I Cringe Every Time I See This FB Page

[mamac]

Not sure whether to laugh or cringe!!!! Didn't she have anyone who could tell her???

I'm almost wondering if people are just embarrassed enough for her that they don't want to say anything... Or everyone she knows has the same atrocious spelling as she does? ::

Lol well that is one potental daycare name I will not be using then- I plan on having the word 'Star' in my daycare name too.

Anyway spelling errors in advertisements do bug me a bit because if you are trying to come off as professional you always want your final drafts to be proof-read. Just like with any business that sells good or services you want the final product to be the best it can be. And if I were a parent I would want the provider to be able to speak properly so that my child doesn't pick up unusual vernacular or bad grammer habits, espesually if they are going to be my child's main caregiver for 8+ hours a day. Since it is someone in your area that provides a similar service to you, I think I kinda understand the frustration because not only is that the image she is portraying of her own business but also the image she may be portraying of other providers in her area as well- it can come off to some as they don't need to be well educated for this career which could lead people into comparing it to "babysitting". But then again for all you know English may not be her first language- most languages have different speaking patterns than English; or she may speak really well but has problems getting what she wants to say into print- some people are very verbal but don't do well with computers or with writing/typing. And as another person said just because she doesn't have the best language doesn't mean that she isn't a good child care provider. Maybe she posts those pictures because she likes photography too. Though if her pictures includes the faces of the kids (not sure if they do or not but if they did) and if I were a parent and there was new pictures of my kid on FB every day on an a public page I would get annoyed, even if I signed a paper that my kids could be used in advertisements- it's called confidentiallity, if it was a secure page only for DC parents that is different.

If I were you, I would just ignore it and not do anything unless she asked you for help. If the parents choose to take their children there after seeing those advertisements, then those are most likely not the type of parents you want in your program anyway. Just continue to advertise your business and make sure to spell check and proof read everything before posting it in public and insure that you are being procieved as a professional; technically she still is your potential 'compitition'.

Oh I'm definitely not going to say anything but I would love to! I just find it so hard to believe that there hasn't been ONE person to ever point it out. Unless they have and she somehow thinks it's "unique"...???

I haven't opened yet but I have already had a bunch of people proof-read my paperwork. So far everything looks good. And with all the great information I get off this forum I am constantly re-reading my handbook every time I add something to it! And I may be naïve, but I don't think other daycares in my area are my competition. I can't see how I can really "compete" with another dc. No two dc's are alike and I figure a parent is going to choose who they feel is best for their child. The only fear I have is if someone wants to get a bug up their @$$ and badmouth me for no reason.

Lol well that is one potental daycare name I will not be using then- I plan on having the word 'Star' in my daycare name too.

Btw, how about a twist on her horrible spelling? You could go with "Shotting Star"... ::::

[Scout]

I agree with Willow. And honestly, I see a LOT of spelling and grammar errors on these forums(myself included) and I don't think it would be polite to point them out to anyone. Just ignore it and it can't bother you!

[mamac]

I agree with Willow. And honestly, I see a LOT of spelling and grammar errors on these forums(myself included) and I don't think it would be polite to point them out to anyone. Just ignore it and it can't bother you!

I completely agree and I'll admit I'm not perfect either. I just tend to notice spelling and grammar errors because that has always been one of my biggest pet peeves. I just assume, for the most part, that a lot of the errors on this forum are just carelessness from typing fast, using a cell phone, etc. And people here shouldn't be judged by their spelling like someone who is promoting their business might be. But either way, I would still never be the one to point it out unless asked.

[Starburst]

Btw, how about a twist on her horrible spelling? You could go with "Shotting Star"... ::::

That is actually going to be the name of my toddler group... well the "shooting stars" . Lol I need to be very clear on the grammer when advertising that or they may think they are supposed to "shoot Star" (that would not be good since I'm Star).

I'm like a grammer/spelling nazi during group class projects because I drive my group members nuts trying to properly word things and spell things right on group posters.

PS I forgot to read the name and didn't realize you were a provider in training member.

[Mondaygirl]

I'm like a grammer/spelling nazi during group class projects

It's actually spelled "grammar" instead of "grammer".

[Starburst]

It's actually spelled "grammar" instead of "grammer".

I save all my major spelling for school and business. If I am not being graded or paid for it I couldn't careless.

Lol I should add that to my pet peeves on the other thread when people say "I could care less" when they mean they 'couldn't care less'- because if they could care less then they technically do care a little bit.

[Scout]

I completely agree and I'll admit I'm not perfect either. I just tend to notice spelling and grammar errors because that has always been one of my biggest pet peeves. I just assume, for the most part, that a lot of the errors on this forum are just carelessness from typing fast, using a cell phone, etc. And people here shouldn't be judged by their spelling like someone who is promoting their business might be. But either way, I would still never be the one to point it out unless asked.

This is true...my phone will get me every time!