Home Hot Topics Articles Directors' Choice Awards About Us / Contact Us Activities & Curriculum Activities for Outcome-Based Learning Arts & Crafts Music for Learning Recommended Reading Sharing Boards: What Do YOU Think? NEWSlink Current National News Conference Calendar Topics In Early Childhood Education Art and Creativity in Early Childhood Education Job Sharing Board State Licensing Requirements Stay Connected! Each month we'll send you an email filled with articles and ideas for your classroom. Subscribe Now Date: 12/5/2004 6:30:00 PM Author: Ginger (g.still@verizon.net) Subject: Tammy- Wow! Thats horrible, no wonder ... Tammy- Wow! That's horrible, no wonder you feel the way you do! It sounds like a very uncomfortable position to be in. I'm sure you feel like your hands are tied if the job market is tight. I would definitely start looking for another center or perhaps open your in-home. You sound like you have the best interest of the children and would miss them dearly. But...sometimes you have to do what is going to be best for you and your family. Being in a negative environment isn't good for anyone. I am in childcare. I have operated my own in-home for 12 years with 12 children and 2 assistants and more recently (the last 2 1/2 years) I have been operating my own childcare centers. The first one was opened in 7/02 and that was a new start up licensed for 55 children. The second one my business partner and I purchased an existing business that was going to close due to a family crisis. That was 8/03 and it is licensed for 65 children. We actually just moved into a brand new facility for the first sight and our capacity is 78 now. My website is www.kidsworldchildcare.net if you'd like to see. I've not changed the photos yet and the site needs work, but your more than welcome to check it out. Just as a side note, I would keep my eyes open and become familiar with licensing standards in your state. Being frugal is one thing, but the needs of the children should come first. If usda is subsidizing the food there are specific guidelines that must be met. I guess my concern is that if they are willing to cut back on something like nutrition, do you have the necessary tools to do your job effectively i.e. supplies, resources, etc.? I wish you the best of luck! Name: Email: Subject

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