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Kimberli 08:47 AM 11-05-2012
Thanks to all of you who have reached out here and privately to inquire and offer support in regards to my recent Terminated Parent Nightmare! It has really helped me to not feel so alone in all of this!

So ... update? The disgruntled mom who filed the case against me has agreed to have the matter heard on Judge ****, as did I - so we film in Los Angeles on the 14th of this month. I was asked to provide a statement of my side of the story prior to going on the show, which I did, and we shall see what happens from this point forward. I could win ... and I could lose - but no matter what she decides or says to either of us - that chapter in particular will be over on that day. Yahooooo! SO ready to move on!

In regards to the licensing citation I am still trying to appeal, I have continually called the Southern California Child Care Law Advocate and her voicemail is still full and she is unreachable. I just don't understand how someone can leave their position for months at a time without a specified return date and no replacement. I was told by her office that she was scheduled to return toward the end of October. I am feeling frustrated to say the least.

Thanks for your continued support. I will keep you guys posted. The producers of the J.J. show said that the episode likely won't air until early next year sometime. If I win, I'll tell ya the date ... if I lose ... well ... Ha, ha, ha! Just kidding! I will tell you the date even if Lady Law decides to annihilate me! I did what I felt was best in the situation - win or lose!
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sharlan 08:55 AM 11-05-2012
My only advice is to make sure you have lots of documentation, make sure everything that can be is notorized. I've seen where she won't accept anything that isn't notorized.

I am wishing you the best and hoping that you win.
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littlemissmuffet 08:58 AM 11-05-2012
It's incredibly unlikely that you will lose. Can't wait to watch!
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cheerfuldom 09:01 AM 11-05-2012
also print out any emails or document any texts, print out your phone bill if you must to prove times and dates of contact, copies of all your daycare enrollment documents, document like crazy.

i cant wait till you win!!!! I will be outraged and so confused and shocked if you dont win.
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Kimberli 09:13 AM 11-05-2012
We are not allowed to bring any statements, notarized or not, because they can't be cross-examined, BUT - I am bringing a witness who is the Dad of one of my daycare kids who is the exact same age as the child who was terminated. He has seen and heard the interaction between myself and the suing parent, seen the child's outrageous behavior and can speak to how I treat the children in our care - so I feel good about that.

I will have all my other ducks in a row, but we literally get 12 minutes in the courtroom so I am expecting short and sweet!
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MarinaVanessa 09:13 AM 11-05-2012
Good luck!!

Thanks for the update. I agree and hope that you follow eveyrone's advice and document, document, document. Print EVERYTHING that you can and make a journal of everything in cronological order. Organize everything in groups ... emails, phone calls, texts, letters, contract, policy handbook etc. Really focus on what your standpoint is and get as much "evidence" as you can that can support your case. Get some of those little stickly flags and bookmark the parts in the handbook, contract, emails etc that support your case and highlight the parts. The more organized you are the easier it'll be for you to get your proof to Judge *****.

I'm sure you'll do fine. Please let us know how it turns out once you're back. If you win (which you probably will) then you can finally have that validation ... if you lose your case (which you probably won't) well at least the show pays the client and it doesn't come out of your pocket. In either case at least it can all be put behind you.
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countrymom 11:23 AM 11-05-2012
oh take pictures of your daycare area too and where the the time out corner is too. You never know. She may say that your house is dirty and such.
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cheerfuldom 11:26 AM 11-05-2012
Originally Posted by countrymom:
oh take pictures of your daycare area too and where the the time out corner is too. You never know. She may say that your house is dirty and such.
good idea!

plus documentation about yourself personally....background check, reference letters from other parents (if you do those), training and education, record of your past with licensing (showing no issues before this)
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Lucy 11:48 AM 11-05-2012
I hope they don't tell you that you have to keep the verdict a secret until the episode airs!! That's what they do to people on shows like Survivor. I know Judge ***** show isn't as huge as Survivor, but jeez.... I can't stand not knowing for that long!!!
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countrymom 12:14 PM 11-05-2012
Originally Posted by cheerfuldom:
good idea!

plus documentation about yourself personally....background check, reference letters from other parents (if you do those), training and education, record of your past with licensing (showing no issues before this)
thats good too. anything to make yourself look better.

also, check the web and make sure (google it) that there isn't anything negative about you because you never know.
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Lilbutterflie 12:31 PM 11-05-2012
I think you certainly already have all your ducks in a row; and I will be completely horrified and baffled if you do NOT win!!!

