Funny Sayings By A Child( I will not be telling you on here who the child who said this is nor please
don't ask me to tell you.  Parent will be told, but otherwise my lips are sealed.
(Unless you hear child say, or do this in front of you one will never know.)

We had just finishing eating breakfast,and one of the children tells me I want snack.  I am like we just ate breakfast,and we will have snack in a little bit.  He is like breakfast isn't food snack is.

If I wear perfume, child tells me I smell like an old lady.

Don't say something you don't want the children to repeat! I have had one tell me,but my Mommy  says that.

We were just sitting there doing Spanish,and out of the blue one of the children said such and such is a loco head. I asked what is a loco head, and child replies crazy head.

What are you eating?I ask! Nothing he replies. I am like why is your mouth  ful! Just because!

Everything tastes like chicken to one of the kids no matter what it is.

We were driving by some policemen,child in backseat says look they are checking for diapers.

Child is digging in yard.I ask child what they are doing,and child replies "digging for gold for you and Gaga."

We were sitting at the table,and we were doing  Spanish maze. DH asks child what is this in Spanish.Childs asks you should know as I know.You need to have Ria teach you too.Tell me what is it child asks DH?

Child fell,and he scraped his knee and elbow.He informs myself,and the other children that he can't walk.He wants me to go and get him a wheelchair.I ask him what are we going to do with that.He replies you are going to push me.DH calls,and he tells DH you are going to get  me a sword.This way I can walk with my sword.It was time for snack,and child had already forgotten about knee and all.He walked just fine.

I put a child in time out, he pulls out a chair for me and he tells me you sit here.

Peanut Butter,Reese cup.....I was like where did you get that from.You know!You know it as you teach us everything.I was like not that one as I have never heard of it.From whom or where!Child replies, "From me!"


Advantages of Home Daycare

Here are just a few of the advantages of home care!

Your child receives individual attention.

There is structure with more flexibility than in a center.

There is less illness because there are fewer people in and out, which means fewer germs are spread to your child.

Your child is cared for and taught by a trained childcare professional..
Children have an opportunity to play and learn with others in a much smaller group than in a center.

Your child has the same caregiver all day every day. And there is one person who knows exactly what your child has done, eaten, etc. throughout the day.

It is possible for your child to remain with the same provider from infancy up to or through school age.

A quality childcare home may cost more than some day care centers, but the lower number of children, quality of care and consistency of the caregiver makes the difference in price more understandable.

You and your child are treated as part of the family in a childcare home rather than being just another number in a large center.



WHEN YOUR CHILD COMES HOME MESSY

Red paint in the hair? Blue paint on the jeans?
Sand in the shoes? Peanut butter on a favorite shirt?
White socks that look brown? Sleeves a bit damp?

YOUR CHILD PROBABLY....

worked with a friend
solved a problem
created a masterpiece
negotiated a difference
learned a new skill
had a great time
developed new language skills

YOUR CHILD PROBABLY DIDN'T....

feel lonely
become bored
do a repetitive task that is babyish
do worksheets that are too easy
do sit down work that is discouraging

YOU PROBABLY....

paid good money for those clothes
will have trouble getting the red paint out
are concerned the caregiver isn't paying enough attention to your child

YOUR CAREGIVER PROBABLY....

was aware of your child's special needs and interests
spent time planning a challenging activity for the children
encouraged the children to try new things
was worried you might be concerned

Young children really learn when they are actively involved in play...not when someone is talking to them. There is a difference between "messy" and "lack of care." Your caregiver made sure your child was fed, warm, offered new skills and planned messy fun things to do because that's how your children learn!

Send your child in clothes that can get dirty! Keep extra clothes at the site for the times when the child gets really messy. But remember, your children need time to be kids.

~~~Author Unknown~~~
PROVIDER WHO LIVED IN A SHOE

There was a provider who lived in a shoe
but being professional, she knew what to do.
She made best use of the space she could spare
and set up her home for family child care.

She registered with the state, called USDA,
checked in with her R&R the very next day.
She knew she would need help in her situation,
the answer was joining a provider association.

She took CPR and First Aid classes, too
and brushed up on all the things kids like to do.
She advertised, interviewed, contracted, and great
she counted the kids carefully--no more than eight.

She fed them good foods and recorded it, too.
She potty-trained Morgan, helped Kyre tie his shoe.
Collected art items and made a new batch of clay
and cut out cute pictures for a new theme's display.

She diapered, she bandaged, she wiped every nose.
She comforted Isaiah when Lianna stepped on his toes.
She cooked and she washed, scrubbing floors, scraping glue.
She recorded attendence, did her bookkeeping, too.

She wrote parents notes home 'bout the kids in her care,
anedotes and concerns that they'd want her to share.
She read to the children while they sat in her lap
and she sang to them softly when they started to nap.

She called a provider who was feeling depressed,
she spoon-fed a baby, then she got him redressed.
She picked up and dusted when they went out the door,
she updated records, picked up toys, mopped the floor.

She started the laundry, checked the mail, made a list
of the groceries she needed and the chores she'd missed.
She collapsed in the chair and put up her feet,
then in came her family wanting something to eat.

She fed them all quickly, heard their stories, gave them hugs,
the she rapidly washed up all the dishes and mugs.
As the family retired at the end of the day
she got out some books to study for her CDA.

She reflects on her day, in her eyes there's a gleam,
for this provider is developing pride and esteem.
She works a long day and the pay isn't fair,
but the kids that she works with get quality care.

Their parents commute to their work each day,
concerns about child care aren't in their way.
They are free to produce at a marvelous rate,
which benefits businesses all over the state.

If you live in a big house or even a shoe,
great is the work a provider can do.
Be proud, stand up tall, wear a smile on your face,
You are helping "tomorrow" be a much better place!

