Venting Thread

[Jupadia]

Is it possible these conferences are only by request? My district the first quarter all kids have conferences but the second quarter only the parents of children who struggle/have behavioral problems are invited to attend.

It may be, I'm still waiting for his teacher to phone. But I don't think so cause one of my parents had thenlm at her kids school to on Friday. But I'm going to remain calm and find out what happened. I'm sure there is one day this week or next I can go in and talk since I do have a few questions regarding his report. Luckily my mother in law is my sub and should be able to come in to cover if pop over to the school.
I know they have missed seeing his communication folder in his bag before cause it's black and the inside of his bag is black (but they provided the folder) if I have to buy a different one I will.
The mom part of me is just feeling guilt cause I did not know of the interviews.

[storybookending]

So my kids school sent his report card home on thursday. Friday was a pa day with no school. On Sunday we had his birthday party. One of the parents starts speaking about their parent teacher interview on Friday with the kids teacher (same teacher). I'm standing there going what interviews. I received no communication about the interviews and just got his report. Had to call school this morning now waiting to here why I never got any info on it when the teacher has a chance to call. Also why we just got his report when other kids apparently got it the week before. Part of me feels like a bad mom now, but it's also his first year and no where on the calender they sent home for the month says any thing about reports.

Is it possible these conferences are only by request? My district the first quarter all kids have conferences but the second quarter only the parents of children who struggle/have behavioral problems are invited to attend.

[amberrose3dg]

Makes perfect sense...I've had kids like that before

To make scheduling easier in the past I've I offered parents that use 3 days a week two options:

OPTION #1 Pay $100 per week for 3 SET days REGARDLESS of closures or holidays. No swapping days or adding days.

OR

OPTION #2 Pay $130 for 3 DIFFERENT days of the week. (BUT those days must be scheduled a minimum of 2 full weeks in advance.)


Parents don't change back and forth between option #1 and option #2. They choose ONE option and that's that.

He always comes Monday Wednesday and Thursday.
Apparently it is my issue she is behind at work. Those are his days and I'm not switching. She could of brought him yesterday, I was open.

[Blackcat31]

I told her i don't have room on Tuesday's. I honestly do not want to have him any extra days. She will also not likely want to pay for that day and will argue. It is just easier to simply say no in her case.

Makes perfect sense...I've had kids like that before

To make scheduling easier in the past I've I offered parents that use 3 days a week two options:

OPTION #1 Pay $100 per week for 3 SET days REGARDLESS of closures or holidays. No swapping days or adding days.

OR

OPTION #2 Pay $130 for 3 DIFFERENT days of the week. (BUT those days must be scheduled a minimum of 2 full weeks in advance.)


Parents don't change back and forth between option #1 and option #2. They choose ONE option and that's that.

[amberrose3dg]

I NEED TO START DOING THIS! same family thinks they can swap their Monday for Friday because dad wants to keep them an extra day. I’ve let it slide twice and now they are asking again. Ugh! I’m just starting this business up and didn’t realize things like this needed to spelled out in my policies.

I told her i don't have room on Tuesday's. I honestly do not want to have him any extra days. She will also not likely want to pay for that day and will argue. It is just easier to simply say no in her case.

[Ac114]

My response is always; "While normal attendance days cannot be swapped out for another, you are always welcome to ADD another day if you need it due to the holiday."

Said that way and "most" get it.

I NEED TO START DOING THIS! same family thinks they can swap their Monday for Friday because dad wants to keep them an extra day. I’ve let it slide twice and now they are asking again. Ugh! I’m just starting this business up and didn’t realize things like this needed to spelled out in my policies.

[Blackcat31]

My vent are part time families that think they can change days because their scheduled day was a holiday. Nope nope and nope.

My response is always; "While normal attendance days cannot be swapped out for another, you are always welcome to ADD another day if you need it due to the holiday."

Said that way and "most" get it.

[amberrose3dg]

So my kids school sent his report card home on thursday. Friday was a pa day with no school. On Sunday we had his birthday party. One of the parents starts speaking about their parent teacher interview on Friday with the kids teacher (same teacher). I'm standing there going what interviews. I received no communication about the interviews and just got his report. Had to call school this morning now waiting to here why I never got any info on it when the teacher has a chance to call. Also why we just got his report when other kids apparently got it the week before. Part of me feels like a bad mom now, but it's also his first year and no where on the calender they sent home for the month says any thing about reports.

My vent are part time families that think they can change days because their scheduled day was a holiday. Nope nope and nope.

[Jupadia]

Off topic - school mis communication

So my kids school sent his report card home on thursday. Friday was a pa day with no school. On Sunday we had his birthday party. One of the parents starts speaking about their parent teacher interview on Friday with the kids teacher (same teacher). I'm standing there going what interviews. I received no communication about the interviews and just got his report. Had to call school this morning now waiting to here why I never got any info on it when the teacher has a chance to call. Also why we just got his report when other kids apparently got it the week before. Part of me feels like a bad mom now, but it's also his first year and no where on the calender they sent home for the month says any thing about reports.

[amberrose3dg]

Dumb move on DCM's part...

I exclude kids for a FULL 24 hours after they are fever free (without any OTC meds) but I exclude kids for a FULL 48 hours after they are fever free (without any OTC meds) so this DCK would now be excluded for 48 hours verse the standard 24 hours because the parent choose to make the wring choice.

The 24/48 hour rule puts the onus back onto the parent to make the right choice.