It is a very sad day for daycare providers when a provider gets sued for giving a child multiple timeouts in one day when the child was being physically violent to the other children. It is absolutely crazy to me!! The only other alternative would have been to call the parent immediately after 1 timeout to come pick up their misbehaving child.

Please keep us updated!!!
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spud912 01:00 PM 11-05-2012
I can't wait to watch! Thanks for keeping us so updated!
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Kimberli 01:06 PM 11-05-2012
Originally Posted by MarinaVanessa:
Good luck!!

Thanks for the update. I agree and hope that you follow eveyrone's advice and document, document, document. Print EVERYTHING that you can and make a journal of everything in cronological order. Organize everything in groups ... emails, phone calls, texts, letters, contract, policy handbook etc. Really focus on what your standpoint is and get as much "evidence" as you can that can support your case. Get some of those little stickly flags and bookmark the parts in the handbook, contract, emails etc that support your case and highlight the parts. The more organized you are the easier it'll be for you to get your proof to Judge *****.

I'm sure you'll do fine. Please let us know how it turns out once you're back. If you win (which you probably will) then you can finally have that validation ... if you lose your case (which you probably won't) well at least the show pays the client and it doesn't come out of your pocket. In either case at least it can all be put behind you.
My plan exactly! Great minds think alike and we are all on the same page! I will be organized, prepared and above all ... professional!

Hoping for the best!
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Country Kids 01:07 PM 11-05-2012
See if you can look up on the internet and watch any past childcare cases she has done and how she reacted.

It might give you some insight on how it could go.
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momofsix 02:14 PM 11-05-2012
I think your chances with Judge ***** will be better then with another judge even. She's pretty "old school" and I'm sure would find the thought of no consequences at all for kids absolutely ridiculous too!
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EntropyControlSpecialist 06:01 AM 11-06-2012
The whole ordeal is ridiculous and I can't wait for you to be able to put it BEHIND you! My husband rolls his eyes every time I bring this up because "that parent is so ridiculous!"
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mom2many 11:16 AM 11-06-2012
Thanks for the update! I'm looking forward to hearing how this goes. I cannot imagine you NOT winning and this parent NOT looking totally stupid!
Good Luck!
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GrandmaDinasDaycare 01:24 PM 11-06-2012
Looking forward to hearing how this all turns out...

Miss Dina (Schaefer)
Owner of Grandma Dinas Daycare
Yreka, California
475405744
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MarinaVanessa 01:37 PM 11-06-2012
Oh I just thought about something ... be prepared for the DCP to say that you were somehow neglecting or abusing the kids. If you have any written letters, emails or texts from this family and the other families that talk about how wonderful your daycare is or how much their child loves coming to daycare then take these too (write telephone numbers on them just in case).

Be prepared to point out that behavior issues were an issue that was being worked on and that if you had been abusing or neglecting the children then they would have pulled the child way before now. If they bring up abuse or neglect just emphasize that the only thing that youhave ever done that could somehow be related to abuse is putting the child in time out which is not abusive. Make sure that you say how long the child was in time out for and the reason why the child was put in time out that particular time. You can even bring up the thought that you had the other children to look after and that since the child was not cooperating that you had no choice but to separate him from the other children to prevent him from hurting/disrupting the other kids.

I hope they don't go this route but you just never know.
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SilverSabre25 03:11 PM 11-06-2012
Crrrazy. Definitely let us know the air date...
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HappyHearts 12:39 PM 11-13-2012
Was thinking about you and want to wish you good luck tomorrow! Keep us updated when you can.
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Lyss 02:41 PM 11-13-2012
Originally Posted by HappyHearts:
Was thinking about you and want to wish you good luck tomorrow! Keep us updated when you can.
I was just thinking about searching for this post today too!

