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  • busymomof2
    Daycare.com Member
    • Jun 2010
    • 171

    Down Two Kids

    The one thing I Hate about daycare is the inconsistency and lack of respect. I was full in the Summer but two kids started school. One dcm tells me how she will be bringing her newborn after maternity leave. I explained to her that I made it clear during the interview that I do not take babies. She was okay with that (although she was VERY pregnant). After a month of getting her daughter adjusted (screamer & crier all month) she had to look for new care before baby came. Without telling me she just doesn't show up for the past 2 days. I figure she found other care but gosh a call would have been nice...lack of consideration. Not an option to collect two weeks because I did tell her I would forfeit my two weeks if she found care...but how about letting me know so I don't sit around and wait for her child for two days.
    Another dcmom tells me that she is pulling her son for several weeks because of finances. This is the same lady who told me diapers were not in her budget (I've talked about her before). The little boy is so sweet and my son's best friend. I told her ok he can come back if spot available(obviously I have room). But then she shows up with brand new fancy art work acyrlic nails and trying to hide them at that. The dcb asked mom "who did that" pointing to her nails as she is trying to put them in her pockets. Money problems unh? Diapers not in the budget unh? It's not my busniess to get into people's finances but she has her priorities all wrong. Just frustrated because now I only have 1 dcg...hard to make the bills with only one kid. Plus I spent all this time and effort putting together some preschool activites to start first thing September just for everyone to leave before I can implement it. SO UPSET!!!!!
  • MrsSteinel'sHouse
    Daycare.com Member
    • Aug 2012
    • 1509

    #2
    I know the feeling. But, the "right" kids will come. Make some pretty new flyers and put them at the library, doctors offices, churches etc. I always let people know when I have openings and what I am looking for. So, for example right now I only have the possibility of a part time MWF. But, sometimes those part times turn into awesome kidlets when I do have a full time opening. Word of mouth is always the best. And don't assume people will mention you if you haven't mentioned you need kids. I have often had people assume I am full and I could have taken someong.
    I am really bummed that my part time county kids' mom lost her job... sigh, if she could just keep one a little more consistently 'cause I love her kidlets.
    Be proactive though while you just have one. Be ready to interview. Paperwork all in order, house cleaned etc. Great that you have a plan for the kidlets. Keep working on that because one day you could be full overnight! Prep work is never wasted. That is when I work on pulling together "instant days"- cut out crafts to go with specific books so that if I need something quick I have a book and ready craft Work on menus etc. This could be a great opportunity!

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    • HappyHearts
      Daycare.com Member
      • Sep 2012
      • 74

      #3
      I am so very sorry. I'm kind of in the same boat. All my children but one went to school this year, after having them for 3 years. Now, I too, only have one child. I've been advertising for the past 4 months, and haven't had much luck. I've had my daycare for 19 years, and I've been through this before. I keep reminding myself I will get through this, I will get more calls, more interviews, and more kids, but geez, I'm ready now! It gets discouraging sometimes, but It always seems to pick up eventually, often times it just takes much longer then I would like.

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