Daycare School Online

Daycare School Online is a resource website designed by me to assist stay at home mothers and home daycare providers. I began Daycare School as a blog originally and before I knew it blossomed into the website it is today. I have big plans for Daycare School Online and we've only just begun. I want to change our future one child at a time. Encouragement, Education, Nurturing and Nutrition are our focus!

I was working your average 8-5 job since I was 18 years old. When I had my daughter at 21 I had no choice but put her in daycare because my income was our life source. Handing my precious baby girl over to a stranger for 11 hours a day was killing me inside.

Just her screaming for me every morning was enough to tear any Mother's heart out. Then there were constant illnesses she would contract from the other kids, it felt like she was always sick! You better have health insurance because you're going to be in the doctor's office twice a month from just the illnesses alone they pick up in a daycare center. One of the worst experiences I remember from my daycare nightmares was the constant filth my child was always in. Her hands, face, clothes and hair were always nasty. I mean nasty people. I tried switching daycare's. That was so hard on my daughter too. Moving her around trying to get the best care was awful. All commercial daycare centers are alike in my opinion (and I'm entitled). It was a dirty environment and it was not their job to wash up your kids or their belongings. They were there to watch them and feed them and basically just keep them alive (and I was paying them for this!).

All the rushing to get ready in the morning was killing me. Getting up at 5:00am and rushing out the door in the cold dark morning to daycare by 6:30am. Rush, rush, rush....

When I got home from work I was exhausted and worn out and barely had time to do anything. From the time I got home I had to clean my filthy child, get dinner ready, straighten up the house and do some laundry amongst countless other things. It was exhausting and was making me very depressed. It started countless arguments between my husband and I over ridiculous things.

Getting pregnant with our second child was a blessed surprise but a frightening ordeal as well. From the very beginning of the pregnancy I would have panic attacks over giving my new child to a daycare. I was sick with the thought. I love my kids to death and I'm sure you feel the same way, I was dying inside at the thought. It may sound dramatic but that's how I felt. They were MY kids and I wanted to raise them all day and everyday. I wanted to be home with my kids so bad that it haunted me day and night. It was all I could focus on. I want to be there for every moment of my child's young life and I had already missed so much with my daughter that I couldn't do it again.

I set out on a mission. I was determined to stay home with my kids and earn an income. I adore children and I knew the best option was to start a daycare school of my own. So that's what I did! I've been home for my precious kids ever since.

You just have to put your mind to it!

The first thing you have to understand is that I put my mind to something and did it. You have to have the determined mind set of what you want and make a plan of which direction you want to take.

As Napoleon Hill wrote, "Create a definite plan for carrying out your desire and begin at once, whether you ready or not, to put this plan into action. "

Daycare School Online is place to go if you have "created your definite plan" but don't know where to start. Let us help you.

Thinking About Starting Your Daycare School?

Discover the joy of being a stay at home Mom by starting a daycare! Don't just talk about your desire to stay home with your children, do it! This start up kit provides you with concrete no-nonsense information about how to start your own day care center from the ground up all for UNDER $30.

I'm not about selling this program. In fact, my main source of income is my daycare not this program. I only want you to buy this program if your a kid friendly, patient person who desires to be the one providing a nurturing environment for children. It takes a special "type" of person and we at Daycare School Online understand that completely. We don't want a bunch of lazy, "don't wanna work" attitudes running daycare's (or being parents, but that's not an option). It's work folks, that's all we are saying. This is a job but it's a rewarding one that you control. You have control over the nurturing, the education, the nutrition and the environment in which your children grow up. That's really important to us as Mom's. If you want to start a daycare but just aren't sure how, you've come to the right place. Good luck and God Bless!

Your Baby in Daycare: Are you nuts?

One of the biggest reasons a person starts their own daycare is because they want their kids to be safe with them. Starting a daycare is the best way to go about this if you want to still earn an income. What makes Daycare School different is we understand this and we don't just want to sell you BS. We only want people who can provide loving and nurturing environments. If you are considering putting your precious baby in a daycare I have some suggested reading for you first.

Your Baby in Daycare is a must-read for any parent whose young ones are in daycare or might be in daycare. These diary excerpts come from a veteran daycare provider of 22 years, and give the reader a powerful exposition of the sometimes horrifying and certainly sad world of a young child in daycare. Ms. Vee shares many personal anecdotes about irresponsible, self-interested parents whose children, often soon after birth, are callously thrown into daycare. She manages to show, using actual incidents and conversations with these children, the irreparable damage this incurs psychologically, emotionally and physically. In a plain and direct language, she speaks to you as a concerned friend, mother and professional in the daycare industry whose breadth of experience and knowledge in the field speak for itself. You might disagree with her social philosophy, but there is no refuting her real-life accounts of infants and toddlers in daycare--the story that their parents are not willing to hear.

