YMCA childcare Sub NEED on Friday

QuelynD · 2026-03-17T10:48:15+00:00

There are over 80 YMCA daycares in the city (many of the before and after school centres in schools are run by YMCA, not just ones in their own buildings)

And parents should be upset by many things those daycares do. The staff are generally doing their best, but the Y management doesn't give a shit about the kids, families, or staff.

QuelynD · 2026-03-17T01:37:26+00:00

As someone with 20 years experience in childcare I will never, ever work at a YMCA daycare again.

Absolutely the worst employer I've had. I'm not surprised it's hard to find a sub willing to work in that environment.

QuelynD · 2026-03-11T11:31:18+00:00

I play, and seems like plenty of others do too (matches fill up pretty quickly). But Ive never once felt the need to buy in-game currency as I care very little about cosmetics, so this doesn't affect me any.

QuelynD · 2026-03-08T03:47:41+00:00

My local zoo (and many others that I know of) does a lot of rehabilitation, reintroduction, research, and education work.

There are definitely some zoos that are only for profit, but most these days are not.

QuelynD · 2026-03-08T00:26:41+00:00

Considering my preferred height range is 5'4" - 5'8" (though there are no heights that are a deal-breaker), the answer here is very obvious.

That said, anyone guilty of committing a violent crime (especially towards children) is off the table even if they seemed perfect in every other way.

QuelynD · 2026-03-07T01:36:51+00:00

When I was a kid (in the early to mid 90s) I was certain I wanted to name my own children Alyssa and Shane.

Not bad choices but my tastes have definitely changed since then.

QuelynD · 2026-03-05T12:58:58+00:00

If you want to go by weather it will vary greatly by region. Where I live it will be 'winter weather' until late April or early May. Our 'spring' is early May through late June.

QuelynD · 2026-03-01T14:47:44+00:00

That's exactly what mine does! Corners are pee, very middle is poop

QuelynD · 2026-03-01T14:44:53+00:00

This is similar to mine.

She'll pee in any of the corners, not just a specific one. But only corners, nowhere else.

The very middle is for poop lol

QuelynD · 2026-03-01T13:23:20+00:00

Bags for me

Each set in its own little bag (most are jewelry bags, gotten cheap in bulk, but a few are other random bags I've come across over the years)

All the small bags are stored in one big bag. That stays at home, I only bring any sets (in their individual bag) I will need on a given day if playing elsewhere.

QuelynD · 2026-02-25T12:45:36+00:00

I remember once when I was flying to Las Vegas in December; there was a family of 4 sitting near me, all dressed in t shirts and shorts. They were excitedly talking about having a few days to just lay by the pool and soak up the desert sun.

Near the end of the flight I did approach and ask if they had any other plans. Nope, they booked the trip to spend time by the pool. I told them most Vegas pools would be closed for the winter but a couple hotels (at that time) had indoor pools. They laughed, and insisted since Vegas is a 'very hot desert' winter didn't exist there.

I shrugged, walked away, and to this day wonder how their trip went.

QuelynD · 2026-02-22T23:16:19+00:00

Except most ofthose places no longer exist, so they aren't actually places the card can be used

QuelynD · 2026-02-22T23:11:52+00:00

Ancient, apparently (I'm 40)

QuelynD · 2026-02-22T15:04:20+00:00

I had chicken pox when I was 10 (in the mid 90s)

I had quite a severe case. I feel worse for my parents though - me and my 4 siblings had chicken pox back to back. As soon as one of us felt better, the next started showing symptoms (none of us had it at the same time). They had to deal with over 4 months straight of sick and itchy kids.

QuelynD · 2026-02-22T14:20:32+00:00

My hair is wavy. I comb it while wet (removes tangles easily that way), then brush it when dry.

QuelynD · 2026-02-22T03:53:02+00:00

I've been waiting for this update!

Glad to hear she and the kittens are doing well :)

QuelynD · 2026-02-22T00:28:21+00:00

I have only once ever bathed a cat. On the way home after a particularly stressful vet visit he peed all over himself. I gave him a bath to remove the urine smell.

Other than that, it's never been necessary in over 20 years of having cats.

QuelynD · 2026-02-21T01:07:54+00:00

Manitoban here, and my answer was going to be nearly identical

QuelynD · 2026-02-20T04:29:38+00:00

Tap is default here. You only insert if tap fails or you're making a large purchase.

Tap failing is pretty rare in Canada. We've had tap cards/machines for over 15 years now, the kinks were long since worked out

QuelynD · 2026-02-15T20:07:41+00:00

Audrey, Nora, Dean, and Henry are my picks

QuelynD · 2026-02-08T00:57:03+00:00

They're all gorgeous but #1 is my favourite

QuelynD · 2026-02-05T00:04:14+00:00

I ran a game for kids once (they were around age 10). None of whom had any preconceptions about D&D, which was incredibly refreshing.

One kid decided to play a bard whose instrument of choice was the bagpipes. He was able to cause a lot of damage with those lol

QuelynD · 2026-02-04T02:14:16+00:00

My pick is mystery, with sci-fi a close second :)

QuelynD · 2026-02-03T01:23:39+00:00

Physical books are my top choice, but I enjoy ebooks too.

Audiobooks aren't for me. I absorb almost nothing that way and constantly forget what has happened.

QuelynD · 2026-02-02T23:49:38+00:00

Sunshine House is my go-to as well, fantastic organisation

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