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Boymom 07:52 AM 07-13-2016
I updated just a few things in my contract the other day; things that were driving me bonkers!! One dcm kept bringing dcb in pajamas. I put in my new contract that all children need to be dressed for the day. Well, he comes dressed, but without socks and shoes on. His shoes are so hard to get on his feet so it is a big deal to me. Plus I don't feel like I should be the one dressing him.
I don't get it.
Why doesn't she put shoes on him? I already have my kids to get ready. I don't need to get her kid ready too!
Apparently I should have put specifics in my contract.
Would this bother y'all? Or am I just being picky because I'm SO ready for my vacation? When my son went to a home daycare, I fully dressed him. Doesn't fully dressed include shoes?
I don't get it.
Why doesn't she put shoes on him? I already have my kids to get ready. I don't need to get her kid ready too!
Apparently I should have put specifics in my contract.
Would this bother y'all? Or am I just being picky because I'm SO ready for my vacation? When my son went to a home daycare, I fully dressed him. Doesn't fully dressed include shoes?
Blackcat31 07:55 AM 07-13-2016
Originally Posted by Boymom:
I updated just a few things in my contract the other day; things that were driving me bonkers!! One dcm kept bringing dcb in pajamas. I put in my new contract that all children need to be dressed for the day. Well, he comes dressed, but without socks and shoes on. His shoes are so hard to get on his feet so it is a big deal to me. Plus I don't feel like I should be the one dressing him.
I don't get it.
Why doesn't she put shoes on him? I already have my kids to get ready. I don't need to get her kid ready too!
Apparently I should have put specifics in my contract.
Would this bother y'all? Or am I just being picky because I'm SO ready for my vacation? When my son went to a home daycare, I fully dressed him. Doesn't fully dressed include shoes?
I don't know...depends on whether you wear shoes in your house or not. I dont allow shoes in the house so if a parent carried their child in without shoes, that would work for me so long as they have shoes for when we go outside. I updated just a few things in my contract the other day; things that were driving me bonkers!! One dcm kept bringing dcb in pajamas. I put in my new contract that all children need to be dressed for the day. Well, he comes dressed, but without socks and shoes on. His shoes are so hard to get on his feet so it is a big deal to me. Plus I don't feel like I should be the one dressing him.
I don't get it.
Why doesn't she put shoes on him? I already have my kids to get ready. I don't need to get her kid ready too!
Apparently I should have put specifics in my contract.
Would this bother y'all? Or am I just being picky because I'm SO ready for my vacation? When my son went to a home daycare, I fully dressed him. Doesn't fully dressed include shoes?
If the shoes are troublesome, I'd straight up tell the mom you need different shoes.
Oh and as far as spelling everything out....get used to it. You will always have to explain everything it seems and as soon as one group of clients "gets it" you have another new enrollment that messes it up....
rosieteddy 08:32 AM 07-13-2016
Hand her the shoes and tell her to please put them on.Then mention he needs to arrive fully dressed ready for the day.Everytime she comes in tell her to put the shoes on.
happymom 09:00 AM 07-13-2016
How old is he? Can he put his own shoes on?
I have two kids and send one to daycare with shoes but hardly ever put shoes on my 9 month old when sending him. Usually he is barefoot. I keep a pair of soft soled sandals in his cubby if he's going to be on the ground outside.
I have two kids and send one to daycare with shoes but hardly ever put shoes on my 9 month old when sending him. Usually he is barefoot. I keep a pair of soft soled sandals in his cubby if he's going to be on the ground outside.
Boymom 09:09 AM 07-13-2016
Originally Posted by happymom:
How old is he? Can he put his own shoes on?
I have two kids and send one to daycare with shoes but hardly ever put shoes on my 9 month old when sending him. Usually he is barefoot. I keep a pair of soft soled sandals in his cubby if he's going to be on the ground outside.
He is almost 3, but his shoes are so hard to get on that I can barely do it!How old is he? Can he put his own shoes on?
I have two kids and send one to daycare with shoes but hardly ever put shoes on my 9 month old when sending him. Usually he is barefoot. I keep a pair of soft soled sandals in his cubby if he's going to be on the ground outside.
EntropyControlSpecialist 10:24 AM 07-13-2016
Originally Posted by Boymom:
He is almost 3, but his shoes are so hard to get on that I can barely do it!
Send home a note. "Please bring easy off/on closed toe shoes. We are working on independent dressing and he is struggling greatly to get his current pair of shoes on."He is almost 3, but his shoes are so hard to get on that I can barely do it!