There you go. She now has two days of no daycare that she has to work. ::

[Blackcat31]

I am livid right now! DCM is off work today but says she'll bring DCB at 10 so she can go to the gym and stuff. No problem. I get one of my others down for a nap and decide to bake cookies with the toddkerbat 9 before high maintenance DCB arrives at 10. We are 10 min into cookie making when DCM arrives 50 min earlier than she said she wouldwith a screaming DCB in tow. Abandon cookies and attempt to calm DCB as his fussing then wakes up the other infant I had just put down for a nap. On her way out the door DCM says DCB had been pulling his ear that morning so she'd given him Motrin before bringing him. He's getting over an ear infection so I didn't think much about it. After I couldn't get him to stop screaming I decided to check his temp and it's freaking 99.5 an hour after taking Motrin. DCM knows darn good and well I exclude for temps of 100 or higher and I know she freaking did a dope and drop so she could enjoy her day off! I am pissed so I text and tell her I suspect it was over 100 prior to Motrin and that if I see it rise at all he will need to be picked up asap. This kid is on the verge of being termed anyway (which she knows!) and she's gonna pull this crap??? Livid doesn't even begin to describe my mood at the moment. Screaming, clearly I'll child. Crying infant who cannot seem to go back down for annap and a toddler who is crying because I now can't finish baking cookies with her. Y'all better pray for me to hold my tongue and be professional when DCM picks up because I'm liable to say some harsh things based on how I feel now.

Dumb move on DCM's part...

I exclude kids for a FULL 24 hours after they are fever free (without any OTC meds) but I exclude kids for a FULL 48 hours after they are fever free (without any OTC meds) so this DCK would now be excluded for 48 hours verse the standard 24 hours because the parent choose to make the wring choice.

The 24/48 hour rule puts the onus back onto the parent to make the right choice.

[amberrose3dg]

I am livid right now! DCM is off work today but says she'll bring DCB at 10 so she can go to the gym and stuff. No problem. I get one of my others down for a nap and decide to bake cookies with the toddkerbat 9 before high maintenance DCB arrives at 10. We are 10 min into cookie making when DCM arrives 50 min earlier than she said she wouldwith a screaming DCB in tow. Abandon cookies and attempt to calm DCB as his fussing then wakes up the other infant I had just put down for a nap. On her way out the door DCM says DCB had been pulling his ear that morning so she'd given him Motrin before bringing him. He's getting over an ear infection so I didn't think much about it. After I couldn't get him to stop screaming I decided to check his temp and it's freaking 99.5 an hour after taking Motrin. DCM knows darn good and well I exclude for temps of 100 or higher and I know she freaking did a dope and drop so she could enjoy her day off! I am pissed so I text and tell her I suspect it was over 100 prior to Motrin and that if I see it rise at all he will need to be picked up asap. This kid is on the verge of being termed anyway (which she knows!) and she's gonna pull this crap??? Livid doesn't even begin to describe my mood at the moment. Screaming, clearly I'll child. Crying infant who cannot seem to go back down for annap and a toddler who is crying because I now can't finish baking cookies with her. Y'all better pray for me to hold my tongue and be professional when DCM picks up because I'm liable to say some harsh things based on how I feel now.

Ugh she is gonna get termed over a day she doesn't even have to work. I swear people sometimes.

I am livid right now! DCM is off work today but says she'll bring DCB at 10 so she can go to the gym and stuff. No problem. I get one of my others down for a nap and decide to bake cookies with the toddkerbat 9 before high maintenance DCB arrives at 10. We are 10 min into cookie making when DCM arrives 50 min earlier than she said she wouldwith a screaming DCB in tow. Abandon cookies and attempt to calm DCB as his fussing then wakes up the other infant I had just put down for a nap. On her way out the door DCM says DCB had been pulling his ear that morning so she'd given him Motrin before bringing him. He's getting over an ear infection so I didn't think much about it. After I couldn't get him to stop screaming I decided to check his temp and it's freaking 99.5 an hour after taking Motrin. DCM knows darn good and well I exclude for temps of 100 or higher and I know she freaking did a dope and drop so she could enjoy her day off! I am pissed so I text and tell her I suspect it was over 100 prior to Motrin and that if I see it rise at all he will need to be picked up asap. This kid is on the verge of being termed anyway (which she knows!) and she's gonna pull this crap??? Livid doesn't even begin to describe my mood at the moment. Screaming, clearly I'll child. Crying infant who cannot seem to go back down for annap and a toddler who is crying because I now can't finish baking cookies with her. Y'all better pray for me to hold my tongue and be professional when DCM picks up because I'm liable to say some harsh things based on how I feel now.

[Ac114]

2 year old with only a handful of words, and a mom who encourages the baby talk. Ugh. The 16 month old and 18 month old are both talking more than the 2 year old, the 16 month old using 3 word phrases. I get that every child develops in their own time, but when the doctor is telling mom not to worry about speech until child is between 3 and 4, it is so frustrating!

My second child didn’t really start talking until he was 3.5 and my oldest was speaking in complete sentences by 18 months. Every child is different. Doctor wasn’t concerned in our case either. Just communicate the best you can and encourage using words the best you can.

[Leigh]

I opened up on Monday and have two clients already. Awesome! I'm a small in home daycare so have two clients in less than a week after opening seems good. Already one of my clients has forgot to pay twice. Forgot to bring money on the first day and actually pushed it to the point on the second day to where I just had to ask her for full payment before she left. She was literally going to leave without paying me

Then on Friday "payment is due on Fridays for the following week" she forgets and rushes off. She is full time, 4 to 5 days a week. She tells me tonight she is not coming tomorrow and won't pay for it. Even en though my contract states you pay for your days even if you choose not to show up. I feel like her 18 month old child is more mature and responsible than she is...

How did you respond? I suggest letting her know that her contract states that she WILL pay for it, and that if she doesn't have FULL payment in hand at drop off, you won't be accepting her child.