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I have posted about issues with this family before and had great feedback!
But I could just cry right now. I try really hard to be nice and professional and HATE coming across as the "babysitter with an attitude" (and that's putting it nicely)I never view myself as a babysitter. First of all babysitters get paid a lot more then I do!!! and..they do less work and time! They don't have all the requirements that I do to keep a license either. I don't even try to categorize myself along with a babysitter. A provider has more bond with a child then a babysitter because they do more time with the child. Attitude- well I do have plenty of that. It is all in how you manage your tude. Sometimes I am A game on and other times well not so much.
I know this career is right for me at this moment, but some of these DCP make it very hard. I often ask myself if it IS the right thing for me. you can't change others, but you can change yourself and how you view these parents and that can lead to change or not on the part of the parents.
I have this one family that Blackcat has helped me out so much with!!
But why is that some DCP just don't get how home child care works???? They are not in it, like we are. There minds are on whatever it is that they do. We are invested.
Today I finally verbally addressed the late pick up issue, but honestly I don't think they will get it and then complain because I am not flexible for them. This is the family that never gave me contracted hours in writing but said DCC would seldom be here past 345.
How do you NOT let ONE DCF burn you out and how do you prevent it for the next DCF you enroll?? see above- it was drilled into me from this board and so I say it often to help others, handbook, rulebook, policy book, and contract. The first few years you will grow and it will get easier. Verbal communication is key also- Parent keeps picking up late. Linda- I need you to pick up little Linda on time from now on. I can't keep running on over time. I have a family life outside of daycare and I need to be able to be on time for my family. Then you can tell her that you have to charge her late fees, or you can let it slide but next time I will be charging a late fee for late pick up. You have to be able to talk with your parents. She doesnt take you serious, you hand her an invoice the next time she does it. Three strikes and I will have to let you go and find a family that will respect me.
I honestly don't think the concept of home child care is that hard to understand. IMO & I have been on both sides.It is not, but we live in a world of entitlement- Usually when they see a dollar ammount added to them laughing in your face, they realize your not kidding around and that your a business.
Thanks for the vent.
But I could just cry right now. I try really hard to be nice and professional and HATE coming across as the "babysitter with an attitude" (and that's putting it nicely)I never view myself as a babysitter. First of all babysitters get paid a lot more then I do!!! and..they do less work and time! They don't have all the requirements that I do to keep a license either. I don't even try to categorize myself along with a babysitter. A provider has more bond with a child then a babysitter because they do more time with the child. Attitude- well I do have plenty of that. It is all in how you manage your tude. Sometimes I am A game on and other times well not so much.
I know this career is right for me at this moment, but some of these DCP make it very hard. I often ask myself if it IS the right thing for me. you can't change others, but you can change yourself and how you view these parents and that can lead to change or not on the part of the parents.
I have this one family that Blackcat has helped me out so much with!!
But why is that some DCP just don't get how home child care works???? They are not in it, like we are. There minds are on whatever it is that they do. We are invested.
Today I finally verbally addressed the late pick up issue, but honestly I don't think they will get it and then complain because I am not flexible for them. This is the family that never gave me contracted hours in writing but said DCC would seldom be here past 345.
Take out another contract and have them sign it with the hours that are needed. Explain to them that you have a life outside of daycare hours and that you need to know what hours they need. If you don't act in a manner that is professional they will not treat you like you are. Rules, contract, handbook, policy book- and as you learn and grow be ready to make changes to all the above. Parent is late after you have this sign an updated contract, hand them an invoice with late fees. This will stop quick- or they can leave and you will find a family that will respect you and you can respect.
How do you NOT let ONE DCF burn you out and how do you prevent it for the next DCF you enroll?? see above- it was drilled into me from this board and so I say it often to help others, handbook, rulebook, policy book, and contract. The first few years you will grow and it will get easier. Verbal communication is key also- Parent keeps picking up late. Linda- I need you to pick up little Linda on time from now on. I can't keep running on over time. I have a family life outside of daycare and I need to be able to be on time for my family. Then you can tell her that you have to charge her late fees, or you can let it slide but next time I will be charging a late fee for late pick up. You have to be able to talk with your parents. She doesnt take you serious, you hand her an invoice the next time she does it. Three strikes and I will have to let you go and find a family that will respect me.
I honestly don't think the concept of home child care is that hard to understand. IMO & I have been on both sides.It is not, but we live in a world of entitlement- Usually when they see a dollar ammount added to them laughing in your face, they realize your not kidding around and that your a business.
Thanks for the vent.
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