Originally Posted by Annalee

You can solve that.....one drop off, one pickup....I learned that the hard way!

Originally Posted by CountryRoads

Dcm said dcg (most difficult child) wouldn't be coming today...guess who shows up this morning.

Picks her up early to go to her physical therapy and says she won't be bringing her back. Guess who just messaged me and said she's bringing her back.

Ugh, never fails.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Why would anyone give their kids miralax before daycare???? I have a nephew that use to have to take Miralax but he took it at night

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I unfortunately I work in a center so no can do. That’s not grounds for termination

Originally Posted by Cat Herder

Sounds like you get to send three kids home today.

I would let them go for that. Instant termination for dope and drop.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

3 parents gave their kids Miralax today and the poop has not stopped!!

Originally Posted by Blackcat31

Oh my goodness!
I have her relative

I stopped taking infants for years.
Finally took one and he was a really good baby.

DCM makes a point of telling every parent of any infant I have now that her child is the reason I now accept babies.

He’s also the reason I stopped taking SA kids but I don’t hear her telling any one that.

Originally Posted by CountryRoads

I've got a dcm of the first kid i started watching and she likes to take credit for my daycare.

Dcm: "I can't believe that you've been caring for dck for X amount of years. I mean, he's kinda the reason you started this."

Yeah, not because of money or paying bills, but because of YOU and YOUR kid *insert eye-roll*

Originally Posted by Jupadia

Thanks.

Also they announced today that school virtual till Jan 25.

Originally Posted by Jupadia

Yep as a follow up to my own vent. Left the room for 5 min not even ti check sleeping daycare kids. My board 5 year old is playing with his penius right in front of the tablet. I have email an apology to teacher and am hoping it was turned enough that it was not actually caught on camera. I gusse he got board of the book beging read and forgot he was not alone.

Originally Posted by Blackcat31

but kinda

Im sorry. Kids are kids.

Originally Posted by Jupadia

Yep as a follow up to my own vent. Left the room for 5 min not even ti check sleeping daycare kids. My board 5 year old is playing with his penius right in front of the tablet. I have email an apology to teacher and am hoping it was turned enough that it was not actually caught on camera. I gusse he got board of the book beging read and forgot he was not alone.

Originally Posted by Jupadia

Can I just stop and say I hate online school. Our province offered either online or in person. We chosse in person. It has been nerve racking a bit with the thought of extra exposure at school, in regards to having to shut down daycare.

This week though all students have had to switch for this week (so far) to virtual. Now I feel like I'm spun out between surpivising DKs kids and then online learning for my two guys grade 2 and sr. Kindergarten. They ate both skipping gym today as they have it back to back both during nap.

Please let them go back.

Originally Posted by CarryingOn

Just had to term my first parent ever. The baby was no problem whatsoever - so it sucks in that regard - but the parent was weird and I could tell things were going to just continue going downhill ... at least for me; she gave me the impression she lives in her own little world. I was just so uncomfortable and it was messing with my anxiety.

These are not the type of interactions any provider wants or looks forward to. I feel so much better now. It's a weight off my shoulders. Will be updating quite a few things in my parent handbook though.

Originally Posted by CarryingOn

Just had to term my first parent ever. The baby was no problem whatsoever - so it sucks in that regard - but the parent was weird and I could tell things were going to just continue going downhill ... at least for me; she gave me the impression she lives in her own little world. I was just so uncomfortable and it was messing with my anxiety.

These are not the type of interactions any provider wants or looks forward to. I feel so much better now. It's a weight off my shoulders. Will be updating quite a few things in my parent handbook though.

Originally Posted by CountryRoads

Argh!

Dcd picked up dcg yesterday, wearing a mask. Which is unusual. One of the other dck asked why he was wearing one. He said because he was around someone positive and is waiting for his test results

This is the first I've heard about it! Why was your child here all week and why are you in my house???

I can't believe people sometimes. I just want to close until all this is over because people are selfish and untrustworthy and don't think about how their actions affect others.

Originally Posted by CountryRoads

Argh!

Dcd picked up dcg yesterday, wearing a mask. Which is unusual. One of the other dck asked why he was wearing one. He said because he was around someone positive and is waiting for his test results

This is the first I've heard about it! Why was your child here all week and why are you in my house???

