Calling In Sick?????

[daycare]

I know a lot of us come on here for validation of our feelings or to see if we are the only ones that do certain things or feel certain ways about DC issues.

Honestly, its your company, you do what is best for YOU and YOUR family.

Personally, I would not close with such short notice, but that is just me.

However, if you decide to close, be prepared that some parents may be a little upset that you are giving such short notice.

Especially if any of them find out why.

I understand and so do parents that life happens out of our control sometimes. LIke when my son broke his leg. I had to close early with one day notice so taht I could take him back to the hospital to have the cast put on. But i explained myself and the parents understood. I have also never closed for illness, when I do close it is with great notice..

I hope that it all works out for you and that you and your daughter get that quality time. Turst me I have missed out on A LOT because of DC. But I never forget that everyday at any time I get to pick up my little man and squeeze the heck out of him.....I look around my DCroom at all of the other kids and realize just how lucky my child and I are. They don't get to hug there mommy and daddy for hours on end..

Happy Halloween!

[CheekyChick]

I would just be honest and tell them you are in dire need of a day off and apologize profusely for the short notice. I wouldn't tell them you were sick as they might see you out and about. To prevent total burnout, I would hire an assistant who can fill in for your when your children have special parties/activities that you don't want to miss. That way, you are putting your children first without giving up on your entire business. EVERYONE needs a break now and then or they would crack. You deserve that too.

[nannyde]

How was I rude? I haven't said anything about not taking the time off. I said to take the time off if you want but just tell the parents. I was not rude about anything. :confused:

Oh that was Cat that was rude.

I swear I don't even KNOW what the limit is here for what people will post and expect "support". I don't even know what the word support means anymore.

I think you should expect another naptime call to give me that free therapy session again.

I need some support

[grandmom]

Sounds to me, by the lack of providers admitting they've called in sick, that either they haven't done it, or they're ashamed of it now that they've lied to their customers.

Count me with MsMe and laundrymom. Your words are truth.

[Blackcat31]

Oh that was Cat that was rude.

I swear I don't even KNOW what the limit is here for what people will post and expect "support". I don't even know what the word support means anymore.

I think you should expect another naptime call to give me that free therapy session again.

I need some support

ABSOLUTELY!!!!! My couch is wide open! (That sounds bad doesn't t?!!?! )

....and Cat was absolutely NOT rude. (At least not by my standards) I actually quoted her post because I was going to say "My thoughts exactly about not being able to vote" but got carried away with wondering just what the heck the correct response was suppose to be. Heck, I didn't even understand the question I guess. :confused:

I mean if people expect a specific response then just tell me the words and I will post them. If they want my opinion well, that varies from day to day....

[WImom]

I miss alot of stuff at my kids school if they don't give enough notice. It does ****. But I wouldn't close unless I was really sick or gave parents notice. (I try for 6-7 days notice).

I do take off about 4 times a year for school events and I'll sometimes email the teachers to find out what's coming up so I have plenty of time.

I also try to remember things I may have missed from child #1 and can do it with child #2 because I know it's coming up and can ask off. Hubby goes to most things I can't but sometimes if it's just a short thing in the middle of the day we have to miss it.

Is this in the afternoon where you could do a 1/2 day or a 1/2 day where you open late if it's in the morning? Maybe that would help the parents with the short notice?

[e.j.]

Have you considered buying a pumpkin and carving it with your dd after the day care kids leave on Friday? That way, you're spending one-on-one time with your own child, having fun with her and still providing day care to the families who are relying on you. My own kids loved "do-overs" at home, especially something they really enjoyed doing the first time around.

I know it's not the same as being there at the school with her but it is a way of sharing some fun with your dd while still honoring your agreement with the day care parents to care for their kids. Just a thought. Good luck with whatever you decided to do.

[Unregistered]

I just want to know from those that had done it....

we don't do it!!! We are providers........we provide services, not when we feel like it.

I am the one that stays unregistered because I don't want this bull.....but I agree be professional so you don't give all of us a bad name as a whole. If you have a policy book that states that you take 3 personal days a year, give a two week notice that you will be doing this and be honest why your taking a day. You can tell them your taking a personal day or you tell them why... but be ready...... if I found out my provider was taking a day off to go to school and volunteer I would irritated because I count on her to be there so I can work and pay her.

I feel your wrong to do this- not cool you asked and you got my response, take it or leave it. Let us know what you decide- curious to see how this pans out. Personally my advise to you is........do the right thing!!!

[dEHmom]

I didn't read everyones posts, just the OP. I'm sure it's already been said though.

I don't think it's right to do that. I understand you wanting to, but I don't think it's right.

What you could do, but now it's probably too late, is just ask the parents, if it would be possible to find alternate care, and refund them for the day if it works out for you because you have something you need to do. This should've been done a minimum of 1-2 weeks ago though.

Sorry, I don't think it's right to bail on the parents like this, especially last minute. If it was a booked day off, that's different then calling in sick for it. Kwim?