They can buy $10 shoes at Walmart, $5 shoes at a resale shop, etc.
thrivingchildcarecom 10:37 AM 07-13-2016
Believe me, I know! One of my current clients had the habit of bringing her little girl without even changing the overnight pull-up let alone getting her dress. I MEAN, REALLY!!! Anyway, she got the message after I told her she was welcome to use my bathroom to tend to her child. Even if it didn't bother me, I am way too busy taking care of other children or duties at the child care to now assume ALL of the parents responsibilities too.
As far as your contract, YES! You do have to spell everything out. It might look and seem like an obvious thing, but parents seem to get our role confused with that of a nanny or even with their own parental duties.
As far as your contract, YES! You do have to spell everything out. It might look and seem like an obvious thing, but parents seem to get our role confused with that of a nanny or even with their own parental duties.
happymom 11:31 AM 07-13-2016
It may sound silly but when my son started walking, the home daycare I sent him to required all parents to bring crocs that stayed at daycare for outdoor play. No shoes were allowed indoors at her house.
I would send him in regular shoes, which he removed at the door, and when it came time to play outside, the crocs went on. It helped keep his regular shoes nice longer, too
I feel like crocs are the ugliest shoes ever and would never have dreamed I would buy them for my kid (sorry if that offends anyone), but I feel differently now. It made things so easy and the shoes were durable and kept feet protected.
I would send him in regular shoes, which he removed at the door, and when it came time to play outside, the crocs went on. It helped keep his regular shoes nice longer, too
I feel like crocs are the ugliest shoes ever and would never have dreamed I would buy them for my kid (sorry if that offends anyone), but I feel differently now. It made things so easy and the shoes were durable and kept feet protected.
Blackcat31 12:40 PM 07-13-2016
Originally Posted by happymom:
It may sound silly but when my son started walking, the home daycare I sent him to required all parents to bring crocs that stayed at daycare for outdoor play. No shoes were allowed indoors at her house.
I would send him in regular shoes, which he removed at the door, and when it came time to play outside, the crocs went on. It helped keep his regular shoes nice longer, too
I feel like crocs are the ugliest shoes ever and would never have dreamed I would buy them for my kid (sorry if that offends anyone), but I feel differently now. It made things so easy and the shoes were durable and kept feet protected.
It may sound silly but when my son started walking, the home daycare I sent him to required all parents to bring crocs that stayed at daycare for outdoor play. No shoes were allowed indoors at her house.
I would send him in regular shoes, which he removed at the door, and when it came time to play outside, the crocs went on. It helped keep his regular shoes nice longer, too
I feel like crocs are the ugliest shoes ever and would never have dreamed I would buy them for my kid (sorry if that offends anyone), but I feel differently now. It made things so easy and the shoes were durable and kept feet protected.
The only real shoe rule I have is "No Crocs" I despise Crocs.
Blackcat31 12:41 PM 07-13-2016
sorry, I couldn't resist.
Snowmom 12:47 PM 07-13-2016
Awesome!
Controlled Chaos 03:24 PM 07-13-2016
Oh my gosh "that's where your dignity leaked out"
Thriftylady 03:38 PM 07-13-2016
I swear to goodness that crocs gave me planter fasciitis. I generally hate shoes and would throw on crocs to go anywhere. My feet were killing me for months and months. So I started wearing real shoes and haven't had an issue since it cleared up. Now I wear real shoes every day to help my feet and back pain. Hubby loves his crocs though. But being a truck driver he isn't on his feet as much.
Baby Beluga 03:54 PM 07-13-2016
You forgot the best one!
Blackcat31 09:27 PM 07-13-2016
Originally Posted by Baby Beluga:
You forgot the best one!
You forgot the best one!
Boymom 06:02 AM 07-14-2016
Bwahahahaha! Oh my goodness, y'all gave me a good laugh!!!
I actually have a dcb that comes here wearing crocs every single day. They are SO ugly!!! LOL!
I actually have a dcb that comes here wearing crocs every single day. They are SO ugly!!! LOL!
Cat Herder 06:17 AM 07-14-2016
Originally Posted by happymom:
It may sound silly but when my son started walking, the home daycare I sent him to required all parents to bring crocs that stayed at daycare for outdoor play. No shoes were allowed indoors at her house.
