Leave us a voicemail at 651-300-2277. Your question could help thousands of providers. Why are child care providers leaving the profession? We talk through a surprise correction order for paper clips and bobby pins, licensing cuts, empty enrollment spots, and whether we'd quit if we could. If you run a home daycare or family child care program and feel the pressure building, you're not alone. CHAPTERS00:00 Intro01:30 Our week and how one kid changes the whole group04:00 Sick week and a diaper disaster08:34 Licensing visit and when a second adult matters17:34 A correction order for paper clips and bobby pins28:07 Warning or write-up?35:55 Licensers are being cut38:44 Minnesota keeps losing family child care providers41:44 Rules vs enforcement44:01 Could more write-ups hurt every provider?48:44 Why enrollment calls slowed down52:12 Rates, nanny shares, and grandparents53:40 Are Gen Z parents choosing centers?57:41 Would we quit if we could?1:02:40 Struggling to fill spots1:07:40 Does provider age matter to parents?1:10:33 Is your waitlist still long?1:12:15 Outro KEY TAKEAWAYS- One child can shift the whole group, even when your numbers drop.- A licensing visit can flag things that passed inspection for years.- Correction orders use broad labels like "small hazards," so parents can't see what was actually found.- Softer enrollment may come from free preschool, remote work, rising costs, and families having fewer kids.- Providers, tell us whether your waitlist is still long or quietly disappeared. CONNECTWebsite: https://www.TheDaycareSisters.comEmail: info@thedaycaresisters.com #homedaycare #inhomedaycare #daycareprovider #daycarelife #dayhome #childminder #familydaycare #toddleractivities #toddlerlearning #toddlermom #momlife #momhumor #canadianmom #ukmums #aussiemum

Leave us a voicemail at 651-300-2277. Your question could help thousands of providers. Why are child care providers leaving the profession? We talk through a surprise correction order for paper clips and bobby pins, licensing cuts, empty enrollment spots, and whether we'd quit if we could. If you run a home daycare or family child care program and feel the pressure building, you're not alone. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 01:30 Our week and how one kid changes the whole group 04:00 Sick week and a diaper disaster 08:34 Licensing visit and when a second adult matters 17:34 A correction order for paper clips and bobby pins 28:07 Warning or write-up? 35:55 Licensers are being cut 38:44 Minnesota keeps losing family child care providers 41:44 Rules vs enforcement 44:01 Could more write-ups hurt every provider? 48:44 Why enrollment calls slowed down 52:12 Rates, nanny shares, and grandparents 53:40 Are Gen Z parents choosing centers? 57:41 Would we quit if we could? 1:02:40 Struggling to fill spots 1:07:40 Does provider age matter to parents? 1:10:33 Is your waitlist still long? 1:12:15 Outro KEY TAKEAWAYS - One child can shift the whole group, even when your numbers drop. - A licensing visit can flag things that passed inspection for years. - Correction orders use broad labels like "small hazards," so parents can't see what was actually found. - Softer enrollment may come from free preschool, remote work, rising costs, and families having fewer kids. - Providers, tell us whether your waitlist is still long or quietly disappeared. CONNECT Website: https://www.TheDaycareSisters.com Email: info@thedaycaresisters.com #homedaycare #inhomedaycare #daycareprovider #daycarelife #dayhome #childminder #familydaycare #toddleractivities #toddlerlearning #toddlermom #momlife #momhumor #canadianmom #ukmums #aussiemum

Minnesota Lost Half Its Home Daycares Since 2010, After 30 Years We'd Leave Too If We Could

