Day-Care Books

The authors covered all aspects of startup from location and economics in your area to business plan examples. Showed implementation of their "flex-time" programming which is wonderful. I checked this book out of the library and two days later (after I finished it) I went out and bought it. It will be used over and over I am sure.

There are very, very few books on starting and operating a for-profit child care business (believe me, I have looked!). This one is a gem; very well written by a person who has been there. Her flexible time system is right-on, although I'm not sure I'd have the guts to implement it. Margins are thin in this business; this book should help you get all you can out of it.

Great book for beginners as well as those experienced in the world of childcare and preschool. Offers realistic information related to starting up a center. Especially strong in the areas of writing a business plan and attaining funding. I learned quite a bit from reading this book.

This is an excellent source book for anyone considering opening a child care center. It is comprehensive, well written and logically organised. The author covers every area of developing a center, from organisation of the space to conflict resolution to highlighting the ten most common mistakes in running a center. I would thoroughly recommend this book for anyone considering starting a business in child care.

This is a great gift idea for anyone who is feeling down about aging. The book will help them realize how growing older is a beautiful thing, with so many things to look forward to.

I received this as a gift for my birthday and the title is a bit of a misnomer as I think it is more a beautiful little book of quotes on living and experience and the love of life. This compliation lead me to Ms. Crowe's other complilations all of which are great gifts and nice to have around for a new viewpoint from time to time.

This book is full of inspirational wisdom, touching sentiment (NOT sentimentality) and beautiful illustrations. It would make a lovely book for anyone feeling the press of time. I keep mine on my desk, where I can turn to it often.

thsi book is a such a pleasure - I have given it as a gift and it was just perfect. Beatiful Art to compliment beautiful quotes all on why it is so wonderful to have birthdays.

Age can do a lot of things to people - including making them very grumpy. "Senior Days: Insightful Tales and No-Nonsense Help from the Frontlines of Eldercare" is a collection of anecdotes from the author about her days serving as a senior care expert - and the insanity and sadness that serves as an occupational hazard. With stories of over ninety year old sex machines, miracles of sight, and other tales, "Senior Days" rarely has a dull moment. A top pick for community library memoir collections.

My husband & I both read this wonderful book. The stories are full of laughter & tears & a lot of loving friendship by Ms. Nicol. The helpful hints & the references for caretakers are well researched. Even the little drawings are very creative. We really enjoyed this approach to a thoughful way of keeping seniors safe & taken care of in there own environments. Thank for the book.

This book is full of touching, smart stories told by someone who obviously cares deeply for the elderly as she helps them through their bumpy years. It's an easy read full of good websites and organizations for those caring for loved ones. As a hospice nurse and eldercare giver myself, I'll recommend this book to many both in and out of the healthcare field.

This is a great book for the insights into senior care. If you're involved with caring for someone or you're planning to do so soon, it's a must have. Colleen fills the pages with wonderful personal stories and much needed tips on caring for your loved ones as they age. Kudos!

Choosing Quality Child Care, from the American Red Cross, is packed with useful information and lots of worksheets to help parents navigate this most important of searches. The 161-page soft-covered book includes many definitions, and even has a section to help parents define their child care preferences. Once this important step is accomplished, parents can set their sights on finding the type of child care that best meets the needs of the family. Because it's difficult for any one parent to remember all the details about what to look for when visiting with potential child care providers or centers, Choosing Quality Child Care includes everything from telephone questions, to what to watch for during an on-site visit. Of special help throughout the book are "Smart Tips for Parents." These notes, in the margins throughout the text, include many helpful hints and other insights to help parents in their search. There are few searches as significant as this. Choosing Quality Child Care goes a long way in helping new parents sift through lots of information and lots of choices. It is a book that has value to new parents in communities throughout the United States.

Choosing Quality Child Care is a great resource for parents to learn how to go about getting good child care. I learned what child care options are available and how to pick the best one for my needs. I learned good questions to ask providers and what to look for when I visit a site. I also learned how to find out about the local licensing procedures in my area. This is a must for a first time parent. (A great shower gift too!) Even experienced parents will find this a great resource!!

Deciding on child care is a major concern for parents. The Badger Chapter of the American Red Cross has done a remarkable job of providing a resource that will help parents through this difficult process. Well researched and tested this guide utilizes checklists and questions to assist parents in making informed and intelligent decisions on the type of care they wish to have for their child/children. I would highly recommend this resource to any parent who is grappling with the need to find reliable, safe care for their child/children.

Being new to the family daycare business I really needed a book that would put me on the right track, this was it. I was able to write my contract and policy handbook knowing it was complete in every way. There is other good information in it as well. This is a wonderful book!

I have most of all Mr. Copeland's books related to starting a child care.Including his software prgram.This book shows both new and exsisting Child Care Providers how to put together a simple and professional contract. It also has examples and samples.Protect Yourself and your business today !

I have most of all Mr. Copelnad's books related to staring a child care.Including his software prgram.This book shows New and exsisting Child Care Providers how to put together a simple and professional contract. It also has examples an samples.Protect Yourself and your business today !

