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Unregistered 11:09 AM 12-11-2014
My daycare room has a big picture window and you can see when parents pull up. I don't know why it bothers me but it does. I have a daycare dad who will sit in front of the daycare talking on his cell phone for 15 or 20 minutes when his son can see him through the window he crys gets upset and I just tell him it's ok daddy will be in to get you in a minute. I hate when he talks on the phone for 20 minutes and waits in the car until the last minute until I close . Would it bother you? Would you take the kid out to him? Would you say anything or let it go? I just feel like you need to get your kid and go so the next parent can park and come in. It's just rude!
Blackcat31 11:12 AM 12-11-2014
Originally Posted by Unregistered:
My daycare room has a big picture window and you can see when parents pull up. I don't know why it bothers me but it does. I have a daycare dad who will sit in front of the daycare talking on his cell phone for 15 or 20 minutes when his son can see him through the window he crys gets upset and I just tell him it's ok daddy will be in to get you in a minute. I hate when he talks on the phone for 20 minutes and waits in the car until the last minute until I close . Would it bother you? Would you take the kid out to him? Would you say anything or let it go? I just feel like you need to get your kid and go so the next parent can park and come in. It's just rude!
Once a parent enters my property (including the driveway) they MUST come in immediately. If they want to chat on the phone, they need to do it off site. My daycare room has a big picture window and you can see when parents pull up. I don't know why it bothers me but it does. I have a daycare dad who will sit in front of the daycare talking on his cell phone for 15 or 20 minutes when his son can see him through the window he crys gets upset and I just tell him it's ok daddy will be in to get you in a minute. I hate when he talks on the phone for 20 minutes and waits in the car until the last minute until I close . Would it bother you? Would you take the kid out to him? Would you say anything or let it go? I just feel like you need to get your kid and go so the next parent can park and come in. It's just rude!
I am very verbal about that too. ESPECIALLY if their child is old enough to see them.
craftymissbeth 11:15 AM 12-11-2014
"DCD, as soon as you pull into the driveway you need to come in and get dcb."
If you really feel like telling him why he needs to then I'd tell him what you said... it disrupts his child's day to see him outside AND (and this would be the biggest reason for me) he's blocking the freaking driveway.
If you really feel like telling him why he needs to then I'd tell him what you said... it disrupts his child's day to see him outside AND (and this would be the biggest reason for me) he's blocking the freaking driveway.
SignMeUp 11:23 AM 12-11-2014
Most of mine 'run out the clock' sitting on the public street outside my yard.
Annoying? Yes. The kids notice and wonder why their parent is not coming.
I tell the parents. Does it change? Not one single time so far
It kind of seems like nothing works anymore unless there is a dollar sign attached. And sometimes that doesn't even work
Annoying? Yes. The kids notice and wonder why their parent is not coming.
I tell the parents. Does it change? Not one single time so far
It kind of seems like nothing works anymore unless there is a dollar sign attached. And sometimes that doesn't even work
Play Care 11:24 AM 12-11-2014
I agree with the others. I've walked kids out to their parent with a "see you tomorrow!"
Hunni Bee 11:28 AM 12-11-2014
Really?
You have to use up every last second you "think" you're paying for??
I know, I know. This is just one of the things that burns me up. Your kid has waited all day to see you. Don't do that to them.
Jeez.
You have to use up every last second you "think" you're paying for??
I know, I know. This is just one of the things that burns me up. Your kid has waited all day to see you. Don't do that to them.
Jeez.
melilley 11:59 AM 12-11-2014
Ugh, I had one like that too. She would even come in on her phone and sign thank you to me and leave. Then she would call to ask about dcb's day, later.
I eventually would just talk normally or a little louder when she was here and on her phone. So annoying! She is no longer a dcp here, but in the future, I would definitely say something!
I eventually would just talk normally or a little louder when she was here and on her phone. So annoying! She is no longer a dcp here, but in the future, I would definitely say something!
Kabob 12:03 PM 12-11-2014
My property is for my personal and daycare use only.
"Hey Jim Bob, please use my driveway for drop offs and pick ups only. It is really disruptive to our day if you linger here for any other reason. Thank you for being so understanding! "
"Hey Jim Bob, please use my driveway for drop offs and pick ups only. It is really disruptive to our day if you linger here for any other reason. Thank you for being so understanding! "
Blackcat31 12:51 PM 12-11-2014
You might want to try and call the DCD while he is sitting in the driveway.
Most cell phones have call waiting. I would call until he answered and tell him you can see him, as can his son and that he needs to hang up and come in.
Most cell phones have call waiting. I would call until he answered and tell him you can see him, as can his son and that he needs to hang up and come in.
spinnymarie 03:51 PM 12-11-2014
Love this idea.Originally Posted by Blackcat31:
You might want to try and call the DCD while he is sitting in the driveway.
Most cell phones have call waiting. I would call until he answered and tell him you can see him, as can his son and that he needs to hang up and come in.
You might want to try and call the DCD while he is sitting in the driveway.
Most cell phones have call waiting. I would call until he answered and tell him you can see him, as can his son and that he needs to hang up and come in.
lovemykidstoo 05:25 PM 12-11-2014
Originally Posted by Blackcat31:
You might want to try and call the DCD while he is sitting in the driveway.
Most cell phones have call waiting. I would call until he answered and tell him you can see him, as can his son and that he needs to hang up and come in.
LOVE IT!!You might want to try and call the DCD while he is sitting in the driveway.
