email:ruedi3@webtv.net
Location: port huron, mi us
Date: Sunday, March 14, 1999 at 21:44:02
Comments:

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Name: Jane
Email:beartracx@webtv.net
Location: Rochester, MI USA
Date: Sunday, March 14, 1999 at 19:44:46
Comments:

Looking for someone to start a group home for the summer. You must be at least 14 yrs and have own transp.

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Name: Jenna
Email:grandslam47@hotmail.com
MI USA
Date: Sunday, March 14, 1999 at 17:56:17
Comments:

Hi! I'm from Michigan and am interested in babysitting over the summer. I'll be 15 in May and would love to hear from you! Please e-mail me if you have any questions!!

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Name: LYNNE BUTLER
Email:vacations@attcanada.net
Location: Richmond Hill, ONT CANADA
Date: Sunday, March 14, 1999 at 12:23:24
Comments:

Fantastic Website!! I;'ve recently opened my home daycare and I'm possitive I'll be back here many many times. THANKS for a quality site. Love to hear from anyone.

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Name:Pam Boagn
Email:PBoagn1014
Location: Delaware, Ohio Delaware
Date: Saturday, March 13, 1999 at 10:49:20
Comments:

What is URL? I'm new Can you tell? Would like others in and around me to chat with about the rates in our area. Would also like some new ideas,crafts,recipes, all. Let's chat!!!

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Name: Laurie Guyer
Email:guyer@net1plus.com
Location: Athol, MA USA
Date: Thursday, March 11, 1999 at 21:45:08
Comments:

This is a great site! Im glad I found somewhere interesting to go finally. Ive been a daycare provider for 1 year and I have mostly toddlers. 14 months, 2- 2year olds, and a developmentally delayed 3 year old in daycare, need some ideas for activities that focus more on toddlers, as opposed to the preschool age. I also have 2 preschoolers ages 4 and 5 that dont want to do "baby stuff". Any ideas? Especially for crafts for toddlers.

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Name:Brianna
Email:Brianna2121@webtv.net
Location: Cambridge, MA US
Date: Thursday, March 11, 1999 at 20:41:09
Comments:

I will be moving to the Chester, VT area soon. Does anyone have any suggestions for home daycare? Prices? I have a 3 year old.

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Name: Doreen Castle
Email:dscastle@comdisco.com
Location: Wallkill, NY USA
Date: Wednesday, March 10, 1999 at 13:28:22
Comments:

I am looking at starting my own daycare in my home. Can someone who has recently done this or even a veteran give me some much needed advice.

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Name: Jane
Email:beartracx@webtv.net
Location: Rochester Hills, MI U.S.A.
Date: Monday, March 8, 1999 at 20:57:46
Comments:

I've been a child care provider for 4 years, and like all of you I love it too! But I have had my share of problems with children, parents,those receiving state aid, those receiving child support, etc. Its a great job, but its not all rosey as this site makes it seem. Child care is a personally gratifying, often thankless. Contact me with your questions/comments!

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Name: Tammy
Email:ketomom@flash.net
Location: Skokie, IL USA
Date: Monday, March 8, 1999 at 12:27:50
Comments:

What a great site!! I love all the information you are providing here. I have been a home daycare provider for 10 years and I think this is one of the best sites I have come across!

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Name: Susy Boehle
NE USA
Date: Wednesday, March 3, 1999 at 20:33:21
Comments:

I love your site. I have been a childcare provider for 9 years. It is wonderful to have sites like yours available.

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Name:Cindi Brown
Email:CLB42856@mintcity.com
Location: St. Johns, MI USA
Date: Tuesday, March 2, 1999 at 21:33:43
Comments:

I recently posted a web site about our daycare home. It includes our handbook, how we do preschool, activities and much much more.. Let me know what you think if you visit it. http://members.mintcity.com/countrykidschildcare

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Name: Tonya
Email:garfeldlvr@aol.com
Location: Gastonia, NC USA
Date: Saturday, February 27, 1999 at 16:46:59
Comments:

This is my first time here. I love this site, I work with infants in a licensed child care facility and I'm currently going to school to get my Associates degree in Early Childhood and hope to open my own child care facility some day soon.I would greatly appreciate any information.

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Name:Gigi
Email:gigisof@aol.com
NY USA
Date: Friday, February 26, 1999 at 14:57:09
Comments:

I have really enjoyed your site.

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Name: Tina Webster
Email:dingley@rock.upnaway.com
Location: Rockingham, WA Australia
Date: Friday, February 26, 1999 at 09:29:15
Comments:

First visit to this sight. Very interesting. I have been a day care providor for 2 years and really enjoy looking after the children. Would be interested to hear from other carers from any part of the world, Especially around Hamilton (My home town)or Toronto Canada.

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Name: Heidi Triplett
Email:Redbible1@mindspring.com
Location: Sand Springs, Ok USA
Date: Friday, February 26, 1999 at 00:42:12
Comments:

This sight was a blessing from God above, I'm a provider.

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Name: Patty Schulte
Email:pschu21149@aol.com
Location: Coralville, IA USA
Date: Thursday, February 25, 1999 at 23:54:43
Comments:

I'm just getting started with daycare. I have 7 mo old twins and couldn't see sending them to daycare since I waited so long to have them. So I have decided to start my own. This site is great!! If anyone has any advice for a beginner, I would greatly appreciate it.

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Name: Lisa Getchell
Email:Getch@ticon.net
Location: Milton, Wi.
Date: Thursday, February 25, 1999 at 20:12:44
Comments:

I am in the process of getting state licensed. I am trying to come up with a name, any creative ideas? Also I could use some ideas for lunch,and snacks.

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Name: Karen Knight
Email:karenknight @hotbot.com
British Columbia
Date: Wednesday, February 24, 1999 at 16:15:19
Comments:

Hi! I've been a Licenced caregiver for 9 years and I absolutely love my job. This is a great web site for any information regarding childcare and a great place to hear about other caregivers experiences. I live in Canada, so it would be nice to hear from someone in the U.S. to see if policies and procedures differ in any way compared to Canada. Thanks! Karen

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Name: Janet Pierson
Email:janetlee@udnet.net
Location: Streator, IL. USA
Date: Sunday, February 21, 1999 at 13:32:59
Comments:

Hi,I have been a licensed daycare provider for 8 years. I would like to hear from other childcare providers who have started a networking program for caregivers in their area. I'm from a small community and would like to get one started. Love visiting your site!

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Name: kids "r" us ronda
Email:rar71328
Location: deville, la rapides
Date: Sunday, February 21, 1999 at 12:11:24
Comments:

we will be opening soon, hopefully at the end of april or the first of may.. all and any advice will be greatly appreciated thanks, kids"r"us

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Name: Brenda
Email:roboster@willmar.com
Location: Litchfield, MN USA
Date: Wednesday, February 17, 1999 at 23:44:01
Comments:

I have been a child care provider for 4 years and love doing it! I also have 4 children of my own ages 12, 4, 2, and 1 year old. This is a great site with lots of helpful information and ideas, I will be back!!!!

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Name: Lakeva

Date: Tuesday, February 16, 1999 at 20:54:46
Comments:

Great

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Name: MPacheco
Email:michele_pacheco@hotmail.com
Location: Temecula, CA US
Date: Tuesday, February 16, 1999 at 15:23:35
Comments:

This is my first visit. What a great resource. I am a parent of three children and I'm considering opening a child care in my home. Can anyone give me any advise?

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Name: Kathy
Email:ROLON7@AOL.COM
Location: ORLANDO, FL US
Date: Monday, February 15, 1999 at 11:09:21
Comments:

Hi to all Providers: Nice page you have here, wish I knew how to do my own... But in any case, can anyone tell me how to proceed with my own, home care in Florida. I am currently trainnig for the CDA but I have also decided to do my own at home, any advise or directions is appreciated... Thanks :)

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Name: Rachel
Email:Rakey1@webtv.net
Location: Danville, IN USA
Date: Saturday, February 13, 1999 at 22:50:32
Comments:

Hello fellow caregivers. When someone asks me if I really like children, I'm always surprised. This is not the kind of job you can fake. Here's my dilema of late. I am running into more and more people who reply "Is that all you're doing", or, "It must be nice not to have to work". I am dissapointed at the lack of, something, with people. How do you respond, if at all. I want to say, My 10-11 hour days are sooooo easy, and I can just go and do anything I want, I'm not tied down at all.- ha ha. Don't get me wrong, there are definate benefits to working at home, and I don't want to trade it for anything right now, but I am stumped with this one. Any suggestions?

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Name: Susie Jones
Email:carouselcorner@hotmail.com
Ohio U.S.A.
Date: Friday, February 12, 1999 at 21:07:27
Comments:

Hi everyone! I've visited the site a number of times and joined chat on occasion and I have to say everyone is so helpful and encouraging! I'm just beginning my dc and open to any suggestions or ideas anyone has. Thanks for a great site........Susie

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Name: L Ashby
Email:IBLauraA@aol.com
Location: Jacksonville, AR USA
Date: Monday, February 8, 1999 at 14:10:32
Comments:

I believe all children are unique and deserve the best childcare possible. Learning should be made fun so that the child enjoys learning. But most of all, each child should have a friendly, loving environment at home and away from home.

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Name: Jennifer
Email:babyblue81@prodigy.net
Location: San Angelo, TX Unites States
Date: Monday, February 8, 1999 at 10:50:06
Comments:

I really enjoyed the information. There was a great deal of organization and effort involved.

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Name: JEAN LAMBORN
Email:RLamborn @ webt.net
Location: Lincoln, Ne USA
Date: Sunday, February 7, 1999 at 17:50:09
Comments:

Sorry I messed up all ready I put in the wrong e-mail address

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Name: JEAN LAMBORN
Email:RLAMBORN
Location: LINCOLN, NE USA
Date: Sunday, February 7, 1999 at 17:26:52
Comments:

HI THIS IS MY FIRST TIME HERE. I'M LOOKING INTO STARTING MY OWN DAY CARE WHAT DO I NEED TO DO?

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Name:B.J. Hunt
Email:Elfdaycare@aol.com
Location: Wichita, KS USA
Date: Sunday, February 7, 1999 at 16:41:05
Comments:

My family and I run a childcare center with 300 students. If anyone has questions for me or any excellent advice, I'm always open for some.

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Name: Debi Payne
Email:Rugratz923@aol.com
Location: Richmond, VA United States
Date: Tuesday, February 2, 1999 at 08:39:19
Comments:

You have a wonderful site here. Glad Barbara Brooks told me about it. thanks.

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Name: miranda
Email:mlegg@webtv.net
Location: kalamazoo, mi usa
Date: Friday, January 29, 1999 at 11:56:15
Comments:

Hi I'm just starting my daycare in my home and would love to hear some michigan rules and some of the other michigan provider's policies. Great Site!! Thanks

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Name: Tammy
Email:meandchanel@yahoo.com
Location: Lansdale, pa
Date: Wednesday, January 27, 1999 at 11:46:15
Comments:

Does anyone know a good site to list babysitting available?

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Name: Cindi Brown
Email:CLB42856@mintcity.com
Location: St. Johns, MI USA
Date: Tuesday, January 26, 1999 at 19:28:15
Comments:

Hello, I was browsing daycare web pages in search of ideas for setting up my own web page when I found this site. I have a group day care in my home and am interested in sharing ideas with other child care providers by e-mail. I have hundreds of craft ideas, many play recipes and also provide preschool activities.

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Name: Claudia Cornwall
Email:cornwall@istar.ca
Canada
Date: Tuesday, January 26, 1999 at 18:11:43
Comments:

Hi! I am writing a story for a national magazine about daycare in Canada. I'd like to hear from Canadian parents about their experiences, both positive and negative. You can email me your comments, observations.

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Name: Tanya B.
Email:JandT512 @aol.com
Location: Carol Stream, IL USA
Date: Tuesday, January 26, 1999 at 16:06:57
Comments:

Hi I came across this site on accident today and I can't believe how wonderful it is. I am interested in starting a group with other in home day care providers in the area . We can get together and swap ideas and etc. Please E- mail me if you are interested.

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Name: Karrabi Malin
Email:cariboo2u@aol.com
TX USA
Date: Monday, January 25, 1999 at 23:15:35
Comments:

Looking for information to start a daycare facility on a public elementary school campus for faculty / staff and/or parents too. Any information would be appreciated. How do large corporations get daycare on-site? Are there any public schools doing this? I am doing research for an education class. Thank you! :)

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Name: Cindy Donley-Klinger
Email:cdonleykli@aol.com
Location: Muskegon, MI USA
Date: Sunday, January 24, 1999 at 18:26:43
Comments:

I've recently gone online and have enjoyed your site today:). I have been a daycare provider for 5-1/2 years and I am happy to be able to stay home with my daughters.

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Name: Sue
Email:slaub@chorus.net
Location: Poynette, WI
Date: Saturday, January 23, 1999 at 18:45:32
Comments:

TAXES!!! AAAHHHHH!! I have always done our taxes but started day care last Aug. Anyone know where I can find examples of filled out tax forms for peeking at? Thanks, Pulling Out My Hair in WI

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Name: jeanie akau
Email:potogee@aol.com
Location: FT.LEWIS, WA>
Date: Saturday, January 23, 1999 at 03:17:51
Comments:

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Great website!!

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it. Name: Mary D'Orazio
Email:stargazier1@webtv.net
Location: livonia, mi usa
Date: Friday, January 22, 1999 at 23:57:29
Comments:

I will be starting a childcare at home in a month. If there is anyone out there that would like to give me some pointers I would appreciate Great website!!

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Name: Marie Smith
Email:ymid@hotmail.com
Location: Charlottetown, PEI canada
Date: Thursday, January 21, 1999 at 23:07:35
Comments:

This is the first time I have ever posted anything on the NET, so please bear with me! This looks like a great site. I have been surfing for two hours (the kids are asleep, my husband is out, the house is quiet) trying to find some information on finding a nanny and I am close to tears! The position is less than a perfect position I must admit. We have no mercedes for the nanny to drive :-), only a small room in a small house, 20 minutes from the capital city, two small children, and not a lot of $$. However on the plus side we are very friendly & reasonably intelligent people (myself and my spouse) with two lovely kids and a great deal to offer the right person in terms of support with their education (should they want that) a flexible schedule, a standing in the family as a family member (if they want that!) consideration, room and board (we are partial vegetarians & the house is in a nice country setting on a river) use of our vechile at times, a modest income, etc. Is this a possibility? Am I being niave to think someone might want to particpate in this type of exchange in such a rural setting? I am thinking of a University student who wants to attend UPEI (they would likely have to be Canadian or the fees would be astronomical I think) or someone wanting to go to University or College. I only need part-time daycare (slightly more for the summer months) and could arrange it around the persons hours at school. I have advertised at the University here, and the college, and in the local paper with NO LUCK, just wingnuts. I need the right person for my children, someone that we all could love and who could love us back. We would do whatever we could for that "right" person; to make the situation work for them.The person I'm thinking of is energetic, caring, experienced with children (at least somewhat) intelligent, environmentally concious, non-sexist, non-racist, and not fanatical about anything!, intuitive, gentle, fairminded, creative, and can actually think - not just react. Should I just give up now? Does anyone have any kind advice for us? Thanks for lending an ear! regards, Marie

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Name: cathy Jobe
Email:scuby@as.net
Location: Lancaster, Calif L.A.
Date: Wednesday, January 20, 1999 at 23:24:51
Comments:

I have just sat here and read several letters and none to be in my area,that's really dissapointing and I would like to read whats going on around my area.I know that the daycare rates are a real joke ,I have found threw an organization call the child care resourse center where they actually pay $90.00 per child per family,meaning for every child in that family i get $90.00 and this service is offered for the lower income familys and I find them not to complain and are always happy with me and Im sure its because they are recieving aide and I wish that all moms were this happy and would appreciate what we do all day for them,next ot GOD we are the most important things in there life and we get paid the worst,If you have this type of program you should check into it,I get paid holidays paid sick days and all togeather I get 21 days paid per year,I choose when I want to go on vacation and this organization pays,Its great no attitudes and the day is so much less stressfull knowing that I dont have to deal with these moms that are so non carring for us. I recently called the licensing agency and asked them what days they are closed and Im now closed the same days the state is. As I feel if they are not there to protect us we should not be open and they said they were going to start recommding this idea to all there providers ! We need to start letting the public know that we are someone very special and we deserve the best also! good luck to all of you who are just starting out,the general public is not very kind and moms and dads both will drag you into there problems and you must be one step ahead of it all the time,keep it always on a buisness level and then they dont go there.Iv been doing this for about 15years now and trust me Im not letting these people use me any more,giving discounts does not mean that a child will not be as active as the 1st child so why the discount,no more of that and it should not be expected of us to give it either. If we all start doing the same thing then these parents wont expect either,lets make a stand for the people we are, and that is someone who is making a difference and it will show!!!!! please e-mail me I would love to hear all your comments from anywhere and you can even share your stories with me I will send them on to my daycare friends and it will surely be a blast .

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Name: Susan Roman
Email:romanw.sprint.ca
Location: Hamilton, ON Canada
Date: Wednesday, January 20, 1999 at 13:50:40
Comments:

We've only just gone on line and this sight has been great. Ive been providing care for over 10 years in my home and I love (almost) every minute of it. This is a great place to go during nap time. I would love to converse with other caregivers from Canada.

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Name: Beth Graham
Email:grah@jnlk.com
Location: Woodstown, NJ
Date: Monday, January 18, 1999 at 16:47:30
Comments:

I have a 5 month old daughter and have recently returned to work and school. I'd love to work in a day care so that I could be away from my daughter less.

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Name: DARLENE HAUS
Email:hausrem@cpinternet.com
Location: Duluth, MN USA
Date: Monday, January 18, 1999 at 16:41:35
Comments:

I have been doing daycare for 7 yrs now. I am looking for daycare insurance that does not cost a leg or two. any help would be great. I really like this site

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Name: Gayle Smith
Email:gsmith@houndawgnet.k12.mo.us
Location: Aurora, MO United States
Date: Monday, January 18, 1999 at 12:52:15
Comments:

I am trying to help a company set up a company sponsored daycare program. I am having a hard time finding resources to put one together. If you or anyone you know has any information on requirements for daycare (facilities, programs, administrators, or workers) for the state of Missouri, please let me know. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Name: Twila Hawkins
Email:THaw606793@aol.com
Location: Caldwell, Id. U.S.
Date: Saturday, January 16, 1999 at 11:55:34
Comments:

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< Name: Conni Mitchem
Email:stevecon@gateway.net
Location: Dandridge, TN USA
Date: Thursday, January 14, 1999 at 11:39:10
Comments:

We are currently trying to open a childcare facility in TN. We would like any information regarding grants in this state.

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Name: Kim Morris
Email:morris6@gate.net
Location: Kingsland, GA USA
Date: Tuesday, January 12, 1999 at 13:09:57
Comments:

I live in GA and I am also in the process of opening a group home daycare, what I would like to know is where to look for information on how to find grants and or loans for childcare. Is there a website or any information that's out there? PLEASE HELP

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Name: maria
Email:memondragon@yahoo.com
Location: elk grove, ca sacramento
Date: Monday, January 11, 1999 at 21:05:47
Comments:

I am considering purchasing a home to start a day care(only). I have currently been a preschool teacher for 5 years. I am interested in any info. on regulations and licensing. Also any information on start-up costs. Thanks for the help.

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Name: Lynette
Email:lynette@air-inc.com
Location: Cambridge, MA
Date: Monday, January 11, 1999 at 14:03:07
Comments:

I am starting a day care and am presently looking for any helpful advice or website addresses on budgets, staffing, liscensing, etc. Any information would be greatly appreciated. THANKS.

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Name: g odom
Email:rickey@net1inc.net
al
Date: Monday, January 11, 1999 at 00:31:59
Comments:

I just found this site and find it has a lot of information.I have been a childcare provider for 15 years now,and have seen many changes.What i want to know is,why so many parents are unwilling to pay their providers a decent rate.I am in alabama,and if i am real lucky i will get 35-40 dollars a week for full time care.That is for baby or toddler care.These children are in my care for 10-11 hours a day.I don't even try to break that down to what it would be per hour.I do believe that there should be more help for single mothers who try to get of the welfare system.

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Name: Margaret Climenhage
Email:J12M10J4@aol.com
Location: St.Catharines, Ontario Canada
Date: Tuesday, January 5, 1999 at 15:18:45
Comments:

So glad I found your website. Gives me a chance to catch up on some job related material. I have been providing home childcare for approximately 10 yrs and have loved every minute of it. I am also involved in a Network group for home childcare providers in my city. We have a registry for parents looking for childcare, If anyone needs help with that they are welcome to email me anytime. I will keep reading all your new info, thanks again for the site..

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Name: Ann Richter
Email:arich53920@msn.com
Location: Costa Mesa, CA USA
Date: Wednesday, December 30, 1998 at 18:34:05
Comments:

My family is moving from S. Calif to the D. C./Virginia area. We are looking for daycare (in provider's home) for Madeleine, our 9 month old daughter, beginning February 22nd. I will be in the area searching for housing Jan 14 - Jan. 16 (areas of Falls Church and McClean)and would also have time to interview and meet any interested daycare providers at that time. Looking forward to hearing from providers. Best Regards, Ann Richter

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Name: Melanie Lackland
Email:Lackland@flash.net
Location: lewisville, tx usa
Date: Wednesday, December 30, 1998 at 18:06:20
Comments:

I really enjoyed this site!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Name: Catherine Penner
Email:chrzpenn@msn.com
Location: Haverhill, MA USA
Date: Wednesday, December 23, 1998 at 06:50:27
Comments:

Hi- I'm just starting up my daycare; first child tomorrow! I love this site; lots of great information and the chat room is fantastic! I'll be returning often to glean info! In the meantime I need to concentrate on filling my 3 vacant slots!

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Name: Kimberly Willis
Email:Sydniep@yahoo.com
Location: Bellwoood, IL. USA
Date: Monday, December 14, 1998 at 12:30:47
Comments:

I am relocating to CT.. Just thought I would search your web site to find child care for my 2 year old duaghter. Unfortunaley there are no listings for childcare in CT.. I will continue to browse this site on a regular basis.

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Name: Theresa Kilian
Email:T.Kilian
Location: North Tonawanda, N.Y. Niagara
Date: Thursday, December 10, 1998 at 13:23:54
Comments:

I just got At&t and I am a family child care porivder and I hope to benefit myself and hopefully benefit others and meet new providers.

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Name: kate
Email:katty_2000@hotmail.com
Ma. U.S
Date: Wednesday, December 9, 1998 at 18:45:55
Comments:

Great website wish it had a little more child care info on it though.

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Name: Donna B
Email:dmk@home.com
Location: saskatoon, sask. CANADA
Date: Sunday, December 6, 1998 at 17:54:04
Comments:

I have been back to this site many times and enjoyed it everytime.Really nice chat line and the forums are awsome so full of information I feel so lucky to have found this site.THANK YOU so much

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Love this site. Has been very helpful. The Chat is great!

I WAS VERY PLEASED TO FIND SO MUCH USEFUL INFORMATION ON ONE SITE! IT'S GREAT TO SEE PROVIDER'S WORKING TOGETHER TO EDUCATION OUR CHILDREN!

Thank you for this great web site and all of the information it has to offer.... I need help locating a child care provider for my 17 month old son.. In his current daycare his is getting injuried once every week from the other kids! Any ideas what I should do ????

Wonderful site! I just resigned from teaching special education (severely handicapped). I taught for the past 16 years but am now starting a family daycare. I currently have 10 children at different times throughout the day. Ages range from one year old to nine. Any ideas and types f making the transition from "working outside the home" mom to stay at home mom would be much appreciate! My children are 15, 13 and 12 weeks. Thanks!!

I was out looking for specific information on starting a Day Care at a church. I am less interested in the techinical side - budgets, regulations, etc., as we have done the research in that area - and much more interested in what a congregation needs to do to have a successful start up. Leadership and support, I'd guess you would say. There was such a long list of comments, I guess this is a long shot to leave a note here, but hey, since I am here, might as well scratch a message on a tree and see what happens!!! Neat site - time to go on with my search.

I have just begun my 25 year in the realm of licensed child care in the great state of New York. I am presently operatering a group family that offers care for school age care for grades 1 thruogh 7 at our local schools. I have a masters degree in Education and I have made the choice to :"teach at home"!!! I have twin sons at the Univ. at Buffalo and a husband who is my child care assistant! I work with my local care providers group on a 4 county level and on a one county level. I would be happy to share the pitfalls that I have avoided over the years and promise to do it in a humorous manner. You may e-mail me with questions or just to chat.

