I Am One Of Those People....

[williams2008]

I am now one of those people who have a dcm who wants to stick around and talk for 30 min or more. I have flat out ignored the dcm numereous of times to let her know that I do not want to sit up and talk to her. How in the world do I get rid of this problem???:confused:

Yesterday she was here for a whole 45 minutes, this morning she stayed for at least 20 minutes. I do not want to be mean because sometimes I have no filter, but enough is enough!!

[EntropyControlSpecialist]

"I'm sorry, but I have to go and tend to the children! Please feel free to e-mail me and I will respond back as soon as I am able to! "

[williams2008]

"I'm sorry, but I have to go and tend to the children! Please feel free to e-mail me and I will respond back as soon as I am able to! "

That is a good one! She is one of them you have to literally push out the door and lock it behind her!::

[Meyou]

I find telling the kids, "Let's all say goodbye to DCG's mommy so she can start her day!" works pretty well. I use it daily. The chanting toddlers crowding her out the door does the rest.

[MyAngels]

"Are you all ready to go, DCG? I know mommy has had a long day and really wants to get you home now!" Works well at the end of the day, too, said while ushering them both to the door ::

[Blackcat31]

I say take advantage of the fact you have no filter. I don't either when it comes to stuff like this.

The last mom I had here who lingered a bit too long and a bit too often got this:

"Mom, as much as I enjoy talking to my clients, I can't stand here all day so it is time for you to go. now. Bye" and then I physically usher them out the door.

Rude? I don't think so...maybe on her part for not taking the hint but seriously some people need "clear black and white, no options directions".

I have 12 different families. If I chatted only 5 minutes with each family at drop off and again at pick up every day for a week, I would have "chatted" for 10 hours. Nope. Not going to happen.

[williams2008]

I find telling the kids, "Let's all say goodbye to DCG's mommy so she can start her day!" works pretty well. I use it daily. The chanting toddlers crowding her out the door does the rest.

The kids are always telling her bye and she just goes on and on and on. I carry on like she is not here. I be saying to myself get out already!!!!::

[williams2008]

I say take advantage of the fact you have no filter. I don't either when it comes to stuff like this.

The last mom I had here who lingered a bit too long and a bit too often got this:

"Mom, as much as I enjoy talking to my clients, I can't stand here all day so it is time for you to go. now. Bye" and then I physically usher them out the door.

Rude? I don't think so...maybe on her part for not taking the hint but seriously some people need "clear black and white, no options directions".

I have 12 different families. If I chatted only 5 minutes with each family at drop off and again at pick up every day for a week, I would have "chatted" for 10 hours. Nope. Not going to happen.

I think it is very rude on her part to wanna hang around. I have already told her she is not the only person that drops off/pick up here, so please stop the driveway.

[williams2008]

"Are you all ready to go, DCG? I know mommy has had a long day and really wants to get you home now!" Works well at the end of the day, too, said while ushering them both to the door ::

The child is constantly saying "I'm ready to go mommy" and trying to open the door. She just stands there running her mouth:confused::confused:

[EntropyControlSpecialist]

That is a good one! She is one of them you have to literally push out the door and lock it behind her!::

Oh, I've actually said that and I've actually DONE that (well, shutting the gate that gates off the daycare rooms behind me!). :: I just smile, smile, smile and give a happy wave!

Seriously, say bye and walk away or say bye while opening the front door and kind of crowding her out.

[KIDZRMYBIZ]

Suddenly so busy!

When I have a parent that wants to hang around, I suddenly switch up our schedule and story time turns into whatever their drop-off/pick-up time is. It clearly demonstrates that a long-winded conversation is not going to happen!

[williams2008]

When I have a parent that wants to hang around, I suddenly switch up our schedule and story time turns into whatever their drop-off/pick-up time is. It clearly demonstrates that a long-winded conversation is not going to happen!

I wish that would work!

I guess I forgot to mention that we were starting circle time this morning when she dropped off and decided to hang around for the extra 20 min:confused:

[MyAngels]

The child is constantly saying "I'm ready to go mommy" and trying to open the door. She just stands there running her mouth:confused::confused:

Yikes . Then you're going to have to be very direct, like BC said. Hopefully that'll take care of it. I must have a "get the heck out" vibe because I never have anyone hang around to chat unless I initiate it for some reason .

[Thetotspot]

"Johnny, we better say bye to Mom, she has a busy day ahead of her and doesn't want to be late." I wave goodbye to parent and take child, walk away, and engage in an activity.

At pickup, stay engaged with other children, makes it harder to become the target of a lingerer.

[Laurel]

I wish that would work!

I guess I forgot to mention that we were starting circle time this morning when she dropped off and decided to hang around for the extra 20 min:confused:

Instead of circle time how about musical instrument time? ::

Nothing like giving kiddies some things to bang on and turning up the music.

Laurel