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Unregistered 11:39 AM 09-03-2019
How much notice do you give parents when they need to bring supplies diapers wipes? Just wondering because I had a parent get mad that I didnt give enough notice. Left me shaking my head in disbelief that they would get mad over their kid needing supplies. I tell them and they always forget for a day or two to bring them. So I said that they needed them tomorrow which was not enough notice and ridiculous according to them.
How do you handle it when supplies are low and needed?
How do you handle it when supplies are low and needed?
Cat Herder 11:40 AM 09-03-2019
I give notices on Fridays to give them the weekend to get what is needed.
Ariana 11:44 AM 09-03-2019
Depends on the parents but my current group is VERY forgetful so I give them notice when I have about 5-7 diapers left. I will give a verbal reminder first and then a text if they forget.
I had one parent forget for nearly a week. I luckily had enough diapers because I planned for the forgetfulness but I sent her home in a giant pull-up just to send a message and to make sure they didn’t forget again. My next step would be to refuse care.
I had one parent forget for nearly a week. I luckily had enough diapers because I planned for the forgetfulness but I sent her home in a giant pull-up just to send a message and to make sure they didn’t forget again. My next step would be to refuse care.
Cat Herder 11:50 AM 09-03-2019
On Friday mornings I check cubbies. If they will run out during the next work week I give them notice. A surplus is always better than a deficiency when it comes to sanitary supplies. 
I also don't have many clients that supply diapers anymore, most just accept the $15 per week diaper fee and let me supply everything.
Of the ones that do supply, the majority of those change over to mine by 10-12 months. 
I also don't have many clients that supply diapers anymore, most just accept the $15 per week diaper fee and let me supply everything.
Of the ones that do supply, the majority of those change over to mine by 10-12 months.
e.j. 12:16 PM 09-03-2019
Originally Posted by Cat Herder:
I give notices on Fridays to give them the weekend to get what is needed.
I try to do this, too, for the same reason. Sometimes I have to give short notice because I didn't notice supplies were running low but I've never caught any flack for it. Usually parents stock up. (I used to keep a spare pack of diapers and wipes in my car trunk when my oldest was in day care.)I give notices on Fridays to give them the weekend to get what is needed.
Blackcat31 12:38 PM 09-03-2019
I put a Post-it note on their cubby with a date on it when they have approximately 5 days of supplies remaining.
If they don't bring supplies by the 4th day pick up, I send them a reminder that supplies need to be brought the next morning.
If they don't bring supplies that 5th day I verbally tell them they will not be accepted into care after today without the requested supplies.
My current families are OVER suppliers as I get huge ginormous boxes of diapers and wipes. Sometimes to the point that I am not able to store so much and have to send some back home. There is just no happy medium...
If they don't bring supplies by the 4th day pick up, I send them a reminder that supplies need to be brought the next morning.
If they don't bring supplies that 5th day I verbally tell them they will not be accepted into care after today without the requested supplies.
My current families are OVER suppliers as I get huge ginormous boxes of diapers and wipes. Sometimes to the point that I am not able to store so much and have to send some back home. There is just no happy medium...
LittleExplorers 12:59 PM 09-03-2019
I try to check Wednesdays, but it's usually Fridays. We live in a rural area with little selection and high prices for what is near us. That gives them the weekend to shop or time to order online. I always suggest when they bring me supplies, they restock at home for the next time.
knoxmomof2 01:19 PM 09-03-2019
I check supplies on Friday and let them know at pickup that they'll need them on Monday. If I had a forgetful parent, I would tell them at pickup and also text them every time from then on. That way there's a record. Then, when they give you grief, just say "this is actually your second reminder. I reminded you and texted you on Friday" and it's easy to prove. If someone needs more notice, they need to make that clear.
I have a parent who likes to do a big order from Amazon, so she'll ask me before she does an order and I'll estimate how long my supplies will make it. I always clarify that it's just an estimate just in case something changes.
I have a parent who likes to do a big order from Amazon, so she'll ask me before she does an order and I'll estimate how long my supplies will make it. I always clarify that it's just an estimate just in case something changes.
rosieteddy 07:06 AM 09-04-2019
I was paid tuition monthly(at beginning of month)parents brought diapers and wipes then.If we ran out before next tuition I used a marker and wrote on diaper and left a note on bag.
Unregistered 08:36 AM 09-04-2019
I give at least a weeks notice
If there was ever an emergency I need 48-72 hours worth of aupploes
If there was ever an emergency I need 48-72 hours worth of aupploes
Msdunny 04:33 AM 09-05-2019
When I am down to about 8-10 diapers, I send a text. Thankfully, most of my parents go ahead and bring them the next day. We are on vacation next week, so I’ve told mine they could just bring a couple to finish out the week.
gonecrazy 06:45 AM 09-06-2019
When I have enough left for two or three days. Any parents that I have ever had work in town where they could easily grab whatever on the way home. I keep diapers here for those just in case, forgetful moments but something like formula would be a problem as I am not paying for that. I send a private message on Facebook when I need supplies so it's documented that they saw it.