No Show, but...

So my noon interview didn't show up. When I called her to see what was going on, she said she "forgot" but she has a friend who would like to meet me, who also needs county childcare, and could they come together on Monday? I have no idea how many kids this friend has but she did say they both need me for the same hours.
Ugh. People drive me batty! I'm mad that she "forgot"... but happy that she may be bringing in more business with her on Monday. I think I will call & gently "remind" her of our interview about an hour before the scheduled time
Just praying that this all works out...

[momma2girls]

I always call the day of to confirm the meetings. I have had no call no shows in the past!!

I just got another call for childcare -private pay- for 2 kids. Interview tomorrow. The lady who didn't show up today may have just lost her spot! LOL
Wish me luck...

[Blackcat31]

Originally Posted by Daycarelady1979

I just got another call for childcare -private pay- for 2 kids. Interview tomorrow. The lady who didn't show up today may have just lost her spot! LOL
Wish me luck...

Yah! See, some things happen for a reason. Maybe the first family that no showed wasnt going to be a good fit or who knows what so ......glad to hear things are looking up!

Originally Posted by Blackcat31

Yah! See, some things happen for a reason. Maybe the first family that no showed wasnt going to be a good fit or who knows what so ......glad to hear things are looking up!

[EntropyControlSpecialist]

Originally Posted by Daycarelady1979

I just got another call for childcare -private pay- for 2 kids. Interview tomorrow. The lady who didn't show up today may have just lost her spot! LOL
Wish me luck...

Praying that they are a much better fit for you. No call/no shows are usually not great clients.

So my noon interview today is already 30 mins late...
I called her & she said "sorry, the baby was asleep"...uhhh, really? How 'bout a phone call?? Ugh. People just drive me nuts. I have a million other things to do today besides wait on you to show up! Anyway, she said she'd be here in 5 mins...it's been more than 5 mins. I'm about to give up! Grrrr.

[melissa ann]

This is why I don't get my hopes up when I have an interview scheduled.

She never showed!!! I called her at 1:00. No answer. How rude!!

[EchoMom]

That is SOOOOOO rude! Disgusting! Ugh

[cheerfuldom]

so rude. dont give her anymore chances. If this is how they treat you in the beginning, its only going to get worse along the way.

[EntropyControlSpecialist]

Originally Posted by cheerfuldom

so rude. dont give her anymore chances. If this is how they treat you in the beginning, its only going to get worse along the way.

I agree.

She may have just saved you a huge headache in the long run.

2 no call/no show interviews in 2 days...I'm getting very VERY discouraged
Why tell me you're going to be here in 5 mins if you aren't really coming?
Supposedly I have 2 people coming Monday night...if they don't sho, I may just throw in the towel completely

[Blackcat31]

Originally Posted by Daycarelady1979

2 no call/no show interviews in 2 days...I'm getting very VERY discouraged
Why tell me you're going to be here in 5 mins if you aren't really coming?
Supposedly I have 2 people coming Monday night...if they don't sho, I may just throw in the towel completely

I am sorry that you are going through this right now, but you HAVE to look at it in a positive light or you will spiral downward and become depressed enough to not want to do this anymore.....

Look at it this way: The people who no-show you are doing you a favor. they are showing you up front that they are not the families you want in care. If they can't show up for the intierview, they aren't going to pay on time, drop off or pick up on time so think of it in a good way!

It could always be worse! They could enroll, come a few weeks and be the nightmare parent that always shows up late and never pays etc.

NO experience is a bad one if we learn from it.

What kind of converstations are you having on the phone, prior to setting up the interview? Are you asking any questions, giving out any of your info or just setting up the time to meet?

Just curious as I guess I can usually tell just from the conversation on the phone if they are going to be the flakey type or if they are serious about looking for care.

