Venting Thread

[sharlan]

I'm just in a pissy mood today.

I've posted about dcg (2 y 5 m) that lives on milk bottles at home. If I'm lucky, she will eat 1 strawberry or 1 grape the whole day, nothing to drink. I sit her at the table for b, l ,pm snack. She just sits there and stares at her plate. A year ago she was the best eater, ate everything. Now, nothing. I hate fixing her plate just to throw away.

[daycarediva]

Yesterday for the first time in a year, I had six kids in attendance. It was AWESOME. We were busy, the kids were able to choose different playmates if they weren't feeling the one they were with, etc. I have always loved having a full house as it usually makes the day so much better.

I had one parent express shock I had "so many!" and ask how many the State allowed I ran low last year due to having an influx of PT infants (including theirs) but that was the exception to the rule. Generally I try to have ALL spots filled so I can, you know, make a living.

A family that started when I had 6, FREAKED the first day we were full as group (and they KNEW going in this was the plan). I just pointed to my license.

To the bolded quote I would have replied, "do you have cable, cell phone, internet....did you eat out this week, do you buy cigarettes, alcohol, etc..." That $100 could have come from many places, not just daycare. Years ago I would have melted with that comment about paying daycare, but not anymore. Parents should put their children first in many ways but quality daycare is a necessity if the parent is going to work

RIGHT! I find (especially in the US) that it's not actual lack of funds, it's mismanagement of funds that cause these issues. NOT having money to get your child health care is negligent. With proper medical treatment, dcb might have been healthy and able to return sooner.

[amberrose3dg]

To the bolded quote I would have replied, "do you have cable, cell phone, internet....did you eat out this week, do you buy cigarettes, alcohol, etc..." That $100 could have come from many places, not just daycare. Years ago I would have melted with that comment about paying daycare, but not anymore. Parents should put their children first in many ways but quality daycare is a necessity if the parent is going to work

Not to mention if he cannot afford insurance the child probably qualifies for federal insurance.probably just lazy.

[Annalee]

DCB has been out since last Tuesday due to fever and persistent cough. Parents paid full time for 1 day last week and dad stopped by yesterday to pay (a day late) even though he’s still sick. I asked if they were taking him to the doctor because he’s going on a fever for a week now and dad replied “well I tried taking him to urgent care but they needed $100 co pay which i couldn’t pay because I’m here paying you” 😱😱

My mouth dropped. And responded well you can take him to the ER and they don’t require payment at the time of visit.

Why do people not have insurance for their children? I understand insurance is expensive, I’ve been a single mom barely scraping by but still made sure my child and I had insurance.

To the bolded quote I would have replied, "do you have cable, cell phone, internet....did you eat out this week, do you buy cigarettes, alcohol, etc..." That $100 could have come from many places, not just daycare. Years ago I would have melted with that comment about paying daycare, but not anymore. Parents should put their children first in many ways but quality daycare is a necessity if the parent is going to work

[Ac114]

That is craziness. If its been over a week he is probably really sick and needs some type of medical attention.

Exactly! I just feel red flags all over it and I feel extremely bad for the boy. I’ve never been one to not take my child to a doctor if I’m unsure. But he’s been sick for over a week now and definitely needs to be seen.

[amberrose3dg]

DCB has been out since last Tuesday due to fever and persistent cough. Parents paid full time for 1 day last week and dad stopped by yesterday to pay (a day late) even though he’s still sick. I asked if they were taking him to the doctor because he’s going on a fever for a week now and dad replied “well I tried taking him to urgent care but they needed $100 co pay which i couldn’t pay because I’m here paying you” 😱😱

My mouth dropped. And responded well you can take him to the ER and they don’t require payment at the time of visit.

Why do people not have insurance for their children? I understand insurance is expensive, I’ve been a single mom barely scraping by but still made sure my child and I had insurance.

That is craziness. If its been over a week he is probably really sick and needs some type of medical attention.

[Ac114]

DCB has been out since last Tuesday due to fever and persistent cough. Parents paid full time for 1 day last week and dad stopped by yesterday to pay (a day late) even though he’s still sick. I asked if they were taking him to the doctor because he’s going on a fever for a week now and dad replied “well I tried taking him to urgent care but they needed $100 co pay which i couldn’t pay because I’m here paying you” 😱😱

My mouth dropped. And responded well you can take him to the ER and they don’t require payment at the time of visit.

Why do people not have insurance for their children? I understand insurance is expensive, I’ve been a single mom barely scraping by but still made sure my child and I had insurance.

[amberrose3dg]

DCB is here 2 days a week.

Thursday (4/5) DCD goes out of town because a sister in law passed away.

Monday DCB was present and mom texts me at 4:06pm, said DCD was still out of town and DCB would be picked up late. Thanked her for notifying me and reminded her of the $1/minute late fee after 5:00pm.

She never responded and was super icy when she picked up.