~~~Sandi Dean~~~



FOREVER IN MY HEART

Although I'm not their mother
I care for them each day,
I cuddle, sing and read to them
And watch them as they play.

I see each new accomplishment,
I help them grow and learn.
I understand their language,
I listen with concern.

They come to me for comfort,
And I kiss away their tears.
They proudly show their work to me,
I give the loudest cheers!

No, I 'm not their mother,
But my role is just as strong.
I nurture them and keep them safe,
Though maybe not for long.

I know someday the time will come,
When we will have to part.
But I know each child I cared for,
Is forever in my heart!

~~~ Author Unknown~

TODAY

Today like millions of other Americans
I went to work. I didn't design a beautiful skyscraper,
I didn't write a proposal to save an endangered species,
and I didn't drive a bus or fly a plane,
or write a crucial bill that would someday become a law.

However, I did spend time with some very important people.

I read a story to an attorney,
I sang the alphabet song with a Supreme Court Justice.
I ate Lunch with a pastor,
and patted the back of an engineer until he fell asleep.
Taught a policeman how to tie his shoes,
and introduced an astronaut to the color red.

Tomorrow, who knows whom I'll meet,
but one thing is for sure.....
They will be very IMPORTANT
For they are our precious children,
and the hope of our very future.

~~~Author Unknown~~~



PATRNERSHIP

They bring their child to me
and hope I'll come to know.
How much the offspring means to them,
their trust in me bestowed.
They bring their child to me
with love and hope and pride,
looking for a helping hand,
a teacher who will guide.
They bring their child to me,
and our partnership is clear:
To nurture and allow to bloom
a life we both hold dear.
They bring their child to me, a step toward letting go
and trusting in our special plan
to help the child grow.

~~~By Gloria Weber Henbesst~~~


WHY HANDS-ON?

I tried to teach my child with books;
He gave me only puzzles looks.
I tried to teach my child with words; They passed him by often unheard.
Despairingly, I turned aside;
"How shall I teach this child," I cried.
Into my hand he put the key,
"Come," He said, "Play with me."
~~~author unknown~~~

When You Thought I Wasn't Looking

When You Thought I Wasn't Looking,
I saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator,
and I wanted to paint another one.
When You Thought I Wasn't Looking,
I saw you feed a stray cat,
and I thought it was good to be kind to animals.
When You Thought I Wasn't Looking,
I saw you make my favorite cake for me,
and I knew that little things are special things.
When You Thought I Wasn't Looking,
I heard you say a prayer,
and I believed there is a God I could always talk to.
When You Thought I Wasn't Looking,
I felt you kiss me goodnight,
and I felt loved.
When You Thought I Wasn't Looking,
I saw tears come from your eyes,
and I learned that sometimes things hurt,
but it's all right to cry.
When You Thought I Wasn't Looking,
I saw that you cared and I wanted to be
everything that I could be.
~author unknown


