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How do you word that a child needs to be picked up and have left the premises by their pick up contracted time? Not that the parent or caregiver arrives...
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My last pick up of the day features an obnoxious mother. She picks up dcg 2 and chats/complains about her husband/work/complains about dcg and what she...
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---Back story---Okay, so I am in a room probably 20' by 15' with now 12 toddlers, age 20 to 30 months, plus a teacher's aid. Also, of course,...
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My older son will be starting kindergarten this fall and I just found out details about his bus stop as far as times and etc. For the morning bus, it'll...
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Hello ladies. I have a very challenging and smart 16 month old who is wonderful for me all day. As soon as mom walks in to pick up she acts like satan....
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Mom comes in right at or mere minutes before my closing time and asks if she can sit to breastfeed 6week old. Bfing session lasts 30 minutes about. I...
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I have one dcf that likes to drop off and then come back an hour later to pick up for a doctor visit. Then drop off again.
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So I have run a program for over 10 years, but a majority of that time (at least 8 of them) have been as a preschool.
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I have two children I watch and mom brings each one into the house each morning separately. Other than her coming in with snow all over twice, it's not...
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When you have a 6 year old going into first grade tantruming because they refused to listen to you so you made them lay down for quiet time. I usually...
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I have a 4yo DCB who is always telling lies to the other kids parents when they come for pickup. Yesterday he told each parent "Guess what, we are... -
I have a 3 1/2 year old dcg who is always talking to the parents at pick up telling them what their child did that day.." John pooped his pants."...
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Grandma recently started picking up 3x a week and has not been made familiar with my pick up policies since I didn't know she was going to be picking...
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Drop offs made by mom go very well. She is nice, friendly, and overall cares.
Dad picks up 2 days a week and he is extremely unfriendly... -
at the Elementary school. We used to pick up kids inside in the cafeteria, which was essentially it's own building but they built 2 hallways to connect...
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Dcm dropped on me today that dcb will be going to Head Start. I stared at her for a minute then asked what the plan was for the bus.
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I was just reading through some of your FAQS on that recent thread and wondering what are some of your answers to those questions.
Of course... -
I've noticed a pattern with a little boy who poops RIGHT before or during pickup. It's happened three times now. I feel nervous and embarrassed because...
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I have a mom who I consider a friend and told her I would be flexible with her pick up times when she enrolled her little one with me. Due to her job,... -
~I'm assuming this has most likely already been posted somewhere that I missed, but just in case, here it is: 'Get off your phone!! 'Day care's message...
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My DCB, 3 years old, has been crying a pick up lately because he's not done playing. He's the last DCK to leave. I've tried picking up toys before mom/dad...
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I have a family who is going to start sending their child to half day preschool. It would be in the afternoons from like noon-3 pm.
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Every time a parent picks up, the kids go crazy and they even try to go outside while the parent is talking to me. One parent lets her kid stay on the...
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At pick-up, do you put the baby in their car seat or do you wait for the parents? And if you don't normally, would you start putting the baby in their...
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I had a situation happen that I haven't been able to shake from my mind. This has actually happened twice here, once last summer with another family,...
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Ok, I know I'm not the ONLY one who has this issue.....
I have two moms....they have become friendly....only during DC pick ups and drop offs....... -
Does anyone have parents text or call to let you know when the child's pick up will happen? We just moved and our daycare space is in our finished basement....
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I have a 20-month-old and I was wondering if it might bother kids her age to be picked-up last or later than other kids?
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How do you handle kids who want to stay at pick up times. They hide or won't come to the door. Their parents stand there and we chit chat but it can be...
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A parent contacted me this morning needing a pick up time right at my closing time but wondered if I was flexible for traffic issues. I actually do give...
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OK so I knew not to allow certain things like late payments but I allowed it without saying anything. Now, I have everyone paying 2-3 days late, arriving...
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It's their first day and he was arguing with me over my vacation policy (no charge when I'm off, 50% for anything additional). He wouldn't let it go,...
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I have a long time family. Two boys, one is almost 2 and the other is almost 4. For the past month, the pickup is horrendous. The 3 almost 4 yr old...
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Can you tell me what your policies are for time of pick up when calling parents for pickup? What about if your child is sick. I had a parent who didn't...
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How do you feel about getting the kids ready to go home?
If I have time and know exactly when to expect a parent I will get their coats... -
Out of 12 enrolled children, 10/11 pickups occur during the time frame of 5:00-5:30. The kids were misbehaving when parents arrived, and the whole thing...
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Looking for a concise, yet polite way to word pick up time information in my hand book. Parents are arriving on time to pick up the kids, but pick ups...
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Older sibs coming in at pick-up and wanting things.
I actually DO still have this 5yo in care but only on Fridays. I have the little sis... -
I have a DCF that alternates between Gma, DCM and DCD for pick up. The DCK can at times be a challenge. The pick up is not really too consistent, they...
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I have a dcm that insists on picking up during nap time about once a week.
I have told her numerous times that I do not allow pick ups during nap... -
I wanted to know if anyone has been through this and how you solved the issue.
I have a DCP that works in retail so her schedule varies... -
I'm moving my daycare back into my home (from the basement)
Most of my DCF's have been here long enough they were with me when I started... -
I am constantly trying to tidy before DCPS arrive but most days I can't keep on top of it. There are crumbs all over the floor from snack time, dishes...
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I have DCG who is 3. About two weeks ago, at pick up time, she started opening the door and running outside ... onto my deck and into the driveway and... -
Do you require the parents to come at a certain time or since they are paying anyhow do you not mind if they come right at closing time? I have a family...
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I need ideas for the last hour of daycare before pick up.
I have 6 kids total, and 4 leave around the same time. The last hour before pick... -
Ok today I only had one dck scheduled. Well he is not supposed to be here until 7:30 well I had gone out to take out the trash and was taking care of... -
1. Not having payment in hand on a Friday when payment is due ON FRIDAY for the following week.
2. When a child that you have cuddled... -
So, I have a HUGE area rug on my floor when you enter my house. However, when some families come into my home... they have NO problem walking on my carpet...
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I have this wonderful family with the best baby u could imagine, but one thing that ticks me is that dad comes at different times and then yesterday he...
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I realize of course she doesnt have much of a social or work life during the daytime hours, but its pretty annoying when my sil doesnt tell me in advance... -
Do you talk alot to the parents at pickup?
I usually am at the table working on stuff with the kids that are here still so I don't. BUT... -
I have a dcm who is a bit strange. Her son is a love, and she is a nice woman; however, she is a flake. Recently, she has been arriving at my home and...
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Just wondering how many of you, or if any of you, have coats on the kids so they are ready to go when parents pick up. I am talking for kids whose parents... -
The acting out post at pickup time made me think-does anyone have children that are terrors during the day but not when parents pick up? I have one that...
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I decided to address this pick up/drop off issue for all families as to not single out the one (previous post I had)...
I wanted to address... -
I have a family that changed hours to 7:00 from 9:00am and now mom drops off instead of dad.
It's been two weeks and twice now:
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So I have a 3 yr old dcb who obviously runs the show at home. Mom steps in the door and he starts spitting, kicking etc. I will discipline him while she...
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Do you have familes/parents, that are simply loud, at arrival and at pick up. I do, and it is driving me nuts. Why can't they walk into my home early...