The 2nd lady I talked to (private pay) sounded pretty positive...the only thing I didn't like was that when she called she said, "I was calling to get your rates for BABYSITTING"...that gets under my skin...but I politely asked her a few questions (how many children, what ages, etc.) & I told her a little about how much I charge & what all is included in that rate. She seemed very interested. I just don't get why at 12:25 when I called her the 1st time, already 25 mins late, she said she would be here in 5 mins. That's crazy! Then when I called her back at 1:00 she didn't answer. I left her a very kind message to please return my phone call if she was still interested & wanted to reschedule. No call.

The 1st lady I am giving another chance...she is supposed to come tomorrow at 6 pm with a friend who also needs childcare. I HOPE it works out. If not, I will have to get a second job outside the home & I REALLY don't want to do that!!

Trying to stay positive...thanks for the support!!

[cheerfuldom]

Stay positive. you cant let small things rattle you....there is a lot more to come with doing home daycare. Not trying to scare you but like Blackcat said, you learn from each experience and keep on going. you cant let your confidence be shaken when parents are flaky. there will always be parents out there like this. Even the providers here that have been doing this for 15 or 20 years still run into parents that do random and thoughtless things....its not personal

[brookeroo]

I've had no call no shows before. When they call me a second time trying to set up an appointment I tell them that I no longer consider those who set up no call no shows and thank them for their consideration.

[winecountrydaycaregal]

I agree. If i get a no show, i do not follow up. i move on the next on my list. I hope the second family works out for you!

Thank you all I am patiently waiting until about 4:30 to call & verify that these 2 girls are still coming. I'm going to let them know that I'm missing my son's football practice for this interview, so they had better show up. I'm not getting the paperwork ready or cleaning my house until I know for sure. I wasted too much time this weekend doing that stuff for people who never showed!

[Truly Scrumptious]

Originally Posted by Daycarelady1979

The 2nd lady I talked to (private pay) sounded pretty positive...the only thing I didn't like was that when she called she said, "I was calling to get your rates for BABYSITTING"...that gets under my skin..

When parents call me and ask about "babysitting", I tell them that I am a child care provider, not a babysitter....I don't like that either. I mean...I really cant' remember the last time I "sat" on a baby.

Ok, this girl must be JOKING

I called her at 3 & left a polite message asking her to please let me know if she was still planning on coming at 6 tonight, I explained that my son has football practice at 6 & I'd like to know by 5:30 if she was coming for the interview or not. She called me back at 4 saying yeah, let's reschedule, I don't want you to miss your son's football practice. I explained he has practice EVERY day from 6-8 & it's totally not a problem for my husband to take him, I'm just trying to find out ahead of time if she's going to show up or if I am able to join my husband at practice. She says, "What day works best for you?" and I'm like, Uhhh...today?? I told her it was still fine to come today (or any day) at 6...I JUST NEED TO KNOW WHICH DAY!

Then she tells me that the friend that was supposed to come with her today doesn't have a day off until Thursday, so they could come Thursday & I could meet her too. THAT'S THE SAME THING SHE TOLD ME LAST FRIDAY WHEN SHE DIDN'T SHOW UP & I HAD TO CALL HER! ONE OF THE REASONS WE RESCHEDULED FOR TODAY WAS SO THAT THE FRIEND COULD COME! AAAAARRRGGGHHH!!

Anyway, I told her that I had 2 no-shows in 2 days & I was pretty upset by that because my own family needs me & I have other things to do...that's why it's so important to make an appointment & stick to it. (I said it in the nicest way possible) Then I had a daycare dad show up at this time to pick up his daughter so I told her I had to go & I asked if she wanted to reschedule. She just said, "Yeah." ....silence..... I said Ummm, ok, well...do you want to tell me now or do you want to call me back later???? (Hello?? Are you on planet earth??) She said she would call me back. Needless to say, she hasn't.

Seriously?? Do you need the dang childcare or do you not?!?
I give up.

[justgettingstarted]

Recently I had two no show/no calls on the SAME DAY! Needless to say I know exactly how you are feeling. But don't give up! Someone who can't even show or call to reschedule is not going to be a family you want to work with. Within a week I got a call from a great family that signed up and are working out well.