What's Annoying You Lately?
Just need to vent here but feel free to chime in with any annoying things going on you'd like to share.
Father of dcg 2 drops off always. Lately he comes 10-15 minutes before scheduled drop off time and just sits with her in his car in my driveway. This grates my nerves. He only does this because god forbid he actually hang out at home and play with her for awhile before coming here. Any of you experienced this? Why is this so annoying to me? This other family constantly brings me their sick kids 3 and 8 months old. By the time I observe they are sick they have already sneezed and coughed on everything. Is it Friday yet? |
The lingering....takes me forever to get parents to leave. They will literally stand here in silence. Ill have to say “ well ok have a good night!”
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Just had a parent block the doorway from letting another parent enter my daycare area. We built a 10x5 foot enclosure that’s about 4 feet tall. The point was to hand the parents their kids and have the parents get them ready and put the door (where I used to have kids run amuck and parents coming in and lingering etc) well then dad proceeded to take his sweet time and would not move after I asked him TWICE to move because another parent was trying to enter. Completely ignored me. Speechless.
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Work.
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Originally Posted by Ac114: |
Originally Posted by Blackcat31: |
The never ending ridiculous licensing regulations ...like having to sign myself in and out every day, even though I live here! :dislike::dislike::dislike::(
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Frozen 2 songs that all my kids sing with Alexa. I hate high voices. It kills my ears. Especially if 8-10 kids join to Alexa and a half of them sing it in a wrong tune.
But they really are enjoying, so I endure this torture every morning before breakfast. |
Bronchitis.
I. Must. Sleep. |
Originally Posted by Cat Herder: |
One kids 30 min naps, the other whos clingy and whiney since mom annoced shes preggers, the ever changing rues ( I work in a center) and my co teachers inabilty to remember the garbage.
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What doesn’t annoy me? :lol:
Never ending chatty parents. Parents who think they know anything about child development. Parents who tell me their kid is doing xyz at home but they have no clue how to do xyz at my house. I guess long story short: Parents :rolleyes: |
Nearly 2-year old toddlers who answer "no" to everything, then melt into a face-down sobbing puddle on the floor when someone else does what they refused to do. I have three little ones turning 2 this month and they have all started doing this this week :ouch:
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My new food program monitor. Recently had my 3rd visit with her. I'm done. Sat on it for a week to give myself time to think. Nope, done. Calling my sponsor tomorrow to quit.
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What's annoying me? F$%&(*! KidKare! Every.dang.month. it is something when I go to enter meals. Today, it is taking an average of 57 seconds to load pages between entries (I had nothing else to do but to time it! ;) ). My internet speed test shows 145 mbps. Other pages load instantly. I tried my phone on wifi and on LTE and both load pages instantly other than kidkare. When will they EVER get their crap together?
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I've been having trouble with Kidkare too. Check in/out page takes several refreshes before it loads verrrrry slowly and this is after i've turned ipad off/on. Same with meal attendance. Very frustrating!
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Originally Posted by Gemma: Ridiculous. SMH I swear people sitting at those desks have too much time on their hands.:confused: |
I hope everybody's week improves!!! Nothing like annoyances to make a long season that much longer. :(
Feel better CH! My only gripe ATM is when adults don't wash their hands. :confused::mad: Kids do better than the adults that I know.:rolleyes: |
Originally Posted by MomBoss: |
Not daycare, but effects my daycare.
The teachers here are doing rotating strikes, so last week my kids missed 1 day, this week they have esculated strike action and are doing 2 days. Next week 2 days no school, plus a PD day, so they only have 2 days of school next week. This is not to bad for me cause I am home and dont have to search for childcare. But it's also winter so where trapped in for longer hours, then summer when I'm use to having them home. Next week my 7 year old will probably drive me crazy and have to much extra screen time upstairs so I can get him out of my hair. |
Originally Posted by ariana: |
Originally Posted by BumbleBee: |
This week? The mom who literally hasn't spoken to me since I gave her a two-week notice 2 week ago (notice given for continuing to break my policies and for arguing with me over them). Not.a.word spoken to me in two weeks. I've gotten 1 or 2 word texts, but nothing else.