Are small favors from parents impacting your daycare business? We are breaking down where to draw the line to protect your sanity.As home daycare providers, we often want to be helpful, but constant requests for little extras can quickly lead to burnout. In this episode, we talk about the difference between being a supportive partner to parents and overextending yourself to the point of exhaustion. If you have ever felt guilty for saying no, you are not alone.We discuss how to set professional boundaries while maintaining a great relationship with your daycare families. Whether you are a provider struggling with isolation or a parent wanting to become your provider's favorite client, understanding the impact of these small favors is essential for a sustainable childcare arrangement.Subscribe for weekly home daycare conversations and honest talk about the profession. What is one "small favor" you have had to stop doing in your daycare?Leave us a voicemail at 651-300-2277. Your question could help thousands of providers.Can you skip nap? Wake them up early? Keep them clean for pictures? We talk through the small favors daycare parents ask for and why some of them affect the whole group.If you run a home daycare, or you're a parent who wants to be your provider's favorite family, this one's for you.CHAPTERS00:00 Welcome to the Daycare Sisters 01:35 Our week: fewer kids and family chaos 19:47 Small requests from daycare parents 21:36 Can you skip nap? 24:23 Why one nap exception snowballs 28:01 Waking kids early for early pickup 32:55 Family pictures: can you keep them clean? 35:25 Coming back late for lunch 38:45 Potty training every 30 minutes 40:31 Why we make kids dress themselves 45:55 How small requests add up 47:33 Opening early and closing late 54:26 It's okay to say no 55:06 Share your small request with usKEY TAKEAWAYS<ul><li>One child skipping nap can snowball into a whole room that won't nap</li><li>A set age rule for dropping nap beats case-by-case exceptions</li><li>Early pickup requests only help if pickup actually happens on time</li><li>Bringing fast food in mid-day leaves a table full of kids asking for fries</li><li>Potty breaks every 30 minutes don't fit a group of kids learning to dress themselves</li><li>Opening early or closing late cuts into the provider's own family time</li><li>Providers can say no, and parents can help by giving grace when a request slips</li></ul>WATCH NEXTFull Episodes playlist: NEEDEDABOUT THE DAYCARE SISTERSTwo sisters, nine kids, and over 30 years of in-home daycare experience between us. A chatty podcast for providers and parents to keep on in the background.CONNECTWebsite: <a href="https://www.thedaycaresisters.comemail/">https://www.TheDaycareSisters.comEmail</a> Email: <a href="mailto:info@thedaycaresisters.com">info@thedaycaresisters.com</a> Voicemail: 651-300-2277#homedaycare #inhomedaycare #daycareprovider #daycarelife #dayhome #childminder #familydaycare #toddleractivities #toddlerlearning #toddlermom #momlife #momhumor #canadianmom #ukmums #aussiemum

Are small favors from parents impacting your daycare business? We are breaking down where to draw the line to protect your sanity. As home daycare providers, we often want to be helpful, but constant requests for little extras can quickly lead to burnout. In this episode, we talk about the difference between being a supportive partner to parents and overextending yourself to the point of exhaustion. If you have ever felt guilty for saying no, you are not alone. We discuss how to set professional boundaries while maintaining a great relationship with your daycare families. Whether you are a provider struggling with isolation or a parent wanting to become your provider's favorite client, understanding the impact of these small favors is essential for a sustainable childcare arrangement. Subscribe for weekly home daycare conversations and honest talk about the profession. What is one "small favor" you have had to stop doing in your daycare? Leave us a voicemail at 651-300-2277. Your question could help thousands of providers. Can you skip nap? Wake them up early? Keep them clean for pictures? We talk through the small favors daycare parents ask for and why some of them affect the whole group. If you run a home daycare, or you're a parent who wants to be your provider's favorite family, this one's for you. CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome to the Daycare Sisters 01:35 Our week: fewer kids and family chaos 19:47 Small requests from daycare parents 21:36 Can you skip nap? 24:23 Why one nap exception snowballs 28:01 Waking kids early for early pickup 32:55 Family pictures: can you keep them clean? 35:25 Coming back late for lunch 38:45 Potty training every 30 minutes 40:31 Why we make kids dress themselves 45:55 How small requests add up 47:33 Opening early and closing late 54:26 It's okay to say no 55:06 Share your small request with us KEY TAKEAWAYSOne child skipping nap can snowball into a whole room that won't napA set age rule for dropping nap beats case-by-case exceptionsEarly pickup requests only help if pickup actually happens on timeBringing fast food in mid-day leaves a table full of kids asking for friesPotty breaks every 30 minutes don't fit a group of kids learning to dress themselvesOpening early or closing late cuts into the provider's own family timeProviders can say no, and parents can help by giving grace when a request slipsWATCH NEXT Full Episodes playlist: NEEDED ABOUT THE DAYCARE SISTERS Two sisters, nine kids, and over 30 years of in-home daycare experience between us. A chatty podcast for providers and parents to keep on in the background. CONNECT Website: https://www.TheDaycareSisters.comEmail Email: info@thedaycaresisters.com Voicemail: 651-300-2277 #homedaycare #inhomedaycare #daycareprovider #daycarelife #dayhome #childminder #familydaycare #toddleractivities #toddlerlearning #toddlermom #momlife #momhumor #canadianmom #ukmums #aussiemum

