The Daycare Sisters

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Running a home daycare is isolating, exhausting, and a lot harder than anyone admits, especially when you can’t afford to quit. The Daycare Sisters Podcast, hosted by two sisters with 30+ years of real in-home daycare experience, says the things you think but never say out loud so you can stop beating yourself up and feel less alone in this job.

Episodes

  1. 2D AGO

    Toddler Biting & Valentine’s Chaos | Daycare Sisters Ep. 6

    In this episode, we talk about toddler biting in home daycare, why it happens, and how to handle it without panicking. We also share real-life daycare moments including Valentine’s Day overload, paperwork stress, fingerprinting requirements, and what “kindergarten readiness” actually means. #homedaycare #daycaresisters

    55 min

  2. FEB 9

    Handling Difficult Parents, Boundaries & Time Off in Home Daycare | Daycare Sisters Ep. 6

    In this episode of the Daycare Sisters Podcast, we talk honestly about handling difficult parents in home daycare, setting firm boundaries, dealing with late pickups and payments, and how to plan time off without burning out. If you run a home daycare or family child care program, this episode will help you protect your time, communicate expectations clearly, and decide when a family is no longer the right fit. What actually makes a parent “difficult” Late pickups, early drop-offs, and payment issues How to set boundaries (even if you’re a people pleaser) Passive vs direct communication — what works Trust, respect, and red flags during interviews Teaching independence instead of academic pressure How and when to take vacation time Why burnout happens — and how to prevent it #homedaycare #familychildcare #daycaresisters

    1h 4m

  3. FEB 2

    What Running a Home Daycare Does to Your Health

    What We Cover in This Episode why does daycare take such a toll on your body? is daycare too expensive? how do you handle family stress while still running daycare? #homedaycare

    1h 8m

  4. JAN 26

    Home Daycare Start Up Expenses.

    In this episode, we talk about:-Starting a home daycare on a small budget and what actually matters-Why we don’t use expensive systems or strict curricula, and how we make it work without them-Using donations, hand-me-downs, and simple setups instead of buying everything new-How we handle potty training at daycare, including reminders, accidents, and parent communicationWe share what we actually do, why we do it that way, and what we’ve stopped worrying about over the years.#homedaycare #homedaycareprovider #homedaycarebusiness

    1 hr

  5. JAN 20

    The Daycare Sisters - Episode 3

    In this episode, we talk about: Parent Aware stressWhat we are taking on right now and what we are letting go.Daycare sickness going through the houseBeing in the news when we were not planning on it We also want to hear how other providers handle weeks like this! If daycare ever spills into everything, this episode is for you. 🎙️ You are not alone. #homedaycare #homedaycares #homedaycareowner #homedaycareprovider #homedaycarebusiness

    1h 7m

  6. JAN 12

    The Reality of Home Daycare Isolation

    Running a home daycare can feel incredibly lonely. In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the "Instagram vs. Reality" of our jobs—from the pressure to be a perfect provider to the struggle of navigating perimenopause while chasing toddlers. We also discuss why we started this podcast (to find community!) and share a review of a toy that actually keeps the kids quiet. Time Stamps:(00:00) - Intro: We hit 50 followers!(03:15) - The truth about daycare isolation(08:45) - Why we aren't "Martha Stewart" providers(14:20) - Perimenopause brain fog is real(21:00) - The difference between raising teens and toddlers(35:50) - Toy Review: Find and Match Eggs Links & Resources: Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Daycare-Sisters/61584932770583/

    59 min

  7. JAN 5

    The Daycare Sisters - Episode 1, Introducing ourselves

    Running a home daycare is isolating, exhausting, and a lot harder than anyone admits, especially when you can’t afford to quit. The Daycare Sisters Podcast, hosted by two sisters with 30+ years of real in-home daycare experience, says the things you think but never say out loud so you can stop beating yourself up and feel less alone in this job.

    47 min
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Running a home daycare is isolating, exhausting, and a lot harder than anyone admits, especially when you can’t afford to quit. The Daycare Sisters Podcast, hosted by two sisters with 30+ years of real in-home daycare experience, says the things you think but never say out loud so you can stop beating yourself up and feel less alone in this job.

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