Today is their last day, and I am thrilled. I'm over this. |
Originally Posted by Msdunny: I have a DCM right now that isn't speaking to me either. We had an issue with communication via texting and it got blown out of proportion in a big way. Considering it started because of a lack of open communication, I don't understand the silent treatment now. But I just don't have it in me to try and smooth things over. If she isn't speaking to me, I guess it's one less parent that I need to deal with so it's all good. But how strange that parents choose that method of behavior when things don't go their way. |
Originally Posted by Blackcat31: |
Everything and everybody!!! Seriously I want to hibernate till spring.
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Originally Posted by Msdunny: |
Originally Posted by Valerie928: |
Daycare family pulled their school ager, yet wants me hold an infant spot for free. Upset I can't apply for a variance until July, even though I told them back in October, I wouldn't be able to apply early and already said worst case scenario baby can't start until Jan instead of Sept. So now they are looking for new daycare. Hate to lose a family but should I not value myself or my program to keep them?? Because of this worried about finding 2 new preschoolers to fill the empty spots come june.
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Originally Posted by Jupadia: |
Originally Posted by Blackcat31: |
Originally Posted by Ariana: And when you turn it around on them you better Katy bar the door, sleep with one eye open and have a good lawyer. :ouch: :lol::lol: DARVO ranger is coming to war. |
Originally Posted by Josiegirl: I rarely have something to complain about but when it comes to unnecessary licensing regulations I totally lose it!I We give 110% and still come up short, nothing we do is ever good enough, I'm so tired of feeling this way! I'm actually starting to think of early retirement |
snotty runny noses.....and the parents dont care because they dont wipe.them 9 hrs a day!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by Ariana: |
Originally Posted by Ariana: |
And now I'm annoyed because every other child left early due to severe weather in the area, except the two whose mom isn't speaking to me. ...longest...last....hour...ever. ;)
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Originally Posted by Ariana: Bonus for me though on the cathlic strike days I get one of my old kids back in. His brother still comes, and I have a space. Even nap times not bad cause this kid use to come, and knows how to be quite. He will colour, read, even play with a few toys on the kids table for nap. |
Originally Posted by Gemma: |
Originally Posted by BumbleBee: |
Originally Posted by littlefriends: |
Originally Posted by Valerie928: Just too much going on and I can’t get my footing without something else happening too quickly :o:( |
This cough I can't shake. Been going on a week now. :mad:
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Originally Posted by DaveA: That’s what’s annoying me. Coughing cold, worn down from it and just on the edge of being “real” sick, but no where near sick enough to close down. Sweetest happy baby in the world sneezed in my face yesterday. I even had to clean my glasses. All I can do is hope we already have the same crud. |
Originally Posted by Ariana: In my DCPs case though it's more about her realizing I am not her friend. She's really insecure and spends alot of time worrying that others are judging her. She needs constant validation for everything and I am simply not willing to spend time having to "pet her". :rolleyes: She's an adult. My approval or disapproval should have no bearing on her life whatsoever. |
Originally Posted by Msdunny: |
Today? Parents with NO respect and staff too. Theres a HUGE sign on our door that says shoe free classroom, please stay in the box outlined on the floor. We basically have a large box taped out on the floor, and a rocking chair pretty much in the box. two parents walk there nasty snowy selfs in and totally ignore the box, I remind them and I get told "opps! sorry!" daily. Same with one staff member who thinks she can walk halfway across my room in her outside shoes. Drives me nuts. I remind her and get eye rolls. SO glad im leaving this stupid center.
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Originally Posted by flying_babyb: |
The entitled mommy and daddy who probably filed my first complaint. Post interview my gut told me post interview...bad match. Lesson learned. They obviously didn't read the contract or policy book. Tried to show up an hour earlier than scheduled and couldnt understand why I wasn't ready to answer the door, got mad when I told them they cannot pick up late, and tried 2x to bring outside food in when I have kiddos with food allergies in the house.
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Originally Posted by flying_babyb: |
Originally Posted by Unregistered: |
When people contact me for care and do not start their message with “hello” or “hi”. Just....”do you do XYZ” like I am some sort of circus clown for hire.
