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Start a Daycare

• Do You Want To Be A Daycare Provider?
• Daycare Business Pros & Cons
• Qualifications of a Daycare Provider
• Licensing a Daycare
• Setting Up an Inhome Daycare
• Marketing Ideas For Daycare
• Free Daycare Forms and Documents
• Daycare File Cabinet

Day-to-Day Issues

• Biting Child
• Toddlers Sharing
• Naptime at Daycare
  
• The Naughtiest Kid in Daycare
• How To Feed a Picky Eater

Free Daycare Forms and Documents

   Contracts and Policies and Procedures

    General Forms and Documents

• Welcome Letter
• Daily Report
• Incident Report
• Customer Satisfaction Survey
• Weather Watch Chart
• Provider Appreciation Day
  

    Interview Forms

• Interview Packet
• Provider Interview Form
• Interview Letter to Parents
• Activities of the Daycare
• About My Child

    Attendance Records

• Monthly with Multiple Kid
• Multiple Children/Mon-Fri
• Monthly for One Child
• Multiple Children/7 days

    Accounting Forms

• Notice of Payment Due
• Weekly Daycare Receipt
• Monthly Daycare Receipt
• Bounced Check Notice
• End of Year Tax Receipt

    Authorization Forms

• Photo Permission
• Pickup Permission
• Field Trip Permission Slip (Basic)
• Field Trip Permission Slip (Advanced)

    Behavior Management Forms

• Discipline Report
• Behavior Tracking
• Termination Notice - Immediate
• Termination Notice - With Notice
• Termination Notice - Letter Format

    Medical Forms

• Permission to Administer
• Emergency Medical Care
• "Keep Me Home If..."
• Head Lice Notice

    Sample Daycare Menu

• Menu Week #1
• Menu Week #2
• Menu Week #3
• Menu Week #4
• Menu Week #5
• Menu Week #6

    Blank Calendar Pages

• January
• February
• March
• April
• May
• June
• July
• August
• September
• October
• November
• December

E-Books

• Sample Daycare Menus
• Daycare Tax Workbook
• What to Cook When It's Too Hot to Cook
  

Daycare T-shirts

Preventing Provider Burnout

 General Projects

• Cupcake Liner Flower
• Clothespin Airplane
• Popsicle Stick Flag
• Photo Puzzle

Spring Projects

• Stained Glass Flower
• Coffee Filter Butterfly
• A Robin

Summer Projects

• Hairy Potters
• Egg Carton School Bus
• Butterfly Baggie
• Sunglasses
• Coffee Filter Fan
• Bee Hive

Fall Projects

• Sun Catcher
• Autumn Tree

Winter Projects

• Scrap Paper Snowman

New Year's Projects

• New Year's Noise Maker

Valentine's Day Projects

• Valentine Card Holder
• Valentine Card Holder (2)
• Love Bug
• "I Love You This Much" Hands
• Lady Lovebug
• Love You to Pieces
  

St. Patrick's Day Project

• Make a Rainbow
  
• St. Patricks Day Mobile
• Tissue Paper Shamrock

 Easter Projects

• Easter Egg Caterpillar
• Easter Bunny Basket

 Mother's Day Projects

• Handprint Wall Hanging
•  Flower Photo Magnet

Father's Day Crafts

• #1 Dad Trophy
  
• Duct Tape Picture Frame
• Dad's Cookie Jar
• Duct Tape Wallet

Patriotic Projects

• Craft Stick Flag
• Stars and Stripes

Halloween Projects

• Candy Corn Suncatcher
• Glue Ghost Necklace
• Egg Carton Spider
• Witches Hand
• Paper Strip Pumpkin
• Black Cat Candy Tin

Thanksgiving Projects

• Handprint Turkey
• Thankful Tree
• TP Roll Turkey
• Placemat
  
• Turkeys 4 Sale

 Christmas Projects

• Countdown Chain
• Jigsaw Puzzle Picture Frame
• Cinnamon Ornament
• Stained Glass Candle
• Snowflake Tree Ornament
• Pipe Cleaner Christmas Tree
• Egg Carton Christmas Tree

