Venting Thread

[dolores]

New DCB fussed the first 2 days at drop off but became chatty, playful and engaged once he settled in. Normal- and told parents it will take a few weeks to transition.

Day 3, a Monday, DCM and DCD alternately spent over an hour each (2+ hours) in the front of my home, coddling daycare boy while he cried, asking him why he did not like it here. They also took him to my backyard playground to play where they stayed awhile.

During that time I made several attempts to help boy and parent but had other children to tend to and told them to let me know when they're ready.

Dad turned his frustration on me. Stated I had a "stupid" drop off policy that was 'traumatizing" son, why can't I "play a game" with boy and "make it fun" to get him in the door, etc. :confused::confused::confused:

Well that was the straw. I told dad, very nicely, that its not working out, terminated on the spot and refunded deposit. Surprised him. My first termination in 19 years .

[Alwaysgreener]

I wipe my outside play area off before we go out as well.

But honestly, wet is wet- it wouldn't make a difference if the child was wearing sweats, jeans or leggings to me. If they sit in something wet, they'll be uncomfortable and probably cold.

The crawlers are always on blankets/play mats outside. Although my preference for enrollment is 1+, so I don't have a lot of crawlers.

If it's 30-40 degrees, they're all in snow gear. Which keeps them warm and dry anyway.

Raining- we don't go out.

Dirt- eh. It's daycare. I expect them to get dirty and hope they all wear clothes that parents don't care about anyway. Playdough, paint, markers, dirt... all the same to me.

It's just never been an issue. But, I get it. We all have our irritants and preferences.

I would not be able to wipe down before going out. Going out before open would be a waste of time, and it would be against regs to go out with out taking the kids out to wipe down.

Trust me the kids that have skin tight pants have colder legs. The others can pull down their own pants to change them if they are wet, but the leggings, have to be peeled off.

I would love to have winter gear here now but...
I don't about everyone else but this week we started the days off with 32 in the morning and 77 by 3 pm. Convincing parents to to bring winter gear is hard when kids are coatless by the afternoon. "I know it is almost 80 right now, but they will need winter gear in the morning."

[Snowmom]

So jealous.

You can't even find that down here and asking parents to supply that would not go over at all. Snow gear is not "a thing" here. I am not even sure I would know how to put it on. ::::

It takes FORRRREVERRR to get on. Then you get the kids that whine after two minutes to go back inside.

We have lots of "nature-based" preschools around here that require rain gear to enroll. REI or LLBean are the go-to place.

[dolores]

In August, I have everyone bring me (or I pick-up) what they have that no longer fits instead of dropping at the local donation center. I usually end up with about 4 large garbage bags full.

Then I wash, mend, sort and put together cute sets with a few extra pieces I pick up for $1 per bag (annual clearance is August ) at the donation center.

Any sizes I don't have I can swap with the donation center as they become the recipients of anything left-over, every year. I donate a lot of stuff during the year and after 26 years of this they know me and my tribe pretty well. ::

I pass them back out in October clean and on a display hanger.

I also do the same with school/daycare clothes all year. It is fun. I have 6 bags of spring/summer clothes to sort next week.

[AmyKidsCo]

Had a dcp pick up a little early last week and dck threw a fit (you know how it goes - dck does this 90% of the time at pick-up). Dcp told me that he won't be picking up early again because of his child's tantrum. Got off 30 minutes early the other day and told me he waited around so he wouldn't upset child with picking up early again

Meanwhile, at my house all the kiddos want to be picked up early and fight about who's mom/dad is coming first. The one who's usually picked up first melts down if anyone else goes home before him.

[Alwaysgreener]

A jersey cloth hoodie is not a coat. It is a sweat shirt. With a hood.

A lined, insulated, outer layer, with or without a hood, with a water resistant outer layer is a coat.

Maybe it is a terminology issue? Forgive me I am pushing 50.

okay we were thinking the same but different. When I think hoodie, I think a sweatshirt with hood and full zipper, we call a hoodie or Jacket for spring or as a layer.

I have several acres of heavily forested land that includes a river and several creeks and springs. It backs up to the Appalachian Trail. It is a safety thing here and these are very commonly sold everywhere, here.

These are what I pictured but wanted to make sure. Thanks

[Cat Herder]

What she said ^

@Cat Herder... I can totally understand why you don't like/prefer leggings but here is exactly what Snowmom described.... when its cold, they wear snow gear.

Lucky.

:::: I have only seen snow gear in magazine skiing photos. I still have never been in snow over my ankles.

[Cat Herder]

I love the idea of a swap/trade CH. How do you coordinate that?

In August, I have everyone bring me (or I pick-up) what they have that no longer fits instead of dropping at the local donation center. I usually end up with about 4 large garbage bags full.

Then I wash, mend, sort and put together cute sets with a few extra pieces I pick up for $1 per bag (annual clearance is August ) at the donation center.

Any sizes I don't have I can swap with the donation center as they become the recipients of anything left-over, every year. I donate a lot of stuff during the year and after 26 years of this they know me and my tribe pretty well. ::

I pass them back out in October clean and on a display hanger.

I also do the same with school/daycare clothes all year. It is fun. I have 6 bags of spring/summer clothes to sort next week.

[Blackcat31]

I wipe my outside play area off before we go out as well.

But honestly, wet is wet- it wouldn't make a difference if the child was wearing sweats, jeans or leggings to me. If they sit in something wet, they'll be uncomfortable and probably cold.

The crawlers are always on blankets/play mats outside. Although my preference for enrollment is 1+, so I don't have a lot of crawlers.

If it's 30-40 degrees, they're all in snow gear. Which keeps them warm and dry anyway.

Raining- we don't go out.

Dirt- eh. It's daycare. I expect them to get dirty and hope they all wear clothes that parents don't care about anyway. Playdough, paint, markers, dirt... all the same to me.

It's just never been an issue. But, I get it. We all have our irritants and preferences.

What she said ^

@Cat Herder... I can totally understand why you don't like/prefer leggings but here is exactly what Snowmom described.... when its cold, they wear snow gear.

[dolores]

I also host a swap/trade with all former/current families for all winter items, here.

I love the idea of a swap/trade CH. How do you coordinate that?

[Cat Herder]

If it's 30-40 degrees, they're all in snow gear. Which keeps them warm and dry anyway.

So jealous.

You can't even find that down here and asking parents to supply that would not go over at all. Snow gear is not "a thing" here. I am not even sure I would know how to put it on. ::::

[Cat Herder]

I don't understand it either, I have always lived in MI but my Aunt and family moved to FL. They would come back to MI to visit Grandma and purchase winter coats. They said the coats in MI keep them warmer in FL than the coats sold in FL. :confused:

So true. It is almost impossible to get to get good winter coats/shoes here without online shopping. That is why I place an order for parents once per year and add it to their tuition upon request. I also host a swap/trade with all former/current families for all winter items, here.

None of my clients had to buy winter gear this year. All were able to swap.

[Cat Herder]

Merrels brand of these are super sturdy and comfy!

I lovethis Merrell. I am wearing the mocs as we speak. ::

I also love Teva. Those are my summer go-to's. happyface

[Snowmom]

I have several acres of heavily forested land that includes a river and several creeks and springs. It backs up to the Appalachian Trail. It is a safety thing here and these are very commonly sold everywhere, here.

Merrels brand of these are super sturdy and comfy!

[Cat Herder]

What are washable closed toe sandals?

I have several acres of heavily forested land that includes a river and several creeks and springs. It backs up to the Appalachian Trail. It is a safety thing here and these are very commonly sold everywhere, here.