Mom Doesn't Work, She 'Trains'....

[countrymom]

I don't care what the parents do, my concern is that she wants to keep him in care for 10 hours a day everyday. Thats alot for a kid

[itlw8]

If they can afford for her to train it is not our business. If a parent can be reached in an emergency then fine.

I provide a quality preschool/childcare program. If I tell parents the value of my preschool program it is still valuable if the parent is training not working a traditional job.

[daycarediva]

Update: interview went really, really well. We got along fantastic and were on the same page with discipline, parenting philosophy and her expectations of me/group care were on par with what I provide.

I did voice my concerns about 50 hours a week, especially since dcb has NEVER been in daycare before.

The reason for 50 hours is because of her training schedule and her gym is about 30 minutes away, the local gym doesn't have a trainer who offers what she needs. She finishes up at 5, showers and then comes to pick up. 2-3 days per week, she will be able to pick up by 5/5:30 since she doesn't always do swim training. If I offer them the position, I will make sure that is enforced on their contract. The only other little guy I have here 50 hours a week has two commuter parents. Those are some LOOONNNG days for a little dude.

Previously his grandmother watched him and two of his cousins FT, but she is moving out of state. (She was bummed I wouldn't have room for 2 more FT kids/keep him with his cousins). I will most likely sign him on. Other than having no set routine/structure my concerns about him are minimal. He is almost 3, not potty trained/even close, loves outside time, and was comfortable enough with me within 30 minutes to sit in my lap and chat.

[KnoxMom]

I would consider taking them on if I thought it was a good fit. Professional Fitness can be considered a career like any other athlete that gets paid for a sport. They can't win/receive pay without training so it comes with the package. I would focus more on whether or not she has reliable income, a similar parenting style and a good probability that the relationship will work. Even if she didn't work at all, she might also decide that it is best for her son to be with his peers and get used to being in a group setting prior to pre-k/kindy. Ion't rule out the possibility. Your gut will tell you once you interview :-)

[KnoxMom]

I missed you post while I was typing my response, but I'm glad you went in with an open mind. I hope everything works out for you!

[RosieMommy]

If they can afford for her to train it is not our business. If a parent can be reached in an emergency then fine.

I provide a quality preschool/childcare program. If I tell parents the value of my preschool program it is still valuable if the parent is training not working a traditional job.

I agree. Daycare is valuable even when the parent stays at home. Also, I disagree with the notion of treating her training as her just having something better to do. She sounds like someone who takes her training very seriously (if she's training that much on a daily basis) and it is something that is obviously important to her. It just sounds like you're writing the training off because she doesn't have a traditional job and I don't think that's fair to the parent.

As for whether it will be long term, did you find out how she long she's been doing this? If she's been doing it awhile then they NEED the care because it's a serious endeavor. I understand being nervous since you don't usually have SAHMs essentially but the other two part-time placements could not pan out either especially in this economy.

[RosieMommy]

Update: interview went really, really well. We got along fantastic and were on the same page with discipline, parenting philosophy and her expectations of me/group care were on par with what I provide.

I did voice my concerns about 50 hours a week, especially since dcb has NEVER been in daycare before.

The reason for 50 hours is because of her training schedule and her gym is about 30 minutes away, the local gym doesn't have a trainer who offers what she needs. She finishes up at 5, showers and then comes to pick up. 2-3 days per week, she will be able to pick up by 5/5:30 since she doesn't always do swim training. If I offer them the position, I will make sure that is enforced on their contract. The only other little guy I have here 50 hours a week has two commuter parents. Those are some LOOONNNG days for a little dude.

Previously his grandmother watched him and two of his cousins FT, but she is moving out of state. (She was bummed I wouldn't have room for 2 more FT kids/keep him with his cousins). I will most likely sign him on. Other than having no set routine/structure my concerns about him are minimal. He is almost 3, not potty trained/even close, loves outside time, and was comfortable enough with me within 30 minutes to sit in my lap and chat.

I didn't see this as I was typing. So the child hasn't been in a daycare setting but he's been cared for by family full time up until this point if I read correctly. She sounds pretty serious and I love that you two clicked which is soooo important. I hope this works out because it sounds like it could be a good opportunity for you.