Craft Recipes

• Homemade Playdough
• Homemade Finger Paints
• Glurch
• Cloud Dough

Kids Coloring Sheets

• Walt Disney Coloring Sheets
• Movie Themed Coloring Sheets
• Coloring Sheets for Girls
• Coloring Sheets for Boys
• Nick Jr. Coloring Sheets
• Cartoon Network Coloring Sheets
• PBS Coloring Sheets
• Coloring Sheets for Everyone
• Holiday Coloring Sheets
• Other Fun Things

Indoor Games

• Homemade Modeling Dough
• Magic Putty
• Pretend Post Office
• Indoor Fort
• Printable Crafts
  
• Watercolor Painting
  
• Indoor Hide and Seek
  
• Card Game for Kids: Beg Your Neighbor

Outdoor Games

• Homemade Bubbles
• Sponge Bombs
• Squirt Bottles
  
• Ping Pong Ball Target
  
• Mr. Crocodile
  
• Waffle Blocks
  
• Box of Dishes
  
• Red Light, Green Light
• Duck, Duck, Goose!

Grab & Go Outdoor Bag

Kids Breakfast Recipes

      Breads and Muffins

• Cinnamon Toast
• Banana Bread
• Zuchinni Bread
• Graham Coffee Cake
• Pumpkin Bread
• Banana-Carrot Muffins
• Blueberry Muffins
• Not-so-Quick Quick Bread

      Other Breakfast Ideas

• Breakfast Tortillas
• Breakfast Pizza
• Homemade Pancakes
• Fruit and Yogurt Parfait
• French Toast Sticks
• Breakfast Dog

Kids Lunch Recipes

• Build Your Own Sandwich
• Taco Cups
• Ham, Turkey and Cheese Wraps
• Ham and Pasta Salad
• Sloppy Joes
• Grilled Cheese with Tomato Soup
• Chicken Noodle Soup
• Chicken Fingers with Honey Mustard Sauce
• Ham & Cheese Kabobs
• Homemade Macaroni and Cheese
• Chicken Quesadillas
• Homemade Fish Sticks
• Chicken Salad Croissants
• Egg Salad
• Ravioli with Garlic Bread
• BBQ Chicken Rounds
• Hide & Seek Meatballs
• Chicken Roll-ups
• Homemade Spaghettios
• Mini Chicken Pot Pies
• Kid-Size Burgers
• Fish Filet Sandwich

Kid Friendly Dinner Recipes

• Chicken Pot Pie
• Tator Tot Casserole
• Crazy Lasagna
• Taco Pie
• Beef and Noodles
• Sweet and Sour Meatballs
• Kid-Friendly Meatloaf
• Chicken Puffs
• Chicken a la King (or Queen)
• Pizza Roll

  Pizza for Kids

• Classic Pizza
• Pizza Roll
• Pizza Puffs
• English Muffin Pizza
• Bubble Pizza
• Smiley Face Pizza

Snack Recipes for Children

• Puppy Chow
• Healthy Granola
• Healthy Trail Mix
• Trix Treats
• Indoor S'mores
• Veggie Pizza
• Fruit Pizza
• Oatmeal Scotchies
• Fruit Juice Jigglers
• Mini Wiches
• Fruit Smoothies
• Peanut Butter Power Balls
• Baked Cheese Curds
• Fruit Salad
• Banana Krispies
• Apple Nachos
• Granola Bars
• Carrots, Celery & PB
• PB Banana Quesadillas

Dessert Recipes for Kids

• Super Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Dirt Cups
• Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes
• Pudding Parfait
• Strawberry Tapioca Jell-o
• Snickerdoodle Cookies
• Peanut Butter Cookies
• Quick Fudge

Frozen Snacks

• Frozen Yogurt Sandwiches
• Frozen Yogurt Drops
• Ice Cream in a Bag
• Frozen Sweet Tarts

