Originally Posted by CountryRoads:
Was on vacation and had a dcm parent text me several times about things that were not an emergency.
I eventually stopped responding, then find out she complained to another dcm that I wasn't writing back 
I was on vacation. Leave me alone!
I always tell them exactly that...then they get a bit embarrassed or at the very least, stop texting...
I text reply
"AUTO REPLY: ABC Child Care is currently closed. I am spending quality time with my family. Anything business related will be addressed during business hours when child care re-opens. Thank you for respecting my valued privacy." 