Shadow Ridge Kids

Today's colouring. Learning about Thanksgiving.

Snowy day called for dump trucks removing the snow. What a fun day!

We had a busy morning... Love the results

Birthday celebration for a sweet 4 year old.

My kids are so fun. Having a great time.

The past few days have been miserable outside for the most part but we made due. Love these crazy little people. Jackie Peplinski Dana Kirchmeier Dana Aiken

More fun times. I love my little friends.

Our back to school bulletin board. Kids are getting excited to go to school.

A little bit of our every day life at daycare. I love my little friends so much.

25 THINGS YOU DID NOT KNOW ABOUT DAYCARE PROVIDERS
May 1, 2017

1. Being a daycare provider is our job, not a hobby. Daycare
providers are not babysitters unless parents want to pay us
$10-15 per hour! Then we will happily become your daily
babysitters!
2. When daycare providers get an unexpected day off, it feels
like Christmas morning. Best gift ever! Don’t judge us.
3. We can change diapers in record time. Try us, we will beat
you every time.
4. We get mad when parents don’t pay us on time, just like
you would if you weren’t paid on time. Don’t believe me?
Then have your boss pay you a few days later than your
payday.
Did you panic a little?
5. We know more about families and their home life than what
we want to know. “Thank you, little ones, for all the
entertaining stories.” Don’t be embarrassed. It’s called –
having talkative and observant kids.
6. Drop-off and pick-up times often bring us anxiety as these
are the most stressful times of the day. Parents, your kid is
not your boss. So don’t let him/her push you around! Be in
charge.
7. Some parents think we get paid for doing nothing. Oh yeah.
Why don’t we trade jobs for a day! It’s harder than you
think.
8. Nap-time is that sacred moment when we can finally go to
the bathroom without being interrupted.
9. Yes, your kids do tell us they love us. But it doesn’t make
them love you any less. Trust me.
10. No, we don’t pretend to be their Moms. But in reality, they
are spending 11 hours a day with us. So sometimes, they
do call us “Mom”.
11. Socks! Every daycare provider’s nightmare. Kids take them
off all day long. So please bring an extra pair to keep us
sane.
12. Rainy days can be a disaster for any daycare provider
unless parents bring rain coats and rain boots for the
kiddos. Then rainy days turn into the best days at daycare.
13. We are smarter than you think. Yes, we know you gave
your child Tylenol before they came, so they are feeling
“okay” at drop-off. But guess what? Four hours later, the
Tylenol is going to wane-off, and we will be calling you at
work to pick up your child! Not fun for everyone involved!
And that includes your child.
14. We did not write our contract because we thought you need
an extra book to read. We wrote a contract so you know
what we are all about; which will help you decide if we are
the right fit for your family. You’re welcome!
15. Vacation time is our life-line. We need a break from our
home and we need a break from the kiddos. Everybody is
going to be happy when a daycare provider is happy! Trust
me on this one. Don’t fight “vacation” with any daycare
provider.
16. We like to look nice like everyone else. But seriously… after
changing way-too-many diapers, cooking, crafting,
teaching, cleaning and working 11-hour days, we may not
look our best at pick-up. Don’t you dare say anything! Just
smile politely, and bring us a brownie.
17. Most daycare providers love coffee. Actually, it’s even more
serious than that; we are addicted to coffee! No, we don’t
need an intervention. But we do need you to show up with
a hot cup of coffee once in a while.
18. Fruit snacks are our secret weapon. We buy them in bulk.
I’ve never met a child who didn’t like fruit snacks.
19. The last hour of work is the longest and hardest hour of the
day. It goes slow. So parents, feel free to pick up your little
ones earlier… anytime!
20. We are not a restaurant. Therefore, there are no menus at
daycare. We make the same thing for all the kiddos unless
there are allergies involved.
21. As much as we would like to be friends with daycare
parents, it’s always best to avoid mixing friendships and
business. But easier said than done!
22. Daycare providers hate Mondays, just like everyone else.
But that does not mean we hate your children.
23. We want to quit almost every single day, but we never do.
Your kids put some spell on us and we can’t stop loving
them!
24. We have a life outside of daycare. Boom! Shocker! I know.
25. People think we are crazy for becoming a daycare provider,
and they are probably right. But we love what we do –
we’re making a huge difference by investing in young
children!

A few crafts we have done this week. Love spring crafts.