Are small favors from parents impacting your daycare business? We are breaking down where to draw the line to protect your sanity.As home daycare providers, we often want to be helpful, but constant requests for little extras can quickly lead to burnout. In this episode, we talk about the difference between being a supportive partner to parents and overextending yourself to the point of exhaustion. If you have ever felt guilty for saying no, you are not alone.We discuss how to set professional boundaries while maintaining a great relationship with your daycare families. Whether you are a provider struggling with isolation or a parent wanting to become your provider's favorite client, understanding the impact of these small favors is essential for a sustainable childcare arrangement.Subscribe for weekly home daycare conversations and honest talk about the profession. What is one "small favor" you have had to stop doing in your daycare?Leave us a voicemail at 651-300-2277. Your question could help thousands of providers.Can you skip nap? Wake them up early? Keep them clean for pictures? We talk through the small favors daycare parents ask for and why some of them affect the whole group.If you run a home daycare, or you're a parent who wants to be your provider's favorite family, this one's for you.CHAPTERS00:00 Welcome to the Daycare Sisters 01:35 Our week: fewer kids and family chaos 19:47 Small requests from daycare parents 21:36 Can you skip nap? 24:23 Why one nap exception snowballs 28:01 Waking kids early for early pickup 32:55 Family pictures: can you keep them clean? 35:25 Coming back late for lunch 38:45 Potty training every 30 minutes 40:31 Why we make kids dress themselves 45:55 How small requests add up 47:33 Opening early and closing late 54:26 It's okay to say no 55:06 Share your small request with usKEY TAKEAWAYS<ul><li>One child skipping nap can snowball into a whole room that won't nap</li><li>A set age rule for dropping nap beats case-by-case exceptions</li><li>Early pickup requests only help if pickup actually happens on time</li><li>Bringing fast food in mid-day leaves a table full of kids asking for fries</li><li>Potty breaks every 30 minutes don't fit a group of kids learning to dress themselves</li><li>Opening early or closing late cuts into the provider's own family time</li><li>Providers can say no, and parents can help by giving grace when a request slips</li></ul>WATCH NEXTFull Episodes playlist: NEEDEDABOUT THE DAYCARE SISTERSTwo sisters, nine kids, and over 30 years of in-home daycare experience between us. A chatty podcast for providers and parents to keep on in the background.CONNECTWebsite: <a href="https://www.thedaycaresisters.comemail/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.TheDaycareSisters.comEmail</a> Email: <a href="mailto:info@thedaycaresisters.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">info@thedaycaresisters.com</a> Voicemail: 651-300-2277#homedaycare #inhomedaycare #daycareprovider #daycarelife #dayhome #childminder #familydaycare #toddleractivities #toddlerlearning #toddlermom #momlife #momhumor #canadianmom #ukmums #aussiemum

Burnout vs. Boundaries: How Small Favors Impact Your Daycare

Thinking about installing cameras in daycare? We're breaking down the pros, cons, and reality for home providers. As home daycare providers, we constantly navigate the balance between transparency and our own privacy. It is easy to feel the pressure when parents ask for constant access, especially when our workplace is also our personal living space. We are talking about whether cameras in daycare are a standard expectation or a boundary we need to protect. This conversation is about more than just equipment; it is about the reality of daycare monitoring and what it means for your business relationship. We weigh the benefits of increased childcare safety against the invasion of privacy that comes with being watched in your own home. Subscribe for weekly home daycare conversations and honest talk about the profession. Let us know: would you run a home daycare with cameras installed, or is that a hard line for you? Leave us a voicemail at 651-300-2277. Your question could help thousands of providers. Should home daycares have cameras? We dig into the comments from our camera clip and talk privacy, trust, cost, and where the business ends and the home begins. Whether you're a home daycare provider weighing cameras or a parent choosing care, this one helps you figure out what fits your family. CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome to the Daycare Sisters 01:32 Our week and the start of sick season 02:28 "I'm working, Brandee" 03:58 Duplo frustration 05:40 Should home daycares have cameras? 06:42 What parents said in the comments 08:45 Cost, storage, and logistics 10:35 Recording our own families 13:09 How providers use cameras for incidents 15:40 Parents watching cameras all day 22:34 First-time parent nerves 23:33 It's a business, but it's still our home 24:48 Other parents watching your child 27:22 Trust and listening to your gut 30:09 When parents text all day 32:51 Open door policy 36:18 Incidents yes, live feed no 37:16 Proving something didn't happen 40:48 The worst camera text 43:34 Why centers are different 46:09 The slippery slope 51:17 Where do you land? KEY TAKEAWAYS Cameras aren't required in home daycare, and providers and parents can each choose what fitsLive feeds raise real privacy issues: the provider's own family, other people's children, and shared loginsCameras for incident review, with no live feed, was the most-liked view in our commentsCameras cost money in equipment, subscriptions, and provider timeInterviews, trust, and your gut tell you more than camera angles WATCH NEXT Full Episodes playlist: NEEDED CONNECT Website: https://www.TheDaycareSisters.comEmail: info@thedaycaresisters.com ABOUT THE DAYCARE SISTERS We're Brandee and Erin, two sisters and business owners parenting nine kids with over 30 years of home daycare experience between us. A chatty podcast for providers and the moms who love them. Subscribe for real talk about running a home daycare. #homedaycare #inhomedaycare #daycareprovider #daycarelife #dayhome #childminder #familydaycare #toddleractivities #toddlerlearning #toddlermom #momlife #momhumor #canadianmom #ukmums #aussiemum