Most cell phones have call waiting. I would call until he answered and tell him you can see him, as can his son and that he needs to hang up and come in.
originalkat 07:39 AM 12-12-2014
I would just tell him plainly that he needs to come in when he pulls into the driveway because his son can see him through the window and does not understand why daddy isn't coming in. THANKS! If he did not comply, I would get the kids coat on and walk him out to the car.
Josiegirl 10:08 AM 12-12-2014
I would definitely let dcd know that it upsets his child to see him out there and you need your driveway space for pick-ups, not loitering. Geez, if he wants to sit and talk on his cell he could just park at the local McD's or Walmart and wait to pick up at the last second. Or even better, how 'bout picking ds up at that time and spend that extra 20 minutes with him??!!
EntropyControlSpecialist 10:16 AM 12-12-2014
Originally Posted by Unregistered:
My daycare room has a big picture window and you can see when parents pull up. I don't know why it bothers me but it does. I have a daycare dad who will sit in front of the daycare talking on his cell phone for 15 or 20 minutes when his son can see him through the window he crys gets upset and I just tell him it's ok daddy will be in to get you in a minute. I hate when he talks on the phone for 20 minutes and waits in the car until the last minute until I close . Would it bother you? Would you take the kid out to him? Would you say anything or let it go? I just feel like you need to get your kid and go so the next parent can park and come in. It's just rude!
If it's the last kid and you know about when his Dad arrives I would be sitting out there drawing with chalk with little Johnny every.single.day. Totally worth getting off of work 15-20 minutes earlier.My daycare room has a big picture window and you can see when parents pull up. I don't know why it bothers me but it does. I have a daycare dad who will sit in front of the daycare talking on his cell phone for 15 or 20 minutes when his son can see him through the window he crys gets upset and I just tell him it's ok daddy will be in to get you in a minute. I hate when he talks on the phone for 20 minutes and waits in the car until the last minute until I close . Would it bother you? Would you take the kid out to him? Would you say anything or let it go? I just feel like you need to get your kid and go so the next parent can park and come in. It's just rude!
Josiegirl 10:29 AM 12-12-2014
Originally Posted by EntropyControlSpecialist:
If it's the last kid and you know about when his Dad arrives I would be sitting out there drawing with chalk with little Johnny every.single.day. Totally worth getting off of work 15-20 minutes earlier.
Or building snowmen? If it's the last kid and you know about when his Dad arrives I would be sitting out there drawing with chalk with little Johnny every.single.day. Totally worth getting off of work 15-20 minutes earlier.
EntropyControlSpecialist 10:38 AM 12-12-2014
Originally Posted by Josiegirl:
Or building snowmen?
Sorry, I forgot other places actually get snow. Or building snowmen?
YES! Snowman, snow angels, put paint and water in a spray bottle and paint the snow, etc.
rosieteddy 10:56 AM 12-12-2014
It torments me.I have a parent who waits at least 15 min in the driveway.We are in the porch ready with coats on reading.Then she comes in and has to visit...Just go I have been working 10 hrs .I put a stop to cell phone use on property.in my handbook it says finish your call and if you are late -late fee applies.I also have walked a child to car put them in seat said by and shut the car door.Enough is enough. I would tell the parent not to pull in until he is ready to come in.
Unregistered 11:35 AM 12-12-2014
I've been outside with him when dad pulls up and he still talks on his phone so we sat on the steps for freaking ten minutes the kid kept pointing and saying daddy. Some people are just plain rude.
craftymissbeth 01:06 PM 12-12-2014
Originally Posted by Unregistered:
I've been outside with him when dad pulls up and he still talks on his phone so we sat on the steps for freaking ten minutes the kid kept pointing and saying daddy. Some people are just plain rude.
No need to be passive aggressive with this guy... it's clear he needs the direct approach. Knock on his car window and hand off his child. Also, tell him to stop pulling in if he's not ready to pick up. Some people need everything spelled out.I've been outside with him when dad pulls up and he still talks on his phone so we sat on the steps for freaking ten minutes the kid kept pointing and saying daddy. Some people are just plain rude.
Josiegirl 03:08 PM 12-12-2014
Originally Posted by craftymissbeth:
No need to be passive aggressive with this guy... it's clear he needs the direct approach. Knock on his car window and hand off his child. Also, tell him to stop pulling in if he's not ready to pick up. Some people need everything spelled out.
Yep, seems like he needs the more direct approach then. Some people are just too dense(or selfish).No need to be passive aggressive with this guy... it's clear he needs the direct approach. Knock on his car window and hand off his child. Also, tell him to stop pulling in if he's not ready to pick up. Some people need everything spelled out.
permanentvacation 03:22 PM 12-12-2014
I purposely rearranged my room so the children can not see out the front window. I put my office area in front of the window.
It really does bother me when parents sit out front waiting until the last second they can leave their child here. Like some others have said, I also began walking the children of those parents out to them when I would see them parked out front for too long. I just don't understand parents sometimes. They jump at the chance to get off work early. Don't they think we'd like to get off work early every once in a while too? And for the parents of the children who can see them through the window, don't they realize and/or care that their child's in the house excited to see them?
It really does bother me when parents sit out front waiting until the last second they can leave their child here. Like some others have said, I also began walking the children of those parents out to them when I would see them parked out front for too long. I just don't understand parents sometimes. They jump at the chance to get off work early. Don't they think we'd like to get off work early every once in a while too? And for the parents of the children who can see them through the window, don't they realize and/or care that their child's in the house excited to see them?