CHILDCARE PROVIDER, BABYSITTER & NANNY

Childcare provider:
A professional childcare server who contracts with a client
to hold one slot out of a limited number of available slots exclusively for your child,
with a pre- determined set of hours, for a pre-determined fee per year.
Installments of this fee are usually paid on a weekly/bi-weekly/or on a monthly basis.
This usually includes a provider who is certified in first aid and CPR.
Takes classes, workshop, and attends seminars and conference to stay current on the latest techniques in dealing with age appropriate development of the children in their care.
In most states these Providers have usually undergone criminal back ground checks of themselves and all members over 18 residing in their home.
They are required to have regular medical check ups for all personel in the daycare home.
The providers home undergoes inspections by their licensing agency and regular inspections from the state fire marshall.
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Baby-sitter:
A person who usually watches a child in the parents home on an irregular basis,
is not guaranteed to be there for the parent on a regular basis,
is rarely trained in basic life support or first aid, and usually does not provide age appropriate activities for the children in their care,
and is not limited in the amount of children they may have in their care at any one time.
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Nanny:
A person hired by one family to provide care for their children on a regular basis in the child's home.
As this person is an employee of the parents, it is usually up to the parents to require and pay for a criminal back ground check if they so desire.
They do not have any kind of inspections by state agencies as they are the employee of the parents working in a private home.

~~~Unknown~~~


THE ABC's OF TEACHING CHILDREN

A ~ appreciation, for all they bring into our lives
B ~ balance, somewhere between too little and too much.
C ~ commitment, it's the little things we do each day that matter.
D ~ dreams, to touch the future.
E ~ empathy, remember what it was like to be a child.
F ~ family And Friends, everyone needs someone to love.
G ~ guidance, actions speak louder than words.
H ~ healthy Habits, to nurture body, mind and spirit.
I ~ inspiration, to explore beauty, wonder and mystery.
J ~ joy, sprinkle laughter and happiness daily.
K ~ kindness, to learn to care for others as they are cared for.
L ~ limits, set boundaries and consequences together.
M ~ mentors, to give wings to their aspirations.
N ~ nature, to delight in rainbow butterflies and shooting stars.
O ~ opportunities, to discover what truly makes their heart sing.
P ~ play, the "work" of childhood.
Q ~ quiet Time, to recharge their batteries.
R ~ responsibilities, to build self-esteem and self-confidence.
S ~ security, feeling safe is essential for growth.
T ~ traditions, keep the family tree alive & sprout new branches.
U ~ unconditional Love, for who they are, not for what they do.
V ~ values, live yours and encourage them to find theirs.
W ~ words Of Encouragement, You can do it, I believe in you.
X ~ xoxoxo's, hug and kiss them each and every day.
Y ~ you, your presence more than your presents.
Z ~ zzzzzzs, a good night's sleep.

~~~Unknown~~


THE HAND HOLDER ~ A Tribute to Childcare Providers

There is no job more important than yours,
no job anywhere else in the land.
Your are the keepers of the future:
you hold the smallest of hands.

Into your care you are trusted
to nurture and care for the young,
and for all of your everyday heroics,
your talents and skills go unsung.

You wipe tears from the eyes of the injured.
You rock babies brand new in your arms.
You encourage the shy and unsure child.
You make sure they are safe from all harm.

You foster the bonds of friendships,
letting no child go away mad.
You respect and you honor their emotions.
You give hugs to each child when they're sad.

You have more impact than does a professor,
a child's mind is molded by four;
so whatever you lay on the table
is whatever that child will explore.

Give each child the tools for adventure,
let them be artists and writers and more;
let them fly in the wind and dance on the stars
and build castles of sand on the shore.

It is true that you don't make much money
and you don't get a whole lot of praise,
but when one small child says, "I love you,"
you're reminded of how this job pays.

~~~ By Dori Rossmann, Executive Director - Kids Town USA ~~~


This Is A Home Where Children Live

You may not find things all in place,
Friend, when you enter here.
But, we're a home where children live,
We hold them very dear.

And you may find small fingerprints
And smudges on the wall.
When kids are gone, we'll clean them up.
Right now we're playing ball.

For there's one thing of which we're sure,
These children are on loan.
One day they're always underfoot,
Next thing you know, they're gone.

That's when we'll have a well-kept house,
When they're off on their own.
Right now, this is where children live,
A loved and lived in home.

-Judith Bond -



Childcare Definition: Childcare Provider 

(child’ ker pro vid’er) n

A person who supplies for, and makes themselves available for, the care of an infant, or boy/girl before the age of puberty.

Other definitions may include, but are not limited to: A person who changes diapers, washes bottles and wipes noses. Will sing, dance and entertain, even when no talent is possessed. Is willing to referee games, activities and frequent disagreements. Is a wonderful storyteller, party planner, and game player. Is not afraid to pick up a frog, worm or an occasional spider. Can tie a hat, shoe or boot with her eyes closed. Is a nurse, comforter, and hugger. A friend and playmate. Always a protector, rarely a crab…

~author unknown


Childcare Definition: Infant 

(in’fent) n.

A very young child, baby, in a very early stage.

Other definitions may include, but are not limited to: sweet smelling bundle of joy, wears cute little socks and booties that never stay on. Can produce 10 times what they drink in dirty diapers. Cry only when they are wet, tired, hungry, or when they just plain feel like it. Rolls and crawls, babbles and coos, tend to burp up only when you’re wearing nice clothes. Will chew on anything, but prefers YOUR finger. Has the cutest giggle in all the world and will steal your heart if you let them.

~author unknown