Would you call parents?

[crazydaycarelady]

I wouldn't call for something like that, parents are working and I try not to call them unless absolutely necessary. I have gotten some extra clothes, including socks, at garage sales to keep here. If you really want to "force" the parents to bring an extra set of clothes then send the child home in a pink sweatsuit for a boy, etc.

[Blackcat31]

I wouldn't call for something like that, parents are working and I try not to call them unless absolutely necessary. I have gotten some extra clothes, including socks, at garage sales to keep here. If you really want to "force" the parents to bring an extra set of clothes then I will send the child home in as pink swestsuit for a boy, etc.

I have several boys who wear their sister's ruffled pink hand me downs.

I even resorted to writing "STOLEN FROM ABC CHILD CARE" all across the front and down the leg of sweat pants. Still never had them returned or made the parents bring extra's.

So I stopped providing them all together. Now a child gets dirty enough to be naked (with a diaper) they stay naked (in a fresh diaper)

[countrymom]

I must be really nice because not only do I have spare stuff, but I wash their soiled stuff (if its not too bad) I do this because I know that sometimes parents just don't have time to wash the stuff and I would like it if it were my kid. Also, the odd times that I've had to send stuff home, the parents would wash the stuff and return it.
as a parent, I would be mad if I showed up and my child only had a diaper on, just because I forgot to supply an extra set doesn't mean that my kid should suffer and walk around all day in a diaper.

[Blackcat31]

I must be really nice because not only do I have spare stuff, but I wash their soiled stuff (if its not too bad) I do this because I know that sometimes parents just don't have time to wash the stuff and I would like it if it were my kid. Also, the odd times that I've had to send stuff home, the parents would wash the stuff and return it.
as a parent, I would be mad if I showed up and my child only had a diaper on, just because I forgot to supply an extra set doesn't mean that my kid should suffer and walk around all day in a diaper.

Yes, you must be really nice because I would be mad, as a provider, if my DCP's expected me to make up for their parenting responsibilities.

I also don't see how a child would be "suffering" because they only had a diaper to wear. :confused:

[crazydaycarelady]

They child would be "suffering" by being forced to be naked and different from how all of the other kids are dressed. Feeling self-conscience, embarassed, and like they did something wrong.

Parents are over-worked and busy and I just don't feel the need to prove a point that they really screwed up by not bringing an extra outfit. It's not the end of the world and it coss me about 50 cents to avoid the whole thing with some garage sale hand-me-downs. If I don't get them back then no big deal but I don't think I've ever not had something returned.

[daycarediva]

They might go home in something that doesn't fit well, but since I have young kids, they would probably be in SOMETHING. Dcg went home in a batman tshirt the other day. Her Dad found it hilarious. My parents are all great about keeping me in supplies and listen when I say I think these diapers are getting small, etc.

I am not supposed to rinse or washing soiled clothing AT ALL, and since my washer and dryer are on a separate floor, it's against regulations for me to wash ANYTHING during daycare hours. I explain this on interview, but sometimes it takes the first digusting bag of poop clothes home to really reinforce my point.

[justgettingstarted]

They child would be "suffering" by being forced to be naked and different from how all of the other kids are dressed. Feeling self-conscience, embarassed, and like they did something wrong.

Parents are over-worked and busy and I just don't feel the need to prove a point that they really screwed up by not bringing an extra outfit. It's not the end of the world and it coss me about 50 cents to avoid the whole thing with some garage sale hand-me-downs. If I don't get them back then no big deal but I don't think I've ever not had something returned.

He's barely 6 months old I don't think he'll notice that everyone else is dressed differently I don't have any infant clothes laying around DS is nearly 3 and my washer/dryer are in the garage the door to which is padlocked shut during daycare hours per licensing. I can see your point if he were older I might find something to cover him up so he wasn't embarassed or maybe I'd let them all run around nay nay (DS's word for naked) they'd probably love it! But I definitely do NOT think it is my responsibility to buy extra clothes for someone else's child.

