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AuntTami 01:46 PM 12-06-2014
Ah! I finally got all my paper work figured out and printed off so my interview will be here within the next half hour.
DCD called to tell me that another lady at his current daycare is having problems finding a new daycare too and if everything works out, I might end up with two full timers out of this!
Their current provider accepted a position outside of her home so she's closing the doors.
This family seems wonderful. Moms a teacher dad is a loan officer with a local big bank. I am praying so hard but I'm so nervous stheyre not going to like me or my setup or something.
Send me good vibes!
I need this enrollment desperately but I'm not going to let them know that, obviously lol
DCD called to tell me that another lady at his current daycare is having problems finding a new daycare too and if everything works out, I might end up with two full timers out of this!
Their current provider accepted a position outside of her home so she's closing the doors.
This family seems wonderful. Moms a teacher dad is a loan officer with a local big bank. I am praying so hard but I'm so nervous stheyre not going to like me or my setup or something.
Send me good vibes!
I need this enrollment desperately but I'm not going to let them know that, obviously lol
Laurel 02:06 PM 12-06-2014
Originally Posted by AuntTami:
Ah! I finally got all my paper work figured out and printed off so my interview will be here within the next half hour.
DCD called to tell me that another lady at his current daycare is having problems finding a new daycare too and if everything works out, I might end up with two full timers out of this!
Their current provider accepted a position outside of her home so she's closing the doors.
This family seems wonderful. Moms a teacher dad is a loan officer with a local big bank. I am praying so hard but I'm so nervous stheyre not going to like me or my setup or something.
Send me good vibes!
I need this enrollment desperately but I'm not going to let them know that, obviously lol
Ahhh, you'll do fine! Good luck!Ah! I finally got all my paper work figured out and printed off so my interview will be here within the next half hour.
DCD called to tell me that another lady at his current daycare is having problems finding a new daycare too and if everything works out, I might end up with two full timers out of this!
Their current provider accepted a position outside of her home so she's closing the doors.
This family seems wonderful. Moms a teacher dad is a loan officer with a local big bank. I am praying so hard but I'm so nervous stheyre not going to like me or my setup or something.
Send me good vibes!
I need this enrollment desperately but I'm not going to let them know that, obviously lol
Laurel
Josiegirl 03:18 PM 12-06-2014
How did it go?? It's hard to relax when an enrollment helps to pay our bills.
Much too late to offer advice but I just try to be honest with them and tell them I'm a little nervous, ask my questions, pay lots of attention to their child, let them ask questions.....ah never mind. You probably did fine!!
Much too late to offer advice but I just try to be honest with them and tell them I'm a little nervous, ask my questions, pay lots of attention to their child, let them ask questions.....ah never mind. You probably did fine!!
AuntTami 03:34 PM 12-06-2014
I think it went well but I always think it goes well lol. She said she "felt comfortable" with me and liked that I treat the daycare kiddos like they're family instead of just dollar signs. She said she'd talk to her hubby tonight and let me know tomorrow. I hope it went well! I think it did. She seems wonderful.
Unregistered 07:35 AM 12-07-2014
Originally Posted by AuntTami:
I think it went well but I always think it goes well lol. She said she "felt comfortable" with me and liked that I treat the daycare kiddos like they're family instead of just dollar signs. She said she'd talk to her hubby tonight and let me know tomorrow. I hope it went well! I think it did. She seems wonderful.
Hate to bring a negative to your positive thinking but the mere fact that DCM mentioned that she loves that you treat the kids like family and not dollars signs says "You will do MORE for LESS because we're family" and basically tells me she doesn't think you are worth anymore than what you are charging because you do it for the love of her child. I think it went well but I always think it goes well lol. She said she "felt comfortable" with me and liked that I treat the daycare kiddos like they're family instead of just dollar signs. She said she'd talk to her hubby tonight and let me know tomorrow. I hope it went well! I think it did. She seems wonderful.
This is the attitude that gives you the most issues when trying to raise rates or enforce your policies.... parents always view "those" changes as money....
"YOU only want the money or you wouldn't be raising rates"
"But you love my child, so why would you charge more?"
"But we are family so why are you making ME follow your rules?"
"As family, you'll do special and give more.....etc"
Sorry, but that's been my experience.
I DO like/love the daycare kids but I don't love them as my family because they aren't.
They are income to me, no matter how much I care about them.
So for me, all decisions and actions performed on behalf of my child care program are based first and foremost on my income and ONLY secondly on feelings.
If you do enroll this family, I'd make sure you enforce your rules from the very beginning otherwise the "but you're family" way of thinking could come back and bite you.