Hi, First time to this site. I have a nanny, she takes care of one child (1 year) and we have another one on the way in March. I currently pay $250 a week (40 hours) she does the laundry and light housecleaning. She wants $75. more a week come March.. She's been with us for a year. We pay her for days off, and holidays and vacation. In return if we need her an extra hour or two, its not a problem and no extra money goes out. I just wanted to know what others are paying, and if this sounds like alot of money, or it is fair. Any advice please e-mail. Thank you

I am a mother of two and brand new to the home daycare business. This site is going to be a great help! If any other providers have tips they want to share with a beginner, please feel free to e-mail me.

GREAT SITE

WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN CCPPIN I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR WEEKS FOR A DECENT SITE NOW MY SEARCH IS OVER. MY HOME WILL BE AVAILABLE 12/1/98 SO I GOING TO SOAK ALL THE INFO I CAN FROM YOU THANKS FOR THE SITE AND THE WONDERFUL LINKS TO OTHERS.

I really like your site. I have added it to my favorite folder. My question: I am just getting started in childcare, is there any information you can give me about getting started. Like about computer programs. etc. anything helps. Is there anyone in my area of Central New York?

I am starting a daycare center and would like information. Any help would be appreciated. I would also like to know education requirements for the administrator. The licensing laws are so vague. Thanks!

I AM A FORMER NURSERY SCHOOL TEACHER WHO BLOW THE WHISTLE ON THE WRONG DOING OIF THE SCHOOL FOR WHICH i WORKED. I COOPERATED WITH YWO CHILD PROCETIVE AGENCIES AND EVEN A SENATOR FROM NY, BUT THE SCHOOL WAS RICHER THAN I AM AND NOW THE GOOD SENATOR NICK SPANO AND THE CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES HAVE TURNED THEIR BACK ON ME AND THE CHILDREN OF NY STATE. wHO CAN ADVISE ME ON LEGAL HELP FOR WHISTLE BLOWERS!!!!!!

I just want to ask how a single working mother is expected to pay $130 a week for daycare and pay $500 in rent and other bills and still feed her family. I tried to get subsidy and am ineligible needless to say i had to get rid of my car and am driving a unsafe vehicle just to survive. I can't understand how people on welfare are doing better than I am and I can't get any assistance whatsoever. My kids are the ones who are suffering.I can't even get them health insurance it really is very unfair. I don't understand this system that is supposed to help people.

This is my first time surfing and I was able to find this wonderful site!(It's easy-right?) I've been a professional early childhood/staff/parent educator for over 10 years and I still have so much to learn. I don't uslly have time for the computer much but would love some feedback from other professionals about my dilemma: I worked in NAEYC accredited centers for ov 7 years and am currently an accredited Family child care home. I was offered a position in a center-not yet accredited, with teachers leaving and a recently licensed expansion. I have a 3,5 &8 year old..any thoughts?

I´m a early childhood educatioon student from Denmark wanting to do practical experience in Montreal/Quebec. If anyone knows of any preschools or kindergartens that might be interested or have any helpful information please let me know. Thank you, Christina

I'm looking for reasonably priced day care person or nanny to take care of my son (almost 2 years old) and my daughter (9 month old). Monday to Friday at your place or my place in South San Jose, CA. If you know any responsible and kind person, please let me know. THANKS!

I'm looking for reasonably priced day care person or nanny to take care of my son (almost 2 years old) and my daughter (9 month old). Monday to Friday at your place or my place in South San Jose, CA. If you know any responsible and kind person, please let me know. THANKS!

I have been in the field of Early Childhood Education for 16 years, and find myself in an emerging early childhood development center as the director. I really enjoy helping the families and educating the parents and teachers. I am in need of software specifically designed for a child care center. Can anyone help? I would be greatly appreciateive! Thank you, Courtney Bazen

THIS IS A SUPER-D-DUPER WEB SITE. YOU SHOULD ADD MORE CHILD CARE LISTINGS TO THE VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. AREA.-RAINYA

I'm 18 yrs old and in my last year of high school. I'd like to enter a childcare profession but I'm a bit cofused about the education requirments and the standard salary. Can anyone clear that up for me?

I have been a family child care provider since 1983, and have 2 daughters of my own 12 & 15. I recently completed my CDA classes and am currently working on completing my resource file and competencys. I love my job and plan on continuing it as long as God will allow it. My husband nas supported me, as well as both of our girls helping and also "babysitting" on nights and weekends at the childs home for the parents when they have plans.I was one of the charter members of our childcare association, and currently hold workshops for other providers to receive the mandatory training required by our licensing requirements, as well as meeting other providers and blow offsteam and have fun! I only recently purchased my computer, so I now have another resource for info and friends!! I enjoy hearing from other providers anywhere. I also lobby for legislative issues pertaining to childcare and licensing regulations.

I am a parent about to go to work and I am in need of a babysitter or day care center for my 25 month old. She is not yet potty trained.

I'm a new parent and looking for all the heip I can find I will be going back to work soon and will be looking for a sitter or a daycare center for my child.

Was glad to read about the VA State Conference on your page. I'll be there. Hope to see you. Great site. Will visit it often. Keep up the good work.

just found you in the web. I work in an infant toddler room in a daycare center in N.y. Looking for info to help me provide the best care I can for the children in my care.

just found you in the web. I work in an infant toddler room in a daycare center in N.y. Looking for info to help me provide the best care I can for the children in my care.

I am a Licensed Child Care Provider in Crofton, Maryland.I enjoy "surfing" the net for new ideas to use in my program.Thanks for providing the information ! Have a great day !

Jill Dickey We talked on the phone about a month ago. I will be attending the P.G. County orientation for licensing but still hope to open my doors (infomally) on Nov. 2. I am just fitting in a quick note to you before I slip out the door on my way home from work. I don't have a computer at home so hope to check out your site again before I leave my job for good. Can I list my "Kiddle House Day-care" for potential clients on your site? Sincerely, Leda Rose Yatabe

I am planning to start a family daycare in my home next year. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

I am planning to start a family daycare in my home next year. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

I am planning to start a family daycare in my home next year. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

I am new on the web but I've been doing daycare in my home for 3 years and I am looking for all kinds of learning activities and ideas that will help me better serve the children I provide care for. E-mail me anytime at (davisroper1@juno.com)

I was wondering if anyone had some information on how to obtain a list of educators interested in a live-in nanny or babysitting situation?

I was wondering if anyone had some information on how to obtain a list of educators interested in a live-in nanny or babysitting situation?

I was wondering if anyone had some information on how to obtain a list of educators interested in a live-in nanny or babysitting situation?

Howdy yall! I'm about to get out of the Navy and become a childcare provider. I need all the help I can get. I'm CPR certified and have an extensive background in hospital care. I'll be taking care of a 14month old and a 4 year old. Any advice where to begin would be greatly appreciated. Yall have a nice day ! Bruce =o)

Hi: I have been in the day care business going on 6 years.It is one of the best jobs I have had. I was in retail management for 12 years an now I have fun ! Please feel free to E-mail me. I would like to know about some Michigan Laws. I anyone can help me I would be greatful... I need to know about a Church Day Care in my area. The are being audited by the church. Who has the right to the records?

I'am a first year early childhood education student and I really enjoyed this site. I will definatly recommend it to the rest of my classmates.

I'am a first year early childhood education student and I reall I'am a first year early childhood education student and I really enjoyed this site. I will definatly recommend it to the rest of my classmates.

I have been in daycare for 2 years and just got the internet wanted to see what was out there for providers,and found your site.I like it alot.Does anybody know where you can buy planning books and art supplies through the mail.

I HAVE BEEN A CHILDCARE PROVIDER FOR 5 YEARS NOW I MUST SAY WE HAVE COME A LONG WAY IN JUST THAT SHORT TIME. I WOULD LIKE TO SAY I ENJOYED THIS SITE AND ALL THE INFORMATION I HAVE READ.

I HAVE BEEN A DAY CARE PROVIDER FOR OVER 4 YEARS, IN MY LANHAM,MD. LOOKING FOR 1 MORE CHILD,TO TAKE OF. NEED MORE INFORMATION, E-MAIL ME. I LIKE THE PAGE A LOT. GOOD LUCK TO EVERY ONE.

Just visited your web site, very interesting. I have managed a Daycare Center for 5 years, and for the most part have enjoyed it very much. During this time, I have developed some software for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and the Child Care attendance program for State assisted families. I am interested in knowing if other visitors to your site have similar programs to share. J. Turner

Nice site to visit.

This is a post to test some changes...

I belong to a provider support group in our city and I'm sure they will all enjoy this site. It's wonderful to know there are so many people working with kids out there!!!!

I enjoyed my visit to your page. I have just created a child care pages web ring. I thin your site would be a wonderful addition, and would bring your site some quality traffic. If you are interested please drop by and check it out here: Child Care Pages Web Rings Or drop by my place, it's called the Activity Idea Place:)

I enjoyed my visit to your page. I have just created a child care pages web ring. I thin your site would be a wonderful addition, and would bring your site some quality traffic. If you are interested please drop by and check it out here: CEELISA@aol.com
Location: LAUREL, DE USA
Date: Monday, August 10, 1998 at 08:08:58
Comments:

THIS IS MY FIRST VISIT TO YOUR WEB SITE. IT IS VERY INTERESTING. I WOULD LIKE TO FIND OTHER PROVIDERS TO SWAP IDEAS WITH AND JUST CHAT FROM TIME TO TIME.

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Name:SILVIA MILLS
Email:smills@cstone.net
Location: Charlottesville, Va. USA
Date: Sunday, August 9, 1998 at 11:05:29
Comments:

A GREAT SITE, CHILDREN ARE MY BUSINESS AND IT SHOULD BE EBERYONES.THEY ARE THE FUTURE OF AMERICA.I HAVE SUBCRIBED,KEEP THE GOOD WORK! KKL

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Name:Brent Gallagher
Email:info@galman.com
Location: Bel Air, MD USA
Date: Wednesday, August 5, 1998 at 10:37:28
Comments:

Drop by today and see what we have to offer!!

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Name:Barbara J. Dryden
Email:babsdry@Juno.com
Location: Columbia, MD USA
Date: Wednesday, August 5, 1998 at 06:13:38
Comments:

I need information on average salaries of day care center administrators, day care teachers, specialists, i. e., nurses, social workers, counselors, etc., maintenance staff, clerical staff, and retainers for accountants, lawyers, and doctors. I am preparing a proposal for a day care center to be established in North Carolina. Please either submit to my email address sources for such information or a listing, if you hace it. Thanks, Barbara Dryden.

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Name: Shelley Gardner
Email:shelley_gardner@ncsu.edu
Location: Raleigh, NC USA
Date: Tuesday, August 4, 1998 at 13:59:55
Comments:

I am getting ready to become a Family Child Care Project Director for the 4-H Youth Development School-Age Care Project. I was interested in hearing from FCC Providers who have school-agers in their programs, and what types of activities are used for them while they are in the FCC homes. Please feel free to call me or e-mail me directly with this information. I look forward to the responses. Thank you. This is a GREAT site!

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Name: regina winslow
Email:kwinslowjr@yahoo.com
Location: forestville , md prince georges
Date: Tuesday, August 4, 1998 at 08:38:34
Comments:

i am looking for a day care provider in the forestville or suitland md area my son is 1yrs old --- pls respond to my e-mail at my address - thank you so much !!!!!!!!!!!

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Name: stephanie
Email:knsbuff@netconx.net
Location: mason city, iowa
Date: Monday, August 3, 1998 at 16:56:54
Comments:

I am starting my own in-home daycare in a couple of weeks and really look forward to sharing ideas and questions with others. Nice to know that this is out there for our use. Good luck to everyone with their own business

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Name: Donna Colegrove
Email:donnacolegrove@hotmail.com
Location: Charlotte, MI USA
Date: Sunday, August 2, 1998 at 00:48:27
Comments:

Nice site. I am always interested in other peoples ideas and also to see so much excitemenent for a hard but rewarding job. Donna

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Name: John and Peggy Hurkman
Email:JHurkman@msn.com
Location: Aurora, IL USA
Date: Saturday, August 1, 1998 at 22:04:59
Comments:

We are starting up a home daycare the beginning of this school year '98. Was looking for contract information to download into a Word Document or Office. This is the first site we came across and are looking forward to talking with others that have their own home daycare.

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Name: CASSANDRA HALEMANO
Email:C98M65@AOL.COM
Location: HONOLULU, HI USA
Date: Monday, July 27, 1998 at 04:42:36
Comments:

STUMBLED ONTO WEBSITE. NOT REALLY SURE HOW TO FIND WEBSITE AGAIN. IS IT ON AMERICA ON LINE OR DIFFERENT. WHAT IS "URL"? CAN SOMEONE HELP. HOW DO I FIND "MOMSRUS.COM/ORDER HTML."

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Name: Avi - Avron Foods, Foods & Arts Dist. to Day Care in Toronto Canada
Email:avron@ican.net
Location: Toronto, ON Canada
Date: Sunday, July 26, 1998 at 11:14:32
Comments:

We are looking for an ex-day care teacher to join us as a sales rep. part/full time, in the Toronto area. Feel free to write us. !

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Name: JAUNITA
Email:UNO4NEAT@JUNO.COM
Location: MOBILE, AL USA
Date: Wednesday, July 22, 1998 at 19:30:34
Comments:

GLAD TO FIND THIS SITE .

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Name: Debbie Turrentine
Email:toad@famvid.com
Location: spfld, Il. USA
Date: Monday, July 20, 1998 at 16:56:04
Comments:

Found your web site when surfing the net. It seems like a very helpful site for parents and providers alike. Gald to know that there are so many of us out there to share with.

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Name: marsha
Email:marsha@siscom.net

Date: Friday, July 17, 1998 at 11:27:30
Comments:

Love the new look!

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Name: Monica
Email:whatamama5@aol.com
Location: Wichita Falls, TX USA
Date: Thursday, July 16, 1998 at 21:48:38
Comments:

Very interesting website. I am a director of a childcare center and am looking for information on staff training or staff management.

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Name: veronica
Email:amr_amor18@hotmail.com
Location: uvalde, tx
Date: Monday, July 13, 1998 at 19:08:27
Comments:

i am new to this web site i liked it very much i am looking foward to seeing it again very soon . i want to know more abouy the steps in getting started on a day care .my husband and i want to start one at our home .please any info would be nice and very appriciated .i want to know the materials i would need tips games and other info like foods and caring ,schedules evan out door games.opening hours and payments

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Name: jennifer
Email:jbaker @cdsnet.net
Location: shady cove, OR U.S.A
Date: Sunday, July 12, 1998 at 13:27:20
Comments:

I HAVE JUST FOUND THIS WEB SITE & I THINK IT'S GREAT INFORMATION I'AM JUST STARTING A DAY CARE IN MY TOWN OF ABOUT 2000 THIS WILL BE MY FIRST SELF-OPERATING BUSSINESS I AM LOOKING FOR AS MUCH HELPFUL TIPS AS I CAN. I LOOK FORWARD TO VISITING THIS WEB SITE AGAIN SOON

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Name: Jodi
Email:Turtle@one.net
Location: Taylor Mill, KY USA
Date: Saturday, July 11, 1998 at 14:48:40
Comments:

I just recieved my Family Day Care Certification today and am so happy to see all the support that is out here on the web... It makes me happy to know that we are doing the right thing! Children are truly God's greatest gift!!!

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Name: April/Jackie
Email:Gypdncr@aol.com
Fl
Date: Friday, July 10, 1998 at 17:33:55
Comments:

Seeking info on starting a Center that is both parent and employee friendly. Would like info on getting started including Home Center info. Suggestions and opinions are also welcome. Love the site. Will be back soon!

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Name: April/Jackie
Email:Gypdncr@aol.com
Fl
Date: Friday, July 10, 1998 at 17:29:32
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Name: April/Jackie

Date: Friday, July 10, 1998 at 17:27:27
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Name: kelly myer
Email:jkkmyer@ac-copy.com
Location: apo, ae germany
Date: Friday, July 10, 1998 at 16:12:08
Comments:

surfing the net and discovered this page. i'm getting ready to start my home daycare in august. please sent contract information, activity planning, etc. i just signed up for magazine. guten tag

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Name: kelly myer
Email:jjkmyer@ac-copy.com
Location: apo, ae germany
Date: Friday, July 10, 1998 at 16:07:38
Comments:

surfing the net and discovered this page. getting ready to start my home daycare in august. love to hear from you all.

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Name: Christina
Email:Rob1@infoave.net
USA
Date: Thursday, July 9, 1998 at 19:57:36
Comments:

I am looking for a center start-up sheet. Can anyone help me?...great web page also!!

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Name: Karen
Email:krob@essex.ac.uk
Location: Colchester, Essex England
Date: Wednesday, July 8, 1998 at 08:14:15
Comments:

This is my first visit here and I am impressed. Can anyone help me? I am a NNEB and I would love to work in New Zealand for a year. Is anyone from New Zealand who can help me on my way? If you can I would love to hear from you. If not I would still love to hear from you!!

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Name: Ginger Maxwell
Email:DOKMOM5511@AOL.COM
Location: BILLINGS, MT. USA
Date: Monday, July 6, 1998 at 20:10:24
Comments:

I HAVE JUST CHECKED IT, ALSO RECEIVED THE MAG. THAT II I DID NOT RECEIVE BECAUSE OF A MIX UP. LOVE WHAT I HAVE READ, AND DON'T WANT YOU TO STOP. WE NEED THIS INFORMATION AND HELP

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Name: Stephanie DiMora
Email:JSDDi@juno.com
Location: Kernersville, NC USA
Date: Monday, July 6, 1998 at 14:55:59
Comments:

This is my first time visiting your site. It is wonderful to find a place to get info and reponses from other chilcare providers. I have a licensed home daycare. Having a home daycare lets me do two things I love- teaching young children and staying home with my 1 year old son. I am proud of what I do and I never let anyone call me a babysitter.

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Name: Sarah Fountain
Location: Lansing, MI U.S.A
Date: Thursday, July 2, 1998 at 20:35:49
Comments:

I have love children since I was a child myself. I have been babysitting since I was 12, I am 20 now. I work at a day care center and plan to have a home daycare in the future. Children are my life. They are the most precious gifts of all.

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Name: Karen Capern
Email:roca@albedo.net
Location: Fergus, Ontario Canada
Date: Wednesday, July 1, 1998 at 12:41:28
Comments:

Another provider in Fergus told me about your site and I look forward to connecting with you (when time provides). I have done Home Daycare on and off since my son was an infant. He is now 20 yrs old. We CAN survive!

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Name: Melinda Greene
Email:Melgacc@aol.com
Location: Salem, Or USA
Date: Saturday, June 27, 1998 at 22:43:44
Comments:

I just found this also. It's fantastic. I can't wait to get your publication

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Name: Renee' Bruce
Email:cmbdaycare@aol.com
Location: Columbus, Ohio USA
Date: Wednesday, June 24, 1998 at 22:45:58
Comments:

I run 2 centers and am looking for hook-ups to other centers on line - like your website! Check me out too! http://www.usrc.net/cmbdaycare

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Name: Michelle Luhdorff
Email:Mluhdorff@aol.com
Location: Visalia, CA USA
Date: Saturday, June 20, 1998 at 02:17:31
Comments:

I'm just starting in day care and found this site incredible. I'm signing up for my subscription. Thanks!

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Name: Konnie Isetts
Email:nakitta@hotmail.com
Location: Escanaba, Mi USA
Date: Wednesday, June 17, 1998 at 22:05:24
Comments:

I really enjoyed your page, I will be coming back.....Thanks.

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Name: Shelley Wilshusen
Email:shelley3@telusplanet.net
Location: Didsbury, AB Canada
Date: Tuesday, June 16, 1998 at 21:20:15
Comments:

Hi. I signed in the guest book on May 23, 1998 but I gave the wrong E-mail address. Sorry, I am new at this, but I am really enjoying it.

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Name: Nancy
Email:means2404@aol.com
Location: Rochester, mn usa
Date: Tuesday, June 16, 1998 at 17:27:39
Comments:

I have been a Family Child Care Provider for 24 years and now specialize in Infants and Toddlers. You have a GREAT web site. I will be back frequently!!

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Name: Sandra Cermak
Location: Rocky Mountain House, Alberta Canada
Date: Tuesday, June 16, 1998 at 12:36:23
Comments:

I am looking forward to visiting this web site again and I am sure again.

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Name: Sandra Cermak
Location: Rocky Mountain House, Alberta Canada
Date: Tuesday, June 16, 1998 at 12:36:19
Comments:

I am looking forward to visiting this web site again and I am sure again.

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Name: Gwen China
Email:RGMSERVICES@AOL.COM
Location: SUMTER, SC
Date: Sunday, June 14, 1998 at 17:48:40
Comments:

Hello, I'm so glad that I found this site. I'm a college graduate in Early Childhood Development. It has been interesting surfing the site, finding out different information.I to, is in the process of starting a Child Care Program to help enhance the lives of young children. I,m so glad to see all the people that are interest in children. If anyone have in do' and don'ts about childcare please fill me in. This will be the first business I've operate. I'm interest in any reference about children and becoming membership in educational programs. I wish everyone much success in pursing your business in childcare.

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Name: Gwen China

Date: Sunday, June 14, 1998 at 17:38:16
Comments:

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Name: Joanna Neely
Email:jnjneely@uswest.net
Location: Boise, ID USA
Date: Saturday, June 13, 1998 at 10:29:09
Comments:

Hello, This if my first time visiting this site. I am very impressed wit the knowledge that you share. My husband and I are looking into me quiting my job and staying home with our two boys, but I have told him that I don't want to sit around and do nothing. I want to be able to watch other children as well. While we were in Holland I ran a small Day Care in my home, this is what I want to do again, the only problem is that I am not sure how to go about getting started. Hopefully you can help me with this.Thanks for listening. Sincerely, Joanna Neely

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Name: SUE JONES
Email:jjones@airnet.net
Location: CULLMAN, AL USA
Date: Friday, June 12, 1998 at 23:31:25
Comments:

I HAVE JUST PURCHASED A DAY CARE AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW SOME LEARNING ACTIVITIES TO KEEP THE CHIDREN'S MIND'S ON WHAT THEY ARE LEARNING I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO KNOW SOME GAMES THAT WOULD BE REAL INTERESTING FOR THEM TO DO I AM NEW TO THIS SO ANYTHING WILL HELP ME. THANKS SUE THEM THAT WOULD BE INTERESTING TO

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Name:CHERRY STIEGLER CONLEY
Email:CHERRY-JON@WORLDNET.ATT.NET
Location: MT. HOLLY, NJ USA
Date: Friday, June 12, 1998 at 19:22:03
Comments:

I'VE BEEN IN THE CHILDCARE BUSINESS FOR FOUR YEARS. THIS IS A VERY INFORMATIVE WEBSITE. I'LL BE BACK!

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Name: Lisa Dempsey
Location: Red Deer , Alberta Canada
Date: Thursday, June 11, 1998 at 18:01:30
Comments:

This is the my first time on this web site and I can tell that it will be very benefical in the future.

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Name:Jenn Mullins
Email:Polarmulli@aol.com
Location: Anchorage, Ak UsA
Date: Thursday, June 11, 1998 at 04:09:24
Comments:

I am working on starting my own daycare. I love working with my own daughter (even though her terrible two's can wear me down). and I have now dedicated my website to the things I've found to help me. A lot of it may copy what's already out there, but It's what I've got. Can anyone give me any hinters on how to advertise my page a little bit more?

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Name: Jenny Simmons
Email:simmons@netonecom.net
Location: Cadillac, MI USA
Date: Tuesday, June 9, 1998 at 12:38:10
Comments:

Hello Everyone, I have been in day care for almost 11 years. I happened to "fall" into this website. I am not sure how to retrieve it. It is nice to listen to so many different comments coming from all over the world. I look forward to attempting to connect up again.

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Name: Melissa Scopas
Location: Manteca, CA USA
Date: Monday, June 8, 1998 at 21:27:35
Comments:

This is a great site! I am a home day care provider and have been in business for approx. 3 years now. I will be checking this site for fresh ideas!! Thanks!

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Name: B. Savoy
Email:Savoy@novanetwork.com
Location: Hyattsville, MD. USA
Date: Monday, June 8, 1998 at 18:35:53
Comments:

I am working in high school- on site- child care for teen parents.Anyone with ideas for working with children of teen parents, please share!