[Hunni Bee]

I've had to send older children home half naked because I simply did not have anything else to put on them. The spares never come back - if I write the name of the daycare on them, they just throw them away.

I had to dress one boy in an oversized t-shirt and a pull-up. This kid had tons of accidents, wore all the spares home and never brought anything back. The parents came to pick him up, and the mom had to send the dad back home to get a change of clothes because they walk. Even THAT didn't teach them make sure I have changes of clothes for the child.

[renodeb]

Sugar, Your heart was in the right place. Dont be to hard on yourself. I dont think I would call either but would stress that the child needs something to wear. I have a spares bin to. When it gets to full I usually just donate stuff. (parents tend to leave there kids outgrown clothes) Maybe they will catch on if they have to p/u a naked baby? Either that or run out, buy a onesie and bill them for it on there next payment. I have in my contract that if I have to buy any of the requested items that the parent will be billed for it and I have a list of items.
Debbie

[youretooloud]

I must be really nice because not only do I have spare stuff, but I wash their soiled stuff (if its not too bad) I do this because I know that sometimes parents just don't have time to wash the stuff and I would like it if it were my kid. Also, the odd times that I've had to send stuff home, the parents would wash the stuff and return it.
as a parent, I would be mad if I showed up and my child only had a diaper on, just because I forgot to supply an extra set doesn't mean that my kid should suffer and walk around all day in a diaper.

I always wash their stuff too. Unless I don't have anything else to wash. I also keep stuff on hand for them. I buy things at garage sales, or walmart.

BUT, it's mostly because I keep losing the stuff they brought over for us. So, it's easier for me to have things here that are no big deal to me if I don't get them back.

I'd never call a parent for diaper accidents. But, just wearing a diaper all day is no big deal. Most kids spend a good part of the day in only a diaper in the summer anyway.

[Country Kids]

I always wash their stuff too. Unless I don't have anything else to wash. I also keep stuff on hand for them. I buy things at garage sales, or walmart.

BUT, it's mostly because I keep losing the stuff they brought over for us. So, it's easier for me to have things here that are no big deal to me if I don't get them back.

I'd never call a parent for diaper accidents.

I'm just curious of how do you lose the things the parents bring to you?

[Blackcat31]

They child would be "suffering" by being forced to be naked and different from how all of the other kids are dressed. Feeling self-conscience, embarassed, and like they did something wrong.

I am pretty sure OP said the child in question is a baby. I doubt he is going to be embarrassed or humiliated. If a child is still wearing a diaper, there is usually very little self-conscieousness involved. I still have undie wearers who still would prefer to be naked.

Parents are over-worked and busy and I just don't feel the need to prove a point that they really screwed up by not bringing an extra outfit. It's not the end of the world and it coss me about 50 cents to avoid the whole thing with some garage sale hand-me-downs. If I don't get them back then no big deal but I don't think I've ever not had something returned.

I agree that some parents are busy and over-worked, but on the same note, I work too. I do what needs to be done and my child comes first. Their needs are MY priority. If a parent forgot to bring an extra set of cloting once, it would be no big deal but repeatedly is not acceptable. Anyone with young children knows going anywhere without an extra change of clothes is risking it....IMPO.

I get that it would only be a few cents to avoid the issue but I don't avoid issues, I address them. Besides, it was never the money that detoured me from providing the extra clothing. It is the principle and the fact that it is simply just not MY job. I do my job, parents do theirs. Simple as that.

I answered in bold above.

[youretooloud]

I'm just curious of how do you lose the things the parents bring to you?

I have no idea. I put it in a ziplock with their name on it. But, then when I need it, I can't find it. I find it later....when I don't need it.

I just think I have that kind of brain.

[Former Teacher]

Depending on where the parents work at, I would call them just to give a heads-up-so its not a shock when they arrive.

I would let the child go home in a diaper. I also would not admit them without all supplies that were needed to take care of their child for the day.