Thinking about installing cameras in daycare? We're breaking down the pros, cons, and reality for home providers. As home daycare providers, we constantly navigate the balance between transparency and our own privacy. It is easy to feel the pressure when parents ask for constant access, especially when our workplace is also our personal living space. We are talking about whether cameras in daycare are a standard expectation or a boundary we need to protect. This conversation is about more than just equipment; it is about the reality of daycare monitoring and what it means for your business relationship. We weigh the benefits of increased childcare safety against the invasion of privacy that comes with being watched in your own home. Subscribe for weekly home daycare conversations and honest talk about the profession. Let us know: would you run a home daycare with cameras installed, or is that a hard line for you? Leave us a voicemail at 651-300-2277. Your question could help thousands of providers. Should home daycares have cameras? We dig into the comments from our camera clip and talk privacy, trust, cost, and where the business ends and the home begins. Whether you're a home daycare provider weighing cameras or a parent choosing care, this one helps you figure out what fits your family. CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome to the Daycare Sisters 01:32 Our week and the start of sick season 02:28 "I'm working, Brandee" 03:58 Duplo frustration 05:40 Should home daycares have cameras? 06:42 What parents said in the comments 08:45 Cost, storage, and logistics 10:35 Recording our own families 13:09 How providers use cameras for incidents 15:40 Parents watching cameras all day 22:34 First-time parent nerves 23:33 It's a business, but it's still our home 24:48 Other parents watching your child 27:22 Trust and listening to your gut 30:09 When parents text all day 32:51 Open door policy 36:18 Incidents yes, live feed no 37:16 Proving something didn't happen 40:48 The worst camera text 43:34 Why centers are different 46:09 The slippery slope 51:17 Where do you land? KEY TAKEAWAYS Cameras aren't required in home daycare, and providers and parents can each choose what fits Live feeds raise real privacy issues: the provider's own family, other people's children, and shared logins Cameras for incident review, with no live feed, was the most-liked view in our comments Cameras cost money in equipment, subscriptions, and provider time Interviews, trust, and your gut tell you more than camera angles WATCH NEXT Full Episodes playlist: NEEDED CONNECT Website: https://www.TheDaycareSisters.com Email: info@thedaycaresisters.com ABOUT THE DAYCARE SISTERS We're Brandee and Erin, two sisters and business owners parenting nine kids with over 30 years of home daycare experience between us. A chatty podcast for providers and the moms who love them. Subscribe for real talk about running a home daycare. #homedaycare #inhomedaycare #daycareprovider #daycarelife #dayhome #childminder #familydaycare #toddleractivities #toddlerlearning #toddlermom #momlife #momhumor #canadianmom #ukmums #aussiemum

Daycare Providers: To Camera or Not to Camera?