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Name: Gwenn Bookheimer
Email:gvbvab@bellatlantic.net
Location: Norristown, PA USA
Date: Sunday, June 7, 1998 at 19:46:38
Comments:

I am interesting in owning and operating my own childcare center. I am currently in school for early education and would like very much to obtain a position in a childcare center until my graduation. In my current position I earn a very good salary but it is just simply not what I want to be doing with my life and my career.

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Name: Amanda
Email:simmemon@stc.net
Location: CORNELIA, GA UNITED STATES
Date: Saturday, June 6, 1998 at 14:32:53
Comments:

I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE ACTIVIES FOR CHILDCARE PROVIDERS. I DON'T OWN A DAYCARE BUT I WORK AT NOAHS ARK CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL AND WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR NEW ACTIVITES TO DO WITH THE CHILDREN.

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Name: Amanda Hunnicutt
Email:simmemon@stc.net
Location: cornelia, ga united states
Date: Saturday, June 6, 1998 at 14:28:07
Comments:

Noahs ark christian preschool 132 locke rd cornelia, ga 30531 ga-pre-k is avaliable 706-776-7067

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Name: Isabel Argueda
Email:didslib1@mountainview.ab.ca
Location: Didsbury, AB Canada
Date: Saturday, June 6, 1998 at 12:28:21
Comments:

I am student ECD program looking for my diploma. I worked in the day care for seven years. This site is excellent and very helpful.

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Name: PATRICIA VEST
Email:REDS3366@AOL.COM
Location: GLEN BURNIE, MD MARYLAND
Date: Saturday, June 6, 1998 at 09:08:30
Comments:

I'M JUST STARTING MY OWN DAYCARE BUSSINESS,THIS SITE SEEMS TO BE HELPFUL,ANY TIPS WOULD HELP.THANKS

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Name:Suzanne McNeill
Email:suzanne.mcneill@btinternet.com.uk
england
Date: Friday, June 5, 1998 at 19:36:44
Comments:

I hoped to find likeminded English people. Never mind. I have given various child care as well as full time nursing for 10 years now returning to full time ed doing a child psychology degree as well as nanny to four on a part time basis. Loving every minute of it. Don't be put off by Louise Woodward.

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Name:Suzanne McNeill
Email:suzanne.mcneill@btinternet.com.uk
england
Date: Friday, June 5, 1998 at 19:36:00
Comments:

I hoped to find likeminded English people. Never mind. I have given various child care as well as full time nursing for 10 years now returning to full time ed doing a child psychology degree as well as nanny to four on a part time basis. Loving every minute of it. Don't be put off by Louise Woodward.

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Name:Pamela S. Rowse, R.N.
Email:wownurse@aol.com
Location: Las Vegas, NV USA
Date: Friday, June 5, 1998 at 11:18:11
Comments:

Holly; I don't know if you will remember me since it has been over a year since we first talked. The Kierra Harrison Foundation for Child Care Safety has come a long ways since we first visited about "making day care safe" . I continue to encounter major opposition to hearing "the dark side" of day care safety. But we are continuing our uphill battle. You have a great web-page with tremendous information.

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Name: SHARON YOUNG
Email:ALIYAH7805@AOL.COM
Location: CHARLOTTE, NC U.SA
Date: Tuesday, June 2, 1998 at 14:36:55
Comments:

I AM A CHILD CARE PROVIDER SEEKING INFORMATION ON BUSINESS PLANS . THANK YOU FOR ALL THE HELP YOU CAN GIV EME ON THS MATTER.

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Name: Karen Young
Email:kyoung@civilmail.tamu.edu
Location: College Station, TX USA
Date: Tuesday, June 2, 1998 at 11:34:36
Comments:

I really enjoyed visiting your site! I retired daycare two years ago after having a RFH for about 15 years. I miss it. My niece and sister-in-law are opening a Licensed Day Home in Austin Texas in a few months. This should be very helpful for them. Thanks for all your hard work in putting all this together. I wish you the best in your future with daycare.

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Name: Susan Tullis
Email:strawberry21@chatham.net
Location: Siler, N.C US
Date: Sunday, May 31, 1998 at 11:33:44
Comments:

I am a mother of three going to open a home daycare.If you have any advise please feel free to E-Mail me. I am little bit scare of quitting my full time job with my income, not knowing how long it will take to build up my daycare.

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Name: Elaine
Email:jden@net1fx.com
Location: Regina, Sk Canada
Date: Thursday, May 28, 1998 at 02:24:29
Comments:

May 27, 1998 I have been a Childcare Home Provider since July 1986. Became subsidized Sept. of 1989. I would really like to be in touch with Providers in Saskatchewan, Canada to compare notes, ideas & crafts. My Daycare children range in age from 2-11 years. I handle situations very business like. But, I can still laugh with my Daycare parents. We respect each other. For our Childcare Providers Day I received roses from 2 Daycare children, and a lot of thank yous, which I normally receive every day. It's a great feeling, to be appreciated. I have great parents, and great Daycare children.

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Name: Elaine
Email:jden@net1fx.com
Location: Regina, Sk Canada
Date: Thursday, May 28, 1998 at 02:24:05
Comments:

May 27, 1998 I have been a Childcare Home Provider since July 1986. Became subsidized Sept. of 1989. I would really like to be in touch with Providers in Saskatchewan, Canada to compare notes, ideas & crafts. My Daycare children range in age from 2-11 years. I handle situations very business like. But, I can still laugh with my Daycare parents. We respect each other. For our Childcare Providers Day I received roses from 2 Daycare children, and a lot of thank yous, which I normally receive every day. It's a great feeling, to be appreciated. I have great parents, and great Daycare children.

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Name: Elaine
Email:jden@net1fx.com
Location: Regina, Sk Canada
Date: Thursday, May 28, 1998 at 02:21:08
Comments:

Hi I just signed on to the guest book. How do I go about reloading. This is my first time using. Help!!!!! Thanks.

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Name: Elaine
Email:jden@net1fx.com
Location: Regina, Sk Canada
Date: Thursday, May 28, 1998 at 02:15:23
Comments:

May 27, 1998 I have been a Childcare Home Provider since July 1986. Became subsidized Sept. of 1989. I would really like to be in touch with Providers in Saskatchewan, Canada to compare notes, ideas & crafts. My Daycare children range in age from 2-11 years. I handle situations very business like. But, I can still laugh with my Daycare parents. We respect each other. For our Childcare Providers Day I received roses from 2 Daycare children, and a lot of thank yous, which I normally receive every day. It's a great feeling, to be appreciated. I have great parents, and great Daycare children.

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Name: KIM
Email:DKJK1@EMAIL.MSN.COM
Location: FORNEY, TX USA
Date: Thursday, May 28, 1998 at 01:14:19
Comments:

I HAVE RECENTLY QUIT MY FULL TIME JOB TO START A HOME DAYCARE. THIS SIGHT HAS BEEN A TREMENDOUS HELP. THANKS FOR ALL OF THE GREAT INFORMATION.

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Name: Anne Marie Brown
Email:JBrown 1919@ aol.com
Location: Milford, NH
Date: Wednesday, May 27, 1998 at 22:33:12
Comments:

This is my 1st time in here, i think its going to be great. I have been doing childcare in my home for 9 years. I'm on my way to complete my CDA, hopefully by Dec.1st 1998. Wish me luck. Its nice to hear from people all over the world. I'll be seeing you.

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Name: Jeani
Email:corr@prodigy.net
Location: Chesapeake Bch., MD USA
Date: Wednesday, May 27, 1998 at 14:34:55
Comments:

Great site! I love Holly's books and classes! Keep up the good work!

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Name: NICOLE MOSKALICK
Email:Moskalick@aol.com
Location: PORTER, IN USA
Date: Tuesday, May 26, 1998 at 10:39:31
Comments:

I AM NEW TO THE INTERNET AND HAVE FOUND THIS SITE VERY HELPFUL. I AM FINISHING UP MY CDA AND AM ABOUT TO OPEN A LARGE CHILDCARE CENTER. ANY INFORMATION AT ALL WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. FEEL FREE TO E-MAIL ME. THANKS!=)

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Name: nicole moskalick
Email:moskalick@aol.com
Location: porter, in usa
Date: Tuesday, May 26, 1998 at 10:37:20
Comments:

I AM NEW TO THE INTERNET AND HAVE FOUND THIS SITE VERY HELPFUL. I AM FINISHING UP MY CDA AND AM ABOUT TO OPEN A LARGE CHILDCARE CENTER. ANY INFORMATION AT ALL WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. FEEL FREE TO E-MAIL ME. THANKS!=)

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Name:Tarran Duncan
Email:tduncan@texoma.net
Location: Bonham, TX USA
Date: Monday, May 25, 1998 at 22:11:47
Comments:

I run a small daycare in Texas and love your site! =)

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Name: Tanya-Tanya's Day Care
Email:Kidcaretdc@hotmail.com
Location: San Jose, CA USA
Date: Monday, May 25, 1998 at 02:20:58
Comments:

Hi! I'm a Family Child Care Provider, licensed for 9 years. Always looking for something interesting for the children. (Especially during the summer for those school agers!) We enjoy learning through play with our small group, ages 2-5 years (plus those school agers 9,10 & 14 year old boys!) If you know of any good internet sites for the boys, please e-mail me! Thanks!!

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Name: Diana DiPlacido
Email:startrek@yesic.com
Location: Richmond Hill, Ontario Canada
Date: Saturday, May 23, 1998 at 16:44:05
Comments:

I have just found your sight and found it very useful. I have been a home day care provider for almost 2 years. Previous to that I worked as an ECE in a daycare for 10 years until the centre was closed. I love being at home and most of all I love being my own boss!

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Name: Ms. T. Scott
Email:AnalystT25@aol.com
Location: Philadelphia , PA US
Date: Saturday, May 23, 1998 at 15:59:15
Comments:

Hello, I found the site interesting. I am in the process of opening a day care center. And I need all the info. I can get. Thanks and wish me luck

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Name: shirley taylor

Date: Saturday, May 23, 1998 at 15:14:19
Comments:

Hi this is my first time and am finding it interesting.

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Name: Rosemary Cooper
Email:rosemary_cooper@hotmail.com

Date: Saturday, May 23, 1998 at 15:13:38
Comments:

Hi. This is my first time knowing anything about a set up like this. I think that it is pretty neat. I found it really interesting to read messages from different people from around the world.

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Name: Shannon Frederickson
Location: Wetaskiwin, Ab. Canada
Date: Saturday, May 23, 1998 at 13:30:39
Comments:

This is my fist time to do anything like this, hope it is done right.

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Name: Sandra Cermak
Location: Rocky Mountain House, Alberta Canada
Date: Saturday, May 23, 1998 at 13:29:56
Comments:

The guestbook seems to have been visited by many different people from many different place.

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Name: Sandra Cermak
Location: Rocky Mountain House, Alberta Canada
Date: Saturday, May 23, 1998 at 13:29:50
Comments:

The guestbook seems to have been visited by many different people from many different place.

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Name: Irene Haagsma.
Location: Wetaskiwin, Ab.CAB Canada.
Date: Saturday, May 23, 1998 at 13:29:39
Comments:

this very hard for me.

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Name: Jeanene Leach
Location: Edmonton, AB Canada
Date: Saturday, May 23, 1998 at 13:28:36
Comments:

I am a student at Red Deer College and have just completed my first year in Early Childhood Development. I am currently working towards my diploma in ECD and working as a primary caregiver in a daycare. I am really enjoying the courses that I am taking and excited about getting my level 3.

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Name: Angela Ward
Email:N/A
Location: Red Deer, Alberta Canada
Date: Saturday, May 23, 1998 at 13:27:05
Comments:

I found a lot of valuable information. This web did very well for me in the area of finding information for school assignments.

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Name: Elaine Barrett
Email:ebarrett@telus.net
Location: Olds, AB Canada
Date: Saturday, May 23, 1998 at 13:26:10
Comments:

interesting ideas and communication in the forum. It looks like something I would like to get invovled in.

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Name: Jaimie Bullick
Email:N/A
Location: Stettler, AB Cananda
Date: Saturday, May 23, 1998 at 13:24:05
Comments:

Excellent! Very interesting and helpful.

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Name: Shelley Wilshusen
Email:shelley3@telus.planet.net
Location: Didsbury, AB
Date: Saturday, May 23, 1998 at 13:15:14
Comments:

I have done Family Dayhome for one and half years. I then worked in the daycare field for 5 years. I took about 1 year off and did something else. I now own my own daycare center. It is lots of work but it is fun.

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Name: Linda Lun
Email:bllunt@mountainview.ab.ca
Location: Didsbury, Alta. Canada
Date: Saturday, May 23, 1998 at 13:12:21
Comments:

This is an excellent site. Thank you. Now I have a place to go and get information that I can use in my program.

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Name: Sheila Mielke
Email:mielke@telusplanet.net
Location: innisfail, Ab. Canada
Date: Saturday, May 23, 1998 at 13:12:20
Comments:

A good resource for people in the child care field.

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Name: Cheryl Pumphrey
Email:mpump@bellatlantic.net
Location: Baltimore, MD USA
Date: Friday, May 22, 1998 at 17:44:32
Comments:

Hi. Could you please add a link to your web site for me.

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Name: Cheryl Pumphrey
Email:mpump@bellatlantic.net
Location: Baltimore, MD USA
Date: Friday, May 22, 1998 at 17:40:19
Comments:

This web site has a lot of information. I'm a new child care provider and am interested in advertizing on line and trying to find out how. Maybe you can help me. I don't know much about online, this is my first time.

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Name: Leila Weissman
Email:lweissman@access1.net
Location: Sherman Oaks, CA
Date: Wednesday, May 20, 1998 at 22:55:33
Comments:

I just moved to the southland from Boston. I was a childcare provider in MA. I am looking for a position in CA and to hookup with other care givers.

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Name:Grace Kou
Email:gkou@hotmail.com
Location: morris plains, NJ
Date: Wednesday, May 20, 1998 at 14:00:07
Comments:

Hi: would you kindly add your link to my child care site? i would appreciate it. (your site is a great place for parents and providers to visit!) Good Luck Grace

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Name:Grace Kou
Email:gkou@hotmail.com
Location: morris plains, NJ
Date: Wednesday, May 20, 1998 at 13:58:54
Comments:

Hi: would you kindly add your link to my child care site? i would appreciate it. (your site is a great place for parents and providers to visit!) Good Luck Grace

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Name: Kelly Servidio
Email:JKNVS@AOL.Com

Date: Wednesday, May 20, 1998 at 12:00:48
Comments:

I think it's wonderful! I'm starting Family Child Care and I will be looking for ideas.

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Name: nicole
Email:mncourson@bellatlanticnet
Location: trenton, NJ usa
Date: Friday, May 15, 1998 at 20:13:08
Comments:

This is a wonderful sight! I am a military provider on an Air Force Base and planning on making this my career in the civilian world when we get out in 18 months...I would love to talk to anyone with ideas, advice and suggestions.

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Name: Gertrude Germain
Email:gert3431@aol.com
Location: Freeport, Il USA
Date: Tuesday, May 12, 1998 at 23:23:13
Comments:

I just found this site. It is very interesting. I have been a childcare provider for 25 yrs. It is a lot of fun. I have 4 daycare children and 3 foster sons. I would like to hear from other childcare providers.

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Name: Gertrude Germain
Email:gert3431@aol.com
Location: Freeport, Il USA
Date: Tuesday, May 12, 1998 at 23:22:05
Comments:

I just found this site. It is very interesting. I have been a childcare provider for 25 yrs. It is a lot of fun. I have 4 daycare children and 3 foster sons. I would like to hear from other childcare providers.

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Name: teresa pottinger
Email:tp_bingo90@hotmail.com
Location: winnipeg, manitoba canada
Date: Tuesday, May 12, 1998 at 15:56:14
Comments:

I have 5 children and i have been a daycare provider for 14 years. its nice to see something new to browse through.

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Name: Benita O'Dell
Email:HoneyPuPu@aol.com
Location: Severn, MD USA
Date: Tuesday, May 12, 1998 at 14:27:09
Comments:

I just found this web page and have enjoyed it. I have used the information for my daycare and I have sent it to my daughter's high school for use in the child development class she is in. Thank you

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Name: Pat
Email:dave@bicnet.net
Location: Littleton, Ma USA
Date: Monday, May 11, 1998 at 19:16:23
Comments:

I was just surfing and came across this sight. I tried to bookmark this sight but the bookmark marked the beginning of where I started!Anyway this is a great sight. I have been in daycare for10 years and enjoy infants and toddlersIt!s a tough job that you really have to love. In my area the tuition is high I get $180 per week for full time so I get a decent weeks pay.Some states are so low,it must be difficult to survive. I will try and keep up with the sight. Bye for now

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Name: kim
Email:carmerkc@juno.com
Location: Leslie, MI usa
Date: Wednesday, May 6, 1998 at 14:12:37
Comments:

I have had my in-home day care for almost a year now. I too enjoy the time spent with my son. Kids say and do the darnest things. They make my day. I also enjoyed the site. I will be back often to see what is new!

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Name: Michelle
Email:meshells@mailcity.com
Location: Hope, Ar
Date: Tuesday, May 5, 1998 at 22:16:39
Comments:

Really enjoyed your site. I would love any ideas for activities and crafts for preschoolers.

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Name: MARCELLA
Email:sully2nfld.com
Location: ST. John's , NFLD CANADA
Date: Saturday, May 2, 1998 at 21:33:26
Comments:

I would enjoy hearing from other family home childcare providers.

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Name: Dodi Cechnicki
Email:dodi9@juno.com
Location: Sharon Springs, NY USA
Date: Friday, May 1, 1998 at 22:54:28
Comments:

I was browsing and found this wonderful resource. I am a Family and Consumer Science Educator who teaches Child Development on the Schoharie County Distance Learning network. It was fun to read your comments. Keep up the great job Day-Care providers! We need you to guide our children!

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Name: julie dill
Location: ft. carson , co
Date: Wednesday, April 29, 1998 at 22:52:40
Comments:

Hi I just opened my own home day care and will take all the advice i can! my kids are all toddler/ preschool and activities are tough! How ever we do spend alot of time outside. I just love what I do and enjoy the time I get to spend with my daughter. I wouldn't trade it for all the money in the world!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Name: julie dill
Email:jdill28366@aol.com
Location: ft.carson ,
Date: Wednesday, April 29, 1998 at 22:43:21
Comments:

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Name: B Schunk
Email:BSchunk333@aol.com
Location: Madison, WI
Date: Wednesday, April 29, 1998 at 20:27:32
Comments:

I loved reading the other entries! I am opening my own home daycare in one month and am looking for all the help I can get! I love all the web sites just for daycare providers!

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Name: Charlene Ellis
Email:bellis@tcmnet.com
Location: Seatt;e, wa usa
Date: Wednesday, April 22, 1998 at 03:51:37
Comments:

great site, I have been a licensed provider for 9 years and am currently finishing my cda. I take care of infants and toddlers almost exclusively and love what I do!!!

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Name: Charlene Ellis
Email:bellis@tcmnet.com
Location: Seatt;e, wa usa
Date: Wednesday, April 22, 1998 at 03:50:57
Comments:

great site, I have been a licensed provider for 9 years and am currently finishing my cda. I take care of infants and toddlers almost exclusively and love what I do!!!

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Name: Latimer's Loving Hands Day Care
Email:clatimer@earthlink.net
Location: Modesto, CA U.S.A.
Date: Monday, April 20, 1998 at 15:24:55
Comments:

I've been a day care provider for 15yrs. I think this is a great way to connect with other providers around the world. Remember that children are little people who need love and respect just like adults. I have 5 opening for children 2 to 6 years old.

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Name: Debi Jones
Email:d.jones@co-op-party.org.uk
Location: Enfield, England
Date: Tuesday, April 14, 1998 at 06:41:41
Comments:

I am looking for a Childminder for my daughter who is 7 1/2 months old, I can afford to pay £80 per week. If there is anyone out there who can help me, please contact the above address. Thank you

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Name: Melissa Hodson
Email:hodson4@accs.net
Location: forest, in usa
Date: Monday, April 13, 1998 at 11:28:07
Comments:

I'm always looking for good craft ideas Thanks

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Name: angela
Email:student@rdc.ab.ca
Location: Red Deer, Alberta Canada
Date: Monday, April 13, 1998 at 01:31:05
Comments:

Hi, I am an Early Childhood Development student who will be receiving her diploma soon (Yea!!) I found this website to provide useful and interesting information and tips for individuals working in all areas dealing with young children. I will definitely keep this website as a resource for my profession.

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Name: Jody S. "Little Sprouts Daycare"
Email:jodyrick@essex1.com
Location: Lee County, IL USA
Date: Friday, April 10, 1998 at 12:28:25
Comments:

I just found this site today and think it's great for networking with providers from all around the country! I've been in licensed daycare since '92,and unlic. off and on for the previous 16 years. I love working with the pre-schoolers, the write-offs and being able to be at home. I have an 18yr old girl, 13yr old boy, and 3 1/2yr old girl. I started daycare in '92 when we were also foster parents...no longer are. Are there providers from Lee, Whiteside or Ogle counties (IL) that are on-line? E-mail me. I started Sauk Valley Child Care Assoc. in '96 to help area providers network, receive continuing educational workshops, bi-monthly newsletter, monthly meetings, and we also offer a referral service for members. We have around 32 members at present. I offer childcare specifically to teachers or other school personnel. I love my summers off and paid Christmas and Spring breaks! We recently moved to the country so my numbers are down but I'm almost full for fall. I love being home and have no intention of giving it up although we all know you'll never get rich this way! I'm also an LPN but feel much more contented doing daycare than I ever did nursing. Again, thanks for the great site!

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Name: Christine D. Haase
Email:chrishaase@msn.com
Location: Puyallup, WA USA
Date: Thursday, April 9, 1998 at 17:34:09
Comments:

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Name: Trinity
Email:student@rdc.ab.ca
Location: Red Deer, AB Canada
Date: Thursday, April 9, 1998 at 15:36:39
Comments:

This is a really interesting site, it is neat to see what everyone else has to write. I also find it interesting the differences in Canada compared to the US. I think I will be comming to this site on a regular basis to see whats new.

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Name: pam
Email:student@rdc.ab.com
Location: Red Deer, AB Canada
Date: Wednesday, April 8, 1998 at 19:47:13
Comments:

I am really excited find this web site and see what other professionals in the field are talking about. It is really interesting to see the difference between Canadian and American licensing and qualifications. I would like someone to respond to the education that is needed to work in a licensed daycare centers.

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Name: JoAnn Burbank
Email:burbank@greennet.net
Location: Amesbury, MA USA
Date: Wednesday, April 8, 1998 at 09:01:39
Comments:

I was really happy to find this site. I'm a childcare provider that loves her job. I've been doing this for twenty years and I learn something new all the time.

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Name:Lisa Breagy
Email:lbreagy@hhcc.org
Location: Brockton, MA USA
Date: Wednesday, April 8, 1998 at 08:34:37
Comments:

I am the Marketing Coordinator for Home Health & Child Care Services, Inc., a Child Care Resource & Referral Agency in Southeastern Mass. Our agency provides information and referral, as well as, education and support service for parents seeking quality and affordable child care; training and national accreditation support for early childhood professionals and workplace family care services for employers.

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Name: Blayne Martin
Email:blayner@hotmail.com
Location: Lacombe, AB Canada
Date: Tuesday, April 7, 1998 at 22:34:18
Comments:

I am an Early Childhood Development student here in Canada. I really appreciate the opportunity that this site provides for those of us working in the child care field to share ideas and helpful hints with each other. It can be truly valuable to support one another in our roles as child advocates and promoters of our profession.

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Name: shirley simmons
Email:iced1@hotmail.com
Location: RED DEER, Alberta Canada
Date: Tuesday, April 7, 1998 at 21:28:16
Comments:

I will be an Early Childhood Diploma graduate in just a few weeks. This web site is wonderful to communicate with other professionals. Learning how and why other places do things differently is exciting.We all share a common interest, but sometimes do things in new ways that help other care givers learn. GREAT JOB! I have been working with children for 5 years now and am always interested in new tips and comments.

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Name: shirley simmons
Email:iced1@hotmail.com
Location: RED DEER, Alberta Canada
Date: Tuesday, April 7, 1998 at 21:28:14
Comments:

I will be an Early Childhood Diploma graduate in just a few weeks. This web site is wonderful to communicate with other professionals. Learning how and why other places do things differently is exciting.We all share a common interest, but sometimes do things in new ways that help other care givers learn. GREAT JOB! I have been working with children for 5 years now and am always interested in new tips and comments.

