Crazy Telephone Call..........You Need WHAT Hours?

[EntropyControlSpecialist]

My neighbor is one of those who will go home shower, mess around and pick the kids up at their daycare closing time of 5. Sometimes he gets off at 2! I just can't believe he doesn't want to spend more time with his kids.

I have several clients who do this. Some of those only work 4 days per week anyways and when they get off early they always spend it away from their child(ren) at home "getting things done."

When they comment about getting stuff done without children I always say, "Oh, that must be nice."

[williams2008]

I have several clients who do this. Some of those only work 4 days per week anyways and when they get off early they always spend it away from their child(ren) at home "getting things done."

When they comment about getting stuff done without children I always say, "Oh, that must be nice."

I have parents like this as well. One of my dcps get off everyday at 2:30, but she contracted until 4:30. Listen at this, she had the nerve to call me one day and ask for a later pick-up because she had to go grocery shopping:confused: I didn't know grocery stores didn't allow children anymore is what I wanted to tell her!!!!::::::

[Heidi]

That is winner winner chicken dinner for the ultimate "shun your kid" phrase I have heard in a long long time. With that schedule the kids would be having a three hour nap from four to seven every day so they would be well rested for the seven to midnight face time with Daddy.

Who did he think he was making supper for anyway? His own dang self. What provider wouldn't have had supper already served by seven?

Ugh clueless

:hug:

[AllDeezBabies]

I actually have a family that is here from 2:30pm until 11:00pm. Mom works at a grocery store and her hours are weird. Some days the kids are here at 6:30 and she picks up at 3:30 and she has her late days too.

We work it out. The whole world doesn't do 9 to 5's. That's why I decided to do second shift care. I loathed the days I had to work second shift. Finding childcare was crap

[LaLa1923]

I actually have a family that is here from 2:30pm until 11:00pm. Mom works at a grocery store and her hours are weird. Some days the kids are here at 6:30 and she picks up at 3:30 and she has her late days too.

We work it out. The whole world doesn't do 9 to 5's. That's why I decided to do second shift care. I loathed the days I had to work second shift. Finding childcare was crap

I don't disagree! I told them I could do mon-fri but not weekends too.....
I just think 7 days a week is a lot for everyone...

[TheGoodLife]

I don't disagree! I told them I could do mon-fri but not weekends too.....
I just think 7 days a week is a lot for everyone...

I can see asking for a varied schedule (meaning maybe 5 days a week, but not consistently the same 5 days) BUT to need care every day seems sad- why have a child if they will ALWAYS be in daycare? Poor things!

[AmyKidsCo]

I don't disagree! I told them I could do mon-fri but not weekends too.....
I just think 7 days a week is a lot for everyone...

It totally is. You need a break from the kids and they need a break from you.

[AllDeezBabies]

I can see asking for a varied schedule (meaning maybe 5 days a week, but not consistently the same 5 days) BUT to need care every day seems sad- why have a child if they will ALWAYS be in daycare? Poor things!

To answer that question, life happens. I remember when my husband and I separated for a while and I had to pick up hours on the job to support my children and I. I had to sacrifice to keep a roof over our head. The money my husband was giving us at the time just wasn't enough.

I had to pick up an extra day at work to make ends meet. When I look at things from what I had to go through, it makes it so much easier to work with my parents. I really needed caring providers like us to assist with my children. At the time, it seems like family and friends were not in my corner.

Being a good judge of character, I can tell when some families don't have that support and it makes me sad.

[AllDeezBabies]

she had the nerve to call me one day and ask for a later pick-up because she had to go grocery shopping

And then you have people like this. smh...

[Michelle]

Yea, I totally don't get the whole "put them in daycare when you're home mindset"

When I have a day off I will keep my dd out of school and go to a fun place, get our nails done, go to lunch,make a whole girlie day of it!

In fact, I just got back from San Diego (Yellow Ribbon Army thing) and they offered a kids program while we were there and I am like no way
I am very stingy with my daughter and I am not letting go of her for a minute on my weekend! I miss her when she is at school and am so glad that I work at home so I can snuggle her when I want.

I just don't get these parents..

[LaLa1923]

To answer that question, life happens. I remember when my husband and I separated for a while and I had to pick up hours on the job to support my children and I. I had to sacrifice to keep a roof over our head. The money my husband was giving us at the time just wasn't enough.

I had to pick up an extra day at work to make ends meet. When I look at things from what I had to go through, it makes it so much easier to work with my parents. I really needed caring providers like us to assist with my children. At the time, it seems like family and friends were not in my corner.

Being a good judge of character, I can tell when some families don't have that support and it makes me sad.

I know! I've been there too......
But in this situation parents own a salon and work almost every day.

[LK5kids]

10-7 is late but it's only 9 hours, not too different from 6-3. Hopefully Mom sees them in the morning... Or maybe they stay up later at night and sleep in later in the morning.

That's what I was thinking. People do work evening shifts.

[Cradle2crayons]

I have a sibling group day shift mon-Friday...l then one who is day shift three days a week but long hours... 615am -545pm because the parents car pool together and only have one car but they pay for full time. Then I have one ft who is here most of the time from 130 until midnight 5 days a week and they are different and include weekends sometimes too... It's unfortunate but some parents do have to work evenings.... But hey, if they get off work early and want to stop by the store, more power to them as long as they are her on time for pick up

[AllDeezBabies]

I know! I've been there too......
But in this situation parents own a salon and work almost every day.

I can understand that dynamic as well. My sister owns a salon and her schedule is ridiculous.

Are there any other providers in the area that work second shift/weekend hours? I usually keep other provider numbers in my contacts to pass on to parents where I'm unable to meet their schedule needs.

I hope she is able to find a quality care provider for that time frame. I remember when I worked second shift. I couldn't find a daycare provider around my work hours. There was this nice older lady that lived on my block that volunteered to watch my little ones. She had my children sit in front of the tv and watch church from the time I dropped off until pick up. When I found out, I stopped care immediately.

For the parents with unorthodox schedules, the pickins are slim for quality care. Plus, our children have to suffer with our horrible schedules.

[LaLa1923]

I can understand that dynamic as well. My sister owns a salon and her schedule is ridiculous.

Are there any other providers in the area that work second shift/weekend hours? I usually keep other provider numbers in my contacts to pass on to parents where I'm unable to meet their schedule needs.

I hope she is able to find a quality care provider for that time frame. I remember when I worked second shift. I couldn't find a daycare provider around my work hours. There was this nice older lady that lived on my block that volunteered to watch my little ones. She had my children sit in front of the tv and watch church from the time I dropped off until pick up. When I found out, I stopped care immediately.

For the parents with unorthodox schedules, the pickins are slim for quality care. Plus, our children have to suffer with our horrible schedules.

Yes, I recommended someone but the parents only want one provider for all 6 days. I said I would be willing to try the schedule for a few weeks and see if everyone is happy. I would only be willing to do mon, tues, thur, fri, sat.....they have off on weds