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DCM texts me at 10:25 last night asking for early drop off the next two mornings. I'm so irritated. I didnt respond at all. I should have, but wasn't really sure what to say because I was so aggravated! Hello?? I have 12 kids tomorrow! I need my rest. You want me to open for you 15 minutes early which is around 7:15 this morning so I'm already in the bed resting for tomorrow! I really don't mind doing the earlier time but really?? Couldn't you ask me at pick up yesterday?? So rude! What happened to common courtesy seriously? There's a major lacking of it in today's society.
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I would have done the same, not texted back. I wouldn't open my door until your normal opening time. Just tell her you don't answer you phone that late at night. My phone stays in the kitchen and I look at it when I open up in the mornings. -
I sent home a note long ago stating that I only reply to e-mails and phone calls between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM Monday-Friday. After those hours, I spend time with my family and turn my phone and computer off to enjoy my time off of work.Comment
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That's happened to me before. I wouldn't have minded but the time in which they asked was ridiculous, so just for that I said no, I needed more notice. And that was it.Comment
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Common courtesy followed common sense outta town.
I've had parents text me at late hours and I do the same as you, don't text em back-even if I am awake.Comment
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Did you open earlier? I wouldn't have- and I would have explained they need to request a change of schedule by (7:00 for example). And I would've pointed out that no texts or calls after 7:00. 10:30 is too late, I don't even contact friends at that time!Comment
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I would have had a hard time not responding....my reply would have been:
"Well, I would have been happy to open earlier than normal for you but since I've been woken from my rest I won't be available now since it will take me while to fall back asleep. Next time please ask during business hours. Good night."
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I would have had a hard time not responding....my reply would have been:
"Well, I would have been happy to open earlier than normal for you but since I've been woken from my rest I won't be available now since it will take me while to fall back asleep. Next time please ask during business hours. Good night."
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If I got a text at 10:25 pm, I would just pretend that I never saw it. My door would be locked in the morning, and the front part of the house would not have lights on. When they showed up early, it would take me AT LEAST 5 minutes to get to the door, if not more. Once I opened it, (with towel on my hair and toothbrush hanging out of my mouth), I would just look surprised and say "oh wow, you guys are EARLY!!.... Let me finish getting ready and I'll be back." ... then close the door.
I don't make their problems MY problem. Now IF they had asked in person the day before and I gave an answer in person, that's a different story. But to text after I've gone to bed..... nope.Comment
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I have actually done just this...I have a family that when they started where texting me later into the night asking to drop off early the next day. I was stupid and said yes a few times. It quickly became a habit.
So I of course changed my policy to a 24 hour advance rule within my hours of operation. A few days after creating this new rule, the same family text me late in the night and asked for next day earlier drop off. I ignored it. In the morning when they came I was still asleep.......finally got to the door and said wow you guys are super early, I need for you guys to follow the rules, sorry I am not even ready to open yet you will have to come back.
Ohh man were they mad..............Comment
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What if it were an emergency ? A parenthad to be rushed to the hospital and you were the only care provider for the child the following day.? Sometimes we need to be kind to the parents.Comment
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Also, I am NOT a provider that provides emergency care for any of my daycare families.
If they had an emergency, they would need to look to their family, friends and/or neighbors to help out as I offer services during business hours only.
I understand that some providers offer "extended services" and view their clients as extended family members but not all child care providers do that.
I also agree that if this situation were an emergency situation, the OP wouldn't have been annoyed about it.Comment
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