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Name: shirley simmons
Email:iced1@hotmail.com
Location: RED DEER, Alberta Canada
Date: Tuesday, April 7, 1998 at 21:28:11
Comments:

I will be an Early Childhood Diploma graduate in just a few weeks. This web site is wonderful to communicate with other professionals. Learning how and why other places do things differently is exciting.We all share a common interest, but sometimes do things in new ways that help other care givers learn. GREAT JOB! I have been working with children for 5 years now and am always interested in new tips and comments.

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Name: JUNE RYAN
Email:TYKESITE@AOL.COM
Location: BROCKTON, MA USA
Date: Tuesday, April 7, 1998 at 16:47:02
Comments:

TERRIFIC WEB PAGE I ENJOYED THE CHILD CARE CHATS! THANKFUL FOR THE TERRIFIC RESOURCES!

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Name: Laurie A. Spencer
Email:Las201@aol.com
Location: Lockport, NY USA
Date: Tuesday, April 7, 1998 at 14:23:19
Comments:

This site was just reccommended to me by a friend. I am very interested in opening up a Daycare Center. I have been doing Family Daycare for 4 years, and feel ready to move on. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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Name: Tara Leigh Fisher Ouimet
Email:tabri@total.net
Location: montreal , QC Canada
Date: Sunday, April 5, 1998 at 19:30:17
Comments:

I am an Early Childhood educator working with 3 year olds..Anyone wanting to chat or share info? Feel free to e-mail me!

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Name: Susie Savage
Email:msnaz@AOL.com
Location: Columbus, GA USA
Date: Saturday, April 4, 1998 at 22:28:51
Comments:

I am the director of a church daycare and preschool. The daycare is licensed for 101 and there are 70 on roll in the preschool. What would a reasonable salary schedule be for the director and assistant director.

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Name: Beth Morgan
Email:bmmorgan@ixion.rdc.ab.ca
Location: Red Deer, AB Canada
Date: Wednesday, April 1, 1998 at 16:32:01
Comments:

I rally enjoyed looking at this site. I am finishing my diploma in ECD at the end of this month. Another great site I would like to share is http://www.cfc-efc It has many different sites to visit including menu and activities as well as issues that may arise. Thank you for the information in this site

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Name: Enid B. Rivera
Email:edgar@ameritech.net
Location: Chesterfield, MI US
Date: Tuesday, March 31, 1998 at 15:48:51
Comments:

I was just browsing. This is an excellent way to communicate and net work with others in our profession. I currectly work as a Training and Curriculum Specialist with Army Child Development Services. I have been doing this for seven years now. I hope to communicate with many of you out there soon.

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Name: Laurie Holden
Email:BrightBeginnings@yahoo.com
Location: Schenectady, NY USA
Date: Tuesday, March 31, 1998 at 14:28:59
Comments:

I have been a childcare provider for almost 11 years. The last 2 as group. This is a great site. Anyone with other good sites or information about insurance, taxes, or just wants to talk about the job, please email.

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Name: Karen's Korner operated by Karen Palmer
Email:Palmdog7@bright.net
Location: Wapakoneta,, Ohio USA
Date: Thursday, March 26, 1998 at 13:19:13
Comments:

Hi there. I am a private childcare provider in a small town. I am getting my Type A liscence so that I can keep more children. Anyone who wants to e-mail me about menu ideas or any other tips would be appreciated. I have been providing childcare since 1996.

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Name: Priority One Learning Cntr
Email:zgpt07a@prodigy.com
Location: Detroit, MI USA
Date: Thursday, March 26, 1998 at 11:50:22
Comments:

I'am attempting to start a child care center but having hard time finding furniture within a discount price were working on a shoestring budget but we will prevail smile. thank you for allowing me to visit your website.

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Name: Kylene Stoddard
Email:KyleneS@juno.com
Location: Longview, TX USA
Date: Wednesday, March 25, 1998 at 22:18:12
Comments:

I am in the 11th grade, and I am doing a project for English class about childcare workers, because I want to work with children. Your website was a great source of information. Thank you.

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Name: Kylene Stoddard
Email:KyleneS@juno.com
Location: Longview, TX USA
Date: Wednesday, March 25, 1998 at 22:17:46
Comments:

I am in the 11th grade, and I am doing a project for English class about childcare workers, because I want to work with children. Your website was a great source of information. Thank you.

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Name: Kylene Stoddard
Email:KyleneS@juno.com
Location: Longview, TX USA
Date: Wednesday, March 25, 1998 at 22:17:38
Comments:

I am in the 11th grade, and I am doing a project for English class about childcare workers, because I want to work with children. Your website was a great source of information. Thank you.

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Name: Vickie
Email:HYP4@aol.com
Location: Irvine, Ca. USA USA
Date: Wednesday, March 25, 1998 at 17:42:49
Comments:

I have been a family child care provider for 13 years. As Vice President for Orange County Child Care Association we invite any questions we may be able to assist you with. Our goal is to raise the level of this profession and help provide "quality" care for our children.

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Name: Kay Passwaters
Email:kyle bmx@aol.com
Location: Greenwood, DE USA
Date: Sunday, March 22, 1998 at 20:50:10
Comments:

Hi, just looking. I have been in family home daycare for seven years and am working on opening my own center.

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Name: Michele E. J. Heffernan
Email:FRANKHEFFERNAN@MSN.COM
Location: Pontiac, MI USA
Date: Friday, March 20, 1998 at 12:00:36
Comments:

What a great resource! I look forward to visiting this website often. I am a new family child care provider and would appreciate any helpful hints and information on how to make my child care the best it can be.

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Name: Bridgette
Email:bridgett@inet-direct.com
Arkansas
Date: Thursday, March 19, 1998 at 14:13:24
Comments:

Just browsing. Seems to be a wonderful site. I have been an Arkansas Better Chance/ Head Start teacher for three years. I have an Early Childhood Education degree and hold a preschool CDA certificate. I'm always looking for new ideas for use in the classroom.

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Name: Janis Hunter
Email:seehunt@wwics.com
Location: Walla Walla, WA UUSA
Date: Tuesday, March 17, 1998 at 21:11:04
Comments:

I am a family daycare home provider with around 10 kids attending each day. I need to know about sites you've found on the internet that would give my preschoolers some special things to do. Any tips? E-mail me.

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Name: K.Frank
Email:t23452@erols.com
Location: California, MD USA
Date: Tuesday, March 17, 1998 at 18:02:22
Comments:

Great Site. Feel sure I'll be back to this site quite frequently. Thanks.

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Name: Jolene
Email:jrab123@aol.com
Location: Aurora, CO USA
Date: Tuesday, March 17, 1998 at 16:27:02
Comments:

I really enjoyed your website. I run a preschool/childcare program from my home and am interested in talking with others who do the same.

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Name: Cortney
Email:vinnyswabs@aol.com
Location: omaha, Ne
Date: Sunday, March 15, 1998 at 20:37:29
Comments:

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Name: lillian muldowney
Email:p_muldowney@hotmail.com
Location: wicklow, ireland
Date: Sunday, March 15, 1998 at 10:17:43
Comments:

i am interested in promoting the profile of the ippa in ireland any info would be greatly appreciated

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Name: JUNE
Email:HTP://WWW.TYKESITE@AOL.COM
Location: BROCKTON, MA. USA
Date: Saturday, March 14, 1998 at 16:11:16
Comments:

JUST BROWSING. I AM A GROUP CHILDCARE PROVIDER AT AN ON-SITE FACILITY. I AM NEW TO THE NET, BUT AM GRATEFUL FOR ALL THE RESOURCES AVAILABLE! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.

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Name: JUNE
Email:TYKESITE
Location: BROCKTON, MA. USA
Date: Saturday, March 14, 1998 at 16:09:14
Comments:

JUST BROWSING. I AM A GROUP CHILDCARE PROVIDER AT AN ON-SITE FACILITY. I AM NEW TO THE NET, BUT AM GRATEFUL FOR ALL THE RESOURCES AVAILABLE! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.

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Name:Valerie Murphy
Email:cvmurphy@glinx.com
Location: Hants County, Nova Scotia Canada
Date: Saturday, March 14, 1998 at 14:32:14
Comments:

Saturday, March 14, 1998 Wow, Great site!! I'm an Early Childhood Educator with over 10 years in the field. In September, 1995 I took that big step and left a secure postion to open my own Centre - with a licensed capacity of 17. Age ranges are 18 months to 12 years. My husband agrees when I say it's the best move I have made in my professional life! I recently purchased the computer for the business and I'm very pleased that I did. I'm finding a lot of new ideas and meeting many professional in this field!

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Name: Kayleen Nielsen
Email:kayleenn@yahoo.com
Location: new castle, co
Date: Wednesday, March 11, 1998 at 19:11:16
Comments:

I am a college student at CMC. I am looking for any information on child care in business. What the oppertunities are for parents as well as the business. any info you could send would be great. thank you

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Name: Kellie Walsh Byrne
Email:kellie@vais.net
Location: Alexandria, VA USA
Date: Wednesday, March 11, 1998 at 16:33:59
Comments:

Great site.

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Name:Marnie Richmond
Email:marnie3@execulink.com
Location: London, Ontario Canada
Date: Tuesday, March 10, 1998 at 15:04:57
Comments:

What a wonderful site! I've added it to my list of favorites! I wanted to let your viewers know about the workshops I offer through my consulting service. People can start a business in EMERGENCY AND BACKUP CHILDCARE something that most daycare providers need sometimes! It is also a service that working parents find invaluable! This is not a franchise, merely a 2 day course that covers what I've learned and experienced along the way running "MARNIE'S MOBILE MUMS". Please visit my website and check out the other businesses that are offered at www.execulink.com/~marnie3/. We are just in the process of developing the site, but most of the info is there. Really enjoyed your site. THANKS!

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Name:Marnie Richmond
Email:marnie3@execulink.com
Location: London, Ontario Canada
Date: Tuesday, March 10, 1998 at 15:03:25
Comments:

What a wonderful site! I've added it to my list of favorites! I wanted to let your viewers know about the workshops I offer through my consulting service. People can start a business in EMERGENCY AND BACKUP CHILDCARE something that most daycare providers need sometimes! It is also a service that working parents find invaluable! This is not a franchise, merely a 2 day course that covers what I've learned and experienced along the way running "MARNIE'S MOBILE MUMS". Please visit my website and check out the other businesses that are offered at www.execulink.com/~marnie3/. We are just in the process of developing the site, but most of the info is there. Really enjoyed your site. THANKS!

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Name: Terri Hess
Email:hessfam@catskillonline
Location: Jeffersonville, NY USA
Date: Sunday, March 8, 1998 at 23:45:51
Comments:

I am now looking into colleges for early childhood development and your website has really helped me out in making my decsion to change a childs life and become a nursey school teacher. Thanks!

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Name: Beth
Email:MissBethD@aol.com
Location: Ellicott City, MD USA
Date: Sunday, March 8, 1998 at 20:58:08
Comments:

Just had to check out this page after hearing Holly speak at our association meeting in Howard County. I like the page and will share this link with my friends!!

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Name: Jennifer Soares
Email:jenn@h2net.net
Location: Denver, CO
Date: Saturday, March 7, 1998 at 09:30:08
Comments:

I have been a professional nanny for the past eight years. (Several different families.) I love my kids and I can't imagine being anywhere else. I am currently writing a book on nannying from the nanny's perspective and I would love to hear your thoughts and experiences! It is time we did something to change the way that the nanny profession is viewed and treated!

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Name: Jennifer Soares
Email:jenn@h2net.net
Location: Denver, CO
Date: Saturday, March 7, 1998 at 09:28:49
Comments:

I have been a professional nanny for the past eight years. (Several different families.) I love my kids and I can't imagine being anywhere else. I am currently writing a book on nannying from the nanny's perspectice and I would love to here your thoughts and experiences! It is time we did something to change the way that the nanny profession is viewed and treated!

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Name:Audrey Hafar
Email:Audhafar@aol.com
Location: Marshalltown, Ia
Date: Thursday, March 5, 1998 at 17:10:23
Comments:

I am the owner of Nanny Network, Inc., a full service nanny placement agency, licensed by the state of Iowa since l987. I am always looking for sites to recommend to my nannies. This is a nice one.

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Name: Lisa Sims Stevens
Email:LiSiSt@aol.com
Location: Savannah, GA USA
Date: Thursday, March 5, 1998 at 13:12:44
Comments:

I'm a licensed child care in home provider. Would like to say I'll be visiting this web site quite often. I am always looking for new ideas/information about child care.

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Name: Donna Harrington
Location: Claremore, OK USA
Date: Wednesday, March 4, 1998 at 12:25:01
Comments:

I am just starting. Thanks for the tips and articles!

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Name: Elaine M. Coppola
Email:Jevac1@Aol.com
Location: Raynham, MA USA
Date: Monday, March 2, 1998 at 21:49:14
Comments:

I am a family child care provider and have been for about 1 1/2 years now. I am currently seeking my CDA. I think your site is great and will visit often! :)

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Name: Elaine M. Coppola
Email:Jevac1 @ aol.com
Location: Raynham, MA USA
Date: Monday, March 2, 1998 at 21:44:54
Comments:

I am a family child care provider and have been for about a 1 1/2 years. I am currently seeking my CDA. I think your site is great and will be visiting it often for tips, etc. Thanks again!!!!

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Name:lynn farmer
Email:coconut@caribsurf.com
Location: CH-CH, BARBADOS
Date: Monday, March 2, 1998 at 21:03:29
Comments:

VERY INTERESTING, WILL BE BACK. LYNN

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Name: Paige
Email:wonders@mosquitonet.com
Location: Fairbanks, AK USA
Date: Monday, March 2, 1998 at 18:01:58
Comments:

Great site! I can tell I'll be visiting a lot! :-)

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Name: Anna
Email:GIZMO RN@aol.com
Location: Council Bluffs, IA USA
Date: Sunday, March 1, 1998 at 14:58:10
Comments:

Just starting, any helpful hints would be great! Any grant or funding info to buy cribs, high chairs,outside toys,etc. E-mail me thanks

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Name: Michael Tombs
Email:MikeTombs3@Aol.Com
Location: Scunthorpe, England
Date: Sunday, March 1, 1998 at 12:43:56
Comments:

I first visited this site on the 8th of October and have visited many times since. I am a self-employed Childcare Consultant (Play) and Freelance Playworker, this is a site that I have reccomended to colleagues. Keep up the excellent work. Many thanks. MikeTombs3@Aol.Com Childcare Consultant (Play) & Freelance Playworker.

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Name: Duane Bennett, CPA
Email:Duane.Bennett@Mercantile.Net
Location: Severna Park, Md USA
Date: Friday, February 27, 1998 at 19:59:12
Comments:

As an accountant with a wife in Day Care, I also find your web page quite interesting. Please keep up the good work !!!! Very good articles and insight !!!!

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Name: Annette Denk
Email:denk@frontiernet.net
Location: Rochester, N.Y. U.S.A
Date: Friday, February 27, 1998 at 11:00:42
Comments:

I am a mother of three, and I watch children out of my home, I enjoy checking out your web site for tips ect...

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Name: Liz Schoonover
Email:blschoon@bright.net
Location: Wapakoneta, Ohio USA
Date: Wednesday, February 25, 1998 at 15:47:14
Comments:

I am a Centerbased Coordinator for a Head Start program. Currently, I am completing my Masters in ECE. My thesis is on men teachers in early childhood education. I am interested in any infomation you may have on this topic. Thanks!

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Name: Jo Starcher
Email:Dcrmom5056
Location: Virginia Beach, VA USA
Date: Wednesday, February 25, 1998 at 11:22:05
Comments:

I have been doing child care for over 10 years, the last 5 for school-age only and I love it. My only child is 16 so I do this purly for the kids. Would love to talk to others who specialize in this age group. I have from 5 to 13. Very good site. Can never get too much info or too much support in this field.

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Name: Cindy Crippen
Email:ccrippen@midohio.net

Date: Monday, February 23, 1998 at 20:15:51
Comments:

Sorry about the repeat!!!!!! I messed up my e-mail address on the previous comment page!

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Name: Cindy Crippen
Email:ccrippen.midohio.net
Location: Richwood, OH USA
Date: Monday, February 23, 1998 at 20:12:14
Comments:

I have been a daycare provider for six years now. I am working on a project for my county sponser. I am putting together a reference manual for new providers to use when a problem arises with in the daycare or with the parents. If you have any suggestions, I would like to hear from you. Thank You.

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Name: Julie Haas
Email:haas@ix.netcom.com
Location: Cupertino, CA USA
Date: Monday, February 23, 1998 at 03:36:53
Comments:

Licensed family childcare provider for almost l0 years. Just got the internet and found this great resource. I will be checking it often for news and information.

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Name: michelle holder
Email:rmbta@aol.com
Location: crittenden, ky usa
Date: Sunday, February 22, 1998 at 00:32:50
Comments:

I am currently a student in child development. I only have until october 98 and I am on my way to my center. I very much enjoy reading everyones comments. I want to answer for everyone who had a question, but it is obviously too much work involved in that. I am studying birth too 6years old for the most part. I also have three boys of my own 2mos. 5yrs &4yrs.If i can answer a ? 4 anyone, please e-mail me, it'll keep up my good work.

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Name: Melissa
Email:Melbel9454
NC USA
Date: Saturday, February 21, 1998 at 14:23:29
Comments:

:)

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Name: Marta Blackmon
Email:Misstude@msn.com
Location: Hayward, CA USA
Date: Friday, February 20, 1998 at 01:39:08
Comments:

I came to see what others are doing in the field of childcare. I work for a Youth Center here in Hayward and we are poised to open a small facility to assist families as they transistion off public assistance. We will offer our services for free to qualifying families. So, I'm doing research here. Thanks for the info!!

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Name: Marta Blackmon
Email:Misstude@msn.com
Location: Hayward, CA USA
Date: Friday, February 20, 1998 at 01:38:45
Comments:

I came to see what others are doing in the field of childcare. I work for a Youth Center here in Hayward and we are poised to open a small facility to assist families as they transistion off public assistance. We will offer our services for free to qualifying families. So, I'm doing research here. Thanks for the info!!

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Name: Marta Blackmon
Email:Misstude@msn.com
Location: Hayward, CA USA
Date: Friday, February 20, 1998 at 01:37:43
Comments:

I came to see what others are doing in the field of childcare. I work for a Youth Center here in Hayward and we are poised to open a small facility to assist families as they transistion off public assistance. We will offer our services for free to qualifying families. So, I doing research here. Thanks for the info!!

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Name: Kay Passwaters
Email:kyle bmx@aol.com
Location: Greenwood, DE USA
Date: Thursday, February 19, 1998 at 14:38:03
Comments:

first time , just looking around

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Name: Jerri Baumeister
Email:jbaumeis@iastate.edu
Location: Ames, Iowa USA
Date: Wednesday, February 18, 1998 at 15:01:01
Comments:

I enjoyed viewing your website. I work at a child care resource and referral agency in Central Iowa. We are always looking for new resources to share with the child care providers on our database. The individual provider websites were especially interesting.

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Name: CM
Email:vlp@pacbell.net
Location: Campbell, CA USA
Date: Wednesday, February 18, 1998 at 06:26:04
Comments:

This is a great site! If anyone knows of any daycare in the Campell CA area that provides bussing to and from Capri School please E-mail me @ vlp@pacbell.net Thank you very much!!

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Name: Karen Bernardi
Email:Bernardi@northnet.org
Location: Bloomingdale, NY USA
Date: Tuesday, February 17, 1998 at 14:13:18
Comments:

Hi ! I have been a registered daycare provider for two years, one year working for someone and one year working out of my home. I am very pleased to find this site. The providers in my county have formed a day care association and I can't wait to tell them about this site. What a wonderful resource

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Name: Mary L. Duncan
Location: Flushing, NY USA
Date: Sunday, February 15, 1998 at 14:04:30
Comments:

120-22 Graham Ct., Flushing, NY 11354-1037

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Name: PHILIPPA ROSS
Email:ROSS049@IBM.NET
Location: CHEADLE HULME, CHESHIRE ENGLAND
Date: Saturday, February 14, 1998 at 20:45:16
Comments:

IM A NANNY IN ENGLAND AND I THINK YOUR WEBSITE IS SO USEFUL.

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Name:Avis Marie Haynes
Email:Books@albanyonline.net
USA
Date: Saturday, February 14, 1998 at 15:25:56
Comments:

I just started my daycare this year. Of course, I'd like to be full right now, but I do have three dcks so far. I also have my own business as an independent distributor for Usborne Books, children's educational books, videos, tapes and CD Roms. This business has given me a full library of a variety of books for my dcks and they love them. I am interested in advertising on your site and have e-mailed Holly for the information and I await her reply.

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Name: evelyn samtak
Email:anuthous@ix.netcom.com
Location: e. ruth, nj usa
Date: Thursday, February 12, 1998 at 12:22:50
Comments:

looking to open a daycare for up to 18 mo. old babies. also plan on staying open to accomodate first and second shift workers.(6:30am to 11:30pm) where should i look for financing (including purchase of building)and the best buys on cribs and activities.

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Name: Anna Schrul
Email:schrul@mwt.net
Location: Tomah, wi usa
Date: Tuesday, February 10, 1998 at 16:38:02
Comments:

I am always looking for daycare conferences to attend. I prefer them to be in wi or minnesota. If anyone hears of any I would be grateful if you passed info along. I have been running a llicensed family daycare for the last 4 years.Ours is definately one of the more important jobs,taking care of peoples pride and joy so they can feel comfortable working.

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Name: Tucker Graef
Email:cbrueg@wtrt.net
TX
Date: Friday, February 6, 1998 at 15:42:18
Comments:

I've been involved in several areas of child care. All ages. Private & Commercial care. Large & Small Care. As Owner, Director, and teacher. Also, child abuse intervention/prevention, parenting classs, & consulting work. I'm interested in kicking off a more personal support network for child care providers of all kinds. Anyone also interested in this area, please feel free to email me. "Child Care can only get better!" Tucker

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Name: samantha parrow

Date: Wednesday, February 4, 1998 at 23:10:18
Comments:

Your site was recommended to me by my husband's father, who runs ParrComm. I have enjoyed the articles and hope to read more. I have just started caring for children as a business so I need all the info I can get!!!

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Name: J. Vero
Email:JPVER@AOL.COM
NY USA
Date: Tuesday, February 3, 1998 at 21:24:06
Comments:

I too am looking into opening up my own daycare. There is an awful lot of work involved. I have 2 children and love being with them...this is what drove me to open up my own facility. Any info regarding anything at all would greatly be appreciated!!

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Name: Country Kids Day Care
Email:CountryGirl@webtv.net
Location: Modesto, Ca Stans.
Date: Tuesday, February 3, 1998 at 20:31:41
Comments:

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Name:Rainbow World Family home Daycare/Preschool
Email:kwilliams@spitfire.net
Location: small Town, In. United States
Date: Monday, February 2, 1998 at 23:51:57
Comments:

I have been in the preschool/daycare business for 17 years. I am currently running a licensed home daycare and care for 15 children. I try to run everything like a school program, with 15 children you have to have orginization, stability,routines,activities,patience, and lots of love and guidance! I feel that I have raised alot of children over the past several years, including two of my own children. I started out w/ the goal of having the oppurtunity to work, and also be able to stay home w/ my own children , who would have ever guessed that I would make this my life, and, my career!) I feel that the children that I have had over the years (alot!) will hopefully remember the stability the love, and the structue they had when they were at my home , and also,the nurtuing, the guidance, and most of all the lessons I have taught them . I see, them come and go, (and beleive me it's hard to let them go) and out and about in the world, and I actually see what fine people they have become , and that means more to me than you could even imagine , thats the whole idea of raising children ! Reaping the Rewards!Our children our are future, and WE All must join in and preserve our future, and guide them as we grow into the next decade. This is the time when our Country is changing for the better, and shall have more public awarness, more education, and have new, and more productive ideas about daycares, and hopefully less child neglegt, and abuse! I think that our government will change the whole daycare system for working families, more funding, more co-op programs, more job/family oriented workplaces.I look foward to being part of this Country's change in the new milleniumn. I think that everyone of us Americans should try to make a difference in at least one childs life, who knows maybe they just might become the President of the United States of America someday! It's all in OUR hands! I have not only taught children ,but they have taught me in return, and helped me to grow. I want to thank all my children I have had in my life , because without you, I would not be the person I am today. I am so greatful that I am still a part of each and everyone of your live's! I love you ALL! Love,Miss kathi

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Name: Lori
Email:hiner@netins.net
Location: Brooklyn, IA USA
Date: Monday, February 2, 1998 at 11:46:00
Comments:

I love childcare. Have been in the business for 14 years. In Iowa we can only have 6 preschool children. I can tell this is different than in other states. I don't think the President can make any decisions on childcare reform until all states are alike. It is great talking to other providers.

