Venting Thread

[Alwaysgreener]

She didn't get the paperwork done in the allowed time.(a week) She changed the number of days she needed 4x.

I told her she didn't have paperwork done on time and the whole week wasn't available anymore.

I was trying to be nice and told her thank you for your interest in my child care.

She wrote back asking for part of the week again.

[Alwaysgreener]

Yes I have had families I didn't like. I wrote so many term letters in the two years they were here but would always feel guilty for typing things like I can't stand the sound of your whiny voice or dcb. Or knowing that you are not working but dcb is here all day and you pick up later on your days off.

[girlmomma]

And another DCF I’m tired of…

DCM is expecting and ever since she told me (which was early, like at 5/6 weeks) she has slowly changed! DCK is contracted to come 3 days/week. DCM used to pick up early, like in the middle of nap time early. I never cared, I always made sure her child had a fresh diaper on a snack to go. Her child was always well cared for and clean at drop off in the morning. If DCK had a wet/dirty diaper, DCM would mention they came straight from the grocery store/appointment and she couldn’t change DCK. I didn’t mind changing a full diaper right at drop off every now and then. They were the “perfect” family.

Lately, the kid is here until their contracted hours are up, they’re asking me to add more days (sometimes I will add a day but I’ve been denying it) and this poor baby is coming in with a SOGGY WET diaper! Every morning. It’s so wet that it is drooping and you can see it in the pants. It infuriates me!

Being pregnant isn’t an excuse to slack off, IMO. I’ve asked how DCM is feeling and she just tells me she’s tired. There are no other health concerns to my knowledge. Use your contracted hours, fine. Add days if you need to, I can control what days I take and what days I don’t. But there is no excuse for the soggy wet diaper.

[girlmomma]

Do you ever have a family you just don’t like? You have no real reason to part ways with them but you also wish they’d leave?

That DCF that recently paid late without paying the late fee (it was paid the next day when I refused the child for an open invoice) asked me this morning if they could drop off DCK after a well-check appointment. The appointment was at 11 AM. I told them I only allow one drop off and pick up per day so now they’re “moving the appointment.” It’s so annoying!

[Alwaysgreener]

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[Alwaysgreener]

I don't drink caffeinated soda/pop. I do have an occasional cup of hot chocolate. But coffee is something I never could use to the taste of. It doesn't smell bad but with out a bag of sugar or a paid dare, I don't drink it.

Dh doesn't like coffee either. He drinks decaf tea. When we bought our house people made comments about coming over for a cup of coffee and we would joke and say something about bringing their own coffee. Some were so shocked that we didn't own a coffee pot, they would offer to buy us one.

[Alwaysgreener]

Amy71452

I have a potty training form that I place in the enrollment paperwork when it is a child at the potty training age.

[girlmomma]

I would accept them but I would make sure you have a solid potty training policy in place. I don’t potty train at all, but I will assist. If the child can communicate they have to go, we’ll go. But I won’t remind them. I require them to be in Pull-ups until they’re accident free for two weeks.

[Annalee]

I drink coffee alot and it doesn't seem to keep me awake. My niece brought me a nutrition tea drink once and that did buzz me so I avoid those now. LOL

[Alwaysgreener]

Seriously it continues.

I went ahead and agreed to Thursday and Friday only. Told her she had til Tuesday to finish all the paperwork for 4 kids and get me the deposit. (In another email she said she had the deposit already)

I did not hear from her at all the whole weekend. I was planning on sending a follow-up at nap time and then I got an email.

"I am looking for daycare next week. For 2 babies Hours will be up to the client."

Not sure what that meant but then I get a 2nd email asking...

"Do you have an opening for tomorrow from 12-2:30 by chance? For 2 babies and preschooler?"

Which I told her yes if the paperwork is complete. She sent the About Me for the 3 kids and FP form for the older baby.
I looked at the FP form and she wants care daily 12-230, which is not what we had agreed to. I asked where the other forms were and if was she changing her hours again.

She replies that she still does not know her hours, that the state will pay, and that she does not see any more paperwork.
I let her know that all paperwork has to be done and that she needs to pay until the state pay kicks in and then inquired why she needs care for the preschooler who just started preschool today.

I have not heard anything since.

You know this is not the first time I have had a parent want to start this year without doing any paperwork. I am wondering if this is a thing, like Dine and Dash expect I won't let them dine without the paperwork so instead I get ditched.

Part of me is expecting to get a knock on the door during lunch, with her trying to drop the kids off tomorrow.

[Alwaysgreener]

LOL I would not be able to steep for a week if I drank 20 oz of coffee. I am unsure if it would be the caffeine keeping me up or all the sugar I would need to hide the taste.

[Annalee]

Yes; let them know upfront full-time will trump part-time and don't give but a day to day basis.....is that a possibility?

[Amy71452]

Thanks Annalee! Yeah I've got them in a place where they're happy to commit to a year, it's whether I'm ready to. I could do a trial for a few weeks, but I guess I don't know if a better DCG optionwill come along throughout the few weeks or if I should lock down now and look at my policies etc

[Annalee]

I have been in your position in previous years and offered a part-time deal to fill spots indefinitely but always clarified how full-time trumped part-time and even though they only needed 2-3 days a week, they quickly chose full-time pay to solidify they had a spot. I only did this once in my 30 year career but I was at a standstill it seemed then but, again, it passed quickly and I was thankful for that. Just an idea!

[Amy71452]

A question for everyone, I'm not at capacity and need a couple more to be financially comfortable next year. I was wondering if you lower standards to take any on, if you know the parents aren't bad and the DCK isn't going to be a complete menace. I've got a couple of very interested enquiries from some who haven't been accepted into a preschool as they're not potty trained. I don't accept past 3 normally but not sure if I should go for this? It'll fit the numbers perfectly and I've got a DCG who's been with me for a while and in diapers so have the facilities, but don't really want to be trying to train DCKs I don't know . I'm torn between accepting as I could really use the numbers but worry how soft the parents might be with them.