People contacting me needing 11 HOURS OF CARE! 11 HOURS :eek::eek: married, dual income family. Why have kids???? |
Parents are always annoying me :lol:
But right now, it's illnesses. What is so hard about keeping your sick child home? I have to send a picture of the child's temp now to prevent the "he/she didn't have a fever at home and was acting fine." |
the fact that parents play on my niceness and big heart. I have been dealing with late payments for the last 2 years. Excuse after excuse because this bill is due or that bill is due blah blah as if its more important than my same bills. I think they assume because im married and have nice things, I don't need their money lol. Then the parents that think they pay for your services all dag on day and come strolling in here with no urgency after closing like its all good. Literally had one parent "Tell" me they were going to bring their kid at 3pm for a job training and should be done by 7 as if I don't close at 6pm. First I said no im busy I can't do it but then I just told them how I felt that I close at 6 and im not keeping kids past 6 and I want to always close at 6.
Im so over it all and I had to ask myself if I should just get a job. Well I answered no. I need to just enforce my rules. No exceptions, no favors, no nothing. So I redid all of my policies and sent out notices and had them sign the signature page and I put it in their files. Then immediately went over to kinderlime and attached the late fee invoice to their accounts so if they are late it will automatically bill them for it. Ive never had to apply late fees until now. So I can just show everyone better than I can tell them. Im not going to have long drawn out convos either, or remind them of their payments. Im going to do just like the big centers, leave them either their payment due notice or termination letter right in their cubby. AND im not allowing any new parents to think we are that friendly because clearly they can't keep the 2 separate. I assumed that because its a home environment and you get to know these ppl that it was friendly by default. Not anymore. Of course im going to keep the friendly tone with all parents, but no personal calling my phone, no convos about anything other than their kid or anything else that can lead them to believe that they have room to get over. I swear you give ppl a little and they just keep taking until they suck you dry and become aggravated with everything. And I feel like I fix one issue and here comes another one. Im not negotiating my prices, my hours, my policies, nothing! ok...vent over. |
I have a parent who only had their child in daycare a couple of days each month while they were going through custody proceedings. Originally, parent asked if I’d be willing to barter for yard work since they only had part-time work and high lawyer fees. Wanting to help out and since it was so infrequent the child would be in daycare, plus it would allow me to spend the time I’d spend doing yard work with my own family. Unfortunately, parent isn’t good at time management and kept asking me to provide care on the weekend so they could do the agreed upon yard work. I’m not open on weekends so that didn’t work in my favor.
All along parent has been complaining to me how other parent interferes in their parenting time. Finally, after two years equal custody was awarded to both parents, so I will provide care for child more often. Of course I put an end to bartering arrangement that didn’t benefit me in the least. Already this week, I’ve had said child in care 12 hours while parent has only worked two. Why fight for custody to send child to daycare when you’re not working? I’m not looking forward to the conversation I’m expecting about how this parent can’t afford the care and wants to make more bartering arrangements. 🙄 |
DCD works M-Th. Every Friday he drops off DCG with me after taking his oldest to school. And every Friday he picks up his oldest from school at 3pm but waits until 5pm to pick up DCG. Even more irritating, she is always the last one to get picked up, but the only one with a parent not working.
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Originally Posted by NiNi.R.: That's so sad. Why do parents not want to spend time with their children! |
So much!
So SO so much right now... Literally half the kids I watch I have an issue with. One kid who keeps pooping himself and throwing endless tantrums because he doesn't want to deal with the cleanup. One kid who refuses to nap even though he clearly needs it. One kid who won't stay awake but needs to or he is up until 11pm. and one kid who keeps shoving all the babies in the group over repeatedly. Don't even get me started on the parents...
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Winter. I'm tired of being cold and tired.
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My job! the whole thing. So we have to get our own day off coverage, I didnt find it in time cause there too short staffed. I said ok, ill take the punishment. They call at 6am to help me find coverage after I asked for two weeks. Im leaving this job next Friday and am seriously thinking I may just leave sooner cause im guessing it will be the same coverage issue when I need Tuesday off (to get the papers to sell my home)
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😡 I caught "teething" from dcg 8 months who had a runny nose and cough....you know, from teething.