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Name: Tina
Email:TRF1500@aol.com
Location: Muncie, IN USA
Date: Saturday, January 31, 1998 at 20:11:31
Comments:

I am currently trying to open up a child care center, to help young mothers and children of all ages. Funding is the only thing standing in my way. Any information would be helpful.

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Name: Lori
Email:LBCDMOO@aol.com
Location: Rochester, MN USA
Date: Friday, January 30, 1998 at 22:31:22
Comments:

I opened my in home child care business, Little Bit of Country Daycare, 5 1/2 years ago. I currently have 11 children in my care. Child Care is my chosen profession and I LOVE IT!

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Name: Monica Blair
Email:mjblair@phillipsburg.net
Location: Phillipsburg, KS
Date: Friday, January 30, 1998 at 20:53:12
Comments:

I am a home child care provider and mother of five - three preschoolers. I'm new to the internet and thrilled to find resources out there like this.

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Name: teri keitzberg
Email:btakberg@aol.com
Location: rochester, ny usa
Date: Friday, January 30, 1998 at 13:05:17
Comments:

14 yrs of in-family daycare....helped raise many a youngster thru good times and not so good times....now i enter the computer age and wow I can "chat" with adults anytime i want, any hour of the day and nite....guess i can't use that excuse of NO ADULT CONVERSATION anymore. this site is loooooong overdue. WELCOME AND THANKS FOR BEING THERE.

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Name: teri

Date: Friday, January 30, 1998 at 12:59:59
Comments:

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Name: Andie Kana
Email:MissAndie@aol.com
Location: South Riding, VA USA
Date: Friday, January 30, 1998 at 11:28:36
Comments:

It is me again! Sorry for the repeat, but I forgot to mention, if anyone can help with any information or advice about snacks, activities, advertising, set-up, etc., I would VERY musch appreciate it! Thank you! : )

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Name: Andie Kana
Email:MissAndie@aol.com
Location: South Riding, VA USA
Date: Friday, January 30, 1998 at 11:06:58
Comments:

I am starting a home based daycare called "Stepping Stones Childcare", in Loudoun County, VA. I am so thrilled that this site exists. I will be checking in very frequently!

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Name: Donna Tipton
Email:DMTTT@worldnet.att.net.
Location: cantonment, FL US
Date: Thursday, January 29, 1998 at 17:24:38
Comments:

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Name: Julie Boy
Email:cyrano@bcinet.net
Location: Long Beach, NC USA
Date: Tuesday, January 27, 1998 at 16:18:46
Comments:

I am just beginning to research opening an in-home daycare and wonder where I need to go to find the local/county/state regulations in my area. Suggestions? I currently have my own 4mo son home with me.

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Name: Julie Boy

Date: Tuesday, January 27, 1998 at 16:14:12
Comments:

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Name: Beth Way
Email:TAW2@ix.netcom.com
Location: Mt Laurel, N.J. Burlington
Date: Monday, January 26, 1998 at 12:56:40
Comments:

I am very glad to find a network with so much info and support

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Name: Michelle Eckert
Email:eckert@rt66.com
Location: Roswell, NM Alienville
Date: Saturday, January 24, 1998 at 00:14:46
Comments:

Wow! I am currently starting my own home day care like many of you. I have found that in my area, good day care is hard to come by. I grew up in Houston and babysat for 10 years before moving to go to college. Now, the mother of a 3 month old, I am realizing (from a mother's perspective) how valuable good day care is. As I searched for good affordable day care I realized that invention came from necessity. I could use a lot of suggestions and tips. Please e-mail me with your ideas.

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Name: Michelle Eckert

Date: Saturday, January 24, 1998 at 00:02:34
Comments:

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Name: Monica Lowe
Email:mlowe@edelman.com
Location: Accokeek, MD USA
Date: Friday, January 23, 1998 at 15:34:19
Comments:

I hope to have opened my own quality in-home daycare center by this time next year. I have bookmarked your site to use and will use it as a resource. Thanks for making it available!

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Name: Laura Eggen
Location: River Falls, Wi
Date: Friday, January 23, 1998 at 15:15:17
Comments:

I am in the process of getting my own home daycare started so I have really enjoyed visting your web site.

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Name: Laurie Johnson
Email:lrijohn@ibm.net
Location: Metcalfe, Ontario Canada
Date: Thursday, January 22, 1998 at 22:07:58
Comments:

I am a home childcare provider and a mother of 4. I am very pleased to learn about this website. Looking forward to visiting it often!

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Name: Roxietta E. Gilliam
Email:regill@ix.netcom.com
Location: charlotte, NC Usa
Date: Thursday, January 22, 1998 at 19:40:04
Comments:

I very happy to have found the Providers page always wonder how otheres handle biting hitting and spitting

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Name: Roxietta E. Gilliam
Email:regill@ix.netcom.com
Location: charlotte, NC Usa
Date: Thursday, January 22, 1998 at 19:39:29
Comments:

I very happy to have found the Providers page always wonder how otheres handle biting hitting and spitting

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Name: Jennifer Wilson
Email:jennaswil@aol.com

Date: Thursday, January 22, 1998 at 15:09:51
Comments:

I am in the process of opening a home daycare.

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Name:Laura Laforest
Email:Tlafore@magma.ca
Location: Metcalfe, Ont Canada
Date: Thursday, January 22, 1998 at 14:59:02
Comments:

I am a home childcare provider.

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Name: Patti Anderson
Email:patti@ecez.com
Location: Duluth, Mn USA
Date: Thursday, January 22, 1998 at 13:38:47
Comments:

I'm part of the hottest new web site in early childhood ... Early Childhood Manufacturers' Direct! ECMD at www.ecez.com ... we have thousands of top name products at rock-bottom low ... low prices. I guarantee you can't find better products, better prices anywhere else ... for all early childhood needs ... A - Z! Best of all you get to deal directly with me and I love to chat and help people, after all, I'm a grandma with 9 kids, 14 grandkids, 45 chickens, two Rheas, a pony, four dogs, 12 Guineas, turkeys next spring and Dean's hogs. We're all down to earth at ECMD -www.ecez.com - and we seriously are out to save you time, money and paperwork ... so you'll have more time and funding available to direct to the needs of your most important resources - kids! Call me. Toll Free 1-888-866-4695 or e-mail above. I'll make sure you will be glad you did. EC 'n ya!

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Name: Bonnie Brown
Email:katahdinbrown@worldnet.att.net
Location: Clinton, N.J. U.S.A.
Date: Wednesday, January 21, 1998 at 22:27:33
Comments:

Thank you for the information. I look forward to visiting in the future.

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Name: UKESHIA
Location: NEW WAVERLY, TX UNITED STATES
Date: Wednesday, January 21, 1998 at 11:10:38
Comments:

I REALLY ENJOYED YOUR WEB SITE PAGE. I'M A YOUNG MOTHER WHO'S IN SCHOOL AND AT THIS POINT AND TIME IT'S HARD TRYING TO KEEP TRACK OF EVERY DAY CARE.THANKS FOR THE INFORMATION ABOUT WHAT'S HAPPENING IN DIFFERENT DAY CARES ACROSS THE U.S.I WOULD LIKE TO SEE A PAGE ABOUT THE AVERAGE COST OF DAY CARE.

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Name: Amanda Miller
Email:bamiller@telusplanet.net
Location: Calgary, AB Canada
Date: Tuesday, January 20, 1998 at 01:10:37
Comments:

Thank you for providing such an great website. I was looking around trying to get a little information to try and spice up my Daycare.

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Name: Sandra Thompson
Email:Thompsan @aol
Location: Waukegan, IL USA
Date: Saturday, January 17, 1998 at 21:47:26
Comments:

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Name: Wafa Sturdivant
Email:sturdiva@cris.com
Location: Columbia, MD USA
Date: Thursday, January 15, 1998 at 12:03:24
Comments:

Just checking in for the first time. Looking forward to spending more time looking through the site. Thanks!

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Name: Cathy Mooneyhan
Email:Ciara37
Location: Portland, TN Sumner
Date: Wednesday, January 14, 1998 at 14:06:35
Comments:

Hello Iam a daycare provider in my home and I'm always looking for fresh ideals and would like your share mine as well

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Name: Vickie Thompson
Email:Thomp8@aol.com
Location: Lithia Springs, GA USA
Date: Wednesday, January 14, 1998 at 12:40:03
Comments:

Thinking about starting a home based daycare looking for information on getting started

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Name: Pat Washburn
Email:patsdayc@juno.com
Location: Johnson City, NY usa
Date: Wednesday, January 14, 1998 at 12:09:48
Comments:

I'm a childcare provider who is always looking for new ideas. also helpful hints to improve my daycare. Currently i'am looking for providers in my area who would be willing to share some information with me about current daycare rates for our area? If anyone is will to help me out i would greatly appriciate it. Thank you P.Washburn patsdayc@juno.com

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Name: Julia
Email:julsalo@yknet.yk.ca
Location: Faro, Yukon Canada
Date: Saturday, January 10, 1998 at 00:53:36
Comments:

Enjoyed reading the messages from other people with the same interests as myself. I have been working with children for last 21 years and have finally gotten my certificate and I am working towards my diploma in ECE. I love the ideas, keep up the good work on this site. I will be back and look forward to getting in on some of your chats. Thanks:)

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Name: Jennifer Patterson
Email:Jenni37@yahoo.com
Location: Ft. Stewart, GA
Date: Friday, January 9, 1998 at 22:52:03
Comments:

Thank you for sharing your information with other providers. I'll be checking in with you often.

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Name: Jacqueline Ang
Email:ang@iol.ie

Date: Friday, January 9, 1998 at 20:00:58
Comments:

It is great that I found you. I will be a qualified child care worker by this June 98' (NNEB Diploma). I hope I can more information about childcare services in Ireland in future.

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Name: Jana
Email:stepbystepcc@juno.com
Location: Stow, OH USA
Date: Friday, January 9, 1998 at 14:32:36
Comments:

I'm a certified inhome family daycare provider. I'm new to the Internet and just love this site. I plan on being back here often. I'd love to talk to other childcare providers. Please email me.

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Name: Diaper Doctor
Email:www.diaperdoctor@theharbor.com
Location: Baldwin, N.Y. U.S.A.
Date: Friday, January 9, 1998 at 13:03:44
Comments:

our unique service is wonderful for all parents that hate to go out for their diposable diaper. We can ship them to your door by the case at a great price. Our diaper is a premium disposable Please visit our web site

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Name: Diaper Doctor
Email:www.diaperdoctor@theharbor.com
Location: Baldwin, n.y. U.S.A.
Date: Friday, January 9, 1998 at 12:59:00
Comments:

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Name: Diaper Doctor
Email:www.diaperdoctor@theharbor.com
Location: Baldwin, n.y. U.S.A.
Date: Friday, January 9, 1998 at 12:58:59
Comments:

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Name: Diaper Doctor

Date: Friday, January 9, 1998 at 12:57:31
Comments:

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Name:Jeff Schmidt
Email:MagicMicro@worldnet.att.net
Location: Rockton, IL USA
Date: Wednesday, January 7, 1998 at 23:48:05
Comments:

Hello, I am currently developing a Daycare Management Program that keeps track of schedules, weekly charges, invoices and payments. I am currently looking for more input on features that should be added to the program. If interested, you may download the latest version at: http://members.aol.com/magicm1

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Name: Anna Strom
Location: West Allis, WI USA
Date: Wednesday, January 7, 1998 at 01:09:53
Comments:

This is my first time visiting your site. It appears that it will be very helpful. I am a child care instructor, and have been in the field of child care for 4 years - as a family child care provider with a preschool in my home, and as an instructor. I would like to see, within this site, a tool that would enable me to find others who have visited this site, but are from Wisconsin. Do you have a search "engine" that would accomplish this? Thanks for the great work you've done on the site - it will be a benefit for all.

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Name: Heike Clark
Email:clark@owlroost.astra.co.uk
Great Brittain
Date: Saturday, January 3, 1998 at 16:29:23
Comments:

First time i visited your site! I think I'll come back soon. I am providing child care since 12 years. We are stationed in England/ Europe and love it.

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Name: Michelle Clemence
Email:CountryGirl7@webtv.net
Location: Modesto, CA Stans.
Date: Saturday, January 3, 1998 at 14:29:20
Comments:

I am new to the internet and enjoy hearing great tips to run an enjoyable daycare

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Name: Michelle Clemence
Email:CountryGirl7@webtv.net
Location: Modesto, CA Stans.
Date: Saturday, January 3, 1998 at 14:28:42
Comments:

I am new to the internet and enjoy hearing great tips to run an enjoyable daycare

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Name: Marci Shadd - Country Bear Daycare
Email:marcish@prodigy.net
Location: Live Oak, CA USA
Date: Saturday, January 3, 1998 at 01:14:20
Comments:

I have just become a family daycare provider and am so pleased to find sites like this on the net. Thanks!

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Name:Sara Pinkerton
Email:bucyb@webtv.net
Location: Santa Cruz, , CA Santa Cruz
Date: Friday, January 2, 1998 at 22:29:59
Comments:

couldn't get into current chats going on. or past chats R for reload wasn't working to view this.

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Name:Sara Pinkerton
Email:bucyb@webtv.net
Location: Santa Cruz, , CA Santa Cruz
Date: Friday, January 2, 1998 at 22:29:45
Comments:

couldn't get into current chats going on. or past chats R for reload wasn't working to view this.

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Name:Sara Pinkerton
Email:bucyb@webtv.net
Location: Santa Cruz, , CA Santa Cruz
Date: Friday, January 2, 1998 at 22:28:45
Comments:

couldn't get into current chats going on. or past chats R for reload wasn't working to view this.

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Name:Avis Marie Haynes
Email:Books@albanyonline.net
Location: Schenectady, NY USA
Date: Thursday, January 1, 1998 at 12:41:51
Comments:

I have just started my in-home child care. I love finding many resources to help me in my business and this looks like a great site to do that. I am also a distributor for Usborne Books (children's educational books, tapes, videos, CD ROMs, kid kits) and The Story Teller (educational felt products). These businesses are great for supplementing my daily activities!

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Name: Donna Tipton
Email:DMTTT@worldnet.att.net.
Location: Pensacola,, FL U.S.
Date: Monday, December 29, 1997 at 22:16:45
Comments:

I have been running a Family Home Day Care for 2 years. I am looking for information in software for record keeping for my business.

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Name: DONNA TIPTON
Email:DMTTT@worldnet.att.net.
Location: Pensacola, FL U.S.
Date: Monday, December 29, 1997 at 22:09:12
Comments:

I have been running a Family Home Day Care for 2 years. I would like to get some information on computer software for record keeping and tax information.

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Name: DONNA TIPTON
Email:DMTTT@worldnet.att.net.
Location: Pensacola, FL U.S.
Date: Monday, December 29, 1997 at 22:08:01
Comments:

I have been running a Family Home Day Care for 2 years. I would like to get some information on computer software for record keeping and tax information.

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Name: Emily Young
Email:Schmemily1@aol.com
Location: Nashville, TN USA
Date: Saturday, December 27, 1997 at 23:00:32
Comments:

I am a new mother and am trying to convince my employer to start an on-site daycare for the employees. Would appreciate any helpful persuasive information.

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Name:Karen L
Email:dk8121mp@gte.net
Location: Sarasota, FL USA
Date: Thursday, December 25, 1997 at 21:03:56
Comments:

Searching for MAC software or program for Family Childcare record keeping to help in my end of the year taxes and print outs for parents. Any info would be helpful. I gave my incorrect E-mail address early Dec. when I last requested this info. (sorry). Looking forward to any helpful info, please. THANKS, Karen

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Name: Karen @ Earth Angel Preschool
Email:dk8121mp@gte.net
Location: Sarasota, Fl USA
Date: Thursday, December 25, 1997 at 20:42:38
Comments:

I am looking for computer record keeping software or programs that other Family Child Care providers use to run their business. I have been anxious to find a program for my MAC that allows me to keep records of my business. I would also like to be able to have a printout at the end of the year for the parents. If any other providers have PC record keeping ideas that you enjoy, PLEASE e-mail me... I requested this info in early Dec., however I goofed up on my E-mail address that I gave for any responses (sorry). Hope everyone had a magical Holiday! THANKS, Karen L

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Name: Karen @ Earth Angel Preschool
Email:dk8121mp@gte.net
Location: Sarasota, Fl USA
Date: Thursday, December 25, 1997 at 20:37:02
Comments:

I am looking for computer record keeping software or programs that other Family Child Care providers use to run their business. I have been anxious to find a program for my MAC that allows me to keep records of my business. I would also like to be able to have a printout at the end of the year for the parents. If any other providers have PC record keeping ideas that you enjoy, PLEASE e-mail me... I requested this info in early Dec., however I goofed up on my E-mail address that I gave for any responses (sorry). Hope everyone had a magical Holiday! THANKS, Karen L

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Name: Karen @ Earth Angel Preschool
Email:dk8121mp@gte.net
Location: Sarasota, Fl USA
Date: Thursday, December 25, 1997 at 20:32:39
Comments:

I am looking for computer record keeping software or programs that other Family Child Care providers use to run their business. I have been anxious to find a program for my MAC that allows me to keep records of my business. I would also like to be able to have a printout at the end of the year for the parents. If any other providers have PC record keeping ideas that you enjoy, PLEASE e-mail me... I requested this info in early Dec., however I goofed up on my E-mail address that I gave for any responses (sorry). Hope everyone had a magical Holiday! Karen L

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Name:Andrea Ordodi
Email:andrea@aisp.net
Location: New Iberia, LA usa
Date: Wednesday, December 24, 1997 at 11:37:30
Comments:

I rep. several children's products (k&s kids Products). Please visit my site, you'll love the products!

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Name: Donna Lambert
Email:Donna8185
Location: Clinton, NY USA
Date: Tuesday, December 23, 1997 at 10:22:39
Comments:

Iam interested in starting a family childcare business,and would appreciate any information on getting started and any helpful hints anyone could give me.

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Name: Donna Lambert
Email:Donna8185
Location: Clinton, NY USA
Date: Tuesday, December 23, 1997 at 10:19:52
Comments:

Iam interested in starting a family childcare business,and would appreciate any information on getting started and any helpful hints anyone could give me.

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Name: Charity Day
Email:Rityd@aol.com
Location: Winchester, NH
Date: Saturday, December 20, 1997 at 14:52:21
Comments:

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Name: Sherry
Email:skzjsz@juno.com
NY U.S.A.
Date: Wednesday, December 17, 1997 at 22:07:47
Comments:

This is a nifty little home pages need icoms.

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Name: Marleni Young
Email:Leni07@aol.com
Location: Quincy, FL USA
Date: Wednesday, December 17, 1997 at 21:09:55
Comments:

My mom has been a at-home child care provider for at least 16 years. (since before i was born!) The parents understnd her rules, and the children love her as another family member- "Nanna". They are as much a part of our family as we are to them. this site has some good stuff

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Name: Mary Ahlers
Email:mjahlers@nwidt.com
Location: Remsen, IA USA
Date: Wednesday, December 17, 1997 at 16:59:17
Comments:

I am director for Child Care Resource & Referral of NW Iowa and Healthy Child Care Iowa. The web site is great. It is good to see such a great resource for parents and providers.

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Name:Abdul Shahid
Email:feedback@paperplane.co.uk
Location: Birmingham, W Midlands United Kingdom
Date: Tuesday, December 16, 1997 at 06:36:22
Comments:

The publication of the Institute of Childcare and Social Education. Launched over three years ago Child Care Forum has by far the largest circulation of any magazine in the field. The majority of readers being professionals and paraprofessionals, social workers, education psychologists, residential carers, adoption and fostering managers. B4 in format and monthly CCF is the BIG magazine in childcare for those concerned with the welfare education and health of children and young people. Currently we are working an article on the use of the internet for childcare workers. We would like to know if you wish to advertise in our magazine to promote your service. We are the widest circulating childcare magazine in the UK. We also have subscribers all over the world. We would like to know if you would like to participate in helping writing our article about uses for the internet for childcare workers. We would like to know uses of the internet for childcare workers and good WEB sites. You could send us material through email. You could contact us at the following address: Abdul Shahid Child Care Forum 137 Newhall Street Birmingham B3 1SF ENGLAND Tel: 0121 523 3868 FAX: 0121 233 3209. Email: feedback@paperplane.co.uk Website: http://www.childcare-forum.co.uk THANK YOU - Look forward to hearing from you very soon.

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Name: GERALD SEALS
Email:BABYBACK@GOPLAY.COM
Location: SYRACUSE, NY USA
Date: Monday, December 15, 1997 at 19:49:05
Comments:

I find the forum very intersting and exciting. Good Luck

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Name: Tami Blondo
Email:meshajo@capital.net
Location: Glens Falls, NY USA
Date: Monday, December 15, 1997 at 19:47:13
Comments:

I have been in the daycare business for three years now. I truly enjoy being able to stay at home and to deal with the children (from infants to school age). My biggest problem is dealing with the parents who think that I should not take time off for vacations or holidays. I am going through a growing stage with the children I watch as they are starting school. I was looking for information on how people deal with parents relating to holiday and vacation schedules and also ways to increase my business. I would appreciate any hints on ways to make my contracts even more explicit than they already are.

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Name: Melanie Levine

Date: Sunday, December 14, 1997 at 21:25:16
Comments:

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Name: Dawn Simmons
Email:Dawnjean19@aol.com
Location: Conway, SC US
Date: Saturday, December 13, 1997 at 15:27:12
Comments:

Thanks for all the info. My husband and I are gonna be taking over a day care, and we need all the information we can find!!

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Name: Cathy TODDLERVILLE DAYCARE
Email:CCows2@aol.com
Location: Coon Rpds, MN US
Date: Saturday, December 13, 1997 at 11:02:25
Comments:

I really enjoy your site. I'm looking for ingormation a software programs to help make my pencil paper work easier. If you know of any good programs E-mail me please.

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Name: Cathy - TODDLERVILLE Daycare

Date: Saturday, December 13, 1997 at 10:59:51
Comments:

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Name: Cathy - Toddlerville Daycare
Email:CCows2@aol.com

Date: Saturday, December 13, 1997 at 10:59:01
Comments:

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Name: Karen - Earth Angel Preschool
Email:dk8121mp@gte.com
Location: Sarasota, Fl USA
Date: Saturday, December 13, 1997 at 09:43:04
Comments:

hello, i have opened a small school in my home 3 mos ago after teaching at a local technical child care program for 5 years. i love being in business for myself and working out of my home (a converted garage). does anyone know of a PC program for MAC on family child care record keeping that is available NOW??? i really look forward to keeping all of my FCC business on my MAC. would appreciate any info, as the year is ending soon and am anxious to have all of my tax info together on a program just for family childcare!!! THANKS, Karen

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Name: Leslie
Email:rltinsley@erols.com
Location: Landover, MD
Date: Friday, December 12, 1997 at 09:45:56
Comments:

Thank you for providing such an informative site. I am looking forward to joining in some of your chats. I have my own licensed family child care (Lil Luv Daycare). I've been in business for 3 years and I love working with children. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on really neat field trips to take the children on if so e-mail me any info.

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Name: K J Lewis
Email:KendraJune@aol.com

Date: Friday, December 12, 1997 at 07:27:00
Comments:

I am looking to start a home daycare soon, and could use all the resources I can find to help provide high-quality childcare.