I can't believe people sometimes. I just want to close until all this is over because people are selfish and untrustworthy and don't think about how their actions affect others.

Originally Posted by Annalee

Headed out my driveway in my 4wd explorer and the red lights with ABS system warnings and the brakes locked up. Coasted back down the drive and parked it. Wonder what this will cost me?

Originally Posted by Annalee

Originally Posted by Cat Herder

Today.

Friday.

Just when I get everyone down to sleep and begin to wrap up the week. That is when Daily Connect decides to get all glitchy.

I can't get to anyone's individual accounts to update info or update events. I just want to be done for the week.

Originally Posted by CeriBear

Someone who I had fairly close contact with tested positive for COVID earlier this week.This person did always wear a mask around me but I admit to not always wearing one. It’s been over a week since I was around them and I have no symptoms yet. But this has really scared me into always wearing a mask when I’m in contact with others. I’ve been quarantined for the last few days and I guess I have a few more before all is clear. It’s hard not being able to work and I miss my class so much.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Logged out for privacy.

This one dcm is driving me crazy lately. First, she comes in before nap to pick-up dcg. The lights are off, the kids are laying down (although, not sleeping yet), and she has her phone on speaker. Like, she doesn't think anything of her phone being on speaker as loud as it can go as a busy tone plays as the kids are down for nap. Then, another dck is playing with these little blocks I've got, and this same dcm informs me that dcg accidentally took some home last week and she will need to bring them back. Was she ever going to bring them back? She didn't say a word until she saw a dck playing with them and she's had them since last week. I'm not expecting them back. Guess I'm gonna have to check all dcg pockets and clothing before leaving. Ugh, I'm ready for a break.

Originally Posted by CenterTeacher20

He tested negative! So its more than likely just his asthma and another bug. He has improved dramatically and will more than likely be back tomorrow!

Originally Posted by CountryRoads

Dcm: "I'm sure it's on the newsletter that I never read, but what days are you closed this week?" "Also, is there anything else I need to know about that would be on the newsletter?"

Gee, I don't know. How about you actually READ IT.

This is the same dcm who had no clue about a closure last month and found out about it when I told her I would see her Monday at Thursday pick-up. She was so flustered and had no clue what she was going to do the next day. I explained to her at that point that my closures are always on the newsletters. I was caught off guard and didn't know what to say to her comments this morning.

Blows my mind that she still continues to ignore the newsletters Would it be wrong to leave her out of my reminder message about Christmas break?? lol

Originally Posted by CenterTeacher20

He tested negative! So its more than likely just his asthma and another bug. He has improved dramatically and will more than likely be back tomorrow!

Originally Posted by Josiegirl

Any word on how the little boy's doing? Been thinking about him. And you.

Originally Posted by Josiegirl

Any word on how the little boy's doing? Been thinking about him. And you.

Originally Posted by CenterTeacher20

I'm tired.

Originally Posted by VictoryCare

Yes, I own a Family Daycare, right now Covid IS daycare

Originally Posted by Former Teacher

I am curious. You have been a Member here over 2 years. Yet you haven't posted anything about the childcare industry. In fact, all your posts/comments (you haven't started any threads) are on the venting thread and they are all COVID related.

Are you even IN this industry?

Originally Posted by VictoryCare

Yeah, your right, you caught me, I have been a member for 2 years and waited two years, under the guise that I am a Daycare owner/provider just so I could finally come on here and get on a thread that was made specifically for venting, and talk about the facts of covid, just as a ploy

Originally Posted by VictoryCare

Tell your 99% survival rate to the more than a quarter of a million people who have died, if that is BS to you, than you definitely need a reality check

Originally Posted by daycarediva

with a 99% survival rate.

I can't even with this BS.

