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![]() :lol: Cant believe people think a business contract can be changed. There wouldn't be one then. :rolleyes: |
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amberrose3dg
![]() I would probably make him stay home until it is healed. So many what if's and I would hate for you to be responsible for it. :( |
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amberrose3dg
![]() WTF! Something is rotten as hell. I can tell you first hand state aid clients take advantage. As matter of fact our office does random audits and wants the client's clock in and out hours to verify... |
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amberrose3dg
![]() Ugh tell the parent they can come clean up the mess and pay for your carpet cleaning an or rug. :mad: |
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amberrose3dg
![]() I have but it never ends well. I may not go into specific detail but will state the child's behavior or non-payment, picking up late. I think you can tell the truth but not get into details. Or... |
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amberrose3dg
![]() Late fees all around huh. I would not feel bad about slapping a late fee on a parent that isn't working. No excuse at all for being late. "I was so busy having fun without my kids that I forgot about... |
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amberrose3dg
![]() I had one like that. They serial daycare hop and its not good for their kids. You will find a better family to deal with. |
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amberrose3dg
![]() I have had similar issues. Parents being in denial about their child can be a big deal and possible issues for you. I would simply terminate care. I know it seems hard but it is truly what is best.... |
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amberrose3dg
![]() But you are working those long hours caring for other's children. Providers that work at home can have their children with them. Daycare centers are probably the worst as far as parents leaving... |
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amberrose3dg
![]() Exactly she wanted to try and blame someone else which is really awful. :mad: |
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amberrose3dg
![]() This! Most families that work those long of hours most likely only work 3 or 4 days a week. I have had a lot of families come through my door and have never actually had one that their child needed... |
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amberrose3dg
![]() I do not know how to tell you this but I think you need to let them go. First off the oldest is still there 6 plus hours going to pre-k that is not a half day! The other things is they should be... |
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amberrose3dg
![]() Same here. You send a kid in pj's they staying in pj's. You change their clothes the parents think they don't have to anymore. |
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amberrose3dg
![]() This. My mom had that mindset and we are NOT close. She is a sad lonely person because she put everything else before her kids. close early and do not feel bad about it! It is two stinking... |
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amberrose3dg
![]() Yikes technically their child couldn't attend anyways cause their child threw up on Thursday right? I would go with something like that. |
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amberrose3dg
![]() This! She can do it in the car out of your driveway so she does not hold you up. Sorry, but she will have to leave work earlier or feed at her home. I see this being the start of boundary-pushing. |
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amberrose3dg
![]() I put a gym in my home. Just saying :lol: Parents do not know how to control their kids or get anything done with them around. I have heard they need to clean their home or go grocery shopping on... |
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amberrose3dg
![]() likethis Yes and I can tell you at least what I observed is parents do not want to spend more time in fact it is a lot less. So much less they do not even know when their children are behaving... |
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amberrose3dg
![]() Nope it leads to less productive society and the ones that are productive are punished. :( |
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amberrose3dg
![]() I will not stay open for one child. Should have a policy for that. Then put mom on the spot, "it just be you and mom today dcc. Mom must have something extra special for you today." :D |
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amberrose3dg
![]() Yep I would of called for pick up. This is why I close now for all federal holidays. I refuse to have children that are dumped with me because parents want time to themselves. I kinda wonder why... |
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amberrose3dg
![]() Wait ,what? They arent providing diapers and now ask you for some? Hell no! Tell them to get off your porch. :lol: |
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amberrose3dg
![]() You may have to term over it. I had a family dad was supposed to bring stuff and never did. They had an 18 month old never had diapers and the kids were always dirty. I could not deal with it... |
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amberrose3dg
![]() All of this! Make sure you are interviewing them not them interviewing you. It will make your life easier. Also do not hold spots especially with no money for 4 months. |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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amberrose3dg
![]() It is the parent that is missing out on that time. When I have a day off or my son is out of school I make the most of that time. Sadly there are parents that for whatever reason don't view that... |
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amberrose3dg
![]() So because she raised her kids to be bad you are supposed to deal with it. Also she has no issues taking her kids out in bad dangerous weather just so she doesn't have to deal with it. Give me a... |