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Name: Jana Wood
Email:kenwood@cet.com
Location: FAFB, WA USA
Date: Sunday, December 7, 1997 at 22:11:57
Comments:

Add me to your guestbook

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Name: MELANIE
Email:SNOODLEPOP@BIGPOND.COM
AUSTRALIA
Date: Sunday, December 7, 1997 at 18:14:57
Comments:

HAVE A BUSINESS CALLED KINDY KITS WHICH I STARTED UP. DESIGN AND SELL PRODUCTS FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD (DAYCARE TO PRESCHOOL). PRODUCTS INCLUDE PROGRAMMING & PLANNING ORGANISER TO PLAN A WHOLE YEARS ACTIVITIES IN ONE BOOK. ALSO DESIGNED CHARTS FOR CENTRES AND HOMES INCLUDING SLEEPTIME, MENU, LOCKER, STAFF ETC. DOING VERY WELL IN AUSTRALIA AND WOULD LIKE TO GET SOME FEEDBACK FROM OVERSEAS ABOUT WHAT CHILDCARE IS LIKE AND HOW YOUR SYSTEM WORKS. CONTACT ME FOR INFORMATION ON MY BUSINESS KINDY KITS ON MY EMAIL ADDRESS

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Name:Ulrike Gelder
Email:I.U.Gelder@ncl.ac.uk
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 7RU, UK
Date: Thursday, December 4, 1997 at 05:56:30
Comments:

By 'accident' I found your interesting page and all the interesting letters. I am a PhD student and my research interest is the social economic experiences of childminders. I wonder if anybody knows of similar research in the United States. I feel most of the time the interest is on the child or on the parents using this form of childcare. However, as the letters show, providers of family care deserve attention.

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Name: Karen Gorirossi
Email:kgorirossi@osophs.dhhs.gov
Location: Bowie, MD USA
Date: Wednesday, December 3, 1997 at 15:15:38
Comments:

This is a great web page! As a working mom of two sons ages 6 and 3, it's very interesting for me to see the concerns and opinions of dedicated day care providers. In order for day care to be a positive experience for any child, it's essential for day care providers and parents to work together and understand each other's point of view. This web site provides some valuable information to facilitate the day care provider/parent relationship. Thanks!

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Name: Gail Lawrence
Wales
Date: Wednesday, December 3, 1997 at 06:50:36
Comments:

A great web sit. I am studing in childcare in college, if you have any tips on what really helps to be a good childcarer or anything else i'd be very greatful. Gail Lawrence Bryn-Eglur Llanafan Fawr Builth Wells Powys LD2 3PE

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Name: marsha
Email:brownreale.aol
Location: worcester, ma usa
Date: Monday, December 1, 1997 at 19:51:49
Comments:

great site keep up the great work.

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Name: Wanda
Email:tawnee@fx2.com
Location: Crystal River, Fl USA
Date: Monday, December 1, 1997 at 15:56:05
Comments:

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Name: Lauren
Email:Mykids4224@aol.com

Date: Monday, December 1, 1997 at 08:05:11
Comments:

Thanks for the web site. I'll be back often. Interested in any materials that will help child care providers in business and in activities. Thanks - Lauren

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Name: Barbie C.
Email:ke6cll@inreach.com
Location: Porterville, CA
Date: Sunday, November 30, 1997 at 15:16:49
Comments:

Just getting use to this internet. Ive been a daycare provider for 6 years and worked at a center 3years before that. Glad I found this site. I plan to visit often.

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Name: Barbie C.

Date: Sunday, November 30, 1997 at 15:13:35
Comments:

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Name: Barbara G.
Email:WJBV05C@prodigy.com
Location: spokane, wa usa
Date: Saturday, November 29, 1997 at 23:51:15
Comments:

Just discovered this site! It's great! I have been a family child care provider for 17 years, worked at a center for 3 years. Am now employed at a local Resource and Referral agency doing family child care services and training. I also have a before school program and offer weekend child care. Am interested in learning from other providers and hooking up with others who are active in their local child care associations. Hope to hear from some of you soon!

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Name: maryalice rider
Email:aborass@erols.com
Location: bethesda, md u.s.a.
Date: Friday, November 28, 1997 at 22:34:25
Comments:

i am interested in opening an enriched childcare center in my home with early learning and multi-lingual emphasis. Anyone with any helpful information, please forward to me. I would be very grateful for any information available on home-based childcare, educational hints, etc. Thank you !!!!

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Name: Annie & Tony
Email:TonysCafe@aol.com

Date: Tuesday, November 25, 1997 at 14:41:28
Comments:

Hi - Thanks for the great site. My husband and I run a family child care service. I'll be back to visit often. Annie

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Name: Tracey Mathis
Email:tdmathis@mailexcite
Location: Dyess AFB Abilene, Tx USA
Date: Tuesday, November 25, 1997 at 00:04:18
Comments:

I am a daycare provider looking for menu ideas that are USDA approved, fast,easy, and kids love. Any ideas??

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Name: Jana Mishler-Vinson
Email:Dalmation@aol.com
Location: Terre Haute, IN USA
Date: Monday, November 24, 1997 at 19:36:01
Comments:

I have been a daycare provider for 3 years and I am looking for information concerning grants for home daycares. Should anyone know this information, please give me some advice. Also the city I live in is trying to start a provider association, all suggestions are wanted. This is a great site and I hope to meet a lot of new friends. Thanks, Jana

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Name: Kari Osselton
Email:Osselton @island.net
B.C. Canada
Date: Sunday, November 23, 1997 at 12:31:23
Comments:

What a great site! I have a licenced family childcare centre. I have been in the ece field for the past 10 years. Anyone in BC i'd love to hear from you.

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Name: Shelly Graves
Email:belle@smart.net
Location: Ft. Meade, MD USA
Date: Friday, November 21, 1997 at 22:40:08
Comments:

I am very new at the whole daycare thing. I have three children of my own, and am very excited about having the opportunity to work with other children. I want to eventually major in elementary education.

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Name: Kristi Hatten
Email:hatkri61@pct.edu
Location: Williamsport, PA USA
Date: Friday, November 21, 1997 at 14:24:12
Comments:

I am currently studying Early Childhood Education in College. I was wondering if anyone one could give me good tips about finding a job in this field.

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Name: Baby Bear Day Care
Email:babybear@ncentral.com
Location: Ridgway, PA USA
Date: Wednesday, November 19, 1997 at 15:30:13
Comments:

I have been doing day care for 5 years and truly enjoy it. I would like to get information on new crafts, ideas and different way to teach the preschool children the things that they need to know. Also to have someone to talk to who is doing the same thing is a big help. I have a Family Home Day Care. Look forward to learning more. Great idea for a Web site. Day Care is such an important thing that seems to get minimized quite often.

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Name: Baby Bear Day Care
Email:babybear@ncentral.com
Location: Ridgway, PA USA
Date: Wednesday, November 19, 1997 at 15:25:17
Comments:

I have been doing day care for 5 years and truely enjoy it. I would like to get information on new crafts, ideas and different way to teach the preschool children the things that they need to know. Also to have someone to talk to who is doing the same thing is a big help. I have a Family Home Day Care. Look forward to learning more. Great idea for a Web site. Day Care is such an important thing that seems to get minimized quite often.

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Name: Sheila's Krayola Kollege
Email:charlied@inwave.com
Location: Janesville, WI USA
Date: Wednesday, November 19, 1997 at 12:29:49
Comments:

Great site. I enjoy reading everyone's comments,and ideas.

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Name: john black
Location: alloa, scotland
Date: Sunday, November 16, 1997 at 12:06:13
Comments:

Hi everyone. I am a trainer in child care studies. I am looking forward to joining in some of your chats in the near future. Bye for Now. John.

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Name: Nancy Schreiner
Email:itsall2much@navix.net
Location: Hastings, NE USA
Date: Saturday, November 15, 1997 at 19:22:12
Comments:

Hi Everyone! This is a great web site. I've been in childcare for one year. I wish I would have done this years ago. I've always worked out of my home. I had a print shop for 19 years, got burned out on that. I've always enjoyed children. I have three little cuties and they have great parents. I'm really lucky. I noticed there isn't much response from Nebraska. If Beth from Oshkosh still needs contract information, e-mail me. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK ON THIS WEB SITE!!!

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Name: Doug Horn
Email:ikondoug@aol.com
Location: Daytona Beach, Fl USA
Date: Thursday, November 13, 1997 at 20:43:57
Comments:

We're building a 215 bed multi-level care facility. We would also like to build a day-care center for the children of our employees. We are looking for a Day Care provider to partner with us. Any ideas?

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Name:BETH SUNDERLIK
Email:SNDRLK1 @AOL.COM
Location: GRANITE CITY, IL USA
Date: Thursday, November 13, 1997 at 13:08:50
Comments:

WHAT A WONDERFUL WEBSITE !! I RECENTLY STARTED RECIEVING THE CHILD CARE PROVIDER MAGAZINE. I ALSO RUN AN IN HOME DAYCARE AN AM ATTENDING NIGHT CLASSES FOR AN ASSOC. DEGREE IN CHILD CARE, WOULD LOVE TO RUN MY OWN CENTER AFTER I GRADUATE.DOES ANYONE HAVE INFO. ON A CHILD CARE ASSOS. IN ILLINOIS FOR PROVIDERS TO BECOME MEMBERS OF??

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Name: Celia G. Torres
Location: Concord, Ca Usa
Date: Wednesday, November 12, 1997 at 14:05:16
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Name: Celia G. Torres
Location: Concord, Ca
Date: Wednesday, November 12, 1997 at 14:01:20
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Name: Celia G. Torres
Location: Concord, ,
Date: Wednesday, November 12, 1997 at 13:59:38
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Name: Celia G. Torres

Date: Wednesday, November 12, 1997 at 13:58:08
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Name: Annie
Location: Westminster, Md. U.S.A.
Date: Tuesday, November 11, 1997 at 21:06:38
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Name: Leslie
Email:lescalleet@innernet.net
Location: StateLine, Pa USA
Date: Tuesday, November 11, 1997 at 11:39:26
Comments:

I have been a home provider for over 10 years and always looking for new information, and ideas. I like being able to communicate with other providers.

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Name: Pam Baca
Email:PRCB@aol.com
Location: Great Lakes, IL USA
Date: Tuesday, November 11, 1997 at 08:35:08
Comments:

I have been a home child care provider for almost 3 years, I just discovered this site. It looks very interesting.

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Name: Sandra Youngblood
Email:yongblod@pacbell.net
Location: San Jose, CA US
Date: Monday, November 10, 1997 at 14:13:26
Comments:

I just discovered this web-site....I found it to be informative!! I would like to invite daycare providers in my city to feel free to get in touch w/ me to share ideas and support!!

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Name:Linda Leverett
Email:LDL1955@AOL.COM
Location: CLEVELAND, OH USA
Date: Sunday, November 9, 1997 at 17:25:34
Comments:

I HAVE BEEN A HOME-BASE PROVIDER FOR THE PAST 6 YEARS, EACH IT GETS BETER WITH EXPERIENCE. I CURRENTLY AM CHAIRPERSON OF A FAMILY CHILD-CARE NETWORK, AND BOY DOES IT HELP, TO KNOW OTHER PROVIDERS

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Name: Sarah Hyde
Email:bhyde1@airmail.net
Location: McKinney, TX USA
Date: Thursday, November 6, 1997 at 22:14:50
Comments:

This is such a great place to share and get ideas. I have run a home daycare for 4 years and just recently moved to a new state and reopened my business. I am in a new area and am "starting over" in friendships and resources. Through the internet, I have met great and exciting other providers who also share a passion in caring for young children. Thanks for a great resource!

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Name: Laura Peskett
Email:2rozakii@sprint.ca
Location: Richmond Hill, Ontario Canada
Date: Thursday, November 6, 1997 at 09:23:23
Comments:

I've been doing home child care for 6 years and finally went on-line. This is wonderful. I've been designated as the caregiver to check out sites for more info on child care by my fellow caregivers!

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Name: Sherry Hixon
Email:LuvToBeMom@aol.com
Location: Alexander, Ark
Date: Tuesday, November 4, 1997 at 23:31:28
Comments:

I am just starting my home child care. This is my 5 th week at it. I can use all the info that I can get.

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Name: Sherry Hixon
Email:LuvToBeMom@aol.com
Location: Alexander, Ark USA
Date: Tuesday, November 4, 1997 at 23:17:35
Comments:

I have just started my home daycare this is the 5 week and I love it. I love the daycare kids, they are alot of fun, but even more I love being here for my 6 year old son

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Name: Tonya Breezee
Email:tbreeze@iland.net
Location: WAFB, MO USA
Date: Tuesday, November 4, 1997 at 18:27:09
Comments:

I am just starting my home day care!

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Name: Evonne Hager

Date: Tuesday, November 4, 1997 at 13:53:46
Comments:

I have had a licensed home daycare for eight years. I didn't realise there were so many other providers. This will be nice using other daycares ideas. Thanks!

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Name: Debbie Dennler
Email:dennledr@ham.muohio.edu
Location: Hamilton, Ohio United States of America
Date: Monday, November 3, 1997 at 16:29:03
Comments:

This is a great site, it really helped me with my report on childcare services and finding the differences. Thanks Debbie

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Name: Ann Lynch
Email:Alynch1441@aol.com
Location: Helena, MT usa
Date: Sunday, November 2, 1997 at 17:45:45
Comments:

I'm glad to see so many other providers excited to be caring for young. I've been doing child care for 11 years in Montana. I also am involved in my local child care assocation. I take the time to be involved in the states child care advisory board. Child care is the profession I chose. I give the advise to any new providers getting started, go to any early childhood classes avilable this is the best thing you can do for the children in your care and for your own profession. Take care and enjoy your profession. You should be proud that your are involved in the first 5 years of childrens lives. Don't let the bad times get you down, Take your profession seriously, Ann Lynch

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Name: KARLA
Email:KTCARE@AOL.COM
Location: BLOOMINGTON, IL USA
Date: Sunday, November 2, 1997 at 16:13:31
Comments:

HELLO FROM THE HEARTLAND! THIS IS GREAT! GLAD TO SEE SO MANY OUT THERE!

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Name: Shelly Bishop
Email:umbisho0@cc.umanitoba.ca
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada
Date: Sunday, November 2, 1997 at 00:46:01
Comments:

Hi! I am a student at the University of Manitoba. I am completing my last year of studies in the child care field. I am currently doing a Practicum in a centre where half of the children have developmental delays; this is my area of specialization. I am very excited about my career, and plan to visit this website more often to obtain useful information!

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Name: Tasia Schmitz
Email:rjschmi@smart.net
Location: Gambrills, MD USA
Date: Saturday, November 1, 1997 at 19:06:35
Comments:

I worked for many years with Army Child Development Services as a center director, and very extensively with their Family Child Care providers, as a trainer and an outreach worker. Just bought my first home and had third child, so I decided to stay home. Just completed my certification process, and received my license. Looking for information about everything!

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Name: Christina Seiler
Email:cduncan916@aol.com
Location: Elk Grove, CA USA
Date: Friday, October 31, 1997 at 15:30:30
Comments:

I have always been interested in opening a day care center/preschool in my home and am tired of ignoring this calling. I would like any information about starting from scratch.

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Name: Pamela Roberts
Email:pyle@cncnet.com
Location: Biggs, Ca usa
Date: Thursday, October 30, 1997 at 00:33:30
Comments:

I am a new provider finding it hard to fill my spaces if you have any ideas please e-mail me. Also sad to not see many entries from Ca. I love your site

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Name: Pamela Roberts
Email:pyle@cncnet.com
Location: Biggs, Ca usa
Date: Thursday, October 30, 1997 at 00:32:35
Comments:

I am a new provider finding it hard to fill my spaces if you have any ideas please e-mail me. Also sad to not see many entries from Ca. I love your site

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Name: Jenn Price
Email:Jprice30@aol.com
Location: New Castle, DE USA
Date: Wednesday, October 29, 1997 at 21:46:18
Comments:

New daycare provider in search of any helpfull information.

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Name: Trish
Email:pzawistows@aol.com
Location: The Jersey Shore, NJ USA
Date: Tuesday, October 28, 1997 at 21:53:31
Comments:

I just found this sight, and I like what I see so far. I've been a provider for a while now and am always looking for activities, advice, etc. Would like to talk to other day care providers in the shore area. Please e-mail me!

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Name: Lynnette Smith
Email:sdsmith@cpis.net
Location: Shaw AFB, SC US
Date: Monday, October 27, 1997 at 18:32:39
Comments:

I'm opening up my first childcare center, and I'm looking for advice and good information. By the way, enjoyed your web page.

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Name: Holly Benningfield
Email:hbenningfield@stmary.k12.la.us
Location: Patterson, LA US
Date: Monday, October 27, 1997 at 13:32:31
Comments:

Iam a school psychologist and (reluctantly) a working mom. My son is 20 months old. My first encounter with family daycare was negative, but my current sitter is fabulous!

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Name: Andrea Joyner
Email:rjoyner@extremezone.com
Location: Mesa, AZ U.S.A.
Date: Sunday, October 26, 1997 at 00:27:53
Comments:

Wow! What a great web site. I stumbled across it looking at some craft ideas. I am a stay at home mother of three and a home daycare provider. I currently only care for 1 child, a 3 month old girl. I would love some ideas on how to attract more families. Got any suggestions? I am a seasoned mom, Girl Scout leader, and teach 3-4 year olds in our AWANA program at church. I am always on the lookout for ideas for field trips, crafts, ans lesson plans. I would love to hear from other providers. Please feel free to e-mail me.

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Name: CHRISTINA CURTIS(SHAX000)
Email:SHAX000@AOL.COM
Location: NASHVILLE, TN USA
Date: Saturday, October 25, 1997 at 17:57:39
Comments:

I AM A STUDENT LOOKING FOR LESSON PLANS ON WEATHER FOR FIRST GRADE, LESSON PLANS ON COLOR FOR TODDLERS, PRESCHOOL, AND PRIMARY GRADES, AND I NEED AN ARTICLE ON HOW PLAY ENHANCES LEARNING IN THE PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM.

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Name: Ellyn
Email:EllynE@aol.com
Ga USA
Date: Thursday, October 23, 1997 at 21:27:57
Comments:

Great Site! I serve as a standards surveyor for the state of Ga. for registered family day care homes and unregulated childcare vendors. I would be glad to share information about registered child care if you have a question or concern. I see very positive home environments with my work. Thanks for the job well done!

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Name: Amiee Nelson
Email:Pyxxii
Location: St. Clair Shores, MI USA
Date: Thursday, October 23, 1997 at 14:00:32
Comments:

I am just starting our own childcare centre and could use all the help I can get. Seems like a great place so far.

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Name: Amiee Nelson
Location: St. Clair Shores, MI USA
Date: Thursday, October 23, 1997 at 13:58:30
Comments:

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Name: Kristin Woodard
Email:K.Woodard@worldnet.att.net
Location: Dayton, ohio
Date: Wednesday, October 22, 1997 at 16:26:43
Comments:

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Name: Kristin Woodard
Email:K.Woodard@worldnet.att.net

Date: Wednesday, October 22, 1997 at 16:26:16
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Name: Kristin Woodard

Date: Wednesday, October 22, 1997 at 16:25:34
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Name: Kathleen Lauman
Email:Lauman@teleport.com
Location: Boring, OR USA
Date: Tuesday, October 21, 1997 at 14:58:50
Comments:

Have operated a home childcare business for 10 years now and am still seeking advice occasionally. Am not sure what this site provides yet as work with children 11 hrs. per day but so far looks like it's going to be the spot.

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Name: Cheryl Anderson
Email:anderson@surfline.ne.jp
Location: Yokosuka, Japan
Date: Sunday, October 19, 1997 at 00:07:02
Comments:

I am just starting home day care, and enjoy having kids around. I just finished my certification process and look forward to finding more information to pass on to my parents.

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Name: Allison
Email:cloutier@sunnynet.or.jp
Location: Okinawa, Japan
Date: Friday, October 17, 1997 at 10:39:24
Comments:

I am a new provider and really enjoy all the sites I am finding. I am stationed here with my Marine husband and would love tips and advice or just pen pals. I am just going through the military certification process. I can't wait to get started. I have been e mailing every one and found the mailing list, so if you hear from me twice, remember I am new :)

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Name: Roxanne Stucy
Email:RStucy@aol.com
Location: Oakton, VA USA
Date: Monday, October 13, 1997 at 12:34:34
Comments:

I am currently a nanny (7 yrs.) with interest in opening an in-home day care in the future. I am always looking for more information of childcare and activities.

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Name: Laurie Wood
Email:MdMommy@aol.com
Location: Harwood, MD USA
Date: Thursday, October 9, 1997 at 17:38:12
Comments:

Found out about your web site thru your book. I am in the beginning stages of becoming a licensed in home provider and have found everything so informative and helpful. (PS-I found out -and got- your book thru Donna!)

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Name: Laurie Wood
Email:MdMommy@aol.com
Location: Harwod, MD USA
Date: Thursday, October 9, 1997 at 17:37:24
Comments:

Found out about your web site thru your book. I am in the beginning stages of becoming a licensed in home provider and have found everything so informative and helpful. (PS-I found out -and got- your book thru Donna!)

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Name: Chrisitne Williamson
Email:byteme@net1.nw.com.au

Date: Wednesday, October 8, 1997 at 23:50:42
Comments:

I am in Perth, Western Australia and have been a homebased carer for thirteen years. This has been an interesting page to visit as you can never have too many ideas.

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Name: Michael Tombs
Email:MikeTombs3@Aol.Com
Location: Scunthorpe, UK
Date: Wednesday, October 8, 1997 at 14:36:44
Comments:

I will come back here again, and again. Well done

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Name: Debbie-Lynn
Email:bnelson@istar.ca
Location: Toronto, On Canada
Date: Tuesday, October 7, 1997 at 09:01:17
Comments:

I'm starting in a new centre today, and am excited and nervous, but I can't wait to tell them about this site, I think its great! i just found it this morning and I'm looking forward to exploring it more. I'm a rookie on the net and would like to try a chat group. I've got to go, first day on the job, will be back soon!

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Name: Dave Bivins
Email:mrdave@netonecom.net
Location: Travesre City, MI US
Date: Friday, October 3, 1997 at 11:09:52
Comments:

Being a man in childcare, I always like to hear responses from other providers if they know of a man who does fulltime childcare and is licensed without his wife.

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Name: SNILTZ
Email:SNILTZ@AOL.COM
Location: BOSTON, MASS
Date: Friday, October 3, 1997 at 00:43:21
Comments:

I am currently looking for software that will assist me in formulating a finacial plan for a proposed pre-school that will be opening in the fall (fingers crossed :-).What the software really needs to do is create financial statements,analize cash flows,budget assumptions etc.etc etc...If anyone has used or is using this type of software I would be eternally grateful for the info.I have used he software Biz Planner which is really good but a tad over the top. Well thanks again in advance for anyone who can help.

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Name: Sniltz

Date: Friday, October 3, 1997 at 00:21:51
Comments:

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Name: Sue Wing
Email:LadyHawk@Benicia-Bible.org
Location: Benicia, CA USA
Date: Thursday, October 2, 1997 at 17:59:24
Comments:

I got your web site info from The ParentPlace. I've been doing home day care for 2 yrs. now. Thanks for all the support for us.

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Name: klmfrisbie
Email:kfrisbie@blue.weeg.uiowa.edu
usa
Date: Thursday, October 2, 1997 at 17:56:17
Comments:

graduate nursing student in pediatrics. thanks for helpful insite on pediatric obesity.

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Name: Joy Hillary
Email:jshillary@cwamos.com
Location: Glen Burnie, Md USA
Date: Thursday, October 2, 1997 at 14:08:15
Comments:

This site is perfect!!! I am a future home based child care provider. I am looking to open my own center in as little as three years and I am currently working on my business plan and brain storming ideas and this helps me get together what I need and made important decisions. Keep up the great work. Any moms out there or other providers who have ideas or do's and don'ts please drop me an email!!! Thanks!

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Name: Carol Breuckman
Email:smartfunds@mia.net
WI USA
Date: Thursday, October 2, 1997 at 13:04:25
Comments:

Holly, this site is wonderful!! I have been doing home day care for almost 20 years and I love it. I have 5 children ages soph in college to 1st grade and have loved being home to raise them and they have always loved having friends to play with. This is my first year of daycare with all my children in school all day - I still Love it!! I have lots of good ideas to share and great resources to share, especially some great educational books, software and videos. I'll be at your site often. Thanks, Carol

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Name: Jody Payne
Email:jpayne@tqci.com
Location: Lexington Park, MD USA
Date: Wednesday, October 1, 1997 at 21:37:27
Comments:

Holly, good job! I stumbled upon your guestbook when trying to find out information about the White House Conference on Child Care scheduled for October 23. I will visit with you again. Oh, my buisness is titled 'Little People'.

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Name: Pat Mar
Email:pat@octonet.com
Location: Victoria, B.C. Canada
Date: Wednesday, October 1, 1997 at 18:40:08
Comments:

Hi, I taught elementary school for seven years and when I had my own children, I started my own family daycare. I have been running my daycare out of my home for the past twelve years and was thrilled to find this site. I am writing an article on the Internet and interesting internet sites for our Southern Vancouver Island Family Childcare Association newsletter, and I will definately be putting this site in the article. Thank you and Take Care.