Josiegirl 11:18 AM 12-07-2014
Originally Posted by Unregistered:
Hate to bring a negative to your positive thinking but the mere fact that DCM mentioned that she loves that you treat the kids like family and not dollars signs says "You will do MORE for LESS because we're family" and basically tells me she doesn't think you are worth anymore than what you are charging because you do it for the love of her child.
This is the attitude that gives you the most issues when trying to raise rates or enforce your policies.... parents always view "those" changes as money....
"YOU only want the money or you wouldn't be raising rates"
"But you love my child, so why would you charge more?"
"But we are family so why are you making ME follow your rules?"
"As family, you'll do special and give more.....etc"
Sorry, but that's been my experience.
I DO like/love the daycare kids but I don't love them as my family because they aren't.
They are income to me, no matter how much I care about them.
So for me, all decisions and actions performed on behalf of my child care program are based first and foremost on my income and ONLY secondly on feelings.
If you do enroll this family, I'd make sure you enforce your rules from the very beginning otherwise the "but you're family" way of thinking could come back and bite you.
You'll probably want to bop me on the head after my reply but I respectfully disagree. Some people are going to try and use/abuse the dcprovider/parent relationship no matter how you treat their child.Hate to bring a negative to your positive thinking but the mere fact that DCM mentioned that she loves that you treat the kids like family and not dollars signs says "You will do MORE for LESS because we're family" and basically tells me she doesn't think you are worth anymore than what you are charging because you do it for the love of her child.
This is the attitude that gives you the most issues when trying to raise rates or enforce your policies.... parents always view "those" changes as money....
"YOU only want the money or you wouldn't be raising rates"
"But you love my child, so why would you charge more?"
"But we are family so why are you making ME follow your rules?"
"As family, you'll do special and give more.....etc"
Sorry, but that's been my experience.
I DO like/love the daycare kids but I don't love them as my family because they aren't.
They are income to me, no matter how much I care about them.
So for me, all decisions and actions performed on behalf of my child care program are based first and foremost on my income and ONLY secondly on feelings.
If you do enroll this family, I'd make sure you enforce your rules from the very beginning otherwise the "but you're family" way of thinking could come back and bite you.
I think the families who are looking for in-home care want someone who treats their child like their own, when they're there. They don't want a provider who's always going to treat their own children better; they want someone who is going to do family type things and make their child feel 'at home' while they're in dc.
I've always thought of my dc as the children's home away from home. I'm taking care of them the same way I brought my own up.
AuntTami 11:45 AM 12-07-2014
I appreciate your input unregistered. However, I was the one that TOLD her that I treat my daycare kids like an extension of my family. It was a selling point for me and it still remains so. I don't have any children of my own, so yes, I treat my daycare kiddos as a part of my family. They're involved in my daily life, they do my daily tasks with me, and even help with some tasks(such as unloading the plastic bowls from the dish washer).
I have a very solid handbook(it's the only thing I actually am completely happy with as far as my daycare is concerned lol) and it outlines all late fees, extra charges, extra days, etc. they know that even though I treat my kids like part of my family, that it's still my business and my job.
The major reason I pointed out that I treat my kids like family is because she had mentioned that a previous provider didn't care about the kids and they were just a money making opportunity for that person and she didn't truly care about the kids. She said the day she pulled her son out of care it was because when she went to pick up her son, the prouder was on the third floor of her house ON THE PHONE while the kids were on the first floor, alone and unsupervised and that the provider had WAY more children than she was supposed to. So i made it a point to mention that I treat my kiddos like part of my family and that I certainly wouldn't ever leave my own family in a potentially dangerous situation and I certainly wouldn't do that to my daycare kids either.
They seem very respectful. She said she understands that my work is my work and my home life is my home life, as that's how she functions too. She doesn't even bring papers home to grade because when she leaves school, her job is done and it's family time now, so I don't foresee too many issues. And if any arise, my handbook should answer any questions lol.
I'm very hopeful that this will work out. I had a good feeling, but I'm just waiting to hear back from them at this point. Hopefully they call back.
I have a very solid handbook(it's the only thing I actually am completely happy with as far as my daycare is concerned lol) and it outlines all late fees, extra charges, extra days, etc. they know that even though I treat my kids like part of my family, that it's still my business and my job.
The major reason I pointed out that I treat my kids like family is because she had mentioned that a previous provider didn't care about the kids and they were just a money making opportunity for that person and she didn't truly care about the kids. She said the day she pulled her son out of care it was because when she went to pick up her son, the prouder was on the third floor of her house ON THE PHONE while the kids were on the first floor, alone and unsupervised and that the provider had WAY more children than she was supposed to. So i made it a point to mention that I treat my kiddos like part of my family and that I certainly wouldn't ever leave my own family in a potentially dangerous situation and I certainly wouldn't do that to my daycare kids either.