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Originally Posted by Valerie928: I am on day 13 of "allergies". :cool: So frustrating. |
Originally Posted by Valerie928: Hasn't met the exclusionary rules so we've just had a cranky babe most the week. Every night at pick up, I relay the "tough" day he had to mom. Every time she says he's just teething. She texted me this morning saying she was staying home today. Felt miserable. Just achy and not right. I texted back that I hope she felt better soon but that she's probably just teething. NO idea if she took it in stride or if she thought I was being snarky. But atleast she keeps her child home when she is home so that's good. |
Originally Posted by Blackcat31: Feels good when you can finally drive home a point in a manner they can completely understand. So many believe it does not matter to the kid because "they won't remember it anyway". grrr |
Originally Posted by blackcat31: |
What’s annoying me now? A really bad sinus infection and allergies too. Sinus headache, runny nose, cough, itchy eyes—ugh.
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I am annoyed because I feel like I am trapped in my living room! I have a daycare kid that is just boring. He doesn't play, doesn't have much personality at all, isn't interested in learning or doing crafts or anything! I am used to kids with super outgoing personalities who are constantly singing, dancing, having fun, etc. And kids that were super well behaved and would entertain themselves while I worked on my own crafts, etc. I interact with the kids ALL day. We are in a big open room so no matter where we are or what I am doing I am talking to them, singing with them, etc. But this little guy?? NOPE! He wants no part of any of it. He's my only older kid and there is a three month old baby too. If I so much as move in my chair he is up my butt. Where are you going? Why are you standing up? Why are you moving your leg? Why are you going over there? He won't cooperate with any play or crafts or anything but doesn't allow me to do anything either. He mostly sits and stares or gets into trouble all day. I am so tired of just being here! We can't go for a walk because he will go so far and then just stop and stand there and he complains the whole time. We go out to play and he just sits and complains. I am BORED out of my mind! I miss my old family and their kids! We had so much fun every day!
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Whining and tattling. I don’t want to get to upset when they tattle because I’m afraid they won’t tell me when I really need to know about something. I encourage them to work things out with each other and I’ve about cured them of telling me each time someone picks their nose but a couple of the girls just keep on and on.
And one little girl whines all the time to my assistant. She knows that whining won’t get her anywhere with me but sometimes it’s hard to resist when she makes her puppy dog face at me. |
Originally Posted by Gemma: |
the twins! I swear these two must be raised by animals. We see mom and one of 6 others with her every day! Twin one screams randomly, eats out of the garbage, and cant sit. Twin two runs, all the time. Of course, I work at a center, so im stuck with them.
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Not daycare related, but last night in my shop. I cut out and fit up handles for 2 for clients' knives. Got them all fit and ready to shape and realized I had switched them and had the wrong handles on each knife. $100 down the drain due to stupidity. :eek::rolleyes::mad:
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I've got this dcm and every day at drop-off at pick-up (thankfully it's only a couple days a week), all she does is complain about how difficult her child is and how hard her life is. It's non-stop, as if she has it worse than everybody else.
She had a baby a few month ago, and hired someone to come help on the days that older dck isn't at daycare. She tells me that she needs the help because she can't handle it by herself. Someone needs to keep her older child busy. Hmmm, how do I manage to care for 7+ kids (including her "difficult" child), and she struggles with 2? I understand some people can't handle their children, but I'm the wrong person to be talking about it with. I don't get why she complains to me about her 2 kids, knowing I have several here everyday. I wish I could come up with a smart remark :ouch: |
Originally Posted by CountryRoads: When I was feeling snarky I would add something like: "We're making all kinds of memories that I hope will last her a lifetime!" Smile and welcome Janie in or wave goodbye if it's pick up time... Most times when parents are venting to you about it, they don't even realize the irony of WHO they are complaining to. lol! I think most of these parents simply like the attention and the easiest way to get it is to vent. Also I think a majority of them really can't handle their kids. They are too concerned with being their friend. Kids are easy for us, because we actually set boundaries and use the word no frequently. |
Originally Posted by Blackcat31: |
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