Originally Posted by VictoryCare

There is no immunity. Herd immunity will stop the virus from spreading because it will kill everyone. There is no one who is immune

Originally Posted by CenterTeacher20

My full time kindergartener distance learner has asthma. Its something that he has always dealt with. He was totally fine yesterday. Got a text from his mom last night at 12:15 letting me know that before bed he said he had a sore throat... and at 11:45 woke up and could barely breathe. We are hoping is is just the asthma. I'm scared for this 5 year old little boy. He's never had a rapid flare up like this. He had 4 nebulizer treatments between 11:45pm and 6am. We have had him since he was an infant. I've become extremely bonded with him through his first year of actual school considering that I am his distance teacher. This feels like a bad dream. I'm trying not to bug his mom now, but we will see how he is doing soon and I will update. His mom works in the COVID unit, unfortunately. But had never had a breach in PPE and goes home and changes and showers before pickup every day. She is one of our sweetest DCPs we have ever had. I hope he is okay. They are taking him to get tested today and if his breathing doesn't get better, may be bringing him in to be monitored. We have 4 families out total awaiting test results. It really bothers me that licensing says we aren't allowed to close down or make any announcements about people awaiting test results until we receive a positive result. I'm scared.

North Dakota just recorded the highest mortality rate in the world. This is scary. Wear your masks. Don't have large Thanksgiving gatherings. And for f*** sake, stop bringing the current/future president up right now. Doesn't even matter.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Dcm texted me 20 minutes before closing last night that she is running late and is trying to hurry. She's never late, so I didn't think much of it.

She shows up 10 minutes AFTER closing. She was very apologetic, but here's the thing. Maybe instead of texting me that she is running late, she should've called her husband and told him to come pick up their kids. Or maybe she should've came and got her kids and then went back to her office to finish up work. And then she was non-stop going on about WHY she was late. As if I care.

I don't understand some people. When a parent knows daycare closes at 5:30 and pick-ups must be done PRIOR to closing, why do they just not care and think they can be late? She didn't even bother asking if it was okay. Her problem became my problem. I seriously am curious as to what makes people act this way - especially to the person that cares for their children. I feel like home daycares aren't treated like a business. She would never show up to the grocery store after closing time...because they are CLOSED.

Sorry for the rant, but late pick-ups are a huge pet peeve of mine.

Originally Posted by CenterTeacher20

but anyway, this family, both parents working from home, threw a FIT and typed up an essential worker letter "from their job" clearly not legit. Most of our clients work at the same hospital as nurses and or healthcare managers and I had seen many letters so I know. No letterhead, nothing, no signature. I let it slide because at that point we could keep them in care with all of the other fans keeping their kids home.

Originally Posted by Blackcat31

Praying for your little daycare boy.

It's scary out there right now.

I know you are working in a center so the rules aren't yours to make but I don't allow anyone that is awaiting testing to be in care and I will close if I need to reset my cleaning and sanitizing environment. The health and well being of myself, my family and the families that attend is my first priority.

I am continually amazed at some of the selfish behaviors I've seen lately. Especially from people I know know better.

hang in there... and definitely keep us posted as to how the DC boy is doing when you find out.

Originally Posted by CenterTeacher20

My full time kindergartener distance learner has asthma. Its something that he has always dealt with. He was totally fine yesterday. Got a text from his mom last night at 12:15 letting me know that before bed he said he had a sore throat... and at 11:45 woke up and could barely breathe. We are hoping is is just the asthma. I'm scared for this 5 year old little boy. He's never had a rapid flare up like this. He had 4 nebulizer treatments between 11:45pm and 6am. We have had him since he was an infant. I've become extremely bonded with him through his first year of actual school considering that I am his distance teacher. This feels like a bad dream. I'm trying not to bug his mom now, but we will see how he is doing soon and I will update. His mom works in the COVID unit, unfortunately. But had never had a breach in PPE and goes home and changes and showers before pickup every day. She is one of our sweetest DCPs we have ever had. I hope he is okay. They are taking him to get tested today and if his breathing doesn't get better, may be bringing him in to be monitored. We have 4 families out total awaiting test results. It really bothers me that licensing says we aren't allowed to close down or make any announcements about people awaiting test results until we receive a positive result. I'm scared.

North Dakota just recorded the highest mortality rate in the world. This is scary. Wear your masks. Don't have large Thanksgiving gatherings. And for f*** sake, stop bringing the current/future president up right now. Doesn't even matter.

Originally Posted by Cat Herder

Meanwhile, In Georgia: ‘The kids will be alright’: New study shows kids in day care centers don’t spread COVID-19 to adults

No, I am not kidding. It is being pushed by licensing, too.

https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atl...6Nr7BhZFvKEm_Y

Originally Posted by Josiegirl

How does that even make sense???

