Potential Client Following Me..

[daycare]

So last week I had an interview with a really nice, yet skeptical family.

Met the entire family, including the grandpa...Who had some stuff to stay.

I thought that it went ok. I was not super crazy about the family, but said that I would get back to them, maybe schedule another appointment to see how that one goes.

Well a few days later I see this car parked near the park where we play. I am always very observant of my surroundings..

Well I start staring at the car and eventually it leaves. I make note of the car, color, make, model, year etc...

So I think that I am just being crazy. BTW I did see the car the family drove up in at the time of the interview, but did not put it all together at that time that it was the same car.

Well on MOnday we went to the library, I happen to see this car again. I got all of the kids in the car quickly and took a different route home.

I thought ok, now this is weird, but what can I do. Maybe someone from their family was using the library. The town is a little on the small side and I could not tell if someone was in the car or not.....

Ok shake it off.

Well about 10 minutes ago I had someone come to the door trying to sell something. Yes they ignored my sign....

When I open the door, I can see across the street from my house is this car again. So I decide ok all the kids are sleeping, let me go see what they want. As I walk down the steps of my home, the car pulls away and drives off.

I am 100% certain that it is someone from this family..

What should I do? Call the police? They have not done anything to us, but are creeping me out big time and I do not feel safe........

UUUUGHGHGHGHHGHHGHGH is there a full moon or something? Whats with all the craziness??

[wdmmom]

Well, I definitely WOULDN'T be calling them back for another interview!

If the behavior keeps up, I'd definitely be reporting it to the police. You could definitely classify it as STALKING!

I can see a parents interest in wanting to see you in action...taking the kids to the park and to the library but at the same time, this type of behavior isn't acceptable. I'd be freaking out too!

[Crystal]

I'd call the local police department, let them know you are a provider, what is happening and that it worries you because it could be a pedophile or someone seeking to abduct a child. Give them the info about the vehicle and ask them to drive through every few hours.

CREEPY!

[Ariana]

Could it be that they are trying to make sure you're a good provider? Maybe with all the abuse and over limit accusations going on these days they're trying to "scope you out"? It's definately a little creepy but they might be doing it for the right reasons.

[Hunni Bee]

THAT IS STALKING.

In order for them to show up in places that you are going, they must be watching your house for considerable amounts of time.

[small_steps]

That is creepy...I agree with Crystal. If nothing else they can maybe run the plates on the car and see who it is registered to.

[sharlan]

THAT IS STALKING.

In order for them to show up in places that you are going, they must be watching your house for considerable amounts of time.

Document the dates and times and call the police. As a parent, I would feel uncomfortable about somebody stalking my kids' provider. As a provider, I would be concerned for the kids' safety.

[Kaddidle Care]

Did you get the license plate number? If you did report it for sure! You ARE being stalked and you are not being paranoid. If you see the car again, just call the police and don't let the person in the car realize that you have seen them.

I was just telling someone on this forum about a situation where a person I knew noticed the same car across the street from her house sitting in a park parking lot watching her Middle School Aged child get off the bus day after day.

They called the police and found out it was a Pedophile!

The Dad took a stroll over with his Very Large, Very intimidating GSD and had a few words with the man. He stopped watching her but who knows who he may be watching now. At least the police knew he was on the prowl again.

[Michael]

It doesn't matter if they are trying to find out if you are a good provider. Call the police and file a complaint today. Put this person on notice with a visit and call from the police. Either way, they will stop stalking you and also know that you are a safe, observant and proactive provider. Never take the chance when it comes to your safety.

[beachgrl]

wow, thats too much..I agree with everyone else, notify the police. I also don't think I would want to deal with that family knowing they are willing to do such instead of actually asking if they could come and observe you..sheesh.

[daycare]

Could it be that they are trying to make sure you're a good provider? Maybe with all the abuse and over limit accusations going on these days they're trying to "scope you out"? It's definately a little creepy but they might be doing it for the right reasons.

if they wanted to do this, they should have said something and why woudl they drive away when I tried to approach them..

Thanks for responding ladies... I am calling the police now..

[Ariana]

if they wanted to do this, they should have said something and why woudl they drive away when I tried to approach them..

Thanks for responding ladies... I am calling the police now..

Good point!

[SilverSabre25]

oh daycare! How creepy!

I'm glad you're calling the cops. Stay safe!

[Cat Herder]

Keep us updated.

[nannyde]

It doesn't matter if they are trying to find out if you are a good provider. Call the police and file a complaint today. Put this person on notice with a visit and call from the police. Either way, they will stop stalking you and also know that you are a safe, observant and proactive provider. Never take the chance when it comes to your safety.

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