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Name: Jennifer L. Horning
Email:gigliac@canisius.edu
Location: watertown, , ny usa
Date: Wednesday, October 1, 1997 at 10:38:00
Comments:

As a student getting my degree in Early Childhood Education, this was great!!! I found lots of ideas to help with my class work, my internship and to start my own idea file. thanks a bunch!!

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Name: Kathy Tyson
Email:insanejane@webtv.net
Location: Anchorage, AK U.S.
Date: Wednesday, October 1, 1997 at 00:32:50
Comments:

Holly, sorry I had to leave the chat room so abruptly tonight. I need another phone line.

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Name: Krissa Swain Dodd
Email:krissa@compuserve.com
Location: Athens, GA USA
Date: Tuesday, September 30, 1997 at 20:09:16
Comments:

I am planning a home-based after-school program for grade school children. I am looking for suggestions on activites and information about licensing procedures and child care regulations, particularly in the state of Georgia.

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Name: linda morris
Location: sumner, wa here
Date: Monday, September 29, 1997 at 16:58:02
Comments:

what are some of the emotional pros and cons for both parents and childeren

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Name: Julie Plummer
Email:rjungle@juno.com
Location: Defiance, OH USA
Date: Sunday, September 28, 1997 at 16:03:47
Comments:

Hello everyone, I have been an in home childcare provider for 15 years. Now with all the neet ideas out here on the webit is easier to come up with ideas to keep the little ones happy.

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Name: Michelle
Email:smparker@mint.net
Location: Augusta, Maine U.S.A.
Date: Thursday, September 25, 1997 at 17:49:32
Comments:

I am the director of a child care center for forty school-aged children. I have been operating my child care center for ten years. I am currently working on my degree in Elementary Education.

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Name: Danielle A. Hilton
Email:c621702@showme.missouri.edu
Location: Columbia, MO USA
Date: Wednesday, September 24, 1997 at 17:50:20
Comments:

would like some information on aggressive toddlers and brain theory

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Name: Karyn
Email:seaera@msn.com
Location: Brooklin, On Canada
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 1997 at 01:49:49
Comments:

We are just finishing construction on our new preschool and are looking for a good sanitation checklist. We would appreciate any assistance. Thanks

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Name: Melissa
Email:Goyra68@aol.com
IN
Date: Monday, September 22, 1997 at 12:42:24
Comments:

I provide infant care in my home and stumbled upon this site while looking for information to put in a newsletter I'm creating for my parents. What a wonderful site! I have bookmarked it and plan to visit often. I'm always willing to share ideas and information - just e-mail me.

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Name: kelly tetreau
Email:cwebb@norden1.com
Location: toledo, ohio usa
Date: Sunday, September 21, 1997 at 20:41:57
Comments:

It is nice to see such a site.

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Name: Laurie & Corey
Email:princess-laurie@usa.net
Location: Sound Beach, N.Y. USA
Date: Sunday, September 21, 1997 at 17:40:12
Comments:

We'd like more information about aids babies programs. We are 2 people with time & love to donate to a less fortunate child or children.

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Name:Beth & Mark
Email:Kids1st@topservice.com
SD USA
Date: Thursday, September 18, 1997 at 10:16:27
Comments:

Holly, Thanks a million for organizing the chat with Tom Copeland last evening! It was great to have some of those questions answered. I hope you will be able to convince him to visit with us again. Mark Kids 1st Child Care

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Name: Sue Worden
Email:SMW3097@aol
Location: Canastota , NY USA
Date: Tuesday, September 16, 1997 at 22:12:10
Comments:

I am interested in becoming a Home Day Care Provider for Children.. If anyone could please help me with suggestions, games, policies, hrs worked, days off, with or without day... PLease help... Thanks Sue

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Name: Jen Beaver
Email:jbeaver007@aol.com
Location: Danville, Pa USA
Date: Tuesday, September 16, 1997 at 16:01:59
Comments:

Hi! Altough I am a daycare veteran, I am a computer novice! so any advice would be greatly appreciated! E mail me, I just learned how to use it!

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Name: Jayme
Email:FOREVERBS@aol.com
Location: Duluth, MN
Date: Tuesday, September 16, 1997 at 09:09:22
Comments:

Hi Holly! I am new to Daycare and need lots of advice! I am new to the Daycare-L and I see you posting all the time and I think that is great! You really sound like a special person. Thanks and hope to talk to you soon!

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Name: Cheryl
Email:Esposito
Location: Kingman, Az usa
Date: Monday, September 15, 1997 at 22:47:08
Comments:

I injoyed this site , I need information on tax's and anything else you can send me. thanks cheryl

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Name: Susan Routt
Email:DESWE@aol.com
Location: Bellflower, CA
Date: Sunday, September 14, 1997 at 16:41:12
Comments:

This is such a great site. I have bookmarked it and come back every day looking for more info. I am just starting out and can use LOTS of advise and suggestions. If anyone has something to share with me, please email me. Susan.

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Name: Donna Peake
Email:dpeake@evansville.net
Location: Evansville, In. U.S.A.
Date: Thursday, September 11, 1997 at 20:47:08
Comments:

I just ran across this site today while looking for information on childcare. I've been doing in home childcare for five years.This is GREAT!!

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Name: PAMELA ROBERTS
Email:pyle@cncnet.com
Location: BIGGS, CA USA
Date: Thursday, September 11, 1997 at 17:07:09
Comments:

NEW AT DAYCARE AND CAN USE LOTS OF ADVISE

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Name: DARMEL D. BRANCH-WILLIAMS
Email:DARMEL69@AOL.COM

Date: Wednesday, September 10, 1997 at 23:26:21
Comments:

I need information about taxes for home daycare. This is my first year, and I would gladly accept any info about this wonderful business.

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Name: DARMEL D. BRANCH-WILLIAMS
Email:DARMEL69@AOL.COM

Date: Wednesday, September 10, 1997 at 23:25:09
Comments:

I need information about taxes for home daycare. This is my first year, and I would gladly accept any info about this wonderful business.

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Name: DARMEL D. BRANCH-WILLIAMS
Email:DARMEL69@AOL.COM

Date: Wednesday, September 10, 1997 at 23:09:26
Comments:

I need information about taxes for home daycare. This is my first year, and I would gladly accept any info about this wonderful business.

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Name:Michele Hiner
Email:mahiner@hotmail.com
Location: Kennewick, Wa. Benton
Date: Wednesday, September 10, 1997 at 03:51:02
Comments:

This is a great site!!!!!! I have been in daycare for five years. I am working on receiving my bachelor degree in psych/criminal justice. Daycare is great and it has been good to me over the five years!!! I will probably continue daycare for a few more years or more. If anyone has suggestions on E-mail or internet info please write me, for I am new at this game. Thanks

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Name: Michele Hiner

Date: Wednesday, September 10, 1997 at 03:37:25
Comments:

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Name: Amy Countryman
Email:kenamy@ix.netcom.com
Location: Spokane, WA USA
Date: Tuesday, September 9, 1997 at 22:59:08
Comments:

Just happened to find this wonderful site full of good information. I'll bookmark it and come back often! Thanks.

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Name: Jennifer Rowe
Email:JENNIROWE@worldnet.att.net
Location: Spangle, WA USA
Date: Monday, September 8, 1997 at 23:11:10
Comments:

I am going through the licensing process and am looking for every shred of information I can get my hands on concerning the daycare business. This is an informative website.Thanks!

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Name:Keilondi Johnson
Email:MICKEY2025@aol.com
Location: Richmond, Va USA
Date: Sunday, September 7, 1997 at 15:00:53
Comments:

Hello this is a good site. I'm am doing a research paper on the parent/staff communication for my child development class. If you have any information on this topic please send it to me by Oct the 1st. Thank You.

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Name: Karen Meisel
Email:Sabrina301@aol.com
NJ
Date: Wednesday, September 3, 1997 at 17:56:59
Comments:

I am a Kindergarten teacher, I graduated from college 5 months ago and this is my first job. It is a full day kindergarten and if anyone can give advice i would be grateful.

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Name: Nancy Marshall
Email:marshaln@aepco.com
Location: Gaithersburg, MD USA
Date: Wednesday, September 3, 1997 at 15:08:35
Comments:

I'm glad I found this site. I'm just starting out and don't know where to staart!!

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Name: Nancy Marashall
Email:marshaln@aepco.com
Location: Gaithersburg, MD USA
Date: Wednesday, September 3, 1997 at 15:08:10
Comments:

I'm glad I found this site. I'm just starting out and don't know where to staart!!

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Name: Naancy Marashall
Email:marshaln@aepco.com
Location: Gaithersburg, MD USA
Date: Wednesday, September 3, 1997 at 15:07:46
Comments:

I'm glad I found this site. I'm just starting out and don't know where to staart!!

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Name: Patricia Pervez
Email:PPP7035380@aol.com
Location: Novato, CA USA
Date: Monday, September 1, 1997 at 00:05:03
Comments:

Thanks for all the great information! It is such a wonderful sight and I look forward to sharing this vast wealth of information with the day care parents! Sincerely, Patricia

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Name: Kris K. Humphrey
Email:humphrey@mysolutions
Location: Auburn, IN USA
Date: Sunday, August 31, 1997 at 10:18:55
Comments:

This a great site that helps to educate not only the childcare worker but also the parent and I am very happy to see web sites such as this. I hope to see more of these in the future.

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Name:Jane Vensland
Email:venzzz@msn.com
Location: Va Beach, Va
Date: Thursday, August 28, 1997 at 21:07:14
Comments:

Yours was one of the first web sites I bookmarked when I got my computer and started looking for child care resources. Keep up the great work!!!

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Name: Brenda
Email:bhq@mail.tcqi.net
Location: st. mary's county, MD
Date: Thursday, August 28, 1997 at 13:37:30
Comments:

I have been providing daycare for 8 years, and beginning to get burned-out. Any suggestions on crafts, or classes to help me get going again would be great!

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Name: jenn
Email:v-max700@webtv.net
Location: new britain, ct usa
Date: Tuesday, August 26, 1997 at 22:55:37
Comments:

i like this

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Name: Tina Hotchkiss
Email:TheNanny15@AOL.com/
Location: san fransico, CA USA
Date: Tuesday, August 26, 1997 at 06:50:24
Comments:

I was looking for a way to find a nanny job in a new city and I ran acrossed this page and all of the other great sites here. I just wanted to let you know what a good job this has done for letting me network to other people that could help or answer questions. Since I live in san fransico and I am looking for a job in michigan this is the only site I have found in the last week that has helped. I will be visitting often.

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Name: Tina Hotchkiss
Email:TheNanny15@AOL.com/
Location: san fransico, CA USA
Date: Tuesday, August 26, 1997 at 06:48:08
Comments:

I was looking for a way to find a nanny job in a new city and I ran acrossed this page and all of the other great sites here. I just wanted to let you know what a good job this has done for letting me network to other people that could help or answer questions. Since I live in san fransico and I am looking for a job in michigan this is the only site I have found in the last week that has helped. I will be visitting often.

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Name: Anne Maxwell
Email:Maurice.Maxwell@BTInternet.com
Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland
Date: Sunday, August 24, 1997 at 19:10:40
Comments:

I have been a childminder for nine years and I am now also the Development Officer for the Northern Ireland Childminding Association - (N.I.C.M.A.) We have 2200 members and 500 Parent Partners.We can be contacted at 17a Court ST. Newtownards Co. Down BT23 7NX Tel. 01247 811015 or by contacting me at the above EMail address.

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Name: Linda Hattaway
Email:lhatta2071@aol.com
Location: Channelview, Tx USA
Date: Saturday, August 23, 1997 at 21:39:53
Comments:

You are doing a great service for the child care provider I have been doing this for 11 years and still love it.

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Name: Linda Hattaway
Email:lhatta2071@aol.com
Location: Channelview, Tx USA
Date: Saturday, August 23, 1997 at 21:38:55
Comments:

You are doing a great service for the child care provider I have been doing this for 11 years and still love it.

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Name: Amanda Popelka
Email:mandy@cin.net
Location: Oregon, IL USA
Date: Thursday, August 21, 1997 at 18:46:02
Comments:

Great resource for providers. I have been doing daycare for eleven years and love the ideas you provide.

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Name: Lisa Thompson
Email:alyashth@aol.com
Location: Newberg, OR USA
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 1997 at 02:42:20
Comments:

I am glad to know that there is a resource like this out there. I have just started child care in my home and am looking for good ways to screen families before starting care. I had a family for a month when they quit because they couldn't afford it. Any suggestions anyone?

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Name: Lisa Thompson
Email:alyashth@aol.com
Location: Newberg, OR USA
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 1997 at 02:41:36
Comments:

I am glad to know that there is a resource like this out there. I have just started child care in my home and am looking for good ways to screen families before starting care. I had a family for a month when they quit because they couldn't afford it. Any suggestions anyone?

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Name: Beth Darnell
Email:bpdarnell@juno.com
Location: chesapeake , VA USA
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 1997 at 13:50:53
Comments:

I loved your web site and would like any info in starting in home child care in my home. My husband is in the US Coast Guard and we just moved here. I have been working in day care for the past three years and would love to start my own. I LOVE CHILDREN!!! Feel free to e-mail me with any information I can use. Thanks!

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Name:Vickie Coleman
Email:Vc Ocean@aol.com (or) fcmha@erols.com
Location: Frederick, MD U.S.A.
Date: Monday, August 18, 1997 at 21:59:21
Comments:

I am a Referral Counselor for Child Care Choices, a Frederick,MD resource and referral agency. It has been a pleasure visiting this web site. I will be spreading the word about it !!!!

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Name: Susan Musgrove
Email:lilly@okla.net
Location: Woodward, okla usa
Date: Monday, August 18, 1997 at 15:53:11
Comments:

I have owned a home daycare for 10 years and still learning new ways to handle my business. I am a leader in the association we have here in my town. We are always in need for new ideas, especially in getting new providers involved. Any ideas???

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Name:Anissa Johnson
Email:AJohn 16783@aol.com
Location: RAYTOWN, MO UNITED STATES
Date: Thursday, August 14, 1997 at 20:58:39
Comments:

I have been doing home childcare for 8 months. I'm currently in the process of getting contracts and paperwork ready. I plan on having all my state lic. complete by Jan. Any advice or input is appreciated. I would really like to locate other providers in the Kansas City or MO area in general so I can get pertinent advice. Feel free to E-mail me. NIS

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Name: Anissa Johnson
Email:AJohn 16783@aol.com
Location: RAYTOWN, MO UNITED STATES
Date: Thursday, August 14, 1997 at 20:57:23
Comments:

I have been doing home childcare for 8 months. I'm currently in the process of getting contracts and paperwork ready. I plan on having all my state lic. complete by Jan. Any advice or input is appreciated. I would really like to locate other providers in the Kansas City or MO area in general so I can get pertinent advice. Feel free to E-mail me. NIS

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Name: Patricia A. Miles
Email:pam15@po.cwru.edu
Location: Cleveland, Ohio USA
Date: Thursday, August 14, 1997 at 07:28:29
Comments:

I am excited to be able to talk with other home childcare providers. I have been in business for 6 weeks, and love every smile and cry I get. The paper work is overwhelming but I am coping.

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Name: Patricia A. Miles
Email:pam15@po.cwru.edu
Location: Cleveland, Ohio USA
Date: Thursday, August 14, 1997 at 07:26:17
Comments:

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Name: Patricia A. Miles

Date: Thursday, August 14, 1997 at 07:25:24
Comments:

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Name: PAMELA HALL
Email:PHALL 49575.@AOL.COM
GA GWINNETT
Date: Thursday, August 14, 1997 at 00:23:08
Comments:

I AM WANTING TO START KEEPING CHILREN IN MY HOME AND WOULD LIKE SOME INFORMATION CONCERNING GETTING CERTIFIED IN THE STATE OF GA. IF ANYONE HAVE ANY INFORMATION PLEASE SEND IT TO ME.

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Name: MARIANNE FARR
Email:V-MAX700@WEBTV.NET
CT
Date: Wednesday, August 13, 1997 at 14:31:29
Comments:

THIS IS SO EXCITING!!! A PLACE TO MEET OTHERS WHO WORK WITH CHILDREN!!!I'VE HAD A GROUP DAYCARE FOR 14 YRS IF THERE IS ANYONE WHO NEEDS HELP OR INFORMATION>>>PLEASE FEEL FREE TO E-MAIL ME!! OR IF YOU HAVE ANY IDEAS TO SHARE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR THEM!!!!! THANKS!!!!

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Name: Marie-Claude Ravenelle
Email:mc.wade@ns.sympatico.ca
Location: Enfield, Nova-Scotia Canada
Date: Wednesday, August 13, 1997 at 08:36:04
Comments:

I am starting my own home daycare and would like to chat with others who are running or have run their own home daycare.

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Name: Jamie Scites
Email:Jlscites@aol.com
Location: Woodbridge, VA USA
Date: Tuesday, August 12, 1997 at 13:46:45
Comments:

Hi! I love this site and will try to visit it often. I have been doing chilcare in my home for about a year now and am always looking for new information! I am always looking for people in my area to chat with, feel free to e-mail me!

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Name: Sharon Sepanek
Email:SofMtnRain@aol.com
Location: Louisville, KY US
Date: Tuesday, August 12, 1997 at 10:52:13
Comments:

I am a registered nurse who has opened a home daycare for medical needs infants/toddlers. My daycare is called Wee-Med Daycare, Inc. I accept children from birth to 3 yrs. My current enrollment reflects on well children. I am hoping to go from being state-certified to licensed in 1 yr.

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Name: Paula Cook
Email:mcook@futura.net
Location: Cabot, AR USA
Date: Tuesday, August 12, 1997 at 00:24:32
Comments:

I am thinking of doing family home day care. I lucked out in finding your site. I feel I should find as much information as I can and educate myself. That's for one reason only... Children First! If anyone has suggestion or info. feel free to contact me.

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Name: Anita Pierce
Email:taszpierce@aol.com
Location: Canton, Oh. USA
Date: Tuesday, August 12, 1997 at 00:11:19
Comments:

This is my first visit, but I have the feeling that I will be back often. Great site!!!

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Name: Brenda
Email:BHuhtala@aol.com
MN USA
Date: Monday, August 11, 1997 at 14:36:47
Comments:

I've been in licensed child care 5 years now. I really enjoy it, but recently noticed my program and I are getting very sluggish. I really new some revamping of my learning program and food menus (keeping in mind the cuts). I've been think of hiring another person, but am confused as to what's involved... would it just be easier to have a "contracted" person come in and clean? I have guilts about someone else cleaning my home, but I like to give the kids more attentions and the house work loses out. Please send HELP and/or Adivce. Thanks

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Name:Theresa J. Stevens
Email:supertree2
Location: Sarasota, FL USA
Date: Sunday, August 10, 1997 at 23:19:33
Comments:

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Name: Christina Owens
Email:StormBryant@webtv.net
Location: Columbia, Mo Boone
Date: Sunday, August 10, 1997 at 16:14:30
Comments:

I am looking ways to get parnets to pay . I've had aprolem with parnets coming up with a thousand differnt excuses why they can't pay me this week . I am also interested in ways of getting new clients . Thankyou for any info . you can provide .

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Name: Jean Case
Email:shameless@voyager.net
Location: clare, mi usa
Date: Saturday, August 9, 1997 at 09:20:22
Comments:

I am really enjoying this site. So nice to see so many providers, and know we have alot of the same values. Thank for providing us a place to go.

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Name:Alice Gess
Email:GessWho@worldnet.att.net
Location: Holyoke, MA USA
Date: Friday, August 8, 1997 at 15:31:48
Comments:

I am a Day Care Provider and a Provider Support Group Leader in my town and I have been a subscriber to your Mag. for one year and I really enjoy it and I have encouraged my other Group Members to subscribe. Most of us do. This is a great Web site.

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Name: Beth Fricke
Email:BBEF@aol.com
Location: Oshkosh, NE USA
Date: Friday, August 8, 1997 at 09:16:51
Comments:

Gosh I feel like I just hit the jackpot. I have only been on the web for a couple of weeks but have been looking everywhere for childcare solutions, help yuou name I have been in licensed daycare for approx. 4 years and babysat forever before that I am looking for ideas on contracts what kind of schedules other people use and so on. As you can see I am in the midwest of Nebraska wherever that is and can't find too much on what other people do in this area.GREAT SITE what I've seen so far ya know in all my spare time!!!

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Name: Jody Jugovich
Email:Jugovic@ibm.net
Location: Oakdale, Minn usa
Date: Tuesday, August 5, 1997 at 09:39:43
Comments:

I run a family daycare out of my home and feel I can never get enough information.

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Name: Beverly A. Lohmeyer
Email:bbcdc@dmv.com
Location: Greensboro, MD US
Date: Tuesday, August 5, 1997 at 08:18:30
Comments:

I own a Child Development Center called Bright Beginnings and this is my first time on the internet. I am interested in all the information that I can get on child care.

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Name: Uncle KimTing
Email:kimting@tm.net.my
Location: Sandakan , Malaysia
Date: Monday, August 4, 1997 at 08:06:36
Comments:

Looking forward to join in the chats.

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Name: Jaylynn Forrester
Email:haunch@harbornet.com
Location: Gig Harbor, WA USA
Date: Sunday, August 3, 1997 at 23:08:55
Comments:

I love your site!!! I feel like a child in a candy store! Thank you so much for this informative place where I am learning to improve myself as a child care provider. Jaylynn

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Name: Catherine Denise Morrison
Email:Deeva ix. netcom. com.
Location: Charlotte, NC United States
Date: Sunday, August 3, 1997 at 12:49:58
Comments:

I AM VERY VERY HAPPY TO KNOW THAT THERE IS SOMEONE IN THIS BUSINESS SHARING GREAT INFORMATION ON CHILD CARE. I HAVE BEEN TRYING FOR THE LONGEST TO RECEIVE INFORMATION AND NO ONE IN THE CHARLOTTE AREA WOULD HELP ME. I AM STARTING A NEW CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER AND ALL INFORMATION THAT I FIND IS VERY HELPFUL. THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS INFOR. CATHERINE MORRISON 704/563-8977

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Name: judy hales
Email:dhales@glccomputers.com
Location: clare, mi usa
Date: Friday, August 1, 1997 at 08:15:27
Comments:

this is a great way for all of to share are ideas and get help with problems. sometimes just hearing someone going thru or having been thru the same thing helps to let us know we are not the exception.

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Name: chris
Email:MeSelf@aol.com
Location: Garden Grove, Ca U.S.A.
Date: Thursday, July 31, 1997 at 21:55:28
Comments:

Iam despertley in need of some suggestions for getting clients for my daycare any suggestions would be appreiciated.thanks

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Name: chris
Email:MeSelf@aol.com
Location: Garden Grove, Ca U.S.A.
Date: Thursday, July 31, 1997 at 21:48:46
Comments:

need some suggestions on getting clients for my daycare any suggestions would be appreciated. thanks

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Name: Chaulzie M.
Email:ashlsc@swbell.net
Location: Lake Jackson, Tx USA
Date: Tuesday, July 29, 1997 at 00:05:06
Comments:

I am thrilled that I found another way to communicate with other providers. I have been a registered family home for 10+ years. I am anxious to learn from other providers as well as sharing some of what I have learned. This school year I am looking for a new preschool curriculum. Any sug- gestions?

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Name:Elsie Santana
Email:esantana@fusco.com
Location: New Haven, CT
Date: Monday, July 28, 1997 at 12:32:49
Comments:

My dream is to start my own Day Care at home, I don't know where to start. I would appreciate any ideas or information.

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Name: Donald Stock
Email:cesarr@sinfo.net
Location: panama city, panama
Date: Friday, July 25, 1997 at 08:58:30
Comments:

I've been a Before & After School Coordinator for three years and I would like to chat with other providers.

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Name: Natasha Hebert
Email:Liontasha@aol.com
Location: Hurlburt Field, FL USA
Date: Friday, July 25, 1997 at 00:53:22
Comments:

Great Sight!!! I have been searching for a sight like this and I am very glad I finally found you!