Originally Posted by Cat Herder

Meanwhile, In Georgia: ‘The kids will be alright’: New study shows kids in day care centers don’t spread COVID-19 to adults

No, I am not kidding. It is being pushed by licensing, too.

https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atl...6Nr7BhZFvKEm_Y

Originally Posted by Cat Herder

Yes, now I understand what you meant, taxes. Taxes are going to hurt, but I will just pass them on to my clients like every other business. I have already sent out my tuition increases in preparation. It is my only recourse.

Originally Posted by Annalee

Maybe; but the small business, in general, is in trouble for sure now!

Originally Posted by Cat Herder

It is a catch 22. We will end up under the bus no matter who is in office.

Originally Posted by Annalee

I don't think anything is really going to matter as I am AFRAID Biden is going to shut down the country. I smell trouble for our country coming!!!!

Originally Posted by Cat Herder

Meanwhile, In Georgia: ‘The kids will be alright’: New study shows kids in day care centers don’t spread COVID-19 to adults

No, I am not kidding. It is being pushed by licensing, too.

https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atl...6Nr7BhZFvKEm_Y

Originally Posted by Blackcat31

(((hugs))) This is so frustrating!

I have a DC family this morning that is keeping their family home and having one of two of their DCK's tested because they developed a bit of a clear runny nose. Child is 15 months. No other symptoms or reason to suspect COVID but they have access to rapid testing and simply want to make sure.

Another family...and DCM is arguing with me about her child having to stay home for 14 days due to direct contact. DCM's work is telling her she has to return to work after 7 days because they are short staffed. DCM seems to think because work is okay with it, I should be as well.


It's one extreme or another and I know it's only going to get worse as cold/flu season gets into full swing. Add in the holidays and family gatherings and it's going to be a long tough winter.

I've sent home numerous letters telling parents I MUST follow state depart of health rules and I will NOT make exceptions for anyone so don't even ask. Of course, 75% if them ask anyways.

I want/need the week vacation at Christmas more than ever this year but I am terrified to take it off as I suspect most families will find whomever and where ever to take their kids in when I am closed because they certainly aren't going to spend the week with their kids.

Ugh! It's a no win situation no matter how you play it.

Originally Posted by Meadow

I found out that dcm1 admitted to dcm2 that she knowingly sent her dcg today after dcg had first-hand exposure to someone who had tested positive for COVID. Some parents are just unbelievable.

Originally Posted by Sunshine69

Every November, week before Thanksgiving:

Client: What days are you open next week?

Me: Monday and Tuesday

Client: How much do I owe you for next week?

Me: Same weekly payment as always. It is tuition-based. Not hourly.

This time, from a client who signed the contract a month ago. I have three rates. Hourly, Daily and Weekly. The client gets to pick the one that works best for them when they enroll. Then the one week a year I get to benefit from it, they want to renegotiate. It’s infuriating!

Originally Posted by Meadow

I found out that dcm1 admitted to dcm2 that she knowingly sent her dcg today after dcg had first-hand exposure to someone who had tested positive for COVID. Some parents are just unbelievable.

Originally Posted by Former Teacher

And this is exactly one of the many reasons why this BS isn't stopping!

Originally Posted by Meadow

I found out that dcm1 admitted to dcm2 that she knowingly sent her dcg today after dcg had first-hand exposure to someone who had tested positive for COVID. Some parents are just unbelievable.

Originally Posted by Josiegirl

^^^^^^^ all of what e.j. said.
If you're 'looking around' and using a general glimpse of shoppers, etc., seeing 85% adhering to the rules, great. That's what I feel it is here. And some more than others. But then you look at sports pictures in the newspaper and victory hugs show 100% noncompliance with masks. And yes, hockey was a big spreader here. Multiply each potential exposure by the number of family/friends, etc. they each come into contact with. Plus I bet every single state is still having weddings, church services, restaurant gatherings, parties; how many positive cases came from Halloween parties? How many will be caused from Thanksgiving and Christmas?
Last time I went out was Saturday because we needed stuff at Walgreens and the grocery store(realizing only NOW what I need to buy for next pandemic). Walgreens-4 thoughtless young teens walked into the store, no masks, fake coughed and then left. Proceeded to the grocery store and had to stop to let an unmasked mom with 2 boys walk past.
So even though I am seeing major compliance, it's the minority who are still not helping. All it takes is 1 positive case to make many, if not protecting others.