DC Provider Asleep At Drop Off

[rhymia1]

this reminds me of Hoarders. The Grandmother was watching the child and the parents were bringing this child into an unsafe environment for the child. The parents knew the child was napping in a dog bed on the floor surrounded by high piles of clutter, yet they continued to bring that child into that. The child was 6, trying to get the grandmother to throw trash out and get rid of stuff.

Sick

but worse for the parents who allowed that because daycare was expensive and 1/2 the income. No excuse. Child endangerment and mental issues not for just the gram but for the parents that were clueless. Anyone else see this? I just happen to catch it. UGH

I did not catch that show, but I see it all the time. The provider behaves badly and the parents continue sending their child there. Often they say things like "But Susie Looooooves Ms. Sally!" to justify it. I always want to say "But if Ms. Sally really looooved Susie she would do a better job"

[brookeroo]

My brother is supposed to drop my nephew off at 6:30 in the morning but in the past it's been a 45 -60 minute window that he has actually showed up. That was last year. So far the latest he's come this year (hes a teacher) is 6:50. I have been really on him about how I am making an exception for him and doing this as a favor by taking his son that early since my technical hours are supposed to be 7am-5. I get up at 6:20 and snooze a little until he gets here but I still always meet him at the door in my pj's. I would do the same for anyone else that early.

I prefer to get in the shower at 6:45. So when he's late it throws my whole morning off. My regular DCKs don't start coming until 7:20ish. If they get there before 7:45 I lay them down when they get here. (They are all under 1.5).

BECAUSE my brother is so unpredictable I don't get up early to be ready because I never know when he's going to show. It could be 6:30 or 7:30 and has been as late at 8 (last year). I'm not going to get up at 5:30-5:45 to get ready for someone who isn't possibly going to show until 7:30... therefore I'm also not always ready when people show up. I've explained this to them all and they totally seem understanding of it. Especially since I started doing this when my daughter was 6 months old and I was still nursing her through the night. I still have a lot of sleepless nights with her. Usually I have just enough time to get my clothes on but my hair is still wet when I greet people.

I don't think it's appropriate by any means but especially if it's not something she's been doing in the past there may be a reason for her that she hasn't shared.

[Blackcat31]

If you really want to help, I would personally call my state's licensing department and inform them of what I was told.

I know it is coming second hand from someone else but hey, better safe than sorry.

If it was a one time thing, then the provider won't be in trouble but if it is the general way in which she operates, then a call to licensing is neeeded.

I would probably suggest DCM be the one to call but honestly if I were in your shoes, I might call my licensor and give her a heads up about what I was told.

My licensor is fantastic about things like that and has a great relationship with all the providers in my county. She would aprpeciate the concern and the call.

[SunshineMama]

I am a DC provider , I refered a dcp to another provider because dcg was to start kindergarten this year and I am not in her school boundries and was not going to transport. I had only heard through word of mouth that she was a good provider and have never personally met her. I still watch moms other 2 little ones. Today she came to me concerned because when she drops of dcg at 6am dcp is asleep on the couch, she'll acknoledge mom with a nod or a wave but does not get up. Her hours are stated that she opens at 6 so I think that she should be up and ready to accept kids at 6. I feel bad that I recomended this provider and she is not up to par on what I think is a basic part of running a home daycare. I recomended she talk to her and voice her concerns but am tempted to help her start looking for a new childcare. I would not want to leave my child somewhere that the provider is asleep when we arrive.

The fact that she acknowledged the parent but didnt even get off of the couch is a little strange. I wouldnt even dream of just laying on the couch in any situation where people came over to my house. I dont really have a problem with the provider being asleep at drop off as long as she was alert and ready to go the second the child walked in. The fact that she couldn't even act chipper or even fake it at the very least for the 5 minute drop off is a huge red flag!

[Oneluckymom]

The fact that she couldn't even act chipper or even fake it at the very least for the 5 minute drop off is a huge red flag!

Yes, I think this too. I would be concerned. It is an early drop off, however you still need to greet parents and help child say goodbye and start the morning alert.

[iheartkids]

I receive kids as early as 6:00 and I am dress, making coffee and getting my house ready. That first kid may go lay down on the couch if she feels like it and if she does I will sneak on the computer or watch TV. If she can't function that early in the morning than she shouldn't be taking kids then.

[thebabyplayplace]

That is truly unprofessional. No matter what time it is, I always greet my parents dressed. I may not have shoes on but they expect that most of the time because I have a no shoe policy due to the crawlers. I may even have my head scarf still on but it's only if I forget to take it off.
I cannot imagine not getting up off the couch. That's ridiculous. I would have turned right back around with my child and walked out the door.
Not only is it unprofessional but it's rude. My sister in the past has dropped my nieces off super early but I was pregnant and tired and they all came in and piled in bed with me. My daycare was technically closed except for her that week.
But for a mom to come in the first time ever and have a provider sleeping... noway.
If one of my assistants fell asleep while the children were in her care it is grounds for a write up or termination.
New childcare must be found immediately...

[My3cents]

this reminds me of Hoarders. The Grandmother was watching the child and the parents were bringing this child into an unsafe environment for the child. The parents knew the child was napping in a dog bed on the floor surrounded by high piles of clutter, yet they continued to bring that child into that. The child was 6, trying to get the grandmother to throw trash out and get rid of stuff.

Sick

but worse for the parents who allowed that because daycare was expensive and 1/2 the income. No excuse. Child endangerment and mental issues not for just the gram but for the parents that were clueless. Anyone else see this? I just happen to catch it. UGH

I forgot to mention that I blame the parents for leaving the child at this home just as much if not more then the irresponsible provider. If I walked into that I would have walked back out with my child. ugh!

[daycare]

I forgot to mention that I blame the parents for leaving the child at this home just as much if not more then the irresponsible provider. If I walked into that I would have walked back out with my child. ugh!

oooohhhhhh soooooo true.....thats like saying I burnt my hand on your stove even though I saw the flame on.....