I have been watching a one yr old for a few months now. When interviewing with DCM I let her know that I will be taking on a newborn in a few months. I don't "fill spots". Daycare is expensive in my area so I like to only take on a few kids and charge a little more for the extra attention. I told DCM that i would keep the group small but still plan on taking more than just her child and the newborn so kids can socialize. She asked for oa number and i wouldn't commit to an amount of kids I planned on taking. I just assured her I would keep group small and be very particular with whom I would take on.
Fast forward to today.....I just signed on twin 2 yr olds that will be FT starting next month when the newborn starts. The twins were reffered by her but for only one day a week on a temporary basis. Their provider fell through and she signed on here FT.
Now the one yr olds DCM is upset that her kid will not be the only child in my care. She made comments like "I want all attention on my child but what can i do" and its going to be really hard on you with all these extra kids but good for your business right". I really like this mom but couldn't find the words to assure her this is a good thing for her kid. Her child needs to socialize with other kids and is so much happier on days other kids are here. And although I charge a little more for keeping a small group I am four times less expensive than nannys around here. I can't afford to only watch her child on the pay she pays me.
So tomorrow I would like to talk to her about this instead of pretending I don't notice her passive aggressive comments. I am not good at confrontations. What do i say?
Fast forward to today.....I just signed on twin 2 yr olds that will be FT starting next month when the newborn starts. The twins were reffered by her but for only one day a week on a temporary basis. Their provider fell through and she signed on here FT.
Now the one yr olds DCM is upset that her kid will not be the only child in my care. She made comments like "I want all attention on my child but what can i do" and its going to be really hard on you with all these extra kids but good for your business right". I really like this mom but couldn't find the words to assure her this is a good thing for her kid. Her child needs to socialize with other kids and is so much happier on days other kids are here. And although I charge a little more for keeping a small group I am four times less expensive than nannys around here. I can't afford to only watch her child on the pay she pays me.
So tomorrow I would like to talk to her about this instead of pretending I don't notice her passive aggressive comments. I am not good at confrontations. What do i say?
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