Venting Thread

[Josiegirl]

OT but not sure where else to say it.
My sister showed up at our door today, demanded to pay for a cord of wood we'd bought and had delivered for her(thought we were being nice and giving her a gift). She's going through a whole lot with her dh and we just wanted to help her out. But when dh refused to accept payment, she demanded her house keys back and said I wasn't allowed to help her anymore. :confused:
She is the kind of person who does not graciously accept anything but gives everything.
It really broke my heart that she wouldn't let us do this for her.

[Ac114]

Please just pick up your kids and GO.

I do not want you hanging around for 20 minutes talking to my husband (who usually hides in our room when dcd is here, but wasn't fast enough last night) - especially when you are my last pick-up.

To make matters worse, dcd let his kids run wild all over our yard and did not keep an eye on them ONCE. So, that left me watching them and making sure they weren't going to get hurt.

It wasn't until my husband asked me if I was ready to go to town (excuse to get dcd to leave) that he got the hint.

Oh, and I had to round up his kids because he was just yelling at them to get in the car, but of course they didn't listen.

Do parents really think that we don't have anything else to do once their child goes home?? Our days don't end at the last pick-up!

I have a parent like this. Checks his child bookbag and home folder. Then checks both his hands to see if he for his stamps. Then makes him say good bye to every child by name and wants all the kids to respond, individually. It’s insane. I’ve said bye a thousand times, ignored, called the kids over to me to act like we’re about to do a lesson. He just doesn’t get it. Please go.

[CountryRoads]

Please just pick up your kids and GO.

I do not want you hanging around for 20 minutes talking to my husband (who usually hides in our room when dcd is here, but wasn't fast enough last night) - especially when you are my last pick-up.

To make matters worse, dcd let his kids run wild all over our yard and did not keep an eye on them ONCE. So, that left me watching them and making sure they weren't going to get hurt.

It wasn't until my husband asked me if I was ready to go to town (excuse to get dcd to leave) that he got the hint.

Oh, and I had to round up his kids because he was just yelling at them to get in the car, but of course they didn't listen.

Do parents really think that we don't have anything else to do once their child goes home?? Our days don't end at the last pick-up!

[Annalee]

Not really a vent but DCM who was suppose to enroll her child but changed her mind because i moved and she didnt like my location and age-range change..contacted me today saying they dont like the new daycare and wondering if i still have a spot open. Nope.
Thats what you get for stiffing me my holding fee.you asked for it back after you said my changes were ok and then changed ur mind again saying it wasnt, so you felt you deserved your holding fee back. Now you wish you never did that.
Too bad.

Right or wrong, I take pride in those moments, too.

[MomBoss]

Not really a vent but DCM who was suppose to enroll her child but changed her mind because i moved and she didnt like my location and age-range change..contacted me today saying they dont like the new daycare and wondering if i still have a spot open. Nope.
Thats what you get for stiffing me my holding fee.you asked for it back after you said my changes were ok and then changed ur mind again saying it wasnt, so you felt you deserved your holding fee back. Now you wish you never did that.
Too bad.

[CeriBear]

We have a no cell phone policy at our center because we had an incident happen on the playground with a child and when the teachers got questioned about it, no one knew what happened or how it happened because they were on their cell phones when they were suppose to be watching the children. The parent pulled out the child because of it

We are allowed to have our cell phones on us in case of an emergency but we are NOT supposed to use them while supervising children. This particular teacher I mentioned is extremely bad about checking her emails and facebook throughout the day. She’s sneaky about it too checking while the kids are being sent to the potty or while they are eating lunch or snack. I’m waiting for the director or assistant director to catch her and give her a written warning as she’s already been verbally warned. What’s so important about Facebook or a text that you are willing to risk your job and possibly your career? This young lady wants to eventually open a home day care.

[springv]

Sent one kid home yesterday throwing up, one kid with a fever due to teething (employee's child) and one today with diarrhea

[springv]

We have a no cell phone policy at our center because we had an incident happen on the playground with a child and when the teachers got questioned about it, no one knew what happened or how it happened because they were on their cell phones when they were suppose to be watching the children. The parent pulled out the child because of it

[CeriBear]

Yesterday I had to work in a different classroom because the lead teacher was sick with a stomach bug. Her assistant is not yet certified to be alone or work with one of our new subs so I was transferred to that room. I have not worked in that room before so I told R. that we should follow the same schedule D. does as 2 1/2 to 3 yos need consistency. This worked well for the most part except for the fact that I caught R. playing with her cellphone several times. She did it when I thought I wasn’t watching. When we were getting the kids ready for bed she said she would help the kids potty while I lay out cots and helped them make their beds. Several times I looked over my shoulder and saw her texting or facebooking while a child was sitting on the potty. Earlier in the day I saw her do the same thing while we were on the playground. I questioned this and she told me she was texting D. to let her know how the day was going. I don’t believe her and even so she should have stepped out of the room.

[springv]

People have no consideration for anyone anymore or their policies. Had a girl once put in her notice via TEXT! Her text read, "I'm getting married & I quit"

two week notice

why is it so difficult to fallow policy's? how hard is it to give a two weeks notice?

had a mom try to tell me Friday might be her kids last day. She wants to put her kid in an expensive preschool that she hasn't even toured yet.

I said nope you have to give a two weeks notice to withdrawal. her eye balls popped out of her head. Really cant believe she tried to give me two days notice.

people drive me bonkers! fallow my policy's.

I also HATE losing kids to preschool.

[CountryRoads]

Dcm is such a complainer. About everything. Everyday at drop-off and pick-up, I have to listen to some rant about how her child is so difficult and how hard she has it with a child like him. Which are things that are very minor and normal, IMO.

Every. Single. Day.

[Ac114]

I’m so over daycare lately. Kids going off to school seems to make everyone forget that I also have kids and things to do. I had to close an hour early 2 days in a row for open house and meet the teachers this year. I have one in kindergarten and one going into 4th grade and their open houses were on separate nights. I sent out a mass email and text over 2 weeks ago about it. Then posted a sign on the door and reminded everyone last Friday. BOTH MONDAY AND TUESDAY, one parent somehow didn’t know and didn’t make arrangements to have their kids picked up. First parent was 7 minutes late on Monday. Ok no big deal. Second parent on Tuesday was over 30 minutes late. Still fuming about it this morning because I’m over dealing with inconsiderate people.

[Vesta]

One of my DCG4 has adopted a “diddy” laugh. All day at a high volume over every little thing. I want to have my eardrums removed and I feel like a bit of a jerk because I really want her to just stop laughing. It’s just so disingenuous and constant. Of course there’s one DCB4 that seems to thoroughly enjoy it so he spends a majority of his time getting her to do it.

[Ariana]

Dcb2.5 has a hard time doing anything for himself (taking off coat, taking off shoes, etc.) - because his mom does it all for him.

We've been working on taking his shoes off and he's able to do it most of the time. He comes in this morning and mom goes to take off his shoes and I tell her we've been working on him doing that himself and he can do it on his own most of the time.

Dcb throws a massive fit and demands mom take off his shoes. And she does.

I'm not sure why, but it bothered me. Maybe because I've been working on it with him everyday and I know he can do it. It's very clear she does everything for him at home, too.

I have two kids the same age, 2 yrs old. One kid can put on and off shoes, clothes, is potty trained, can put on her winter gear etc etc. The other kid has no clue what a garbage is when I tell her to throw something in it. You can tell which kid is treated like a princess