I get that their was a death on her husband's side of the family. But you had 4 days to figure your plan out. And you text me 1 hour before to let me know. Had I of been notified in advance, I likely would have let it slide. But not 1 hour before pick up. I was late for my OWN appointment that I made AFTER HOURS because you were late.

Oddly enough this is also a parent who I have had to enforce other rules with recently. ANYTIME I enforce any rule with anyone, they always start breaking other rules just to see what they can get away with. Even if they have been following the same rule for months and years. It's mind boggling.

Same here! Then we are the bad guys!
I had a parent forget to pick up yesterday!!!
So the story is single dad has his parents helping him raise his daughter while he is in school and working.
He meets a girlfriend and now she is responsible for drop offs and pickups. Grandma usually picks up(is never late ever and she is commuting an hour plus). Girlfriend is scheduled to pick up yesterday and FORGOT!!!!
Grandpa rushes over and gets her within 20 minutes when the girlfriend doesn't show up. I gave him a warning and said next time I will charge late fees. How do you forget someone's kid? They also showed up with her on Monday when she isn't supposed to normally be here. Give me a break man!

[Baby Beluga]

DCB is here 2 days a week.

Thursday (4/5) DCD goes out of town because a sister in law passed away.

Monday DCB was present and mom texts me at 4:06pm, said DCD was still out of town and DCB would be picked up late. Thanked her for notifying me and reminded her of the $1/minute late fee after 5:00pm.

She never responded and was super icy when she picked up.

I get that their was a death on her husband's side of the family. But you had 4 days to figure your plan out. And you text me 1 hour before to let me know. Had I of been notified in advance, I likely would have let it slide. But not 1 hour before pick up. I was late for my OWN appointment that I made AFTER HOURS because you were late.

Oddly enough this is also a parent who I have had to enforce other rules with recently. ANYTIME I enforce any rule with anyone, they always start breaking other rules just to see what they can get away with. Even if they have been following the same rule for months and years. It's mind boggling.

[Play Care]

Parent asked me last night if i could watch her child til 5:15 the next day. I close at 5. I said sure but you would have to pay the late fee of $15 and asked if that still worked. They said no, they will figure out something else.
....why would i work for free? Did you expect me to say sure but no extra charge?? What is with people? Do you think i have no life outside of your child? Especially this family drops off right when i open. Why yes i would love to work longer than 10hrs with no break -_-

I dont think parents understand the long hours we work, most of us get like what $3/hr?, AND we dont get a break during our work day. Nap time is not a break. We still have to be on site and on alert. Especially if you care for an infant. I would love to leave for an hour everyday to get lunch or run errands.

And you get the "it's *just* 10/15 minutes!" nonsense.
I'm tempted to keep my door locked in the morning and wait *just* 10 minutes before opening it.

[sharlan]

Parents and their indecisiveness!!!

I've had V for 3 years. Gave DCM statements saying she lived here to send V to local school over 2 months ago. I just asked where she signed her up for K. She said a neighboring town. V just told me she's going to summer camp. Thanks for letting me know.

A's dcm has a job doesn't have a job, will be here for summer, won't be here for summer, dcd gets visitation, dcd doesn't get visitation, brother will be here for summer, won't be here.

People make up your mind!

[Blackcat31]

Parent asked me last night if i could watch her child til 5:15 the next day. I close at 5. I said sure but you would have to pay the late fee of $15 and asked if that still worked. They said no, they will figure out something else.
....why would i work for free? Did you expect me to say sure but no extra charge?? What is with people? Do you think i have no life outside of your child? Especially this family drops off right when i open. Why yes i would love to work longer than 10hrs with no break -_-

I dont think parents understand the long hours we work, most of us get like what $3/hr?, AND we dont get a break during our work day. Nap time is not a break. We still have to be on site and on alert. Especially if you care for an infant. I would love to leave for an hour everyday to get lunch or run errands.

What?!

Don't you love their child??

Shame on you for making this about money.





I hear you...:hug: :hug:

[MomBoss]

Parent asked me last night if i could watch her child til 5:15 the next day. I close at 5. I said sure but you would have to pay the late fee of $15 and asked if that still worked. They said no, they will figure out something else.
....why would i work for free? Did you expect me to say sure but no extra charge?? What is with people? Do you think i have no life outside of your child? Especially this family drops off right when i open. Why yes i would love to work longer than 10hrs with no break -_-

I dont think parents understand the long hours we work, most of us get like what $3/hr?, AND we dont get a break during our work day. Nap time is not a break. We still have to be on site and on alert. Especially if you care for an infant. I would love to leave for an hour everyday to get lunch or run errands.

[Febby]

11 month old DD finally went down for her nap. The other infant has been asleep for about 2 hours and the rest of the group went down at 12 (and they all went straight to sleep!). Why does mine insist on being the difficult one?

[Jdy2222]

Runny nose? Fever? Whining constantly when not being responded to immediately? Whining when frustrated? Not eating? Eating too much? Not napping? Napping a lot? Not sleeping at home? Excessive crying? Pulling at ear? Runny diapers?

Well, of course, it's teething.

Give me a stinking break.