What is the number one thing you recommend when starting
up an in-home childcare business?
A Contract! Check out our online contract generator
here.
How do I teach the children to be nice to my pets?
It is my experience that children under the age of two may
or may not understand what "gentle" is. The best policy would be
to keep pets and children separate for most of the time especially during
feeding. Feed the animals in a room where the children are not present
to avoid aggressive behavior from the animals. Don't expect the
animals to tolerate the children. I have had parents suggest to their
young children to "go on and play with the kitties now, honey",
but I advise the child to play with one of the many toys I have here. Most
of the time pets don't make very good toys.
How do you handle screaming/fussing babies?
Find out how the parent handles the baby's fussy times
beforehand. Have them jot their methods down for you so you can follow
them too. It is normal for an infant to cry for approximately 3 hours each
day. Crying does not harm the infant. It is the primary way they
communicate with us. If, after, changing, feeding, burping, and holding
the baby, lay him/her down for a nap. It is possible the baby has been
over stimulated, is too warm, cold or is merely bored.
Swaddling does help some infants to settle down. They like
that cozy, wrapped up feeling. Some, however, may get frustrated, and cry
harder. If you find that he/she is still crying after trying all the
aforementioned ideas, it would be a good idea to call the parent.
Some babies vocalize loudly - what certain people fondly
consider 'singing'. The difference between singing and crying would be the
presence of tears. Unless the baby is a music critic, tears indicate
distress.
What is the difference between a CDA and a CCP?
In most states, the two credentials are recognized as equivalent.