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amberrose3dg
![]() I am sorry. I used to deal with that all the time and it is what ultimately made me decide to go to only before and after care. :hug: Hope this week is better. |
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amberrose3dg
![]() Nope staffing the center to me would be a nightmare. :eek: |
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amberrose3dg
![]() I close when the school does. That way parents are forced to use required common sense. |
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amberrose3dg
![]() Ugh couple hours into spending time with her kids and bad weather she is gonna risk it so she doesn't have to deal. :confused: |
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amberrose3dg
![]() Oh yeah we have 3 police officers that live in our development! No matter how many times. I ended up terminating people that I caught speeding. Not worth the headache. |
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amberrose3dg
![]() That is a good idea likethis They hear it will cost them that much money they will make sure they come get their kids. |
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amberrose3dg
![]() Are you ok with being stuck with your daycare kids? I close whenever the weather poses a safety risk. I also do not want to have overnight guests. if you are ok with that then I guess you can stay... |
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amberrose3dg
![]() It is hard to see how most parents rather get their money's worth than stay and enjoy a day with their children. With that said you either have to deal with it, change your policies or change how you... |
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amberrose3dg
![]() Yeah she knew he was sick. I would prob term over that! parents ugh :mad: |
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amberrose3dg
![]() No I just have parents flying down our 15mph subdivision roads and cuss my neighbors out when they were in the wrong! I am pretty sure my neighbors all hate my daycare. |
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amberrose3dg
![]() Yes teachers expect special treatment and do not want to pay for a second their kids aren't here. I had it happen with like several families. They also think their jobs are more important and... |
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amberrose3dg
![]() This! I had no idea how many parents would be dropping off to have me time on a weekly basis. Then kids eventually go through emotional times and parents are like I do not know why he cries all the... |
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amberrose3dg
![]() I had a sibling pair like that here. They never slept more than 30 or 45 minutes at all. Parents picked them up at 330 and kids in bed at 5pm! |
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![]() Is the kid that bad that she doesn't want to get him? :rolleyes: |
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amberrose3dg
![]() Same here. The ones that no longer attend I email their info to. |
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amberrose3dg
![]() Same here. I am not open during bad weather if school is closed. I have found that parents will bring the kids if they can get there. Coming back is another story. Good luck hope they can make it... |
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amberrose3dg
![]() 103 or 105 is really high for an infant! What did the dr say was wrong with her she wanted to come back? I would exclude for 24 hours so she wouldn't be able to even come back the next day! |
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amberrose3dg
![]() Nope not you at all. I stopped taking new infants over a year ago and let the ones i had let go last month. So many issues with not being happy unless being held, would not sleep or eat properly.... |
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amberrose3dg
![]() This! I had a mom like that. Every time a holiday fell on a Monday she tried to get a free day. |
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amberrose3dg
![]() She is a big giant B!@#$ ! Excuse my language she rather dirty and disrespect your house so she doesnt hear him cry for 2 seconds. Tell her she has two choices she either listens to her poor... |
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amberrose3dg
![]() I will be honest this is why I stopped doing the all day daycare. Finding people that are good, reliable and want to work was exhausting. I am hoping you have better luck. For me it appeared they... |
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amberrose3dg
![]() Sounds like another person trying to get free daycare. I hate to sound mean but what if something were to happen to this girl? The mom be real quick to point the finger at you and claim you were... |
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amberrose3dg
![]() Fuzzy socks from a sweet 3 year old. She said she didnt want my feet cold. |
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![]() I know what you mean. These last few months have done a number on me. I am down to 6 during the day but cannot function anymore. I am only doing before and after with 2 hour max a day. I need my life... |
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amberrose3dg
![]() Any items that are important that you will not budge on. For me that is being late to pick up and paid time off. I go over them in great detail so they do not enroll unless they are ok with that. Do... |
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![]() It is concerning that mom doesn't seem to care like everyone suguested I'd keep the cat away from daycare kids. I kept my cat away for the most part and I had a kid one time yank him up by his tail.... |
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amberrose3dg
![]() I had a kid at 8 tell his mom i didn't feed him or his 2 year old brother because he wasnt allowed to run my house like he wanted. She believed him without coming to me! Adults should know this.:p |
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amberrose3dg
![]() Be prepared for it to spread. It is highly contagious. |