[LaLa1923]

Update: interview went really, really well. We got along fantastic and were on the same page with discipline, parenting philosophy and her expectations of me/group care were on par with what I provide.

I did voice my concerns about 50 hours a week, especially since dcb has NEVER been in daycare before.

The reason for 50 hours is because of her training schedule and her gym is about 30 minutes away, the local gym doesn't have a trainer who offers what she needs. She finishes up at 5, showers and then comes to pick up. 2-3 days per week, she will be able to pick up by 5/5:30 since she doesn't always do swim training. If I offer them the position, I will make sure that is enforced on their contract. The only other little guy I have here 50 hours a week has two commuter parents. Those are some LOOONNNG days for a little dude.

Previously his grandmother watched him and two of his cousins FT, but she is moving out of state. (She was bummed I wouldn't have room for 2 more FT kids/keep him with his cousins). I will most likely sign him on. Other than having no set routine/structure my concerns about him are minimal. He is almost 3, not potty trained/even close, loves outside time, and was comfortable enough with me within 30 minutes to sit in my lap and chat.

yay! good for you!!happyfacehappyface

[canadiancare]

BTW how does she look? I can barely find the energy for an hour of Zumba at the end of the day. Imagine if I could work out for 8 hours a day.

[Former Teacher]

Update: interview went really, really well. We got along fantastic and were on the same page with discipline, parenting philosophy and her expectations of me/group care were on par with what I provide.

I did voice my concerns about 50 hours a week, especially since dcb has NEVER been in daycare before.

The reason for 50 hours is because of her training schedule and her gym is about 30 minutes away, the local gym doesn't have a trainer who offers what she needs. She finishes up at 5, showers and then comes to pick up. 2-3 days per week, she will be able to pick up by 5/5:30 since she doesn't always do swim training. If I offer them the position, I will make sure that is enforced on their contract. The only other little guy I have here 50 hours a week has two commuter parents. Those are some LOOONNNG days for a little dude.

Previously his grandmother watched him and two of his cousins FT, but she is moving out of state. (She was bummed I wouldn't have room for 2 more FT kids/keep him with his cousins). I will most likely sign him on. Other than having no set routine/structure my concerns about him are minimal. He is almost 3, not potty trained/even close, loves outside time, and was comfortable enough with me within 30 minutes to sit in my lap and chat.

Awesome! happyfacehappyface

BTW how does she look? I can barely find the energy for an hour of Zumba at the end of the day. Imagine if I could work out for 8 hours a day.

:: Thanks for the laugh! ::

[daycarediva]

She looks amazing! Lots of cardio, she is tiny tiny. LOL!!

I love to train & if I were in the position financially I would love to devote hours to it a day.

She has no endorsements & gets no funding. She says it's important to her to do what she
loves & what makes her happy. If dcb is sick, I am to call dcd since she is typically unreachable.

[EntropyControlSpecialist]

I find her parenting to be interesting, but she sounds like she may be a great client.

[DaisyMamma]

Makes perfect sense, but in reality ANY family could be short term or long term....ya just never know.....things change in life so quickly that I wouldn't count on anyone being long or short term....just follow my policies and it's all good.

That's true. This woman sounds like she Is in this for the long haul though.
I have a SAHM who brings a kid PT and a WAHD who brings a kid PT and they are the best clients.

She looks amazing! Lots of cardio, she is tiny tiny. LOL!!

I love to train & if I were in the position financially I would love to devote hours to it a day.

She has no endorsements & gets no funding. She says it's important to her to do what she
loves & what makes her happy. If dcb is sick, I am to call dcd since she is typically unreachable.

It sounds like a good fit! Just curious, what does dad do for a living???

[daycarediva]

That's true. This woman sounds like she Is in this for the long haul though.
I have a SAHM who brings a kid PT and a WAHD who brings a kid PT and they are the best clients.




It sounds like a good fit! Just curious, what does dad do for a living???

Financial planner.

[mrsmartin2007]

BTW how does she look? I can barely find the energy for an hour of Zumba at the end of the day. Imagine if I could work out for 8 hours a day.

LOL! I needed that laugh!! ::::::::::::