New DCM Causing Me Much Unneeded Stress...

[Mommy2One]

I think a lot of parents, read these magazines and articles that tell them What to ask at interviews? They don't have experience with dealing with daycare-

This plus there are a LOT of under-qualified "providers" out there and many that seem to be speaking a different language.
"Educational" = Nick Jr.
"Nutritious" = canned fruit to go along with the Rice Krispy treats and vanilla wafers
"Just one besides my own" = just one besides my own, and the one I'm already watching, and my three nephews that live two doors down...

Except for the part where she said "I thought to myself who's way it is here? Yours or mine?" (which is inexcusable) when I read your post I was thinking "this lady has been burned." They're the kinds of questions you ask when you've just gone on an interview and the provider's felon brother was going to be coming over and they planned to have a jackhammer going in the kitchen during nap time every day.

[Ariana]

So here it is Sunday at 5:30pm and I still have not got an response back from my email, which also means I still do not know if dcm would want to come at 10:30am tomorrow morning or not. Another huge RED FLAG! I have made the decision to not enrol this family in my care. Next time I am listening to my gut feeling right from the get go instead of dealing with the unneeded stress for 3 days like I just did! Lesson learned. Be glad when I have learned them all and don't have to walk down these paths anymore ha ha ha :: Oh well...a new day tomorrow!

This exactly! I had a mom come for an interview and eventough she seemed nice I just had "a feeling" it wasn't going to work. I told her that although she had a wonderful family it just wasn't a good fit. I was very nice, genuine and honest. She didn't even bother to reply!! I'm glad I trusted my instincts