Need A Backbone

[Breezy]

DCM "My lunch is at 12".

Reply "He must be picked up now."

DCM "I can't leave until 12."

Reply "OK, I will call child services to get you some help with that. I'll text right back and let you know when they can pick him up for you.".

Curious. Is this something you would really say? If so, is this an idle threat or would you really do it?

[Cat Herder]

I would ABSOLUTELY do it.

Refusing to pick up your sick child from daycare is a really big issue.

It is abandonment and we are mandated reporters.

I could be held liable for allowing the parent to delay medical treatment.

Now, you (Breezy) are working with Military families....that is a whole other thing.

You have to keep in mind the huge difference between "Can't" and "Won't" and set up emergency plans around that, in advance.. (consent to seek medical treatment forms)

Also, our CPS is fantastic and helpful.

[Breezy]

I would ABSOLUTELY do it.

Refusing to pick up your sick child from daycare is a really big issue.

It is abandonment and we are mandated reporters.

I could be held liable for allowing the parent to delay medical treament.

Now, you (Breezy) are working with Military families....that is a whole other thing.

You have to keep in mind the huge difference between "Can't" and "Won't".

Military families have to have family care plans in order for when they literally CANT come (and when they can't be reached). So thankful for those and they get into a LOT of trouble if those are not UTD.

[Blackcat31]

Refusing to pick up your sick child from daycare is a really big issue.


You have to keep in mind the huge difference between "Can't" and "Won't"

[MrsB]

Just curious, melissa, what does your contract say about sick and pick up?

I have had a time or two where parents told me they will "come at lunch" or "be there in 2 hours"

My response, "This is not me asking what time you will be here. The 1 hour time clock just started. You now have 59:56 seconds to get here. See you soon." click.

That was enough to get them picked up in the hour. I dont know exactly what I would have done, but luckily it didnt get that far.

[momofboys]

omg she says she goes on lunch at 12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! wtf do I do now. I want to term anyway because she is the one who come every other week and messing with my incomw. I need a set income so Im gonna term. Im done and so upset

I would TELL THEM when they do pick up that DCC is NOT permitted to return until FRIDAY - don't give them any option to return tomorrow. YOu know there was a high fever TODAY so no returning until at least FRI. good luck!

[MommyofThree]

Ok so the dcb is gone. I told her he is not permitted back till the fever is gone for 24 hours with outmeds. Thanks everyone. I am ready to term

[e.j.]

Just curious, melissa, what does your contract say about sick and pick up?

I was going to ask the same thing. Several years ago, I turned one mom away at the door when she showed up with a sick kid. She never tried it again. The other parents who were there to witness it never tried bringing their sick kids either.

If you don't have a sick policy in your handbook/contract, I would get one together immediately and give copies to parents tomorrow to sign.

During interviews, I go over my sick policy word for word. I tell parents that I am very strict in enforcing it. Every once in awhile, someone will decide to test me on it but it doesn't happen often.