I would send him in regular shoes, which he removed at the door, and when it came time to play outside, the crocs went on. It helped keep his regular shoes nice longer, too
I feel like crocs are the ugliest shoes ever and would never have dreamed I would buy them for my kid (sorry if that offends anyone), but I feel differently now. It made things so easy and the shoes were durable and kept feet protected.
Hmm... now I wonder if you were a client of mine. It may sound silly but when my son started walking, the home daycare I sent him to required all parents to bring crocs that stayed at daycare for outdoor play. No shoes were allowed indoors at her house.
I would send him in regular shoes, which he removed at the door, and when it came time to play outside, the crocs went on. It helped keep his regular shoes nice longer, too
I feel like crocs are the ugliest shoes ever and would never have dreamed I would buy them for my kid (sorry if that offends anyone), but I feel differently now. It made things so easy and the shoes were durable and kept feet protected.
I require them if they want a certain color. I provide them if they simply want them to fit. Love them.
For daycare.We have a large tract of land with natural springs and little puddle stomping creeks everywhere. Dry feet rarely happen, here. Crocs get washed daily, along with play clothes. Super easy decon. Kids then get bathed and dressed in street clothes for going home.
It is what I do.
Cat Herder 06:26 AM 07-14-2016
The memes...
I will HAVE to share those in my parent newsletters.
I have a couple moms who won't share the daycare pics if you can see the crocs. Others apply a disclaimer "Mrs. Cat Herder picked those shoes. I am innocent."
I will HAVE to share those in my parent newsletters.
I have a couple moms who won't share the daycare pics if you can see the crocs. Others apply a disclaimer "Mrs. Cat Herder picked those shoes. I am innocent."
Blackcat31 06:50 AM 07-14-2016
Originally Posted by Cat Herder:
The memes...
I will HAVE to share those in my parent newsletters.
I have a couple moms who won't share the daycare pics if you can see the crocs. Others apply a disclaimer "Mrs. Cat Herder picked those shoes. I am innocent."
The memes...
I will HAVE to share those in my parent newsletters.
I have a couple moms who won't share the daycare pics if you can see the crocs. Others apply a disclaimer "Mrs. Cat Herder picked those shoes. I am innocent."
that's awesome!
happymom 10:40 AM 07-14-2016
HAHAHAA, those memes had me dying.
I never ever would have bought a pair of crocs for my kid if daycare didn't ask me to. They turned out to be his favorite shoes.
I would dress him so cute in little gray skinny jeans and a hip t-shirt and then he would cry because he wanted his blue crocs instead of the cute sperrys I picked.
To this day he plays ABC mouse and collects virtual pairs of crocs in every color. Gross, but better than him wearing them in real life. I will say they helped him independently learn to put on his shoes at a very young age, but they are hideous.
I never ever would have bought a pair of crocs for my kid if daycare didn't ask me to. They turned out to be his favorite shoes.
I would dress him so cute in little gray skinny jeans and a hip t-shirt and then he would cry because he wanted his blue crocs instead of the cute sperrys I picked.
To this day he plays ABC mouse and collects virtual pairs of crocs in every color. Gross, but better than him wearing them in real life. I will say they helped him independently learn to put on his shoes at a very young age, but they are hideous.
Second Home 03:03 PM 07-14-2016
I thought crocs were the ugliest things ever and swore I would never get any.Then i needed slippers and could not find any ones I likes .So I bought a cheap pair of the furry lined crocs and love them as slippers . I never wear them if I go out but always have a pair of slipper crocs.
Josiegirl 03:16 PM 07-14-2016
Originally Posted by Blackcat31:
sorry, I couldn't resist.
OMG LOL If people weren't offended before.....too funny!sorry, I couldn't resist.
I've never worn them but thought they looked comfortable. Don't millions of nurses and dental office workers everywhere wear them? Maybe that's why I associate them with comfort.
laundrymom 03:23 PM 07-14-2016
I only wear crocs during outside daycare play. And gardening. But never in public. Lol. I have furry ones for winter.
Now, just don't go picking on my five fingers or Keens. Lol
Now, just don't go picking on my five fingers or Keens. Lol
sharlan 03:46 PM 07-14-2016
I never thought of having Crocs for the kids.
I had a pair that I wore for so long the sole was smooth. I think I had them for 5 or 6 years. I loved them but never bought another pair after I wore them out
I had a pair that I wore for so long the sole was smooth. I think I had them for 5 or 6 years. I loved them but never bought another pair after I wore them out
Blackcat31 04:30 PM 07-14-2016
Originally Posted by Second Home:
I thought crocs were the ugliest things ever and swore I would never get any.Then i needed slippers and could not find any ones I likes .So I bought a cheap pair of the furry lined crocs and love them as slippers . I never wear them if I go out but always have a pair of slipper crocs.
