Which Would You Prefer?

[busymommy0420]

I had two DCG from two different families start around the same time last spring. Both girls have been with me for about six months now. DCG #1's Mom interviewed me three times, asked me lots of questions, checked references, and then hired me after two weeks. Her Mom continues to text me daily to check on her daughter, ask questions, and is 100% prepared with supplies and payment. DCG #1 is well mannered and well behaved.

DCG #2's Mom came to interview me for 10 minutes and hired me on the spot WITHOUT checking a reference or asking any questions about my program. She has never texted me or asked on how her daughter is doing. She is on time with payment but has forgotten supplies here and there. Her daughter is challenging but manageable. ::::::

I imagine if I was interviewing for a daycare I would be like DCG #1's Mom. As a provider I am happy to answer the questions even when it gets annoying/repetative. Would you rather have a parent be too over protective or one who is too go with the flow? I have to say I prefer DCG #1's Mom's parenting skills so much more then DCG #2. I feel she is very aware of her daughter's needs and I feel she trusts me and knows I will keep her daughter safe.

[littlemissmuffet]

I would take a proactive and interested (albeit annoying) parent any day over one who could really care less about where their kid is during the day or what they are doing.

[DaisyMamma]

Why do you ask?
Do you need to term one?

I'd take #1 girl with #2 parent.
Because I wonder if dcm#1 would be too over protective?

[Soccermom]

I prefer a parent who is involved and interested in what we do here. I go to a lot of trouble to plan lots of fun things and feel offended when DCPS could care less.
I like the DCM who will look at the calendar and ask if they can bring something or help out in any way.
I also like the DCM who sends what her children need like healthy snacks and appropriate outdoor clothing without me having to ask.
I don't mind taking 5 minutes at the end of my day to talk to a DCP who genuinely wants to know how their child is making out in my home.
I don't even mind a phone call in the evening or afternoon to ask how DCK is adjusting when I enroll a new child.
I find them easier to talk to when there is a problem too because there is good communication already established from day 1.
I find these children tend to be better behaved as well. They are not constantly looking for extra attention because they are getting plenty of attention from home. It really shows when a parent truly wants what is best for their child...I say this with School age kids in mind....I do find the overly involved DCM of an infant hard to deal with and difficult to please.

[EntropyControlSpecialist]

The parents that I have had who are like #1 question every single thing. I once posted about a Mom who asked about the red marks behind her child's knees. You know, the ones you get from sitting down (in the creases).

Although, I also have a parent like parent #2 (although the interview was not short). They get angry when they are penalized for not having their supplies.

I would rather have a happy medium. Both are too extreme.