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Unregistered 08:22 AM 12-08-2014
Ok...well it's not really a choice...but just had a DCF of 4 months tell me to get rid of my 2 cats because they think they are giving DCB allergies...kind of had to laugh as this family has had a lot of overbearing requests in their short time here and I was so glad to finally have a solid reason to let them go! Been providing child care for 7 years now, and this is the first time I had a parent request me get rid of my cats who aren't even allowed in the playareas :/ (On a side note, I have a very clean home and even have a cleaning company come out twice a month to deep clean since I operate my business out of it.)
sharlan 08:35 AM 12-08-2014
I would say, bye, bye to this family.
I've had cats for as long as I can remember. I've had 2 boys allergic to them, both boys left. My cats stayed.
I've had cats for as long as I can remember. I've had 2 boys allergic to them, both boys left. My cats stayed.
Meeko 08:55 AM 12-08-2014
Bye-bye daycare family! 
Leigh 08:59 AM 12-08-2014
It's incredible that a family would ask this rather than just finding a new childcare. Who would throw away a companion pet who lives with you for about 20 years for a daycare child who could be gone tomorrow? What did you tell them?
Unregistered 09:08 AM 12-08-2014
When they suggested to get rid of them and I said I wouldn't, they said they loved me and really wanted to find a solution so he could stay, maybe I could just lock the cats in a room when I do daycare...I told them that wouldn't be possible and wouldn't matter anyway as the dander would still circulate. The only solution I have for them is to find a new pet free child care provider...within the next 4 weeks.
daycarediva 09:24 AM 12-08-2014
My cats are a part of my family. No way Jose! Is he actually allergic? It could be ANYTHING. Have they spoken to the pediatrician? What are his symptoms?
Unregistered 09:39 AM 12-08-2014
Originally Posted by daycarediva:
My cats are a part of my family. No way Jose! Is he actually allergic? It could be ANYTHING. Have they spoken to the pediatrician? What are his symptoms?
DCPs have pretty bad first time parent syndrome...they take DCB to the ped at least every other week if he has the slightest sniffle or cough. (they keep him home nearly once a week if his nose is a little runny) Honestly, I think the ped just wanted to suffice them with a reason and said he might have allergies. They are trying to eliminate all possible allergens and believe my cats are contributing to his allergies :/ I've never seen him exhibit symptoms more than just a cold...no red eyes, no trouble breathing, no sneezing, not even colored mucus?My cats are a part of my family. No way Jose! Is he actually allergic? It could be ANYTHING. Have they spoken to the pediatrician? What are his symptoms?
Crazy8 09:52 AM 12-08-2014
Originally Posted by Unregistered:
DCPs have pretty bad first time parent syndrome...they take DCB to the ped at least every other week if he has the slightest sniffle or cough. (they keep him home nearly once a week if his nose is a little runny) Honestly, I think the ped just wanted to suffice them with a reason and said he might have allergies. They are trying to eliminate all possible allergens and believe my cats are contributing to his allergies :/ I've never seen him exhibit symptoms more than just a cold...no red eyes, no trouble breathing, no sneezing, not even colored mucus?
So it will be baffling to them when they find a new cat free daycare and the symptoms continue. DCPs have pretty bad first time parent syndrome...they take DCB to the ped at least every other week if he has the slightest sniffle or cough. (they keep him home nearly once a week if his nose is a little runny) Honestly, I think the ped just wanted to suffice them with a reason and said he might have allergies. They are trying to eliminate all possible allergens and believe my cats are contributing to his allergies :/ I've never seen him exhibit symptoms more than just a cold...no red eyes, no trouble breathing, no sneezing, not even colored mucus?
Shell 10:02 AM 12-08-2014
Originally Posted by Crazy8:
So it will be baffling to them when they find a new cat free daycare and the symptoms continue.
So it will be baffling to them when they find a new cat free daycare and the symptoms continue.
Oh, please keep us updated if you ever hear from them again. It will be interesting to see if they come running back to you when it turns out it wasn't the cats!
KiddieCahoots 10:26 AM 12-08-2014
Lol! Oh heck no!
Don't these parents realize that our pets decrease our anxiety, stress, and depression from daycare.....
Don't these parents realize that our pets decrease our anxiety, stress, and depression from daycare.....
NoMoreJuice! 10:31 AM 12-08-2014
Why don't they just have an allergy test worked up on the kid? That would pinpoint exactly what (if any) allergens are affecting him.
EntropyControlSpecialist 11:26 AM 12-08-2014
Originally Posted by NoMoreJuice!:
Why don't they just have an allergy test worked up on the kid? That would pinpoint exactly what (if any) allergens are affecting him.
I would suggest this but if they are a headache I would only do so as they are on their way out the door the very last day. Why don't they just have an allergy test worked up on the kid? That would pinpoint exactly what (if any) allergens are affecting him.
Second Home 11:36 AM 12-08-2014
No need to think twice , keep the cats.
Second Home 11:38 AM 12-08-2014
I had a dcf who know that I have dogs tell me after 5 months of being here their son was tested and is allergic to dogs . I said o.k. and just looked at her .She said nothing more and went home . Dcb is still here .
KidGrind 02:39 PM 12-08-2014
Originally Posted by Second Home:
I had a dcf who know that I have dogs tell me after 5 months of being here their son was tested and is allergic to dogs . I said o.k. and just looked at her .She said nothing more and went home . Dcb is still here .
I just hollered at my computer.I had a dcf who know that I have dogs tell me after 5 months of being here their son was tested and is allergic to dogs . I said o.k. and just looked at her .She said nothing more and went home . Dcb is still here .
Stephnrich 04:13 PM 12-08-2014
What nerve! Buh-buh.
nannyde 07:06 PM 12-08-2014
If someone suggested I get rid of my sweet adorable awesome perfect love princesses I would tell them to hit the road NOW. I can't even imagine. My son would be devastated.
We sent them to the groomer on Saturday and both of us were pacing until it was time to pick them up. We don't know how to act without them. We need therapy. ;-)
We sent them to the groomer on Saturday and both of us were pacing until it was time to pick them up. We don't know how to act without them. We need therapy. ;-)
daycare 07:13 PM 12-08-2014
if you asked me today I would take my cats over my own kids....lol yeah they were having behavior issues....lol
I had a family try to do something similar, but in the end the child was not even allergic to my cats. the child ended up needing to have their tonsils taken out.
they took their child to the doc to get tested, they never asked me to get rid of the cats, but I told them that they would need to find another childcare if the kid was. They took dck to the doc got tested and the test came back negative.
I would never rid of my pets for anyone, not even my husband...
I had a family try to do something similar, but in the end the child was not even allergic to my cats. the child ended up needing to have their tonsils taken out.
they took their child to the doc to get tested, they never asked me to get rid of the cats, but I told them that they would need to find another childcare if the kid was. They took dck to the doc got tested and the test came back negative.
I would never rid of my pets for anyone, not even my husband...
Wednesday! 04:06 AM 12-09-2014
Cats. All the way. Those people could leave you at the drop of a hat. Your cats are your fur babies and won't just up and leave. 
Cradle2crayons 09:19 AM 12-09-2014
Enough said
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