Should you fight a licensing correction order? We’re breaking down how to handle surprise inspections and daycare stress.Getting a licensing correction order can feel like a direct hit to your confidence, especially when you’re already an isolated home daycare provider. We’re talking through the reality of visits that flag things that have passed for years, and whether it’s actually worth the fight to push back.Whether you’re dealing with provider burnout or just trying to navigate the complex world of daycare licensing, you aren't alone. We’re two sisters with 30 years of experience, and we know exactly how heavy it feels when you're caught between business demands and the fear of losing your license.Leave us a voicemail at 651-300-2277 with your own licensing stories. Subscribe for weekly home daycare conversations and honest talk about the profession.0:00 Navigating the Daycare Life1:24 When the Kids Are Just Off2:30 Sickness and Pain Tolerance5:36 The Struggle of Rainy Days7:41 Panic Cleaning for Homecoming12:07 Planning Outfits Years in Advance14:04 The Voicemail That Changed Everything23:37 The Fear of the Licenser52:53 The Shift Toward Childcare CentersKEY TAKEAWAYS- You have 20 days to request reconsideration of a correction order. The request goes to the state, and the state questions your licensor before it asks for your side.- Send your story with pictures and measurements: where the kids are, who is supervising, and why the item was out of reach.- You can dispute a correction order on the spot when the licensor tells you about it.- "Small hazards" are not defined in the rules. Supervision is the real question.- This is a Minnesota home daycare. Check your own state's process before you act.WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOUProviders: have you appealed a correction order? How did it go, and was there any fallout later? Gen Z moms: are you choosing a center or a home daycare, and why? Call 651-300-2277.WATCH NEXTFull Episodes playlist: NEEDED (playlist link)Related episode: NEEDED (link)ABOUT THE DAYCARE SISTERSBrandee and Erin are sisters, business owners, and home daycare providers parenting nine kids with over 30 years of experience between them. A chatty podcast to have on while you make lunch, tidy up, or answer a spam call just to talk to a grown-up.CONNECTWebsite: https://www.TheDaycareSisters.comEmail: info@thedaycaresisters.comVoicemail: 651-300-2277#homedaycare #inhomedaycare #daycareprovider #daycarelife #dayhome #childminder #familydaycare #toddleractivities #toddlerlearning #toddlermom #momlife #momhumor #canadianmom #ukmums #aussiemum

Should you fight a licensing correction order? We’re breaking down how to handle surprise inspections and daycare stress.Getting a licensing correction order can feel like a direct hit to your confidence, especially when you’re already an isolated home daycare provider. We’re talking through the reality of visits that flag things that have passed for years, and whether it’s actually worth the fight to push back.Whether you’re dealing with provider burnout or just trying to navigate the complex world of daycare licensing, you aren't alone. We’re two sisters with 30 years of experience, and we know exactly how heavy it feels when you're caught between business demands and the fear of losing your license.Leave us a voicemail at 651-300-2277 with your own licensing stories. Subscribe for weekly home daycare conversations and honest talk about the profession.0:00 Navigating the Daycare Life1:24 When the Kids Are Just Off2:30 Sickness and Pain Tolerance5:36 The Struggle of Rainy Days7:41 Panic Cleaning for Homecoming12:07 Planning Outfits Years in Advance14:04 The Voicemail That Changed Everything23:37 The Fear of the Licenser52:53 The Shift Toward Childcare CentersKEY TAKEAWAYS- You have 20 days to request reconsideration of a correction order. The request goes to the state, and the state questions your licensor before it asks for your side.- Send your story with pictures and measurements: where the kids are, who is supervising, and why the item was out of reach.- You can dispute a correction order on the spot when the licensor tells you about it.- "Small hazards" are not defined in the rules. Supervision is the real question.- This is a Minnesota home daycare. Check your own state's process before you act.WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOUProviders: have you appealed a correction order? How did it go, and was there any fallout later? Gen Z moms: are you choosing a center or a home daycare, and why? Call 651-300-2277.WATCH NEXTFull Episodes playlist: NEEDED (playlist link)Related episode: NEEDED (link)ABOUT THE DAYCARE SISTERSBrandee and Erin are sisters, business owners, and home daycare providers parenting nine kids with over 30 years of experience between them. A chatty podcast to have on while you make lunch, tidy up, or answer a spam call just to talk to a grown-up.CONNECTWebsite: https://www.TheDaycareSisters.comEmail: info@thedaycaresisters.comVoicemail: 651-300-2277#homedaycare #inhomedaycare #daycareprovider #daycarelife #dayhome #childminder #familydaycare #toddleractivities #toddlerlearning #toddlermom #momlife #momhumor #canadianmom #ukmums #aussiemum

