Venting Thread

[Leigh]

Just had a call from a mom who needs care at 7AM. I inform her that I open at 7:30 and refer her to someone else. She's like Really? Wow. Hmm.... so, can I drop him off a few minutes before 7:30? No, I don't open until 7:30. Hmm. Okaaaaay. Huh. I tell her that I know that XXX opens at 7-give her a try. Um, maybe I can work it out at 7:30. Hmmm.

Oh, good God. PLEASE don't call me back.

[jgcp]

I'm sorry what ever happened with these parents?

Well Yesterday it was nearing 530 and no one in sight so i called dcd and told him i needed to leave my house no later than 535? Was he close? ( they pick up anywhere from 4- 530 or when they feel like it 6) he was, but still ended up being late. But this time i did tell him they cant be late anymore that i have to much going on in the evening his response " Oh ya absolutly" Im going to ask mon if he has actually looked at the contract himself. Also the kids have no school mon, did dcp mention anything? NOPE heard from kids... so i texted dcm and she says " you'll be the one and only that day"? :confused: So i told her its a full day charge instead of part day ( they brought them at christmas time with a check for only part time care) Not happening again! Im advertising for open spots but i really cant term them unless i can fill the spots Believe me i would term in a heartbeat if i could

[UnderAppreciated]

Friday is supposed to be payday...

Ok, so I have a ton to vent about but right now I just wonder how many dcp's I will have to remind to pay their fees today. :confused:

[DaveA]

Figures- only have two kids today (2 y/o dcb & infant). Today we could go do one of his favorite things (park/ zoo/ nature gardens) to his little heart's content, and it is supposed to rain. hard. all dang day.

[LysesKids]

OMG... will it not end?

Backstory... mom & dad not married, had little man in care since Feb (mom signed contract); long story short, dad is having issues with some policies including paying when kid is sick... having to pay late pick up fees etc, plus they split lat week.

The late pick-up is becoming regular on his part because he sleeps thru the alarm ( works 3rd shift ); mom drops between 7-8am... he has until 5pm to get kid. Last Friday, neither paid ( 2nd incident), then the antics started at 9pm on my phone... by 7am on Saturday dad's mom (infants grammy) was knocking at my door with pay - this after mom says he won't make it to pay me, she can swing by after 10am - nope. I told her they paid I close 6pm on Friday.... you are not to call, try to pay etc until after I open on Monday. Today, again dad shows up 35 minutes late - they already lost the grace period, so he wrote a check for $35 - mobile deposit ASAP by phone and gave last warning.

Mom is redoing contract on WED to add an hour per day @ $5 day... dad isn't happy - I told him you aren't on birth cert, you didn't sign last contract & you are about to cause her to lose childcare - it's either an extra $15 week or next month there will be no Nana care ( I leave for vacay Friday night ); No more late pick ups... BTW, his mom was told Saturday when she woke me up... she agrees with me & told him so - rant over

[Onawhim]

Let me start this vent by saying I understand wear and tear happens on things at daycare. Since I started doing this in October I've bought 4 princess crowns. Dcg4 has broken all 4 of them, I just put a new one out yesterday morning and today by 11 she broke it. Even though she was told to leave it alone. She snapped it in two.. So frustrated right now.

[Leigh]

Let me start this vent by saying I understand wear and tear happens on things at daycare. Since I started doing this in October I've bought 4 princess crowns. Dcg4 has broken all 4 of them, I just put a new one out yesterday morning and today by 11 she broke it. Even though she was told to leave it alone. She snapped it in two.. So frustrated right now.

I'd ask DCG4's Mommy and Daddy to show up with 4 new princess crowns tomorrow.

[Second Home]

Let me start this vent by saying I understand wear and tear happens on things at daycare. Since I started doing this in October I've bought 4 princess crowns. Dcg4 has broken all 4 of them, I just put a new one out yesterday morning and today by 11 she broke it. Even though she was told to leave it alone. She snapped it in two.. So frustrated right now.

I have in my policies / handbook that if a child frequently or intentionally breaks toys then the parents are responsible for paying for the item .

[Unregistered]

Ugh

I can't wait till my last day of doing daycare! I'm so tired of the crying and the hanging on me when I'm preparing lunch. I CAN NOT hold you every waking minute! Where are my ear plugs? I love you but, this lady can only take so much. 😐

[Rockgirl]

Let me start this vent by saying I understand wear and tear happens on things at daycare. Since I started doing this in October I've bought 4 princess crowns. Dcg4 has broken all 4 of them, I just put a new one out yesterday morning and today by 11 she broke it. Even though she was told to leave it alone. She snapped it in two.. So frustrated right now.

Here, dcg would not be allowed to play with princess crowns. If she's broken four of them, she's clearly too rough.

[hope]

Dcm picked up here yesterday at 4:30 (asked for late pu due to a meeting) and put her 1yo to bed at 5:30. Why have children?

[Unregistered]

Dcm picked up here yesterday at 4:30 (asked for late pu due to a meeting) and put her 1yo to bed at 5:30. Why have children?

That's what I want to know too. I have a family with an 18month old, comes everyday unless I say can't because of illness, and yes they will try to bring dck even when dck is not feeling well, they always use the teething excuse, uh no. They can't even tell dck is ill until I recommend to see the dr. Ever day pick up when I close at 4 and put to bed by 6-6:30. Umm and they wonder why dck calls me mommy and need to ask me what dck new words and new skills are. They are not even young parents and dck has an older sibling. I think they had kids just because it was expected of them from friends and families because they are very career driven and the kids take a backseat.

[NeedaVaca]

Interview

Well there goes an hour of my life I will never get back At least I saw the warning signs...and she was absolutely shocked when I said I had other interviews scheduled this weekend and I would let her know MY decision next week. Yes, she thought she was interviewing me and didn't realize she was also being interviewed

[Sunshine74]

New dcb is SO munch fun.. Without getting into too many details, he has never had structure or rules (he's 2 1/2). His situation recently changed, which is how he ended up with us.

Well, he is a screamer. Can't play with what he wants- scream, doesn't want to clean- scream, doesn't want to sit for lunch- well. You get the idea. He also hates when we sing, so circle time had been though. Nap has been awful because anytime we tell him "shhh" or, "kids are sleeping" he just yells louder.

Though there is a silver lining, most of our kids have just slept through all the screaming.

Is it 5:30 yet? 🍹

[Unregistered]

Diaper

Hey, here's and idea, why don't you check your childs's diaper and change it before you bring your child to my house! He either comes with a full out butt wedgie or his diaper plum full of pee! Ugh!