Informative, clear, and concise.
Whether you're a total newbie, or a veteran to the family day care arena, you will find something useful to take away from this read.

This book is a must read for all family child care providers. I read it cover to cover in a day and a half. It provides new and seasoned providers with practical information and suggestions to apply to their business. The author encourages providers to take a good look at the care and services they provide and shows them how to become successful professional business owners. It will be a resource I use for years to come.

From Babysitter To Business Owner: Getting The Most Out Of Your Home Child Care Business by Patricia Dischler (operator of Patty Cake Preschool., Prairie Du Sac, Wisconsin for fifteen years) is the ideal introduction and "how to" guidebook for setting up and maintaining a profitable child care service. Aspiring home day care operators will learn how to select new clients and retain valued continuing clients, how to develop and utilize a parent handbook, how to select an appropriate and manageable curriculum for their young charges, how to create work spaces in the home, and how to set long-term personal, professional, and business goals for their entrepreneurial child care, home-based business. The informative and thoroughly "reader friendly" text is enhanced with inspirational sidebars, lists of suggested resources, and a "3 Things You Can Do Today" checklist. If you are considering a home-based childcare business, then give a careful reading to Patricia Dishcler's From Babysitter To Business Owner.

This book has just been made into a movie called "The First of May" starring Julie (East of Eden) Harris as Carlotta, introducing Dan Byrd as Cory, Charles Nelson Reilly, and Mickey Rooney, with a cameo by Joe DiMaggio. It wrapped in Lake Helen, Florida in mid December '97 and will be distributed in 1998.

This book was one of the best, most delightful, insightfully written and charmingly told story. Heard it's going to be made into a movie with Julie Harris starring as the lead and Charles Nelson Reilly and Joe DiMaggio in supporting roles!

This book has just been made into a movie called "The First of May" starring Julie (East of Eden) Harris as Carlotta, introducing Dan Byrd as Dan, Charles Nelson Reilly, and Mickey Rooney, with a cameo by Joe DiMaggio. It wrapped in Lake Helen, Florida in mid December '97 and will be distributed in 1998.

This book is the most amazing book I have ever read. I don't like to read and I finished this book in one setting. This book really makes you realize what is important in life and makes you thankful for what you have. The art in this book captures what the people were feeling at the time and you can really see how this is portrayed.

I got this book for a friend who was grieving for her lover, who had died suddenly. I hesitated to give it to her because it has some powerfully disturbing images in it which, if taken out of context, I felt might magnify her grief. In the meantime my mother borrowed it and felt the impact of the images and feelings in this book- she said they helped her to remember. She then gave the book to her neighbor, whose son had just died in a car accident. The neighbor decided to explore art therapy as a result. This is a beautiful, powerful book, transformative for readers who might be grieving. I did eventually get a copy to my friend and she called that same day to tell me how much it meant to her. I haven't, thankfully, experienced the kind of grief these people have, but their stories and their art resonate even for me. The hole in me since the day you died is a book that changes lives.

This book is a wonderful example of the incredible power art can have in the mental health field. It recounts the stories of a handful of people who have been aided by art therapy. The book combines powerful personal stories with beautiful, high quality reproductions of original artworks. This book is a must have for artists, mental health workers, and anyone else who enjoys learning about people and the extraordinary things we do.

My children are all grown and I'm expecting my first grandchild. This was my bible when I was rearing my own and I am thrilled to be able to share it with my daughter.

Marvin Gersh was my son's pediatrician 30+ years ago. His down-to-earth caring approach to child care is well reflected in this book. Helpful hints as well as practical solutions to every-day problems. He even has a chapter on toxic plants. A must have for all new parents. Easy to read,funny and extremely informative. I have given this book as a gift at many baby showers.

This book is indispensable for any parent. Informal and down-to-earth, it gives you all the information you need (and some you didn't know you needed) in terms funny enough to make you want to read it just for the good lines. I have Spock, but I don't use him half as much as Gersh. I got this book when it came out in paperback about thirty years ago and I've relied on it ever since. It told me more than my mother did and kept me from driving my pediatrician nuts. I think it's great and I ought to know -- I've raised nine children on Gersh and all the married ones call me to ask what Gersh says about their kids' ailments. If I could afford it I'd give a copy to each of my kids as a first-baby gift.

Dr. Day was our therapist for five years. He is amazing. His book outlines a lot of the techniques we learned in his office and I can guarantee you that they work. Not every technique works for every child but the ones that click with your kiddo are like magical secret weapons that you can pull out of your parenting hat again and again, no matter what the age of your child.

Trying to raise kids in the world we live in today can be so challenging and hair raising. My kids range from 15 years old down to 3 years old and this book is just amazing. It offers ideas and solutions to basically any type of situation you might encounter with your kids and how to best handle it to keep your sanity and keep the kids responsible for their actions. I'd recommend this book to anyone!!!

I bought 4 books, one for me and a friend and one for my daughter and daughter in law. We all found the book to be easy to read. The methods
really work. You also recognized yourself and others. The book also makes you laugh.