Valentines Day Party Ideas

• Origin of Valentines Day
• Valentines Day Game
       Memory Game
       Hide Cupid's Arrow
       Cut-out Hearts
       St. Valentine Says
       Valentine Candy Toss
       Valentine Bingo
• Valentine's Day Activities
       Chocolate Playdough

Dr Seuss Birthday

• Fascinating Facts
• Dr. Seuss Craft Projects
       Cat in the Hat Hat
       Thing 1 and Thing 2 Stick Puppets
       "One Fish Two Fish" Fish Bowl
       The Lorax Mask
  
  
• Green Eggs and Ham
  
• Read a Dr. Seuss Book
• Make Oobleck!
  

Saint Patricks Day Party Ideas

• Free Saint Patricks Day Games
• Saint Patricks Day Projects for Preschoolers
• Saint Patricks Day Menu
• Saint Patricks Day Coloring Pages
• Saint Patricks Day Food
  

Easter Time for Kids

• Coloring Easter Eggs
• How to Boil an Egg

Halloween Party for Kids

• Halloween Games and Activities
• Mystery Box
• Witches Hand
• Pin the Nose on the Jack-o-Lantern
• Halloween Candy Toss
• Halloween Coloring Sheets
• Halloween Laughs and Giggles

          Halloween Projects

• Candy Corn Suncatcher
• Glue Ghost Necklace
• Egg Carton Spider
• Witches Hand
• Paper Strip Pumpkin
• Black Cat Candy Tin

          Halloween Party Food

• Pumpkin Bread
• Halloween Pizza
• Monster Toes
• Mummy Muffins
• Graveyard Cake
• Pumpkin Bars
• Pumpkin Seed Recipe
  
• Jell-o Worms
• Spooky Juice
• Witches Brew
• Haunted Ice
• Infested Ice Cubes

Thanksgiving Party for Kids

• Thanksgiving Games and Activities
• Thanksgiving Feast
• History of Thanksgiving
• Laughs and Giggles
• Thanksgiving Recipes for Kids

Christmas Time for Kids

• How to Get a Letter From Santa
• Elf on the Shelf
• Easy Kids Cookies Recipes
• Kids Christmas Songs
• Christmas Party for Kids
• Christmas Projects for Preschoolers
• Make Some Reindeer Food
• Kids Christmas Coloring Pages
• Unique Gift Ideas for Kids
• Christmas Cookie Exchange

Christmas Shopping Deals

Potty Training

• Is it the Right Time?
• Potty Training Tips & Strategies
• Potty Training Stumbling Blocks
• Potty Training Boys

House Cleaning Tips

Daycare Poems and Quotes

• Poems for Daycare Providers
• Poems for Kids
• Poems for Mothers
• Poems for Fathers
• Poems for Teachers
• Quotes & Stories from Daycare
• Quotes About Kids
• Funny Kids Quotes

Daycare Questions and Answers

• Where Do I Find a CDA Program
• I'm Considering Opening a Daycare
• How Do I Diplomatically Get Rid of a Daycare Child
• Do I Need a Daycare License?
• Picky Eaters: How Do You Feed Them

Article Archive

• Feeding a Picky Eater
• Money Saving Ideas
       Booster Seats
       Playdough
       Christmas Catalogs    
       Diaper Wipes
  

• Transition After School Begins

Parents

3 Parenting Styles

10 Parenting Tips

Free E-Book - Good Parenting Skills: 3 Keys to Successful Parenting

Find the Right Daycare

Finding Quality Daycare

Daycare Interview Questions

Hidden Items to Watch For

Tips for the First Day of Daycare

Be a Good Daycare Parent

Day-to-Day Behavior

How to Stop a Biting Child

Getting a Toddler to Share

Naptime for Children

How To Feed a Picky Eater

Developmental Milestones

Gift Pages

• Daycare Provider Gift Ideas
• Daycare Teacher Gifts