Fair or Not??

[bluemoose_mom]

Thanks everyone.

We did go outside, and I *tried* to keep dcg away from water. We didn't stay out too long, and she didn't get to wet.

I did send home a notice, again, and tell dad, again, about said notice. Told him we did water play, and that the bottom of her pants might be wet. Told him she would sit out on Friday if we did water play and she didn't have swim suit.

That is, if she is even let in the door, because they didn't pay me on the their due date for the month (the 8th, because they forgot ). They said they would pay me when dad got paid on Thursday. If I don't have payment by Friday morning, then I will refuse care.

Oh, and apparently my late fee isn't enough cause when they asked how much it was, they replied with, "oh, that's not to bad." Totally not the point!

[MrsSteinel'sHouse]

I would let the DCG play in the water in the clothes she has on and remind the parents that you need summer stuff for her, and that it would be upsetting to her if you leave her out of water play.

this. It is not the child's fault that the parents have not brought it.

[Play Care]

Thanks everyone.

We did go outside, and I *tried* to keep dcg away from water. We didn't stay out too long, and she didn't get to wet.

I did send home a notice, again, and tell dad, again, about said notice. Told him we did water play, and that the bottom of her pants might be wet. Told him she would sit out on Friday if we did water play and she didn't have swim suit.

That is, if she is even let in the door, because they didn't pay me on the their due date for the month (the 8th, because they forgot ). They said they would pay me when dad got paid on Thursday. If I don't have payment by Friday morning, then I will refuse care.

Oh, and apparently my late fee isn't enough cause when they asked how much it was, they replied with, "oh, that's not to bad." Totally not the point!

Eh, this sounds more like total disrespect of you than an issue with them forgetting some items. Not getting paid? I call B.S.

[kimmills]

I would say that you should make the child stand outside while all the other kids are swimming. This would make her feel awkward and make her parents pay attention to your notices.

[Laurel]

Knowing I was going to do water activities that day and after 3 notices I had no swimsuit, if it bothered me, I would ask them at drop off. "Did you remember her suit, we will be getting wet today?" If the answer is no, then I'd say "Well I really need it so for today I guess her clothes will just get wet and I'll use her extra outfit to go home in." If they're not happy I'd say. "Well what do you suggest I do? Do you want her to sit out and miss the fun or can you drop it by before 10:00 when we'll be going out?"

That puts her having to sit out on THEM. If the parents decided to have her sit out then I'd have something fun for her to do too...just not something wet. I really wouldn't let someone sit out normally because it is not the child's fault. Most of the time I just have spare clothes here. The parents I have had are not the type who neglect their children so I choose not to make it an issue. Usually they'll do it after a time or two of reminding. I've never had a family that just wouldn't give me something.

Laurel

[ksmith]

If your contract states the child must be properly dressed for the day I would turn them away at the door. Another option is sending home a notice that if they don't bring in the items needed they will be charged a rental fee for their child to use items that you provide, and just pick up a spare bathing suit, water shoes, etc.