We'll be thinking about you! Good luck tomorrow!
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daycare 02:54 PM 11-13-2012
does she go to court tomorrow or to film the show?????
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Country Kids 02:55 PM 11-13-2012
Originally Posted by daycare:
does she go to court tomorrow or to film the show?????
Both-they film while they are doing court.
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daycare 03:00 PM 11-13-2012
Originally Posted by Country Kids:
Both-they film while they are doing court.
I had to look up the show to really understand what is going on here..

so the show is about a lady who is a judge correct? And is she a real judge that can make a real decision on this case? Or is it just for show on TV and then they go to see a real judge?
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Country Kids 03:01 PM 11-13-2012
Originally Posted by daycare:
I had to look up the show to really understand what is going on here..

so the show is about a lady who is a judge correct? And is she a real judge that can make a real decision on this case? Or is it just for show on TV and then they go to see a real judge?
She's a real life judge and makes decisions right there on the case! She's rude at times, straight forward and someone you don't want on your bad side.
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daycare 03:15 PM 11-13-2012
Originally Posted by Country Kids:
She's a real life judge and makes decisions right there on the case! She's rude at times, straight forward and someone you don't want on your bad side.
sounds like all judges....lol

so she will find out tomorrow, but the tv show is not on tomorrow correct?
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Country Kids 03:18 PM 11-13-2012
Originally Posted by daycare:
sounds like all judges....lol

so she will find out tomorrow, but the tv show is not on tomorrow correct?
Correct-she will let us know the airing date!
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daycare 03:21 PM 11-13-2012
Originally Posted by Country Kids:
Correct-she will let us know the airing date!
oh wow that is exciting..... thanks CK....youre the best!!!!
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Country Kids 03:38 PM 11-13-2012
Originally Posted by daycare:
oh wow that is exciting..... thanks CK....youre the best!!!!
All in a days work you know-
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DaycareMomma 07:50 AM 11-14-2012
Ahh good luck today! I hope it goes in your favor. So can you tell us the outcome or do we have to wait?!?! I have a hard time believing she'd side with the family.
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MarinaVanessa 08:45 AM 11-14-2012
I was just thinking about this thread too. I'm dying for an update. Can we know the outcome now or must we wait until the show airs? I'm biting my nails here!!
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AnneCordelia 08:51 AM 11-14-2012
Can't wait to hear how it went! I hope she ruled in your favour!
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Michael 10:35 AM 11-14-2012
I would imagine she has an NDA and can't talk about it until the slow airs. That's my guess.
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Michelle 11:17 AM 11-14-2012
she can talk in code like saying she is very happy today or very mad
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mom2many 11:35 AM 11-14-2012
I'm anxious to hear some news on this too!
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countrymom 12:06 PM 11-14-2012
Originally Posted by Michelle:
she can talk in code like saying she is very happy today or very mad
omg thats what I was thinking too. She can post anon because only we know about it.
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Lyss 01:36 PM 11-14-2012
Originally Posted by Michael:
I would imagine she has an NDA and can't talk about it until the slow airs. That's my guess.
This is what I was thinking as well... I hope not because it's a long time to wait!! I'm hoping for the best!

Originally Posted by Michelle:
she can talk in code like saying she is very happy today or very mad

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Kimberli 07:21 PM 11-14-2012
She is very, VERY happy!

She will post a date when she knows it.
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sharlan 07:26 PM 11-14-2012
Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!
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juliebug 07:32 PM 11-14-2012
Yeah that is wounderful
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nanglgrl 07:35 PM 11-14-2012
Awesome sauce!
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blandino 07:35 PM 11-14-2012
THANK GOD ! A win for you, is a win for all of us. And I am secretly hoping that Judge ***** (ever so gently - HA) put that woman in her place.
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Lyss 07:41 PM 11-14-2012
Originally Posted by Kimberli:
She is very, VERY happy!

She will post a date when she knows it.
Yay!!!!!!! I'm SOOO glad for you!!
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Lyss 07:42 PM 11-14-2012
Originally Posted by blandino:
THANK GOD ! A win for you, is a win for all of us. And I am secretly hoping that Judge *** (ever so gently - HA) put that woman in her place.

me too!
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spud912 08:04 PM 11-14-2012

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Michelle 11:38 PM 11-14-2012

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WImom 04:34 AM 11-15-2012
That's great to hear!
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Sunshine44 04:47 AM 11-15-2012
Yea! So glad to hear it.
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e.j. 05:11 AM 11-15-2012
Based on what I've seen of the show, I was concerned for you going into it. I'm so glad it turned out to be a good decision and that you're happy with the outcome. Congratulations!
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countrymom 05:30 AM 11-15-2012
awesome!!! I agree with the above poster who said that a win for her is a win for us!
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HappyHearts 06:04 AM 11-15-2012
Excellent news!!! So very happy for you!
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shelby 06:05 AM 11-15-2012

