SunshineMama 04:37 AM 05-21-2012
I termed a family last week (with 2 week notice) for several reasons. The straw that broke the camel's back was that they kept bringing dcb sick to care.
I sent him home 2 times with diaharrea last week. He didnt show up Friday.
He showed up today and DCM said he STILL is not having normal BM's! She said it is more like coffee grounds and not diaharrea, although they never called what was going on with him last week diaharrea either.
I accepted him into care today, but now I am having second thoughts. I suppose I will wait and see if he has more diaharrea today? I am trying my best to be really nice here but I can't lie- two weeks can't come fast enough!
SunshineMama 05:12 AM 05-21-2012
And they didn't pay today?
I just checked my account and...nothing. It is always in the account monday morning.
What now?
My advice is that if this kid has a blow out today, send him home and tell them they can't come back. I know you gave them a 2-week notice, but if it's still happening, then maybe the week of them not having care will be enough to get this kid healthy again.
And they didn't pay! Call that parent NOW and send the child home. For good.
B Lou 05:36 AM 05-21-2012
I would have to agree. First they say he still isn;t have normal BM's, and then on top of it they didn't pay their bill. It's time to call the parent and tell them they need to pick up immediately.
I'm sorry they are doing this to you.
Hope your day gets better.
cheerfuldom 05:48 AM 05-21-2012
Call the parent and tell them to pay immediately (I am assuming it shows to the account right away when paid) or pick up their child within 30 minutes (meaning leave NOW and come get him NOW).
Heidi 05:53 AM 05-21-2012
I agree with the others. Pay now or get your kid NOW!
I'm thinking something passive/aggressive is going on here....
Sugar Magnolia 09:52 AM 05-21-2012
Originally Posted by Zoe:
And they didn't pay! Call that parent NOW and send the child home. For good.
Ditto! Wow. Unreal.
Unregistered 07:20 AM 05-21-2012
Originally Posted by SunshineMama:
I termed a family last week (with 2 week notice) for several reasons. The straw that broke the camel's back was that they kept bringing dcb sick to care.
I sent him home 2 times with diaharrea last week. He didnt show up Friday.
He showed up today and DCM said he STILL is not having normal BM's! She said it is more like coffee grounds and not diaharrea, although they never called what was going on with him last week diaharrea either.
I accepted him into care today, but now I am having second thoughts. I suppose I will wait and see if he has more diaharrea today? I am trying my best to be really nice here but I can't lie- two weeks can't come fast enough!
Coffee grounds in vomit or a bowel movement is usually curtled old blood. I would not be humming and hawing over what to do here as baby needs to go to the dr ASAP. I'm so worried about the little guy and your liability if he were to become violently ill while in your care. You know he is sick. Call for pick up. At this point too I'd call CPS and report if you don't hear they have taken him to the Dr. He needs to be seen.
The nonpayment is just the icing on the cake for me. I dont envy this situation at all.
Kaddidle Care 07:26 PM 05-21-2012
Originally Posted by Unregistered:
Coffee grounds in vomit or a bowel movement is usually curtled old blood. I would not be humming and hawing over what to do here as baby needs to go to the dr ASAP. I'm so worried about the little guy and your liability if he were to become violently ill while in your care. You know he is sick. Call for pick up. At this point too I'd call CPS and report if you don't hear they have taken him to the Dr. He needs to be seen.
The nonpayment is just the icing on the cake for me. I dont envy this situation at all.
What the above poster said... Coffee grounds in vomit or BM is not something that should be ignored. It is most likely blood. That child needs to see the Dr. ASAP! Oh golly - what is wrong with those parents?
Unregistered 10:05 AM 05-21-2012
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I feel your being passive aggressive. You have every excuse going to keep this sick non paying child.
For the record, I often find myself put in a passive aggressive situation- often the nature of the game. I am getting better with backbone and this forum.
At pick up- tell the father, payment is late, and you brought your child sick today yet again. I needed a doctor's note and as of this minute my services to you are terminated. You have until ___________ to pay me for the two weeks notice. Say this after he pays you. Do not let there be any opening for further discussion. Just nod your head and repeat if you have to but enough is enough here.
I know your trying to come from a place of kindness and have been but enough is enough- move on. The child needs to see a Dr. and you need to be paid for your services and respected. I would have thought they would have been done after you gave them the two week notice. People have a nerve-
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