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Ok so I have a dcp who I constantly remind to let me know if she will be early or late... well today 10 min after her scheduled time I sent her a message asking her what time dcb would be here she did not respond so an hour after he was supposed to be here I sent her a message stating that since I have not heard from her that I will consider today a no call no show and that I will not be available for care, and that I would see her monday... does anyone think this is wrong or am I ok, I just felt like she needs to learn that I dont sit around waiting for her???
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Yay good for you! You did what I WISH I had the guts to do sometimes!Comment
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Did she respond? I just wondered what her reaction was.
I've never had too much of a problem with late arrivals. All of my dckids arrive give or take 15 minutes of the same time everyday. If it got to be an hour or so late then I would call or text to find out what is going on, but I don't think I would 'not be available for care'.
Now if it was late pickups, those really torque me. And I make that VERY clear from the beginning. Just sayin
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This was the first time I have ever done anything like this, but I felt I had to because she is always taking advantage of me...I just hope I dont lose her because I cannot afford to, But I was sick of being walked all over by her also...We will see what happens...Comment
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What is outlined in your contract about situations like these? Do you have fees set for early and late?Comment
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I think you did the right thing. If you are always asking her about specific drop off and pick ups and she still isn't getting the message, then she needs something blunt like what you did. Good for you.
For those who don't mind different drop off and pick ups, it really depends on the family. I have one who's great and I really don't care what time they come because they know what my schedule is and respect it. But if it were someone who was disrespectful like that dcm you have OP, then I'd do exactly what you did.Comment
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So am I supposed to sit around waiting all day for her when he is my only kid today, for her to show up whenever she feels like it?? I got sick of it.... I have told her on numerous occasions that she needs to let me know. If she can't do that I feel like she needed to learn her lesson. I am not drop in care I have set times, and I would like them to be followed. Especially since we have talked about it a number of times..Comment
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I do 2 different things...
1. If a child is going to be absent or late, they are required to notify me 30 min before the scheduled time. They can call, emil or text. Either way its all time stamped. If they don't, there is a $10 convenience fee charged in addition their normal daily rate.
2. I don't admit children after 9 am. If they are later than 9am, they forfeit care for the day and still pay.
In your case...you did the right thing!! If you can have the day off because of a parents inability to contact you, do it!!! Enjoy your Friday!!!
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Thank you everyone!!happyfaceComment
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My only concern would be that something happened, like the child-left-in-the-car thing.
I have in my policy that I will call first the parents, then every single contact on the list for a welfare check. Last resort, I will call the police.
No, it's not my job, but if something has happened, I'd rather not live with it, even if I am in the right.
You did do the right thing, I would just be worried!Comment
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I know I'm one of the few on here that feels this way, but I couldn't care less what time parents pick up or drop off. They pay for their day and they can use as much (or as little) of the day as they need. The ONLY time I care about drop off or pick up is during nap time because I don't want the other children disturbed or woken.Comment
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I'm with you CheekyChick I don't care what time the child arrives as long as its not between 12:30-3pm. I'm open 7am-5:30 I charge a flat rate so they can use any of those hours. But I do think it is very inconsiderate of a parent to not call if they are going to be late or a no show, especially if you only have that one child for the day.
I think you did the right thing Kayla enjoy the rest of your day!Comment
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We do not leave and if I did I would have hat to tell the parent be fore hand anyway per licensing.
As long they feed the child when they are late and do not let them sleep late so to mess up nap It is ok
We go on with our day the the child just misses what we did.
If I only had one child then yes after a certain point I would leave.It:
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I don't care what time they drop off and pick up either. I think in this case, the point was that she told the provider a time and is now late.
That is disrespectful and rude IMHO.
My DCF's can use as much or as little time as they choose as welll.....they can drop off and go home and sleep all day for all I care but when I plan activities, meals/snacks and events for a specific number of kids only to have one be late or early (especially with no notice from parents) it can really throw a wrench into the day. THAT is what I think OP is having an issue with.
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