Your Baby in Daycare: Are you out of your mind?

by: Seyla Vee

Amazon Price: $15.99 (as of 12/07/2009)

Teaching Children the Meaning of RESPECT

....but first we adults need to learn and practice it ourselves.

Parents and teachers need to take time to build character in kids, and in themselves. I think Aretha Franklin said it right, it all starts with R-E-S-P-E-C-T.

Respect: What does this mean? It is to show regard for the worth of someone else as well as yourself. If you don't respect yourself you can't respect your children too. So respect starts with yourself and in taking pride in your actions and your people skills. By refraining from harsh statements and nonconstructive criticism you show show self-control and respect to others around you. The more you practice these types of actions the easier it will become for you and your children.

Respect also should be shown to people in positions of responsibility and authority such as parents, teachers, ministers, librarian, police and firefighters. Along with that should be an appreciation for the importance of the effort these people made to become authority figures. Make sure you tell your children often who and how to respect people in a position of authority. Make sure you stay consistent, don't just say it once and expect children to remember. You really need to press these things on their heart.

Being a Christian I think I have it easy, I have the Bible. The Bible is the greatest reference when it comes to building character because Jesus Christ himself was the symbol of perfect character. There are very targeted verses that you can teach your children such as:

He who scorns instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command is rewarded. (Proverbs 13:13)

Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. (Romans 12:10)

I could go on and on with Biblical verses that apply to character building but I encourage you to just open the Bible up and take a look for yourself. Even if you're not a Christian, read those verses back to yourself for a minute. Don't they still apply?

Open the discussion on respect with your child using questions rather than answers. How does wearing clean clothes to school show respect for yourself and your school?

When you are with your friends do you listen to their opinion? Do you go along with them because you are agree or because you want to be liked? How does this affect your sense of self-respect?

The questions might seem too easy but if children are not taught the proper way to act, they won't know what is right. You have to be consistent and you also have to lead by example.

Character building won't take a day or a week or a month. It is something which should be continued throughout the child's life and you should be leading by example. I can't say that enough. Leading my example is the ONLY way. Watch the things you say and always mind who you talk about because little ears are listening. Try to be cautious of the judgments you make out loud. Teach them not to judge because we have not walked the shoes of others. These are important lessons that even a lot of adults I know missed.

Just Add Encouragement

Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. (1 Thessalonians 5:11)

Encouragement to children is like water and sun to a plant. It helps them grow healthy and strong. When you encourage your child you plant the seed of "worth." You are letting that child know that he/she is important and what they say and do matter to you. Children thrive on positive attention. Children need to feel loved and appreciated.

Just being out in everyday situations I notice so many parents giving negative feedback and in some cases the children were just ignored. You should really examine the methods in which you respond to your child. If you have been lacking in the encouragement area because you are busy you should pick a time of the day (even if it's 5 minutes) and just sit down and talk to them. Just see what they have been up to, give hugs, tickle them!

Set your phone each day and make sure that you are giving your kids that positive attention. Practice saying encouraging things to people inside and outside the home. You'll be surprised how quick it becomes second nature to you. It's always nice to give people encouraging uplifting words. It shows that you have good character and respect. Your children will follow when you lead by example.

As a Christian I read my kids scripture and we attend church every week to hear words of encouragement and uplifting messages written in the word of God. Jesus Christ lived a perfect life and I can't think of anything more encouraging than sharing His truth with my kids.

Making a point to encourage your kids starting from infancy can make all the difference in their self esteem, social development, curricular involvement and overall feeling of self worth. Being aware of your tone of voice when you speak is a big part of how your kids feel about themselves and their actions. Try not to sound rushed, annoyed or too loud when you talk back to your children. Listen to their questions and concerns and respond in loving, caring manner.

While occasional yelling won't damage a child for life it should be avoided at all costs. Practice lowering your voice when you get aggravated and be aware of yourself and the things you say. Parents who constantly yell at their children are subjecting their children to emotional abuse and its damaging. Parents need to find ways of expressing themselves in a more positive, upbeat manner if children are to grow emotionally healthy and stable.

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Lead by Example

If a child lives with criticism, he learns to condemn.
If a child lives with hostility, he learns to fight.
If a child lives with ridicule, he learns to be shy.
If a child lives with fear, he learns to be apprehensive.
If a child lives with shame, he learns to feel guilty.
If a child lives with tolerance, he learns to be patient.
If a child lives with encouragement he learns to be confident.
If a child lives with acceptance, he learns to love.
If a child lives with recognition, he learns it is good to have a goal.
If a child lives with honesty he learns what truth is.
If a child lives with fairness, he learns justice.
If a child lives with security, he learns to have faith in himself and those about him.
If a child lives with friendliness, he learns the world is a nice place in which to live to love and be loved. -Anonymous

Read Books that Encourage Respectful Behavior

Reading with children is always important. You should read them books that are vibrant, kid friendly and carry positive message. These books are an excellent means of educating children about a wide variety of social situations and expectations.