You Called Saying Fight The Correction Order, I'm Scared Of Retaliation

Leave us a voicemail at 651-300-2277. Your question could help thousands of providers. Brandee and Erin answer three voicemails: a brand new daycare teacher who feels like she makes mistakes over and over, a Massachusetts provider comparing her playground and infant supervision rules to Minnesota's new ones, and a preschool teacher with a three year old who calmly flips and throws furniture. If you run a home daycare, work in a center, or you are in your first months with kids, this one covers mistakes, rules that do not make sense, and behavior nobody prepared you for. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro and the voicemail format01:55 Call 1 setup: starting out in a center06:33 I feel like I mess up constantly07:29 Why that feeling is normal in your first year11:36 Maybe it is the age group, not you13:16 Ask your lead teacher what to work on17:57 It might not be the right center18:28 Mindset shift: you are still learning20:14 Trainings build confidence26:56 Call 2: Massachusetts rules vs Minnesota30:56 Fall zones, mulch depth, and swing set clearance33:43 Why we got rid of the swings38:44 Baby monitors and wording nobody can explain45:06 Under six months, direct sight, first six weeks52:58 Fire drill timing trick with a lock screen screenshot55:00 Doorbell camera as an attendance backup58:16 Call 3: the calm explosion1:00:33 Does she need to move up a room?1:05:21 Scripts, choices, and getting ahead of it1:09:24 Why the director needs to step in1:14:46 When parents need to hear it from someone else1:17:23 Document it and find the pattern1:21:01 Tell us what you would do1:23:56 Outro KEY TAKEAWAYS - Feeling like you constantly mess up in your first months of child care is normal, and experienced providers still make mistakes- The age group matters, some people are built for infants and others for preschool- Ask your lead teacher or director what to work on instead of guessing- Playground fall zones and swing set clearance are why a lot of providers pull their equipment- Minnesota's new infant supervision wording is still unclear and providers are waiting on clarification- Screenshot your phone lock screen at the start and end of a fire drill to log the time- A doorbell camera fills in attendance times when a parent forgets to sign in- Behavior that only shows up at daycare needs the director involved, not just the teacher- Documenting the pattern is what turns a behavior complaint into a solvable problem ABOUT The Daycare Sisters are Brandee and Erin, two sisters and home daycare providers with over 30 years of combined experience. They talk through the real parts of the job for providers who spend all day with kids and no time with other adults. CONNECT Website: https://www.TheDaycareSisters.comEmail: info@thedaycaresisters.comVoicemail: 651-300-2277 Subscribe for home daycare conversations, provider advice, and honest talk about child care. #homedaycare #inhomedaycare #daycareprovider #daycarelife #dayhome #childminder #familydaycare #toddleractivities #toddlerlearning #toddlermom #momlife #momhumor #canadianmom #ukmums #aussiemum

Leave us a voicemail at 651-300-2277. Your question could help thousands of providers. Brandee and Erin answer three voicemails: a brand new daycare teacher who feels like she makes mistakes over and over, a Massachusetts provider comparing her playground and infant supervision rules to Minnesota's new ones, and a preschool teacher with a three year old who calmly flips and throws furniture. If you run a home daycare, work in a center, or you are in your first months with kids, this one covers mistakes, rules that do not make sense, and behavior nobody prepared you for. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro and the voicemail format 01:55 Call 1 setup: starting out in a center 06:33 I feel like I mess up constantly 07:29 Why that feeling is normal in your first year 11:36 Maybe it is the age group, not you 13:16 Ask your lead teacher what to work on 17:57 It might not be the right center 18:28 Mindset shift: you are still learning 20:14 Trainings build confidence 26:56 Call 2: Massachusetts rules vs Minnesota 30:56 Fall zones, mulch depth, and swing set clearance 33:43 Why we got rid of the swings 38:44 Baby monitors and wording nobody can explain 45:06 Under six months, direct sight, first six weeks 52:58 Fire drill timing trick with a lock screen screenshot 55:00 Doorbell camera as an attendance backup 58:16 Call 3: the calm explosion 1:00:33 Does she need to move up a room? 1:05:21 Scripts, choices, and getting ahead of it 1:09:24 Why the director needs to step in 1:14:46 When parents need to hear it from someone else 1:17:23 Document it and find the pattern 1:21:01 Tell us what you would do 1:23:56 Outro KEY TAKEAWAYS - Feeling like you constantly mess up in your first months of child care is normal, and experienced providers still make mistakes - The age group matters, some people are built for infants and others for preschool - Ask your lead teacher or director what to work on instead of guessing - Playground fall zones and swing set clearance are why a lot of providers pull their equipment - Minnesota's new infant supervision wording is still unclear and providers are waiting on clarification - Screenshot your phone lock screen at the start and end of a fire drill to log the time - A doorbell camera fills in attendance times when a parent forgets to sign in - Behavior that only shows up at daycare needs the director involved, not just the teacher - Documenting the pattern is what turns a behavior complaint into a solvable problem ABOUT The Daycare Sisters are Brandee and Erin, two sisters and home daycare providers with over 30 years of combined experience. They talk through the real parts of the job for providers who spend all day with kids and no time with other adults. CONNECT Website: https://www.TheDaycareSisters.com Email: info@thedaycaresisters.com Voicemail: 651-300-2277 Subscribe for home daycare conversations, provider advice, and honest talk about child care. #homedaycare #inhomedaycare #daycareprovider #daycarelife #dayhome #childminder #familydaycare #toddleractivities #toddlerlearning #toddlermom #momlife #momhumor #canadianmom #ukmums #aussiemum