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Heidi 06:20 AM 11-15-2012
woo hoo!
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Happy Hearts 07:06 AM 11-15-2012
I'm so glad!!! Did you get to talk to Judge **** afterwards?
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mom2many 07:20 AM 11-15-2012
Awesome news! So HAPPY to hear this news & glad it worked out in your favor!
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momofsix 07:48 AM 11-15-2012
Congratulations!!! Great work!
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Mom2Five+ 08:45 AM 11-15-2012
Yes one for the providers! We needed someone to have a victory on our side. So many parents try to pull stunts like this all the time and think they can get away with it. A parent tried this with my sister who has been doing home daycare for 30+ years and even with as far as contacting civil rights to try and get her in trouble because she was terminated and owed a balance. She tried to play the race card and mistreatment. Well when her licensing worker came out and did her investigation (mind you this is the same worker she has had for the past 14 years so she knows her and how she runs her daycare) she reported back to them and busted the parent for being a liar and trying to cause trouble. We don't know what they said to her, but she ended up calling the worker and apologizing for starting all the trouble.
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Childminder 09:17 AM 11-15-2012
Happy Dance! It will be hard to wait for the rest of the story!
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julie 09:35 AM 11-15-2012
Yay! Really happy for you!!
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Sugar Magnolia 10:07 AM 11-15-2012
Yay!lovethis
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Lilbutterflie 10:17 AM 11-15-2012
Originally Posted by Kimberli:
She is very, VERY happy!

She will post a date when she knows it.
YAY!!!!

Thanks for the update!!! I was going to be so very upset if you came out of it being angry with the outcome!

I cannot wait to see the show!
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Meeko 10:22 AM 11-15-2012
YEAH!
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Sunshine74 09:41 PM 11-15-2012
Woo hoo!
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DaycareMomma 07:22 AM 11-16-2012
YAHOO!!!!!! Can't wait to find out the airing date!
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Country Kids 08:07 AM 11-16-2012
I feel we should all take the day off to watch!!!!!

You go girl-
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daycare 08:09 AM 11-16-2012
Originally Posted by Country Kids:
I feel we should all take the day off to watch!!!!!

You go girl-
lol CK stop dreaming again!!! WAKE UP....

I guess I can at least let you wish right???
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Michelle 08:16 AM 11-16-2012
Originally Posted by Country Kids:
I feel we should all take the day off to watch!!!!!

You go girl-
oh, jeez! that would take an act of congress for us!
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Country Kids 08:24 AM 11-16-2012
Originally Posted by Michelle:
oh, jeez! that would take an act of congress for us!


Daycare Providers Unite and Support Judge ***** with final ruling.

I can see the headlines now-
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Kimberli 08:27 AM 11-16-2012
I'm SO reading all your posts and giggling from the sidelines!

You guys just CRACK ME UP!!!!

Happy Friday! XOX
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sahm2three 09:26 AM 11-16-2012
Woohoooooo! Keep us posted as to when the dates are!
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My3cents 10:18 AM 11-16-2012


How uplifting this is for all of us!!!
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Lyss 11:13 AM 11-16-2012
Originally Posted by Country Kids:
I feel we should all take the day off to watch!!!!!

You go girl-
I wish! Maybe I'll be sick

I already told DH to get the old VCR out so I can tape it! (us poor folks have no DVR )

I'm really hoping if falls during nap time! I have no idea what time that show is even on at normally, I'll have to scope it out so I can figure out how to make sure I get to watch it!
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Country Kids 11:36 AM 11-16-2012
Originally Posted by Lyss:
I wish! Maybe I'll be sick

I already told DH to get the old VCR out so I can tape it! (us poor folks have no DVR )

I'm really hoping if falls during nap time! I have no idea what time that show is even on at normally, I'll have to scope it out so I can figure out how to make sure I get to watch it!
I'm getting the VCR ready to ( just in case) and we may just pop some popcorn and have juice for snack that day! Some have a movie day we will have Judge ***** day!!!

I wonder what she would think if she knew how excited we all were-
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