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amberrose3dg
![]() Start interviewing for the spots and replace asap! It is a business if they want to be that way you can too. |
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![]() This is me as we speak lol. I have had nothing but bull**** since August or so from people. Everyone has pushed my buttons this week. I had planned to go to only before and after in January. I now... |
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amberrose3dg
![]() Exactly I cannot go without any time off! I am counting down week and half left until 12 days off. :D |
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![]() https://www.foxnews.com/us/iowa-father-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-after-maggot-infested-baby-left-to-die-in-hot-apartment-room This guy got life and rightfully so! No different letting your baby... |
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amberrose3dg
![]() Well, she had children and chose to use drugs. She does not get a get out of jail free card cause she is a piece of garbage. |
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amberrose3dg
![]() I would be worried about being burnt out and resentful if you are used to that time off. If you can swing it without charging I would do that. I know there are some parents that expect us to be open... |
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![]() This mom had 2 other children. The not knowing is bs in my opinion. Maybe parents need to take a test to be allowed to have children. I have a different mindset as parents should educate themselves... |
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![]() That's awful and I know how you feel. I'm having a party for my kiddos and bought them all small gifts. That's it. I've done crafts at each holiday and not appreciated. I spent a lot of money on... |
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![]() Well they need to be locked away to protect people from them! Most of the violent crimes you hear about are addicts. They do not get a pass on a crime that a person that isn't on drugs would be... |
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![]() This! likethis I have kids in my care that have moms like this! One kid is so violent and has issues at school. I do not have those issues here but he is only with me an hour or so a day. His mom... |
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![]() I have one in school and one who is not. The one not in school does push buttons at times. She however grew up with the kids and generally gets along. It is easier with your own kids out of the way... |
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![]() If someone else did this they would be in jail a long time. That shouldn't matter. The mom had a duty to protect her child. I'm sorry but drugs are not an excuse. I get tired of hearing about addicts... |
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amberrose3dg
![]() Yeah that would make me real mad. She knew at 3 she was going to be late and should of sent someone else to pick up. |
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amberrose3dg
![]() Sad thing is I can see parents going for that where I am at . so many parents focused on saving money. |
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![]() Exactly! Pick a daycare that doesn't charge when the child isn't there. I have had families not enroll with me because of this. I rather not enroll them then have them getting rude everytime a paid... |
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![]() Ugh this is my Christmas lights. We have a timer outside. Daycare kids mess with it at pickup right in front of parents. Guess who has to tell them no. That would drive me crazy. |
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amberrose3dg
![]() 135 here for all day and 150 for infants. Infant rates are much higher here as they are harder to find spots for. 75 a week for before and after. My rates are competitive. Bordering states charge a... |
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amberrose3dg
![]() This is what I am talking about. I do not have any families in care that would appreciate or not ask for additional special if I did it. This is one of the many reasons I am closing for good in June. |
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![]() Ugh that drives me bonkers. I bet I have some of that coming my way right before Christmas break. |
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![]() likethis ^ something tells me my parents probably wouldn't come back for their kids until god knows when. I already had some pull that on my days off. No thanks! |
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amberrose3dg
![]() Yeah I would also send him home with food or whatever on those nice clothes. :D |
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amberrose3dg
![]() Yeah probably. I get treated like that by my daycare parents and I can guarantee I am more educated and have more work experience than any of my parents. I finally started letting them all know I... |
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![]() Owed her time for picking up her kid a little early. Oh my that is a new one. :eek: |
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![]() Nope but instead she thinks it is ok to do that in your home so she doesn't have to hear the kid scream. I would tell her she is paying the cleaning bill. |
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![]() That would piss me off something bad. I cannot stand the disrespect especially from parents who know better. Tell her she can not come next time it snows since she cannot take her kids boots off.... |
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amberrose3dg
![]() We had a teachers strike last year. It went on for 9 days and caused a lot of issues with parents finding childcare etc.. Our schools operate before and after programs. These were not able to be... |
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![]() How many times have you asked him to not drop off at that time? It isn't springing it on them if it continues to happen. I would so he knows how serious you are. |