What Do You Do During The Day With DCK's When You AND Your Own Kids Are Sick?

[MaritimeMummy]

Do you go about your regular daily activities or do you have a "down day", even if the other kids aren't sick?

(Btw, I just have to say, who is ignorant enough to still send their children to childcare knowing that everyone is sick, and that even the dad stayed home sick?)

[MaritimeMummy]

DCK #1 was dropped off even after I talked directly to the mom, because she has no back up care and made me feel like crap for putting her in the situation. DCK #2 just showed up at my door seconds after I posted the original post, DCM claimed she never got my message early this morning. She said DCK was sick, too. SERIOUSLY? You're going to try to drop your sick kid off here? I turned her away. I've never turned anyone away at the door before. I didn't feel bad at all. Frig sakes!

[EarthyMom]

I don't really know what to say, as my daycare wont be open until spring. I just wanted to say I am so sorry you dont feel well, have sick kids, and more.

As a human being I can say I suggest a complete down day if no one is feeling well. I cant imagine trying to be perfect when as a provider you informed them you are unwell. I would think it appropriate and wise to rest so you can get better.

[rhymia1]

When I and my kids are sick I close for the day, period. I make it very clear in the interview that they are responsible for back up care for their child and that is one of the downsides of an in home care situation. If someone were to give me flack, I would have to terminate for violating our contract.

[lovemykidstoo]

When I and my kids are sick I close for the day, period. I make it very clear in the interview that they are responsible for back up care for their child and that is one of the downsides of an in home care situation. If someone were to give me flack, I would have to terminate for violating our contract.

Same here. I always close if my kids or myself are sick. When my kids are sick, they need to rest. They don't need to hear 6 other kids yelling and screaming all day. That is also well explained to people when they interview. I would also make sure that I call and actually talk with someone and not leave a message. That way they can't say that they didn't get your message.

[countrymom]

what kind of sick are you talking about. I never close even for my own kids. My ds had a headache on monday (long story but I knew it was coming) so he stayed home and when he felt better he came downstairs and played with the other kids. When I'm sick (which is rare) I usually get one of my kids to stay home and help out. They grew up in daycare so they know how to cook and clean, they just don't change diapers !

[Willow]

When I and my kids are sick I close for the day, period. I make it very clear in the interview that they are responsible for back up care for their child and that is one of the downsides of an in home care situation. If someone were to give me flack, I would have to terminate for violating our contract.

Same here.

[MaritimeMummy]

Same here. I always close if my kids or myself are sick. When my kids are sick, they need to rest. They don't need to hear 6 other kids yelling and screaming all day. That is also well explained to people when they interview. I would also make sure that I call and actually talk with someone and not leave a message. That way they can't say that they didn't get your message.

Yeah, I called 4 times between 6am and 8:30am. She never answered each time. I sent an email. She claims her power was off and she didn't have a corded phone, so all her phones were dead.

I explain it well during the interview and in my contract. thing is, I am a bit of a pushover in face-to-face situations and this parent knows it. I need to grow a set.

[lovemykidstoo]

Yeah, I called 4 times between 6am and 8:30am. She never answered each time. I sent an email. She claims her power was off and she didn't have a corded phone, so all her phones were dead.

I explain it well during the interview and in my contract. thing is, I am a bit of a pushover in face-to-face situations and this parent knows it. I need to grow a set.

Sometimes I need to grow a set too LOL! We try to please everyone all the time. I have to say the only time I called sick for myself was when I had pnemonia. NO way I was working with that. I won't call in sick if my kids have a simple cold, but if they have an active flu, I'm not working. I would not want my child here if I were a parent with an active illness in the house.

[Meyou]

Next time don't be afraid to turn them away at the door. Reasonable adults should be able to be contacted by phone, text or email in the morning and if you tried then they chose not to check IMO.

To answer your question I don't close when my kids are sick unless it's recommended by the doctor (I closed for scarlet fever last year) and I have to be very sick (vomiting or high fever) to close. If I'm feeling awful but open I just have an easy day with the kids.

[cheerfuldom]

I dont take sick daycare kids period. But if I am sick or my kids are sick, I almost always stay open.....we have never had a serious illness go thru, its just random colds and stuff.

I will say though that if you are open, you shouldnt be upset when parents use your services. If you are going to be resentful if they come, you might as well close.

[countrymom]

Yeah, I called 4 times between 6am and 8:30am. She never answered each time. I sent an email. She claims her power was off and she didn't have a corded phone, so all her phones were dead.

I explain it well during the interview and in my contract. thing is, I am a bit of a pushover in face-to-face situations and this parent knows it. I need to grow a set.

acually the phone thing is true. My main phone when unplugged or power failure will go straight to voice message, which means none of my cordless phones work either. You know how I found out, when I went to florida and unplugged the bar (because it has the tv and the other stuff plugged in) and we thought we just had alot of messages, turned out it shuts off all the phones !

[SilverSabre25]

Never feel bad about having a down day even when NO ONE at all is sick! Sometimes we all need a day to relax.

[MaritimeMummy]

what kind of sick are you talking about. I never close even for my own kids. My ds had a headache on monday (long story but I knew it was coming) so he stayed home and when he felt better he came downstairs and played with the other kids. When I'm sick (which is rare) I usually get one of my kids to stay home and help out. They grew up in daycare so they know how to cook and clean, they just don't change diapers !

I'm positive my daughter and myself have throat infections. Husband may, too. Son has a stuffy nose but I've been open all week with him having that. Beside that, we were up all night with both kids and we are all just exhausted.

[MaritimeMummy]

I will say though that if you are open, you shouldnt be upset when parents use your services. If you are going to be resentful if they come, you might as well close.

? Sorry, I'm confused where this comment is directed at.