Come on in and sign the guestbook. Let us know you were here. Every submission will be approved before it is posted. Absolutely no links to non child friendly sites.

Welcome to the Activity Idea Place "Chat Central". Drop in and say "hi". Discuss movies, weather, how your day went or anything else!

Discuss issues dealing with owning or working in an in home child care here!!!

If you work in a child care center this is the place for you. Discuss issues relating to working in a child care center

Discuss issues concerning children who have special needs or children you suspect may need early intervention services.

discussions of physical, mental, emotional development - WHY do kids do that?!

Come on in and join the fun. Wednesdays "What's Normal?" and "Friday's Fess Up" are just the beginning.

Chicky's Soup is the place to share uplifting stories, encouragement and funnies all about child care and teaching. Please read the sticky before posting!!!!!

post your website (child related only) or your child care info here!!!

Come in and go for a walk with a friend. Count calories, carbs or fat grams as a team. Discuss issues related to womens health here

Please post your parent, employee or other contracts, consent forms, permission slips, evaluations, etc.

share pictures of your child care center

What books do you read to the kids almost every day? What book did you buy that you hate? Any recommendations about theme, parenting, or child care related books. Post your reviews here. Please note that messages will be edited to provide links to books through amazon.com to benefit the Activity Idea Place. Additionally, by posting you consent that these review may be posted elsewhere on the site in a more organized format.

What are some of the things that you do that make it easier to be a child care provider or parent. Share your tips and tricks here!!!

Child Care related articles.

Post information and web site links about recalled childrens products. Visit to keep up to date on the latest recalled items.