You Left Voicemails, A New Daycare Teacher Feels She Messes Up Constantly, After 30 Years So Do We

Running a home daycare can feel incredibly lonely. In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the "Instagram vs. Reality" of our jobs—from the pressure to be a perfect provider to the struggle of navigating perimenopause while chasing toddlers.We also discuss why we started this podcast (to find community!) and share a review of a toy that actually keeps the kids quiet.Time Stamps:(00:00) - Intro: We hit 50 followers!(03:15) - The truth about daycare isolation(08:45) - Why we aren't "Martha Stewart" providers(14:20) - Perimenopause brain fog is real(21:00) - The difference between raising teens and toddlers(35:50) - Toy Review: Find and Match EggsLinks & Resources:<ul><li>Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Daycare-Sisters/61584932770583/</li></ul>

Running a home daycare can feel incredibly lonely. In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the "Instagram vs. Reality" of our jobs—from the pressure to be a perfect provider to the struggle of navigating perimenopause while chasing toddlers. We also discuss why we started this podcast (to find community!) and share a review of a toy that actually keeps the kids quiet. Time Stamps:(00:00) - Intro: We hit 50 followers!(03:15) - The truth about daycare isolation(08:45) - Why we aren't "Martha Stewart" providers(14:20) - Perimenopause brain fog is real(21:00) - The difference between raising teens and toddlers(35:50) - Toy Review: Find and Match Eggs Links & Resources:Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Daycare-Sisters/61584932770583/

Running a home daycare can feel incredibly lonely. In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the "Instagram vs. Reality" of our jobs—from the pressure to be a perfect provider to the struggle of navigating perimenopause while chasing toddlers.We also discuss why we started this podcast (to find community!) and share a review of a toy that actually keeps the kids quiet.Time Stamps:(00:00) - Intro: We hit 50 followers!(03:15) - The truth about daycare isolation(08:45) - Why we aren't "Martha Stewart" providers(14:20) - Perimenopause brain fog is real(21:00) - The difference between raising teens and toddlers(35:50) - Toy Review: Find and Match EggsLinks &amp; Resources:<ul><li>Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Daycare-Sisters/61584932770583/</li></ul>

The Reality of Home Daycare Isolation

Running a home daycare is isolating, exhausting, and a lot harder than anyone admits, especially when you can’t afford to quit. The Daycare Sisters Podcast, hosted by two sisters with 30+ years of real in-home daycare experience, says the things you think but never say out loud so you can stop beating yourself up and feel less alone in this job.

Running a home daycare is isolating, exhausting, and a lot harder than anyone admits, especially when you can’t afford to quit. The Daycare Sisters Podcast, hosted by two sisters with 30+ years of real in-home daycare experience, says the things you think but never say out loud so you can stop beating yourself up and feel less alone in this job.

The Daycare Sisters - Episode 1, Introducing ourselves

Running a home daycare is isolating, exhausting, and a lot harder than anyone admits, especially when you can’t afford to quit. 

The Daycare Sisters Podcast, hosted by two sisters with 30+ years of real in-home daycare experience, says the things you think but never say out loud so you can stop beating yourself up and feel less alone in this job.

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