I thought crocs were the ugliest things ever and swore I would never get any.Then i needed slippers and could not find any ones I likes .So I bought a cheap pair of the furry lined crocs and love them as slippers . I never wear them if I go out but always have a pair of slipper crocs.
Originally Posted by laundrymom:
I only wear crocs during outside daycare play. And gardening. But never in public. Lol. I have furry ones for winter.
Now, just don't go picking on my five fingers or Keens. Lol
I only wear crocs during outside daycare play. And gardening. But never in public. Lol. I have furry ones for winter.
Now, just don't go picking on my five fingers or Keens. Lol
Hey NOTHING wrong with wearing them outside of "public".... It's IN public that people should re-think tneir choices
sharlan 04:47 PM 07-14-2016
Originally Posted by Blackcat31:
Hey NOTHING wrong with wearing them outside of "public".... It's IN public that people should re-think tneir choices
Hey, I wore mine in public every day. They were the comfiest shoes I ever had. I've moved on to Sketchers slip on.Hey NOTHING wrong with wearing them outside of "public".... It's IN public that people should re-think tneir choices
Lianne 09:44 PM 07-17-2016
Originally Posted by Blackcat31:
Hey NOTHING wrong with wearing them outside of "public".... It's IN public that people should re-think tneir choices
As ugly as they are, I wear crocs all the time. Even out in public. I had painful feet for years, tried lots of things before someone suggested crocs. They solved my foot pain immediately and have ever since. I had to choose between ugly shoes or $800 orthotics. It's a good thing I'm low maintenance because I chose money over vanity, lolHey NOTHING wrong with wearing them outside of "public".... It's IN public that people should re-think tneir choices
Annalee 05:21 AM 07-18-2016
Originally Posted by sharlan:
Hey, I wore mine in public every day. They were the comfiest shoes I ever had. I've moved on to Sketchers slip on.
My mom loves the sketchers slip-on....she is not a shopper but has many pairs of sketchers.Hey, I wore mine in public every day. They were the comfiest shoes I ever had. I've moved on to Sketchers slip on.
Blackcat31 05:51 AM 07-18-2016
Originally Posted by Lianne:
As ugly as they are, I wear crocs all the time. Even out in public. I had painful feet for years, tried lots of things before someone suggested crocs. They solved my foot pain immediately and have ever since. I had to choose between ugly shoes or $800 orthotics. It's a good thing I'm low maintenance because I chose money over vanity, lol
As ugly as they are, I wear crocs all the time. Even out in public. I had painful feet for years, tried lots of things before someone suggested crocs. They solved my foot pain immediately and have ever since. I had to choose between ugly shoes or $800 orthotics. It's a good thing I'm low maintenance because I chose money over vanity, lol
My mom swears by them too! She has plantar fasciitis and hated the orthopedics they suggested so she
's Crocs! Originally Posted by Annalee:
My mom loves the sketchers slip-on....she is not a shopper but has many pairs of sketchers.
I love Sketchers Go-Walk slip ons. I have several different colors as they are great for traveling and for packing in your bag for whenever.My mom loves the sketchers slip-on....she is not a shopper but has many pairs of sketchers.
CityGarden 09:13 AM 07-18-2016
This is so funny!!! I too loathe crocs but I do like the concept of shoes just for outside at daycare.
To the OP when my dd started preschool at 2 years / 10 months she needed to have clothes including shoes she could get on and off herself. If the child is 2 or older I would aim to have a similar policy if not I would still ask mom for shoes that are easy on and off. I would not mine children arriving without shoes as I don't love shoes in the house but I would never like even helping a child put on shoes that were difficult to get on and off.
To the OP when my dd started preschool at 2 years / 10 months she needed to have clothes including shoes she could get on and off herself. If the child is 2 or older I would aim to have a similar policy if not I would still ask mom for shoes that are easy on and off. I would not mine children arriving without shoes as I don't love shoes in the house but I would never like even helping a child put on shoes that were difficult to get on and off.
Boymom 06:06 AM 07-19-2016
I am starting to think my dcp's read this forum because another dcb (not the one I originally posted about) showed up in crocs today....so now I have TWO kids wearing them hahahahahaha!
But I can't complain because at least they are wearing shoes LOL!
But I can't complain because at least they are wearing shoes LOL!