The Daycare Sisters

Beth's Links - https://www.tiktok.com/@doubletroubledaycarehttps://www.instagram.com/beth_bigfamilydaycarelifehttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571554910359Can you really homeschool your own kids while running a home daycare?We talk honestly about:• How she balances homeschooling and daycare• Licensing rules and ratios• Setting boundaries with parents• Provider burnout• When kids outgrow your program• Food costs and running a home based business• Building a social media presence as a providerIf you run a home daycare or family child care program, this episode will help you feel less alone and more confident setting boundaries in your business.#homedaycare #homedaycareprovider #homeschoolmom #homeschool #daycaresisters #providerinterview

Dara's Social- https://www.tiktok.com/@darabmomandmoreIn this episode of the Daycare Sisters Podcast, Brandee talks with Dara, an Iowa home daycare provider, about what it’s really like running a small, play-based in-home daycare.Dara shares how she started her daycare, why she chose to stay unlicensed in Iowa, and how she runs a relaxed, home-away-from-home program focused on free play and strong relationships with families.If you run a home daycare or family child care program, this conversation covers real experiences with scheduling, burnout, sick policies, toys that actually work, and balancing daycare with family life.#homedaycare #homedaycareprovider #homedaycareowner #daycaresisters #daycareowner #playbasedlearning

If you run a home daycare or family child care program, you’ve probably experienced the moment when a child suddenly takes off running.

In this episode of the Daycare Sisters Podcast, we talk about elopement behavior (also called “runners”), why it happens, and practical strategies to keep kids safe in your home daycare environment.

We also share a few real daycare stories, talk about communication with parents, and discuss safety steps like door locks, routines, and supervision.

The Daycare Sisters is a podcast for established in-home daycare providers who are burned out, isolated, and financially stuck — but can’t afford to quit.

00:00 Chatty Intro

25:01 Parent Aware Update

30:54 Elopement Behavior

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In this episode, we’re talking about non-nappers in home daycare — what to do when kids won’t sleep, how to protect your break time, and how to handle parents who want to drop naps completely.We also cover:Norovirus in daycare (and how to handle illness communication)Pajama Day wins (and why kids nap better in comfy clothes)Licensing fingerprint updatesThe reality of daycare ratios and infant demandWhy sleep matters more than parents thinkThe Daycare Sisters is a podcast for established in-home daycare providers who are burned out, isolated, and financially stuck — but can’t afford to quit.#homedaycare #homedaycareprovider #homedaycareowner #healthyparenting #daycaresisters

[email protected] Let us know what you want to talk about!In this episode, we talk about what really happens when home daycare licensing gets complicated — from Parent Aware paperwork to fingerprint issues, doctor forms, surprise licensing visits, and navigating the gray areas of regulations.If you run a home daycare or family child care program, this episode will help you feel less alone when the system feels overwhelming.We cover:Parent Aware paperwork stressLicensing visits and compliance pressureFingerprinting issues for household membersPhysical forms and unexpected doctor requirementsSnow day chaos and safety concernsThe difference between guidance and punishmentWhy having a coach makes a differenceDaycare Sisters is a podcast for established in-home daycare providers who are burned out, isolated, and financially stuck — but can’t afford to quit.#homedaycare #homedaycareprovider #homedaycareowner #homedaycarelife #parenting #daycaresisters

In this episode, we talk about toddler biting in home daycare, why it happens, and how to handle it without panicking. We also share real-life daycare moments including Valentine’s Day overload, paperwork stress, fingerprinting requirements, and what “kindergarten readiness” actually means.

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In this episode of the Daycare Sisters Podcast, we talk honestly about handling difficult parents in home daycare, setting firm boundaries, dealing with late pickups and payments, and how to plan time off without burning out.

If you run a home daycare or family child care program, this episode will help you protect your time, communicate expectations clearly, and decide when a family is no longer the right fit.

• What actually makes a parent “difficult”

• Late pickups, early drop-offs, and payment issues

• How to set boundaries (even if you’re a people pleaser)

• Passive vs direct communication — what works

• Trust, respect, and red flags during interviews

• Teaching independence instead of academic pressure

• How and when to take vacation time

• Why burnout happens — and how to prevent it

  
  

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What We Cover in This Episode

• why does daycare take such a toll on your body?

• is daycare too expensive?

• how do you handle family stress while still running daycare?

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In this episode, we talk about:-Starting a home daycare on a small budget and what actually matters-Why we don’t use expensive systems or strict curricula, and how we make it work without them-Using donations, hand-me-downs, and simple setups instead of buying everything new-How we handle potty training at daycare, including reminders, accidents, and parent communicationWe share what we actually do, why we do it that way, and what we’ve stopped worrying about over the years.#homedaycare #homedaycareprovider #homedaycarebusiness

In this episode, we talk about:

• Parent Aware stress

• What we are taking on right now and what we are letting go.
• Daycare sickness going through the house

• Being in the news when we were not planning on it

We also want to hear how other providers handle weeks like this!

If daycare ever spills into everything, this episode is for you.

🎙️ You are not alone.

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