Venting Thread

[AmyLeigh]

Ugh, the sweet little girl who has a lot of annoying habits...

I can deal with it, but she is getting on everyone else's nerves now, too.

I have been working on some of the behaviors, but she is here only 3 days a week and is babied by family members the rest of the time. It's not bad enough to term, just enough to get everyone annoyed. I feel bad for her because she really is sweet, but clueless how to interact with other people.

At least she is only here until school starts in August.

[Sunshine74]

We made chalk paint for a fun activity outside. Well, one dcg knocked over the cornstarch in the middle of preschool room as we were going through, two were pushing to get around the table, and the paint was way too thin and it ended up being a 30 second activity. Sigh.

[childcaremom]

Will today ever end?

Same family.... little guy doesn't look well. I make a comment on how he looks like he is getting sick. His sister pipes up that he is, mommy said he was warm last night.

Ugh. Seriously.

I call for pick up. Dad is annoyed he has to pick up both kids. Why? It is my policy: one pick up, one drop off. Period.

Stop!!!!!!

I don't know whether to laugh or cry.

[Play Care]

I had a parent give notice last week that their child's last day would be June 12.

At the beginning of this week I realized that I would only have one child in attendance Friday - his. Per my holiday policy I close on holidays where there are less than 3 children in attendance. He no called/no showed yesterday and didn't respond to my text.

He owes me for the coming week and the next week - the last week is deposit week. I hope he's not thinking of trying to stiff me.

[Blackcat31]

My problem family.... Was late to pick up due to construction. Late fees $30. Dad comes in today and asks me if I think it's fair? Um, yes, it's in my policies. But we couldn't help it. Fair enough but it's in my policies that it doesn't matter why you are late, you still pay late fees.

Then he argues that he can't get from work to here. I suggest having a back up person who can pick up on time in this type of scenario. He argues that no one would be able to get here. Seriously, 3 different ways into my subdivision. Then he says I wouldn't be able to get out anyways to get my kids (who are in an afterschool program). I would but that's not even the point.

You agreed to these policies. They are non-negotiable. The time to question them is over. Get with the program or get over it. (this is not the first, second or third issue. And they have only been here a month)

I am seriously considering terming immediately due to this. So mad at this family.

Sorry you are dealing with this. In my opinion, the arguing about policies AFTER agreeing to them just irks me to no end. Probably my biggest pet peeve as of late.

I just can't wrap my head around "WHY" parents think things are or should be just left on the table for discussion. Child care is seriously the ONLY financial obligation families feel they can negotiate in....

It wasn't like the construction just appeared out of no where....

[childcaremom]

My problem family.... Was late to pick up due to construction. Late fees $30. Dad comes in today and asks me if I think it's fair? Um, yes, it's in my policies. But we couldn't help it. Fair enough but it's in my policies that it doesn't matter why you are late, you still pay late fees.

Then he argues that he can't get from work to here. I suggest having a back up person who can pick up on time in this type of scenario. He argues that no one would be able to get here. Seriously, 3 different ways into my subdivision. Then he says I wouldn't be able to get out anyways to get my kids (who are in an afterschool program). I would but that's not even the point.

You agreed to these policies. They are non-negotiable. The time to question them is over. Get with the program or get over it. (this is not the first, second or third issue. And they have only been here a month)

I am seriously considering terming immediately due to this. So mad at this family.

[Turquoise14]

Last day for dcb 2 1/2 before staying home with his teacher parents for the summer. He has had the boogeriest day today. He is always a booger, but today he is ramping it up. He hit dcb2 in the face with a hot wheels car because he didn't want to let the little guy play with a toy, and it looks awful. I hate telling parents about these sorts of things.

[mommyneedsadayoff]

I really wish that my friends and neighbors would realize that I don't want to watch other people's kids 24/7. All of these people know I run a daycare but think nothing of asking me to watch their kids after hours. I know they probably aren't thinking that much into it and aren't trying to be rude, but I wish they would just realize it's a lot to ask. I always say no, but I would rather they just get the hint and not ask at all so I don't constantly have to be the bad guy!

I have this same issue, but with family! My weekends are so precious to me and I have told them this a million times, but they still ask me if I can watch the kids wile they go shop. I am like, NO! I want to go shop too, so how about you watch my kids for a change!

[Rockgirl]

I know! Seriously! The thing that makes me feel terrible is that I'm usually home anyway and could totally do it. But sometimes I just want to take my bra off, turn on the TV, and cuddle with my OWN kids on the couch without worrying about anybody else!

Don't feel bad about this! Just because you are home doesn't mean you're obligated to take kids. The neighbors wouldn't want someone from their job dropping off an extra load of work and saying, "You're here doing nothing--get to work!" Lol

[Indoorvoice]

They probably think you'd jump at the chance, you know, since you LOVE it so much! I'd say "No, I don't watch children outside of daycare hours." Seriously, do they want to get off work, and go straight to another job exactly like the one they just left?

I know! Seriously! The thing that makes me feel terrible is that I'm usually home anyway and could totally do it. But sometimes I just want to take my bra off, turn on the TV, and cuddle with my OWN kids on the couch without worrying about anybody else!

[Rockgirl]

I really wish that my friends and neighbors would realize that I don't want to watch other people's kids 24/7. All of these people know I run a daycare but think nothing of asking me to watch their kids after hours. I know they probably aren't thinking that much into it and aren't trying to be rude, but I wish they would just realize it's a lot to ask. I always say no, but I would rather they just get the hint and not ask at all so I don't constantly have to be the bad guy!

They probably think you'd jump at the chance, you know, since you LOVE it so much! I'd say "No, I don't watch children outside of daycare hours." Seriously, do they want to get off work, and go straight to another job exactly like the one they just left?

[Indoorvoice]

I really wish that my friends and neighbors would realize that I don't want to watch other people's kids 24/7. All of these people know I run a daycare but think nothing of asking me to watch their kids after hours. I know they probably aren't thinking that much into it and aren't trying to be rude, but I wish they would just realize it's a lot to ask. I always say no, but I would rather they just get the hint and not ask at all so I don't constantly have to be the bad guy!

[Play Care]

The now 1 year old. Love him to bits, but he needs to decide if he need the AM nap or not - some days you can't get him down and others he's out like a light.
Decide already kiddo!!

This too shall pass::

Diaper

Hey, here's and idea, why don't you check your childs's diaper and change it before you bring your child to my house! He either comes with a full out butt wedgie or his diaper plum full of pee! Ugh!

[Sunshine74]

New dcb is SO munch fun.. Without getting into too many details, he has never had structure or rules (he's 2 1/2). His situation recently changed, which is how he ended up with us.

Well, he is a screamer. Can't play with what he wants- scream, doesn't want to clean- scream, doesn't want to sit for lunch- well. You get the idea. He also hates when we sing, so circle time had been though. Nap has been awful because anytime we tell him "shhh" or, "kids are sleeping" he just yells louder.

Though there is a silver lining, most of our kids have just slept through all the screaming.

Is it 5:30 yet? 🍹