Venting Thread

[Blackcat31]

Both of these are completely my fault, and one that's just annoying. I still need to vent though.

Log into Michigan Unemployment Agency to check something and, surprise!, I have a $500 fine. WTF?!?!?!? Turns out I filed my first quarter report but failed, somehow, to pay. Quarters 2 & 3 were paid, I just screwed up payment on quarter 1. UGH!

Entering info into KidKare and get to thinking it's about time for parents to re-sign the paperwork. Go look at the expiration dates aaand....they all expired on August 31st. Wonderful. Way to be on top of things right? I'm so mad at myself.

Third one, received a notice from the IRS that I didn't pay my employer taxes for March. Um, yes I did. Go back to look. Yup, there it is. Paid in full. So now I get to make copies of the paperwork they're requesting to show them that it was, indeed, paid. Just one more thing to do!

I'm sorry you are having such a string of unfortunate events... :hug:

In regards to the info bolded above about KidKare....isn't that the new version of MMK? If so, how does your program do parent renewals? My agency sends me all the parent renewals in duplicate and gives me a date to have them returned.

If I dont' return them I would not be able to submit the next months claim so there is no way I'd ever get past that unless I wanted to not do them...kwim?

I'm just curious as to why your agency didnt' say anything?

[DaveA]

Wow BumbleBee- at least you got your 3 things out of the way in a bunch. :hug:

[Josiegirl]

Oh No Bumble Bee, that's not good!! Wishing you much better days ahead. That was 3 strikes so now you're golden.

:hug::hug:

[BumbleBee]

Both of these are completely my fault, and one that's just annoying. I still need to vent though.

Log into Michigan Unemployment Agency to check something and, surprise!, I have a $500 fine. WTF?!?!?!? Turns out I filed my first quarter report but failed, somehow, to pay. Quarters 2 & 3 were paid, I just screwed up payment on quarter 1. UGH!

Entering info into KidKare and get to thinking it's about time for parents to re-sign the paperwork. Go look at the expiration dates aaand....they all expired on August 31st. Wonderful. Way to be on top of things right? I'm so mad at myself.

Third one, received a notice from the IRS that I didn't pay my employer taxes for March. Um, yes I did. Go back to look. Yup, there it is. Paid in full. So now I get to make copies of the paperwork they're requesting to show them that it was, indeed, paid. Just one more thing to do!

[LysesKids]

Dear family, what part of the policy stating I am not available on weekends for payments or schedule changes do you not understand? Not only have you tried to switch the start date 4 times in 48 hrs, technically you aren't even a client yet because I have no signed contract or paperwork (Drop-in care no less)

Have a nice weekend and I guess I won't see you Monday morning

[Febby]

If state gives my classroom one more violation for tape residue and/or crayon marks, I'm going to lose it. It's a preschool classroom. What are you expecting? I swear someone in licensing must have some sort of personal issue with my center because I have never seen another center get written up for crayon marks or tape residue unless it was seriously excessive, which ours most certainly isn't.

[BumbleBee]

Why do Friday's **** so much? It should be my easiest day with only 5 kids versus the normal 10-12 the other 4 days of the week.

[daycarediva]

My dcb who I suspect has some sort of disability, is now pushing everyone. All.day.long. I called for pickup yesterday because I was done. Today he was doing ok until lunch. I excused him from the table and told him to lay down on his mat. He has been SCREECHING (no tears) ever since. That was over an hour ago.

Star is on the calendar.

[lovemydaycare0912]

Why are you upset I didn't let your mom drop off 10 minutes earlier than your contracted time? I don't understand why that had to even be discussed. You chose the time, not me.

[Blackcat31]

Can i put a star on the calendar for my own kid?
Toddlerhood :dislike:

:hug:

[jenboo]

Can i put a star on the calendar for my own kid?
Toddlerhood :dislike:

[Heart12]

so frustrated!

So tempted to call DCM for pick up but I'm trying to push through bc it is 1hr until pick up. All of my DCK went to sleep without any issues almost 2 freaking hours ago. All except for my problem DCB. You can scream & fuss all you want but you will not get up until nap time is over! So over this!!!!!I threatened to term a few months back because of the constant crying ALL DAY LONG & not sleeping & then things got better. Now this week has been pure hell. Im done!!! Seriously reconsidering putting that star on the calendar. I could easily fill this spot. Why am I so nice?!

[Leigh]

NO, thorn-in-my-side DCM, your kids can NOT have lunch here because they showed up 20 minutes too late. AGAIN. As they do every day. Out of the 4-5 days per week that these kids attend, we have this conversation at least half of those days. Here by 11 or no lunch.

Today she walks in and says "Good, we're in time for lunch" as I'm starting to serve the kids. Um, no you're not. I didn't make enough for your kids because they weren't here when I started cooking. She looked at me like I had 5 heads. How hard is it to understand? She told me that they didn't have to have what the other kids had-I could just make them peanut butter and jelly. Nope, can't do that. Food program, out of bread. Bring 'em back after they're fed. Like I don't have enough to do that I have time to be a short-order, on-demand cook? I can't wait til after Christmas to tell this mom goodbye!

This is the same mom that has asked me THREE times in the last month to start opening at 5:30 AM for her kids. Nope. Nope. Nope.

11:17 today...drop off kids and tell them "eat good at lunch". Nope, not on time AGAIN, not enough food for them. That's the end of it. Bye-Bye. Friday's their last day-AND, I have already replaced both of them! happyface

[MsLisa]

Get interested clients. Have great conversations. Meet up. Everything goes peachy. POOF! Gone....
AND REPEAT....

This has happened 4 time so far.
- Realtor loved me, even set a day to start all excited, POOF! Cancels last minute, hasn't reached out since.
- A family on Care meets me, loves me, says we will get together to get more acclimated, POOF! Silence.
- Two ladies via FB groups, really interested for date night use, have great convos/exchange numbers....POOF! Silence.

Sadly, I'm taking it personally and, being someone who constantly seeks to improves themselves (with never-ending unattainable standards), I go mental thinking its something wrong with me. Why can't people just be honest and upfront. I hate games.

Parents in denial

I cannot stand when parents make excuses for their child's behavior. "He's a little stubborn". "Maybe his personality clashes with the teacher's". Or maybe his parents do everything for him and constantly give in just make life easier in the moment all the time. That's a better explanation for why he cannot handle frustration, wants to be waited on for simple tasks, has no patience, hits to get toys he wants, thinks he doesn't have to go along with the class, etc than "he's stubborn".