If You're Running Late...

[Brooksie]

Do you go into detail about why? Like, "I overslept.", "my alarm didn't go off" or "I was in the bathroom" ? Or do you just simply say 'Sorry.'

Most of my DC kids are out this morning for various reasons and the only girl I was expecting was supposed to be late. DCM said around 8:15. I let my alarm go off a little bit later today and still woke up but was just laying in bed, not yet dressed or anything when my phone rings and was told that people were here. Of course I jump up and rush to get ready, couldn't find my bra, couldn't find my glasses I was just expecting 1 family 15 minutes later than I got the call and I had 2 families standing there once I got downstairs. I just said "Hey! Come on in. Sheww its been one of those mornings "

[momofboys]

Do you go into detail about why? Like, "I overslept.", "my alarm didn't go off" or "I was in the bathroom" ? Or do you just simply say 'Sorry.'

Most of my DC kids are out this morning for various reasons and the only girl I was expecting was supposed to be late. DCM said around 8:15. I let my alarm go off a little bit later today and still woke up but was just laying in bed, not yet dressed or anything when my phone rings and was told that people were here. Of course I jump up and rush to get ready, couldn't find my bra, couldn't find my glasses I was just expecting 1 family 15 minutes later than I got the call and I had 2 families standing there once I got downstairs. I just said "Hey! Come on in. Sheww its been one of those mornings "

I usually just say I was in the other room! So was the DCM who was supposed to be later actually come later or did she come earlier than expected?

[Brooksie]

I usually just say I was in the other room! So was the DCM who was supposed to be later actually come later or did she come earlier than expected?

Earlier than expected. Guess it was 8 when I got the call and the call was from a mom that I was not expecting at all today and they were both down there by the time I got downstairs

[Play Care]

Do you go into detail about why? Like, "I overslept.", "my alarm didn't go off" or "I was in the bathroom" ? Or do you just simply say 'Sorry.'

Most of my DC kids are out this morning for various reasons and the only girl I was expecting was supposed to be late. DCM said around 8:15. I let my alarm go off a little bit later today and still woke up but was just laying in bed, not yet dressed or anything when my phone rings and was told that people were here. Of course I jump up and rush to get ready, couldn't find my bra, couldn't find my glasses I was just expecting 1 family 15 minutes later than I got the call and I had 2 families standing there once I got downstairs. I just said "Hey! Come on in. Sheww its been one of those mornings "

Did the mom say they were going to be late or was it more like they are always late so you just thought they would be?
I think how you handled it was fine, though had mom said they were going to be late I probably would have added a "I thought you said you were coming later so I gave myself a well deserved sleep in!" And let her stew on that

[momofboys]

Did the mom say they were going to be late or was it more like they are always late so you just thought they would be?
I think how you handled it was fine, though had mom said they were going to be late I probably would have added a "I thought you said you were coming later so I gave myself a well deserved sleep in!" And let her stew on that

[blandino]

I am sitting here bra-less with no make-up on for the exact same reason.

Hopefully at nap I can make myself feel half way human again.

[Brooksie]

Did the mom say they were going to be late or was it more like they are always late so you just thought they would be?
I think how you handled it was fine, though had mom said they were going to be late I probably would have added a "I thought you said you were coming later so I gave myself a well deserved sleep in!" And let her stew on that

She said she would be late. Even gave me the time of 8:15. The other mom.. I have no idea why she was standing there, but I was too tired and confused to say anything ::

[momofboys]

Earlier than expected. Guess it was 8 when I got the call and the call was from a mom that I was not expecting at all today and they were both down there by the time I got downstairs

How annoying with both parents! Especially the one that wasn't even supposed to come! How did they even know you could accomodate them or be home? I swear sometimes I think the DCP think we are chained to our homes & never leave!::

[Willow]

I wouldn't have answered the door until the time a parent had scheduled me to. I would have also not answered my phone.

I have been known to let my dogs out "to potty" out the side door and then stood there fake shocked as their frenzy at the unexpected guests frazzle the heck out of the parent. I do not hurry them back inside. The bigs like to fetch them slobbety/muddied tennis balls and dummies while the littles will happily leap into their lap or vehicle if the doors are open.


I would have given the other parent a schpeel about how I can't take their child as I wasn't planning on them attending so scheduled a drop in.



It's only ever taken a parent once to figure out that none of that is tolerated here.

[momofboys]

I am sitting here bra-less with no make-up on for the exact same reason.

Hopefully at nap I can make myself feel half way human again.

:hug:

[momofboys]

I wouldn't have answered the door until the time a parent had scheduled me to. I would have also not answered my phone.

I have been known to let my dogs out "to potty" out the side door and then stood there fake shocked as their frenzy at the unexpected guests frazzle the heck out of the parent. I do not hurry them back inside. The bigs like to fetch them slobbety/muddied tennis balls and dummies while the littles will happily leap into their lap or vehicle if the doors are open.


I would have given the other parent a schpeel about how I can't take their child as I wasn't planning on them attending so scheduled a drop in.



It's only ever taken a parent once to figure out that none of that is tolerated here.

lovethis

[daycarediva]

I would have answered & said I will be ready at 8:15, when you said. As for the other parent, if they werent scheduled to be there-sorry Im full!

This is never an issue for me as Im up at the crack of dawn. I have worked out, showered & prettied myself up before 6:00 every day. Around 7 on weekends.

[Blackcat31]

I wouldn't have answered the door until the time a parent had scheduled me to. I would have also not answered my phone.

I have been known to let my dogs out "to potty" out the side door and then stood there fake shocked as their frenzy at the unexpected guests frazzle the heck out of the parent. I do not hurry them back inside. The bigs like to fetch them slobbety/muddied tennis balls and dummies while the littles will happily leap into their lap or vehicle if the doors are open.


I would have given the other parent a schpeel about how I can't take their child as I wasn't planning on them attending so scheduled a drop in.



It's only ever taken a parent once to figure out that none of that is tolerated here.

I agree! I would NEVER have accepted the 8:15 parent until 8:15 and the other non-scheduled child wouldn't have been accepted at all....even if I had the space/availability.....I don't just take kids on a whim, they are required to be scheduled for a reason.

IMHO, you weren't late. The one family was early and the other not suppose to be there.... so YOU did nothing wrong.

[Cat Herder]

"Wow, so many unexpected early arrivals and me without my cape on..... Hope your wait wasn't too dreadful." ::

[MCC]

One of my families drops off at 9:30 or later everyday. About 2 months after they started here, mom texted me (they all text when on their way) that she was On the way at 8:00. I was out on a run and texted back.

" I'm on a run, I will be ready at 9:30, when DCB is scheduled to be here"

I got home and she was sitting on my porch with him, I walked by said hello, went and took my shower, had my coffee and breakfast, and then answered the door.

Now she texts me the night before asking permission to drop him off early. I open at 7:30, but I often only end up with one kid, so I expect parents to let me know if they are dropping off outside of their scheduled times.

I would have done what PP said and not taken the child who was not scheduled to be there, and I would have waited until 8:15 for the other. I completely get that you were in a tired daze...

Sorry your extra sleep got taken away