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Name: Martha Habluetzel
Email:commish@beer.com
Location: Ingleside, TX USA
Date: Thursday, July 24, 1997 at 23:57:38
Comments:

Cute site/was surfing childcare & pre-schoolers Since you deal with youth, I'm forwarding this to you. Goal IS to get more books. ----------- Beauty 4 Books Baby Photo Beauty Contest Send one photo, non-professional, snapshot (recent) of your child to this Beauty Contest. Your child will compete for cash prizes! Send with manila file folder; have your child color the folder....or scribble on the folder--anything the child is able to do with colors. Add a description of your child (50 words or less.) Do NOT put the child's name on the folder. Registration fee: $6.00 Ages: 3-6 years old, age as of September l, 1997 $2-$3 of each registration will go for cash prizes. $2 of each registration fee goes to libraries for books or computer items. Decision of Judges final, even if you disagree. Photos to be judged by a panel of 5 judges within l0 days of close of contest (9-20-97.) No "Postage Due Mail" will be accepted. Not responsible for lost entries/photos/or anything else. Your child's snapshot will be returned in the envelope you provide; other items become the property of Beauty 4 Books. Mail to Beauty 4 Books, RR 1 Box 112, Sinton, TX 78387-9501 by September 20, '97: 1) ONE MANILA FILE FOLDER that your child has colored on. 2) ONE RECENT PHOTO (non-prof.) snap-shot; current pics please. 3) ONE STAMPED ENVELOPE with YOUR return address. 4) $6.00 5) Completed information sheet. (It may be copied for other entries.) 6) Seperate sheet with 50 WORD OR LESS about your child. -- Information Sheet Child's name: Child's age: DOB: Child's address: City: State: Zip: Your name: Your relationship to child: Your address: City: State: Zip: Child's Favorite Color: Child's Favorite Book: Mail to: Beauty 4 Books RR 1 Box 114 Sinton, TX 78387-9501 must arrive by September 20, '97. Thanks Martha Habluetzel

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Name: Dee Jahal
Email:SAMJ@AOL.COM
Location: K.C., MO
Date: Thursday, July 24, 1997 at 23:30:45
Comments:

This is a great site!! I am looking forward to sharing ideas with providers who are serious about their careers. I have been in home day care for two years and have three children of my own. I would love to hear from anyone concerning the daily challenges and rewards of child care!!!

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Name: Sharon Seigworth
Email:Seigworth@juno.com
Location: Erie, PA USA
Date: Thursday, July 24, 1997 at 22:39:53
Comments:

I have been a Family Home Day Care Provider for two years and am always looking for resources, activities and information to better myself and my daycare. Thanks for being there. Hope to enjoy the wealth of information that you have.

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Name: Patricia Pervez
Email:PPP7035380@aol.com
CA USA
Date: Thursday, July 24, 1997 at 03:55:06
Comments:

I am a provider in Marin County California. If you have any questions please feel free to email me and I will be glad to help you in any way. I have been a pre-school teacher for the 12 years and decided to start my own day care in my home. I am very committed to the families that I serve and I participate on the Marin Family Day Care Association Board as Vice President and host with other providers in community coffee nights. This is where we share ideas and give each other referrals for prospective clients. It's really a great way to be involved! Check out your local resources, it may inspire how you run your business! Sincerely, Patty (Patricia) Patty's Place Pre-school

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Name:YASZDI LYNN
Email:lrockett@bhas.k12.mi.us
Location: BENTON HARBOR, MI. U.S.A.
Date: Wednesday, July 23, 1997 at 23:15:48
Comments:

HELLO EVERYONE! I'VE BEEN DOING CHILD CARE FOR ABOUT EIGHT YEARS. WHILE HAVING FIVE CHILDREN OF MY OWN, I MUST SAY THAT I KEEP VERY BUSY. I'M THINKING OF EXPANDING, BUT ONLY TIME WILL TELL. I DO NOT SPEND A LOT OF TIME ON THE COMPUTER BUT I DO CHECK IT FROM TIME TO TIME.WHAT A VAST AMOUNT OF INFO THAT I FOUND ON THE COMPUTER TONIGHT ON CHILD CARE. GREAT JOB!

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Name: Linda LeCronier
Email:win3car@erols.com
Location: Pasadena, MD USA
Date: Wednesday, July 23, 1997 at 17:24:06
Comments:

I'm a provider with 12+ years experience. If you need any help or have questions about child care issues and would like anothers opinion, just drop me a line!

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Name: Cassandra Murray
Email:Cassandra.Murray@MCI.COM
Location: Atlanta, Ga USA
Date: Wednesday, July 23, 1997 at 12:31:41
Comments:

Looking for any suggestions for beginners. I'm opening my home up to child care Marcy 1998.

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Name: NANCY GOODWIN
Email:INSTAMOM@AOL.COM
Location: LANCASTER, CA USA
Date: Wednesday, July 23, 1997 at 11:32:33
Comments:

GREAT SITE. ALREADY GOT TONS OF USEFUL INFO FOR MY BUSINESS AND JUST FOUND YOU YESTERDAY!

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Name: Janet
Email:nannyjanet@aol.com
Location: Portage, MI USA
Date: Monday, July 21, 1997 at 14:10:22
Comments:

I just got here, but looks good so far.

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Name: LINDA SCOTT
Email:linpet@dbn.lia.net
Location: DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA
Date: Sunday, July 20, 1997 at 14:54:57
Comments:

Hi. I am a day mother (day care provider) at home for children aged 0-3 years. I am very pleased to at last have discovered a website like this one as I am always on the lookout for any information pertaining to childcare.

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Name: LINDA SCOTT
Email:linpet@dbn.lia.net
Location: DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA
Date: Sunday, July 20, 1997 at 14:49:24
Comments:

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Name:Karen Norris
Email:karennorris@mindspring.com
Location: Opelika, AL USA
Date: Sunday, July 20, 1997 at 13:53:25
Comments:

I don't know what I'm doing here. My mother made me do this. I don't even know what I'm looking for.

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Name: Jacqui Hatten
Email:jhatten739@aol.com
OH
Date: Saturday, July 19, 1997 at 18:16:05
Comments:

THANK YOU I'M SO GLAD I FOUND YOUR PAGE!!!!!

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Name: Billie Jo
Email:SofyHair@aol.com
Location: Wahiawa, HI
Date: Saturday, July 19, 1997 at 17:28:57
Comments:

I am a child care provider on a military installation. I will be moving soon to Georgia. I am looking for information about child care on base at Ft. Benning. I also want to add that I really enjoy this site. I have learned alot and have gotten some good ideas. Keep up the good work. Anyone with info. about Ft. Benning e-mail me.

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Name:Sue Atkinson
Email:assa@cdsnet.net
Location: Grants Pass, OR USA
Date: Saturday, July 19, 1997 at 13:45:55
Comments:

I reallly like what you have here, it not only lets you ask questions, but answers some as well.... Good job, keep up the good work.

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Name:Gwendolyn Garcia
Email:Daycare6@msn.com
Location: Staten Island, NY USA
Date: Thursday, July 17, 1997 at 16:24:02
Comments:

From what I see this is great information for anyone that provides care for children. I just need information how I could get some kind of grant to help me fix up my basement for child care instead of doing this in my livingroom. My basement is an unfinished basement, and I can't get any type of loan or credit cards because of bankruptcy. Do you have any information on any grants , someone to sponser family daycare provider's home business?

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Name: wendy smith
Email:smith815@abcs.com
Location: vincennes, in usa
Date: Wednesday, July 16, 1997 at 23:22:41
Comments:

This is a great resource. I just started my new job as Child Care Resource and Referral counselor. This site will help me get information to other providers that might not be on-line yet.

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Name: LeeAnn
Email:lefty@inreach.com
Location: Roseville, CA USA
Date: Tuesday, July 15, 1997 at 21:49:25
Comments:

This is a great site. I especially like the chat page. I would like to see some kind of schedule, we all seem to be missing each other. Maybe an after the kids go home hour or an after all the kids are in bed hour. Of course this would be different in the different time zones. Great site Holly!

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Name: stacy
Email:Bunnie Ptch@ AOL.com
Location: Duluth, MN USA
Date: Tuesday, July 15, 1997 at 15:02:53
Comments:

Such a great site I'm so glad I found it! This Child Care Provider is always on the hunt for new ideas and insites:)

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Name: Marilyn
Email:DustBuny12@aol.com
Location: Reading, Pa USA
Date: Monday, July 14, 1997 at 21:35:01
Comments:

I am a Family Daycare Home Provider, always on the search for interesting and new themes and activities to add to my curriculum for ages 2 to 5!

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Name: Mary Towner
Email:mary2712@aol.com
Location: Sioux City, IA US
Date: Saturday, July 12, 1997 at 19:09:27
Comments:

I've been a daycare provider going on 17yrs. but I'm always looking for new ideas. Very nice site to visit.

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Name: Mary Towner
Email:mary2712@aol.com
Location: Sioux City, IA US
Date: Saturday, July 12, 1997 at 18:59:51
Comments:

I've been a daycare provider going on 17yrs. but I'm always looking for new ideas. Very nice site to visit.

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Name: Lisa Michele Bragg
Email:chridaly@premier.net
Location: Baton Rouge, La USA
Date: Friday, July 11, 1997 at 20:54:08
Comments:

I am currently a nanny and love it. I was happy to see that you have a chat room. I will be back to join in. Working with three children, I want all of the latest information available to help these wonderful kids be the best that they can be!

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Name:Sean
Email:macs@dwyer.net
Location: Col. Springs, CO USA
Date: Friday, July 11, 1997 at 18:44:15
Comments:

I have a web page for my non-profit agency "child care connections". It helps people find child care in the pikes peak region, with no charge. It also gives referrals to licensed child care providers.

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Name: Carol Coulson
Email:dcoulson@pangea.ca
Location: Winnipeg, Canada
Date: Friday, July 11, 1997 at 17:22:58
Comments:

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Name: Tami Nix
Email:TamiNix@msn.com
Location: Sumter, S.C. U.S.A.
Date: Friday, July 11, 1997 at 14:40:01
Comments:

Found you site after receiving info about your magazine. I own and operate a child care center and serve as President of the South Carolina Child Care Association (SCCCA) an organization for licensed child care centers in the state of S.C. It's amazing how info is available on the web about child care. Will add this site to my "favorites" list

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Name:Debbie Browning
Email:uswondpeo@trump.net.au
Location: Huonville, Tas Australia
Date: Friday, July 11, 1997 at 07:38:34
Comments:

I am a registered Family Day Carer in Tasmania, I care for 6 children under 7 at any one time and two over 7. Our Scheme is only one year old and all the carers are very very busy.I have been a carer for two year and wouldnt be doing anything else.The information will be great for my studies.Hope to see some more Ausies on the net.

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Name: Debbie Browning
Email:uswondpeo@trump.net.au
Location: Huonville, Tas Australia
Date: Friday, July 11, 1997 at 07:24:30
Comments:

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Name: Debbie Browning
Email:uswondpeo@trump.net.au
Location: Huonville, Tas Australia
Date: Friday, July 11, 1997 at 07:24:27
Comments:

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Name: Kelly Seman
Email:kseman@eden.rutgers.edu
Location: Clark, NJ USA
Date: Friday, July 11, 1997 at 00:18:04
Comments:

This is a great site! I'll be visiting repeatedly to get all kinds of info on childcare practices/business. I'm a student at Rutgers University, studying early childhood education & hope to someday open a childcare facility. Any sage advice out there?! If so, please send it my way. Thanx!

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Name: Sandra Harris
Email:sandrah@phoenix.net
Location: Cut N Shoot, Texas
Date: Thursday, July 10, 1997 at 11:59:11
Comments:

I am trying to open my own daycare facility but feel like I am running around in circles. I have received the requirements from the state licensing board but am confused on where to go from there. I am hoping that I can receive some guidance here.

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Name:Tracy
Email:TracysTots
Location: Tulsa, Ok
Date: Wednesday, July 9, 1997 at 21:48:48
Comments:

Please Help!!! If you are a Member of A Child Care Organization and Can Help us Get to the 501-C3 Status and also help with a Copy of Your Corporate Charter Or By- Laws, We would love to Hear From YOU! We are In Tulsa, Oklahoma and Our Organization Is Innovative Child Care Associates and We need Others to Correspond With. Thank You Very Much For your Time. Tracy :-)

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Name: Audrey Wilcox
Email:KurtyB@aol.com
Location: Dallas, TX USA
Date: Monday, July 7, 1997 at 18:25:13
Comments:

It was so wonderful to find a web-site pertaining to child care and working with young children. I hope to visit frequently to get the latest helpful information and see feedback from child care providers in the field. My business is Substitutes R' Us, Inc. (TM), a child care staffing agency.

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Name: Penny
Email:barr@mnsi.com
Location: corunna, ON Canada
Date: Saturday, July 5, 1997 at 19:46:09
Comments:

Great Site! Looking forward to more exciting information. I am presently a home daycare provider in Canada and I am always looking for information to better my program.

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Name: Anita Hall
Email:with-it@leevalley.co.uk
Location: London, England. U.K.
Date: Saturday, July 5, 1997 at 14:38:19
Comments:

Hopefully this message will only appear once. My previous two seem to have been duplicated. Congratulations on your marvellous site. I have only just become conversant with computers (and now the internet) and have been persuaded by my fiancée (it's his web address that I am using at the moment, hopefully I will have my own in the near future - will keep you posted!) to create my own web site on childcare. I have been a registered childminder (I think what you would call a day-care provider) in England for the past ten years, and I am in the process of attaining an NVQ Level III in childcare.Coming across your web site has been a complete inspiration . I was not aware that there was anything like it on the net. It looks as though it is a great success - Congratulations. I will be making more visits in the future when I get myself onto the internet. Hopefully I will be able to provide a similar service in the UK. Will be keeping in touch - Regards and Best Wishes - Anita.

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Name: SHELLY MCCALL
Email:BMCCALL@SISNA.COM
Location: MANTI, UT USA
Date: Thursday, July 3, 1997 at 16:58:29
Comments:

THANKS

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Name:Mary Jo Ayres
Email:nlearn@tecinfo.com
Location: Leland, Ms USA
Date: Wednesday, July 2, 1997 at 15:13:53
Comments:

I ran across your site. We have childcare in common!

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Name: Debbie Bridges
Email:DBScout@aol.com
Location: Amarillo, TX
Date: Wednesday, July 2, 1997 at 13:18:22
Comments:

I am going back to college after 11 years at home and am interested in keeping after-schoolers. Any hints are appreciated!

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Name: Shelly Martin
Email:smartin304@aol.com
Location: Blue Springs, MO USA
Date: Thursday, June 26, 1997 at 12:11:56
Comments:

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Name: Debbie Pruitt
Email:pruittd@stc.net
Location: Cleveland, GA USA
Date: Monday, June 23, 1997 at 13:03:20
Comments:

Am enjoying your web site - gotta go - more to check out!!

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Name: Martha D. Onley
Email:monley2@Juno.com
Location: Conway, SC USA
Date: Sunday, June 22, 1997 at 17:03:35
Comments:

I would like to get more information about you . I have a group day care home, I have been the child care for four years. Are there any clubs that I can join? How can I contact other providers on the internet.Please fill free to e-mail any time. Thank you monley2@Juno.com

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Name: Mary LaBlanc
Email:mary.lablanc@ces.uwex.edu
Location: Montello, Wis USA
Date: Friday, June 20, 1997 at 14:00:25
Comments:

Wow! This is great! I'm looking for help and ideas as I start a new family day care. I'm leaving my position with the University after ten years to be at home and care for children. So any ideas would be useful and helpful. Thanks in advance.

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Name: Donna
Email:donnaj@crosslink.net
Location: Elkton, Md USA
Date: Friday, June 20, 1997 at 11:35:58
Comments:

Hi holly, thank you for being such a great person. anyone that hasn't had the opportunity to attend one of holly's workshop, please if you can, she is great. i am interested in getting some good craft ideas, will you be presenting any over the web. thank donna

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Name: Donna
Email:donnaj@crosslink.net
Location: Elkton, Md USA
Date: Friday, June 20, 1997 at 11:35:39
Comments:

Hi holly, thank you for being such a great person. anyone that hasn't had the opportunity to attend one of holly's workshop, please if you can, she is great. i am interested in getting some good craft ideas, will you be presenting any over the web. thank donna

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Name: Tyra Villalvazo
Email:Tasheba931@AOL.COM
Location: Long Beach, CA
Date: Wednesday, June 18, 1997 at 14:51:53
Comments:

Any response would be appreciated greatly.

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Name: Cheri
Email:luckydog@mindspring.com
Location: Marietta, GA USA
Date: Monday, June 16, 1997 at 12:43:47
Comments:

I am looking for part-time (2 days a week) home daycare for my 3 month old daughter in the East Cobb (and surrounding) area. Any suggestions and/or referrals would be greatly appreciated. Need childcare to begin in mid July.

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Name: Cheri
Email:luckydog@mindspring.com
Location: Marietta, GA USA
Date: Monday, June 16, 1997 at 12:42:05
Comments:

I am looking for part-time (2 days a week) home daycare for my 3 month old daughter in the East Cobb (and surrounding) area. Any suggestions and/or referrals would be greatly appreciated. Need childcare to begin in mid July.

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Name:TracysTots
Email:TracysTots@aol.com
ok usa
Date: Sunday, June 15, 1997 at 17:52:15
Comments:

Holly, Thanks for the advice, We want you to know we are here to help Parents and Providers In ChildCare related issues. Our Non-Profit Organization Provides Referrals and Training workshops for Providers. We also Donate Time and Goods to Local Charity's. We hope that there are More Groups like Ours to Help People Find the Right answers to their Questions. E-Mail Anytime. TracysTots

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Name:TracysTots
Email:TracysTots@aol.com
ok usa
Date: Sunday, June 15, 1997 at 17:52:10
Comments:

Holly, Thanks for the advice, We want you to know we are here to help Parents and Providers In ChildCare related issues. Our Non-Profit Organization Provides Referrals and Training workshops for Providers. We also Donate Time and Goods to Local Charity's. We hope that there are More Groups like Ours to Help People Find the Right answers to their Questions. E-Mail Anytime. TracysTots

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Name:TracysTots
Email:TracysTots@aol.com
ok usa
Date: Sunday, June 15, 1997 at 17:51:26
Comments:

Holly, Thanks for the advice, We want you to know we are here to help Parents and Providers In ChildCare related issues. Our Non-Profit Organization Provides Referrals and Training workshops for Providers. We also Donate Time and Goods to Local Charity's. We hope that there are More Groups like Ours to Help People Find the Right answers to their Questions. E-Mail Anytime. TracysTots

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Name: Kelly Spinner
Email:weetods@primenet.com
Location: Phoenix, AZ US
Date: Friday, June 13, 1997 at 04:08:38
Comments:

Hi, we manufacturer a child care uniform for preschoolers 1year - 5 years. Enjoy the website. Thanks

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Name: Caroline McDowell
Location: Fort Payne, AL USA
Date: Wednesday, June 11, 1997 at 16:39:08
Comments:

I"M ALWAYS LOOKING FOR NEW IDEAS. THANKS FOR ALL THE GOOD INFORMATION!!

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Name: Caroline McDowell
Location: Fort Payne, A
Date: Wednesday, June 11, 1997 at 16:35:58
Comments:

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Name: Jessica
Email:Jess2373@aol.com
Location: Ft Benning , GA USA
Date: Wednesday, June 11, 1997 at 11:30:31
Comments:

This is a great site! Thanks for the tip Kim!

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Name: Patsy Woodward
Email:PWoodw67125@aol.com
Location: Baltimore, MD
Date: Tuesday, June 10, 1997 at 16:13:41
Comments:

I love the idea of a place on the web to go to get ideas and meet other providers.

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Name: Cleta Bradwell
Location: Newark, NJ USA
Date: Tuesday, June 10, 1997 at 15:28:32
Comments:

I'm interested in opening a home based after school program in Newark, NJ. I'm using someone else's pc.

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Name:Linda Church
Email:lindachurch@geocities.com
Location: Odenton, MD
Date: Monday, June 9, 1997 at 14:24:03
Comments:

Great site, would love to hear from any local providers.

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Name: Kim Powell
Email:MrBillsToy@aol.com
Location: Ft. Benning, Ga USA
Date: Monday, June 9, 1997 at 13:21:47
Comments:

I have been a family day care provider for 3 years now and I am always looking for great ideas to share with my children and the other providers that live on this military installation. I will be sure to tell them to check out this great site!

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Name:Erik
Email:erik976@aol.com
Location: Martinez (Bay Area), CA USA
Date: Monday, June 2, 1997 at 05:31:53
Comments:

Just discovered this site and the lack of male input! As a school-age day care teacher and college student, I find it important for men to be involved in the care of children. (After all, we're half of the equation, whether we want to be responsible for it or not!) Anyway, I hope to come back and check this site often and would be more than happy to answer any questions or concerns people may have about men in child care. I feel like a real pioneer, since I was the only male employed at our center of 120+ afternoon children when I was first hired. We now employ 4 males out of 9 staff! Please e-mail me, IM me (if you are on AOL), or visit my site as you wish! Keep up the good work!

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Name:Luke Elliott
Email:ell1252@concentric.net
Location: Grosse Pointe Park, MI USA
Date: Sunday, June 1, 1997 at 22:03:46
Comments:

Nice site. I am looking for a good daycare located on the east side of Detroit, MI for my 23 month old and found your site.

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Name: Kelly Kilroy
Email:cliff@gowebway.com
Location: Kettering, Oh USA
Date: Sunday, June 1, 1997 at 14:39:28
Comments:

My wife and I are expecting our first child early next year. We are hoping your website will be a valuable resource in helping us determine our daycare arrangements.

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Name: Fran Durekas
Email:cclccorp@aol.com
Location: Sunnyvale, CA U.S.A
Date: Saturday, May 31, 1997 at 19:29:13
Comments:

Greetings to all of you, I have been in childcare for fifteen years and own six centers and have over 700 children that we care for. It's a very rewarding field that I wish their was more emphasis on within the media. I enjoy interacting with other providers and look forward to hearing from you. We operate at a significant profit with low teacher/child ratios, excellent benefits, college educated staff and cater to working two income families.

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Name: Shauneen Perkins
Email:nenep@pce.net
Location: Buffalo, NY USA
Date: Saturday, May 31, 1997 at 16:59:00
Comments:

Hello All, I am currently in the process of opening a family day care in my area (Buffalo, NY). There are many "family dcc" in my area, however there a are still some areas of concern. I am not sure if I should gear my energies toward improving and working with the current providers in my area or if I should just start my own center. Any comments are appreciated Ciao, Shauneen

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Name:Linda Hattaway
Email:lhatta2071@aol.com
Location: Channelview , Texas USA
Date: Saturday, May 31, 1997 at 13:45:27
Comments:

This is so great I have been looking for a sight like this, keep up the good work.I have been in daycare for ten years now and found that it is the only way I could take care of my own children and now that they are grown, I am blessed to take care of my grandchildren.Thanks Linda

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Name: Helena Kraft
Email:Momf2boyz@aol.com
Location: Wheeling, WV US
Date: Friday, May 30, 1997 at 15:21:22
Comments:

I will be starting a new type of child care in WV titled "Family Group Care" in September...I am really interested in talking with other providers who are doing group care. I have been doing regular Family Care for 6 children for 4 years now, and see group care as a new challenge.

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Name: Melinda Clark
Email:MelindaC26@AOL.COM
NH
Date: Friday, May 30, 1997 at 13:06:21
Comments:

I just left a secure and good paying state job to start my own home child care center-and I'm scared!! I love working with children and have 2 of my own. We have remodeled our downstairs especially for the center and it's almost ready for fire, health and state inspections. Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

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Name: Melinda Clark

Date: Friday, May 30, 1997 at 13:01:15
Comments:

I just left a secure and good paying state job to start my own home child care center-and I'm scared!! I love working with children and have 2 of my own. We have remodeled our downstairs especially for the center and it's almost ready for fire, health and state inspections. Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

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Name: Stella Willeford

Date: Thursday, May 29, 1997 at 17:16:51
Comments:

I am a new user to the internet. I enjoy your web pages. I have a registered family home in Greenville, Texas. I am also a mother of 6 and a night time college student.

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Name: Becki Lawler
Email:TikeTown@AOL.com
Location: Fargo, ND
Date: Wednesday, May 28, 1997 at 13:17:22
Comments:

Holly, I found it, and it's great! Thank you for all your help with the North Dakota Provider Flood Relief Project. North Dakota Child Care Providers, Inc., appreciate your support!

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Name:Craig J. Costenbader
Email:oscarth@sprynet.com
Location: Federal Way , WA USA
Date: Wednesday, May 28, 1997 at 05:46:41
Comments:

I am a single father of a two year old little boy. I am recently separated from his mother and I am looking for more information on