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momofboys 08:01 AM 08-21-2012
This is dcc 2nd week in care. Dcp dropped off and after leaving I noticed child did not have favorite blanket or special music parents think he needs at nap. Ughh and to make matters worse I get paid in advance and there wad no check in the bag. Would you text the parent picking up to verify it is being brought?
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Blackcat31 08:04 AM 08-21-2012
I would call and mention the missing check as well as the needed blanket/nap time music.

Since the child is new, calling to double check abotu both issues wouldn't seem out of line IMHO.
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MarinaVanessa 08:10 AM 08-21-2012
I agree with Blackcat. If parnts say that child needed special items I'd want them on hand ... on the other hand the child may do very well even without the blanket or the music, you neve know. I'd still call to mention it though. And deffinetely call about the check. I have a no pay, no stay policy (one of the reasons why payday for me is Friday otherwise it's late, is so that parents don't want to pay the extra $15 late payment on Monday).
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momofboys 08:26 AM 08-21-2012
Tks gals. I will call mom close to lunch. I think child will be OK without those things. I do want to be firm with parents about payment. I get paid in advance on the first day of week I provide care. Hope dcm planned to bring at pickup(someone else dropped off).
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laundrymom 10:10 AM 08-21-2012
I'd just play the supply thing by ear, but send a text to mom " hey Sally, I didn't see check in bag, you may want to look around for it in case it fell out. Today is payday. :-) have a great day. "
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Crazy8 11:39 AM 08-21-2012
Originally Posted by laundrymom:
I'd just play the supply thing by ear, but send a text to mom " hey Sally, I didn't see check in bag, you may want to look around for it in case it fell out. Today is payday. :-) have a great day. "
This is what I'd do (and have done). I love the look on a parents face when they realize child got thru the day without the lovey that parents INSIST they need to hold 24/7. So I wouldn't be so quick to call/text about that, but I would absolutely mention the check not being in the bag!
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renodeb 07:41 AM 08-23-2012
I would call definately call/text. Nothing weird about that. There have been lots of times that I parent has had to run somethng back here. I have them leave it at front door so as not to disturb the dc.
Debbie
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EntropyControlSpecialist 07:46 AM 08-23-2012
Originally Posted by Crazy8:
This is what I'd do (and have done). I love the look on a parents face when they realize child got thru the day without the lovey that parents INSIST they need to hold 24/7. So I wouldn't be so quick to call/text about that, but I would absolutely mention the check not being in the bag!
I absolutely agree.
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