DCD drops off (he's a teacher and works across the street from me) Asks if he can send a toothbrush for DCB 17 months. I am caught off-guard but say "well, parents usually do that at home. Did he need it after he eats breakfast?"

DCD: "No, I just always forget and he has stinky breath."

Umm, no! Why do you think it's OK to ask your provider to make up for something you need to do at home?! I have 3 of my own kids under 5, and 3 1 year old daycare kids here. Ugh! I'm license exempt but I made up a reason that licensing required specific storage and I don't have it (He probably doesn't even know I'm not licensed! But I tell my families I follow license regulations for the most part even though I'm not licensed.)

I'm so going to mention it to DCM when she picks up today- I bet she doesn't even know he asked me that. I know it's not much compared to a lot I've ready here, but it's still frustrating! They're also expecting their next in March, so that'll be a huge wake up if he can't handle brushing his only son's teeth!

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