Bidding War...OMG So Crazy..

[daycare]

I am so flattered, but not sure how to handle this, as it has never happened before.

I have 4 families all fighting for my last spot that will open up in the fall. I just got an email from one of the families offering to pay more money for the spot because they want it that bad.

They were not my first pick, they were my second. I have never had this happen before. I am not too sure if I should tell the family offering more money this?? Or should I look into taking the family offering the more money, I can't lie, it's tempting.

BTW I have nothing in my rules that states enrollment is served on a first come first serve. I don't base it off of that, I base it off of best fit and more money would fit nicely in my wallet...

anyone have this happen before and if so anything that I should be warned about???

[Soupyszoo]

I've had a parent offer to pay more so I wouldn't take anymore kids in. But haven't had them fight for a spot yet! That's very flattering my first reaction was to take your favorite family regardless of the money. In some cases the money may not make the problems worth it with the family that wants to pay more. They may be desperate because no one wants them!! Be careful!! Tough choice! Weigh your options carefully happyface

[daycare]

I've had a parent offer to pay more so I wouldn't take anymore kids in. But haven't had them fight for a spot yet! That's very flattering my first reaction was to take your favorite family regardless of the money. In some cases the money may not make the problems worth it with the family that wants to pay more. They may be desperate because no one wants them!! Be careful!! Tough choice! Weigh your options carefully happyface

thanks for pointing that out... I did think, oh no what if they are a pain in my hinney.

I did not think about the fact that maybe that can't get in somewhere else good so they are doing their best to get in here. Hmmmm.

I used to live in Newport Beach CA where there was tons of $$ (not me, them) and people who had money often thought that they could buy things that were off limits or buy their way out of trouble.....

I am really going to have to think about this. Thanks for responding and helping me out

[MyAngels]

They may be desperate because no one wants them!! Be careful!! Tough choice! Weigh your options carefully happyface

What she said. Plus, it's very possible that they will feel that since they are paying a premium, that should receive "special" at every turn.

[daycare]

What she said. Plus, it's very possible that they will feel that since they are paying a premium, that should receive "special" at every turn.

ahh yes ":NO SPECIAL HERE" ever........ ok none for the parents that break the rules...

[Soupyszoo]

I have a dcg who was 8 weeks when she started back in November. She screamed all day everyday! I used to think that she was so much work that I would raise her rates and that it would be better. My mom pointed out that all the money in the world wouldn't stop all the screaming!! Lol, she outgrew it for the most part. More money is always nice. Now if they are the kind of people who believe that money buys anything like that, then maybe it wouldn't be so bad!! Good luck with your tough decision happyface

[MrsB]

What she said. Plus, it's very possible that they will feel that since they are paying a premium, that should receive "special" at every turn.

My thought exactly!

OP You should be totally flattered!happyfacehappyface

[Soupyszoo]

What she said. Plus, it's very possible that they will feel that since they are paying a premium, that should receive "special" at every turn.

Yep that too! I have parents that feel that way and they don't even pay more than everyone else!! Lol! I don't like entitled people. In a way that's what they are saying even if their kids are well behaved, UKWIM?

[daycare]

well I am still in a very wealthy area and I do have to deal with a lot of " I am entitled" attitudes from the parents. I have learned to set them straight from the get go. I don't ever do anything extra or special until I know that they appreciate me and respect my home and rules.

I am really flattered, it really makes me feel good. Lucky Ihave you guys to help me think about this.....lots to take into consideration.

[CheekyChick]

That is VERY flattering. Good for you!!!

PS: I'm glad you don't work in my town.

[Unregistered]

I have three parents due in July,need care in October and I usually only take one baby at a time. I prefer only one but now that I have an asssistant and a bigger daycare I don't mind two.
No way three infants!
They have all offered me more money for the spot. I told them we would discuss everything after their babies are born.I think one parent,if not two will probably decide to stay home.She already has two in care and pays over $1500/month. I can't imagine she would want to pay for three.
It's nice to know you're loved though right
I was joking and telling them that I'm only taking girls so whoever has a boy is out.LOL
I was all girls for 6 years and got a little spoiled.I'm not sure what's in the water around here but there are soooo many girls! Funny fact-The salon I go to,all the ladies there are always pregnant.I've been going there for five years and 18 baby girls have been born!!! I'm scared to drink the water around there.

[Mom&Provider]

I agree with a bunch of others, money may not always be the best, I'd go with your gut and stick to the family you had originally wanted first!

[cheeseheadmama]

I agree with a bunch of others, money may not always be the best, I'd go with your gut and stick to the family you had originally wanted first!

What she said. But if family 1 turns down the spot THEN they can still to pay a premium price, right? ::

[WImom]

What she said. Plus, it's very possible that they will feel that since they are paying a premium, that should receive "special" at every turn.

This!! I would pick the first one you wanted because of this. Just tell them they are first on the waiting list.

[My3cents]

well this is easy....on how to handle the problem here.......keep one

and send the other three my way::lovethishappyface

tee hee