Originally Posted by Leanna:
So I often read threads on here where the provider is upset/annoyed when parents bring their child to daycare when they are off or, lately, on "snow days." Well, (don't get mad!) but I always thought, "Why do I care what they are doing? They are paying me."
Well, now I think I understand a little. We got a snowstorm overnight. I don't close for snow days because I have parents who have to work regardless, but I do have one tot who's father is a teacher. I know for a fact that he doesn't have to go to work today. The child is here anyways and I am absolutely certain it is because he is going through a very difficult stage and they don't want to deal with it. They drove more than half and hour on unplowed roads and by accidents/stranded vehicles just to drop him off. It takes a lot of effort, energy, and patience to work with this child and I am not ashamed to say that I looked forward to a break.
So sorry ladies! I understand better now that maybe you just need a break from your "renegade" child too!
I didn't enjoy taking children whose parents I KNEW didn't work because they almost ALWAYS would be LATE picking up because "they lost track of time", "fell asleep" , or "My hair appt went OVER". It's like they respected my time LESS when they had ALL day to ensure that they could get their child ON TIME since WORK didn't implement or require them to be there for a shift. Grrr.