Spin Off Thread - What Is The Most Ridiculous Thing You Have Had To Ask/Tell Parents

[blandino]

No, I will not attempt to pour breast milk into a 6 month old's mouth, because you forgot to send bottles that day. (Luckily DCG had no problem drinking from the extra bottle we keep).

Lots of, "No I will not bring your child to the toilet every 20 minutes, undress them, place them on the toilet, and redress them. I have had that conversation many many times.

Please don't let your 15 month old touch the 9 week old DCG's face. I mean how would the 15 mo old's DCM (super overprotective) have felt had I let a toddler touch her newborn.

No, DCM I will not apologize to 4yo DCG because I have been having to correct her behavior so much lately. How about we address her behavior ?? What a novel idea ?!? This one actually resulted in a termination. She was determined that we needed to apologize - never even asked if DCG had been poorly behaved. Was just insistent that her daughter's feelings were hurt. Umm, it's called a consequence and sometimes they do hurt - that's the point.

Please don't allow your child to open the front door. It's a little bit of a dangerous habit to start, since I would prefer they not open the front door during the day. :roll eyes:

[blandino]

Just not looking forward to dealing with some of these examples. Kinda hoping maybe I get one family with 5 kids and they pay me in advance by the month. (of course this is the part where my alarm goes off and snaps me violently back to reality)

Totally get what you were saying now.

For me, sibling groups are difficult - because the problems seem exaggerated because it deals with multiple children. Also, terminations are scary with sibling groups because if either party terminates care, that is a large sum of money to lose. I once had a DCF with 3 kids in care, and altered their contract to include a month's notice (instead of 2 weeks), because it would have been such a financial hit if they had decided to leave.

I think the majority of my examples came from a while back, when we first opened. You will surely get your share of crazies . They somehow have a way of sniffing out the new DCP ! Eventually you will hit your stride, with policies and a sixth sense for understanding who will be a good fit for you... it just takes some settling in time. happyface

Still, even with my current DCP, somethings never cease to amaze me. But it does seem a lot better now. But I'm sure the next mind blowing comment is just around the corner... and you all will be here to hear about it ::

[MissAnn]

Imreallyndidnt need to know your husbands low sperm count number. It's not a consideration in the enrollment process.

(Same parent). Yes, I do need to know the name of your child's last provider. Without it, I will not enroll your child. (Never heard back from her......red flag?)

[m.kids1301]

No, I cannot potty train your child for you. When you start toilet training I will back you up here.
No, I cannot wean your child from a bottle, since you send her to me with one!

[Familycare71]

Don't keep telling me that I charge too much for daycare and that you give me your whole paycheck and stop telling me a story your daughter said about marrying my son and that I better be paying for the wedding because you give me all of your money for my service.

Oh My!!!!! I get so annoyed when parents make the broad statement: I work to pay daycare! Ummm- then stay home or don't complain!! Oh- and don't follow up the next day by telling me you wish you could afford not to work- like me- umm... Didn't you just say you give me ALL your money- and I would LOVE to not work either! Ugh!!! Now I'm riled!

[Familycare71]

No, you didn't hire my child to be your child's playmate. You hired ME... to keep your child alive and safe, and maybe educate her, while you work. You are NOT allowed to be annoyed that my child lives her own life

AMEN!!!! Yes my daughter will go play with her friends and NO your kid can't go!!!

[EntropyControlSpecialist]

Totally get what you were saying now.

For me, sibling groups are difficult - because the problems seem exaggerated because it deals with multiple children. Also, terminations are scary with sibling groups because if either party terminates care, that is a large sum of money to lose. I once had a DCF with 3 kids in care, and altered their contract to include a month's notice (instead of 2 weeks), because it would have been such a financial hit if they had decided to leave.

I think the majority of my examples came from a while back, when we first opened. You will surely get your share of crazies . They somehow have a way of sniffing out the new DCP ! Eventually you will hit your stride, with policies and a sixth sense for understanding who will be a good fit for you... it just takes some settling in time. happyface

Still, even with my current DCP, somethings never cease to amaze me. But it does seem a lot better now. But I'm sure the next mind blowing comment is just around the corner... and you all will be here to hear about it ::

Amen to this entire post! happyface

[Kaddidle Care]

Please don't send a Hershey Bar in for your child's breakfast.

[daycarediva]

From this morning-

please don't correct another child's behavior, ever. Also said child was just defending himself when your child shoved him. (Parent actually corrected a child to watch their tonr when the child said "no push me! gentle hands!") parent & HER child were both corrected by. E.

[AfterSchoolMom]

Allowing sa child to do homework here does not mean I will tutor them and check it over. Nor will I make the science project that is due Friday that you forgot to do. Homework means just that. HOMEwork. I do not have time for one on one care. If you want to pay me extra to tutor after hours let me know.

I have to address this one ALL THE TIME. Also...

No, I will not enforce 30 minutes of non-school assigned reading time to your child who hates reading, while all of the other kids are playing. Read with them when you get home!

Payment is due today. No, you can't just "catch me next week".

No, I will not allow you to pull into my driveway and honk the horn for your child to come out at pick up time.

No, I will not let your child sit in a dirty diaper so that you don't have to buy so many.

It's 20 degrees outside and we wait for the school bus, please send your child with a coat tomorrow (child arrived in a t-shirt!).

No, I'm sorry - I can't lock your child in my son's bedroom until you pick up. (I'll probably never get over being shocked at this and it was years ago).

[Lyss]

From today...

No I won't let your 6week old sleep on her tummy on the couch or bed because she likes to feel little she's being cuddled and held

[Lefse&Kids]

"I think the majority of my examples came from a while back, when we first opened. You will surely get your share of crazies . They somehow have a way of sniffing out the new DCP ! Eventually you will hit your stride, with policies and a sixth sense for understanding who will be a good fit for you... it just takes some settling in time. happyface"

I am about 9 months new to daycare and still feel like I am just now hitting my stride(a little bit). Don't know how long it took everyone else but I think each daycare is unique to how things/schedules can be done successfully.

About the crazies....it is soooo true. I seem to have gotten all families that other daycares have terminated (and I would find out why a few weeks later.....) I just consider it an initiation, or a "welcoming" if you will, into the daycare world.

[Lorna]

hmm well I havne't been doing this too long. but already..

Please wash off the cereal from your child's face before you bring him. When its left on for hours it hurts to wash it off.

Don't give your child tylenol before you bring him.

I can't take him if he has diarrhea.

Please bring your child with boots. (Sock feet when it was 30 below!)