The Daycare Sisters – Details, episodes & analysis

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The Daycare Sisters

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Frequency: 1 episode/4d. Total Eps: 52

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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🇨🇦 Canada - parenting
05/08/2026
#85
🇨🇦 Canada - parenting
04/08/2026
#37
🇨🇦 Canada - parenting
03/08/2026
#57
🇨🇦 Canada - parenting
02/08/2026
#80

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https://www.tiktok.com/@alexa.tomair
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In-Home Daycare Advocacy with Alexis

Season 11 · Episode 21

Thursday, April 16, 2026 • Duration 01:10:06

We talk with Alexis, a home daycare provider and advocate, about what’s really happening behind the scenes in family child care.

https://www.tiktok.com/@missalexis_homedaycare
We dive into home daycare advocacy, including licensing challenges, burnout, policies, and what providers are experiencing across the country. Alexis shares her experience running a successful in-home daycare, navigating regulations, and speaking up for needed change in the industry.00:00 Intro and Guest Alexis00:30 Alexis Daycare Background01:00 Part-Time Enrollment Model01:40 Drop-In Care Strategy02:00 Daycare Hours and Schedule02:40 Adjusting Hours for Summer03:20 Balancing Daycare and Family Life03:50 Alexis’ Kids and Daycare Experience04:50 Importance of Separate Daycare Space06:40 Daycare Licensing in Connecticut08:00 Starting During COVID09:00 Filling Daycare Spots Quickly10:00 Infant Care and Age Range10:50 Recommending Pre-K Before Kindergarten11:20 Parent Night Out Events12:20 Events for Current and Past Families13:10 Pricing Parent Night Out13:40 No Sibling Discount Explained15:00 Setting Clear Daycare Policies16:00 Licensing Challenges and Advocacy17:00 Creating a Daycare Coalition18:00 Licensing Inconsistencies Issues19:00 Inspector Rotation Problems20:00 Provider Burnout and Regulations21:00 Stress and Anxiety Around Inspections22:00 Pet Hair Rule and Overregulation23:40 Chick Hatching Daycare Project25:00 Teaching Responsibility Through Animals26:30 Animals and Daycare Rules27:20 Balancing Learning and Licensing28:00 Social Media and Daycare Criticism41:00 Dealing With Online Trolls41:50 Why Alexis Started Daycare43:00 Leaving Teaching for Daycare44:00 Starting a Home Daycare During COVID45:20 Affording Childcare as a Parent46:20 Helping Parents Start Daycares47:20 Supporting Families and Providers48:20 Daycare Community Over Competition49:20 Building a Provider Support Network50:30 Full Circle Daycare Moments51:30 Finding Your Daycare Community56:00 Managing Income Ups and Downs57:00 Financial Reality of Daycare Business68:50 Building Relationships in Daycare69:30 Final Thoughts and Networking70:00 Outro#homedaycare #healthyparenting #inhomedaycare #daycarelife #daycaresisters

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Daycare Tweeners: The Almost-Kindergarten Crew That Will Test You

Season 1 · Episode 20

Monday, April 13, 2026 • Duration 01:13:57

We talk about “Daycare Tweeners”—those almost-kindergarten kids who are too big for daycare routines but not quite ready for school.

From non-napping and behavior changes to boredom and constant talking, this stage can be one of the most challenging phases for home daycare providers. If you’ve ever felt stretched thin by this age group, you’re not alone.

In this episode, we break down what’s actually normal, why this phase happens, and how to manage it without burning out.

This podcast is for established in-home daycare providers who feel burned out, isolated, or financially stuck—but aren’t ready to quit.

“Daycare Tweeners” are in a normal developmental transition phase
Non-napping doesn’t mean kids don’t need rest
This stage often leads to provider burnout
Structure and quiet time are still essential

#inhomedaycare #homedaycare #healthyparenting #homedaycareprovider #daycaresisters #daycarelife

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Play-Based Home Daycare with Dara

Thursday, March 12, 2026 • Duration 55:19

Dara's Social- https://www.tiktok.com/@darabmomandmoreIn this episode of the Daycare Sisters Podcast, Brandee talks with Dara, an Iowa home daycare provider, about what it’s really like running a small, play-based in-home daycare.Dara shares how she started her daycare, why she chose to stay unlicensed in Iowa, and how she runs a relaxed, home-away-from-home program focused on free play and strong relationships with families.If you run a home daycare or family child care program, this conversation covers real experiences with scheduling, burnout, sick policies, toys that actually work, and balancing daycare with family life.#homedaycare #homedaycareprovider #homedaycareowner #daycaresisters #daycareowner #playbasedlearning

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Elopement Behavior in Home Daycare

Season 1 · Episode 10

Monday, March 9, 2026 • Duration 01:24:50

If you run a home daycare or family child care program, you’ve probably experienced the moment when a child suddenly takes off running.

In this episode of the Daycare Sisters Podcast, we talk about elopement behavior (also called “runners”), why it happens, and practical strategies to keep kids safe in your home daycare environment.

We also share a few real daycare stories, talk about communication with parents, and discuss safety steps like door locks, routines, and supervision.

The Daycare Sisters is a podcast for established in-home daycare providers who are burned out, isolated, and financially stuck — but can’t afford to quit.

00:00 Chatty Intro

25:01 Parent Aware Update

30:54 Elopement Behavior

#homedaycare #childelopement #daycaresisters

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Non-Nappers in Home Daycare | Ep 9

Season 1 · Episode 9

Monday, March 2, 2026 • Duration 01:04:53

In this episode, we’re talking about non-nappers in home daycare — what to do when kids won’t sleep, how to protect your break time, and how to handle parents who want to drop naps completely.We also cover:Norovirus in daycare (and how to handle illness communication)Pajama Day wins (and why kids nap better in comfy clothes)Licensing fingerprint updatesThe reality of daycare ratios and infant demandWhy sleep matters more than parents thinkThe Daycare Sisters is a podcast for established in-home daycare providers who are burned out, isolated, and financially stuck — but can’t afford to quit.#homedaycare #homedaycareprovider #homedaycareowner #healthyparenting #daycaresisters

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When Licensing Gets Complicated | Ep. 8

Season 1 · Episode 8

Monday, February 23, 2026 • Duration 01:08:35

info@thedaycaresisters.com Let us know what you want to talk about!In this episode, we talk about what really happens when home daycare licensing gets complicated — from Parent Aware paperwork to fingerprint issues, doctor forms, surprise licensing visits, and navigating the gray areas of regulations.If you run a home daycare or family child care program, this episode will help you feel less alone when the system feels overwhelming.We cover:Parent Aware paperwork stressLicensing visits and compliance pressureFingerprinting issues for household membersPhysical forms and unexpected doctor requirementsSnow day chaos and safety concernsThe difference between guidance and punishmentWhy having a coach makes a differenceDaycare Sisters is a podcast for established in-home daycare providers who are burned out, isolated, and financially stuck — but can’t afford to quit.#homedaycare #homedaycareprovider #homedaycareowner #homedaycarelife #parenting #daycaresisters

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

Season 1 · Episode 7

Monday, February 16, 2026 • Duration 55:10

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

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

Season 1 · Episode 6

Monday, February 9, 2026 • Duration 01:03:37

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

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What Running a Home Daycare Does to Your Health

Season 1 · Episode 5

Monday, February 2, 2026 • Duration 01:07:52

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

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Home Daycare Start Up Expenses.

Season 1 · Episode 4

Monday, January 26, 2026 • Duration 01:00:29

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

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