They seem very respectful. She said she understands that my work is my work and my home life is my home life, as that's how she functions too. She doesn't even bring papers home to grade because when she leaves school, her job is done and it's family time now, so I don't foresee too many issues. And if any arise, my handbook should answer any questions lol.
I'm very hopeful that this will work out. I had a good feeling, but I'm just waiting to hear back from them at this point. Hopefully they call back.
AuntTami 03:33 PM 12-07-2014
The dad called earlier to say they would like to start their son on Tuesday! Hurray!
TheGoodLife 03:59 PM 12-07-2014
AWESOME!!! Congratulations, I hope it is a perfect fit for your daycare 
Josiegirl 04:54 PM 12-07-2014
Wonderful!! Now hopefully, the other person they know that might be looking for child care, will give you a ring also!
Controlled Chaos 05:04 PM 12-07-2014
Congrats!
hope 05:17 PM 12-07-2014
Congrats! Make sure to have them pass your contact information along to the other family also. Maybe you can even ask for the other families email. So glad this worked out for you!
EntropyControlSpecialist 05:36 AM 12-08-2014
Originally Posted by AuntTami:
The dad called earlier to say they would like to start their son on Tuesday! Hurray!
The dad called earlier to say they would like to start their son on Tuesday! Hurray!
Laurel 06:36 AM 12-08-2014
Great!
Laurel
Laurel
midaycare 07:19 AM 12-08-2014
Good for you!
daycarediva 09:32 AM 12-08-2014
Originally Posted by AuntTami:
The dad called earlier to say they would like to start their son on Tuesday! Hurray!
YAY!!!!!!! So happy for you! I hope you get the other ft'er, too! The dad called earlier to say they would like to start their son on Tuesday! Hurray!
I also try to make my daycare kids feel at home when they're here. I'm in it for the income AND the outcome (to the kids).
melilley 10:52 AM 12-08-2014
I just saw this post! Congratulations!
KayB 11:12 AM 12-08-2014
Happy for you!!!
KiddieCahoots 11:45 AM 12-08-2014
Congratulations!!!
Love working with the teachers that can relate.
Love working with the teachers that can relate.
AuntTami 11:48 AM 12-08-2014
Originally Posted by KiddieCahoots:
Congratulations!!!
Love working with the teachers that can relate.
You ladies are so amazing! Thanks for the words of encouragement and the congratulations! I'm very relieved to have this board to bounce my nervous energy off of! Everyone is so supportive. I appreciate it! I hope I can get the other ft'er too(dcm was going to give the other mom my info so I'm waiting to hear from her) but for now, I just doubled the income I've been bringing in for 6 months so Thatll be a great help. LolCongratulations!!!
Love working with the teachers that can relate.
Second Home 12:54 PM 12-08-2014
Heidi 01:05 PM 12-08-2014
Congrats Tami!
LadyK8 02:33 PM 12-08-2014
Congratulations! Please update us on your first day! <3
AuntTami 09:57 AM 12-09-2014
Originally Posted by LadyK8:
Congratulations! Please update us on your first day! <3
Well, part way through the first day and it's not too bad. He's had a rough morning, but nothing out of the ordinary. He's just adjusting so he's been on the verge of tears all day and over tired as he only took a short morning nap. He's down for afternoon nap now along with DCB1 who dcb2 woke up on his arrival. Way earlier than dcb2 usually wakes up. I think after tomorrow he's going to be doing much better. He's settling in nicely but it will take a day or two for him to be comfortable.Congratulations! Please update us on your first day! <3
midaycare 10:16 AM 12-09-2014
Originally Posted by AuntTami:
Well, part way through the first day and it's not too bad. He's had a rough morning, but nothing out of the ordinary. He's just adjusting so he's been on the verge of tears all day and over tired as he only took a short morning nap. He's down for afternoon nap now along with DCB1 who dcb2 woke up on his arrival. Way earlier than dcb2 usually wakes up. I think after tomorrow he's going to be doing much better. He's settling in nicely but it will take a day or two for him to be comfortable.
It will definitely take a day or two. I'm so glad to hear all is well!Well, part way through the first day and it's not too bad. He's had a rough morning, but nothing out of the ordinary. He's just adjusting so he's been on the verge of tears all day and over tired as he only took a short morning nap. He's down for afternoon nap now along with DCB1 who dcb2 woke up on his arrival. Way earlier than dcb2 usually wakes up. I think after tomorrow he's going to be doing much better. He's settling in nicely but it will take a day or two for him to be comfortable.