It's Time To Boast About Something A Parent Has Done That Amazed/Complimented You!

[melilley]

The thread "Some parents do get it" got me thinking. What is something that a parent has said or done that really amazed or complimented you? Go ahead...boast! I love to hear positive things!

I'll start.
Yesterday one of my dcp's came to hang out with her son for about an hour because she wasn't going to see him today due to her having to go to school and he will be in bed when she gets home. Anyways, we were talking and she brought up the subject of daycare (she used to work in a center and have a fcc so we have stories to share). Well she said that she loves her son coming here (I have a fcc) and that eventually (I'm assuming when he is 3) she wants him to go to a Montessori school, BUT she doesn't want him to leave me. She said that she told her husband this and he had to remind her that that's what they talked about, but then she said "I want him to go to Montessori, but he can't leave you"! That made me feel really good, that I am doing something right! happyface
This parent also gave me a gift card for teacher appreciation week!

Another dcp came in one day and of course my scream/crier was screaming. She then said "Ms. M is god. I could not do this every day" or something to that effect.

I also have many other stories that occurred throughout the years, but those are the most recent.

Anyone else?

[daycarediva]

I had daycare parents get together and send a LARGE flower assortment when I lost my brother in law at a very young age. One of my dcms offered to watch my own kids so that we could help make arrangements.

When they drive way out of the way to get here.

When you and grandma are the only ones allowed to 'watch' the kid/s.

When a parent sends a nice thank you note, or text or email to let you know you're appreciated.

I had a dcm remember my birthday and get me a gift card.

When they bring me a latte, in the middle of winter because they know I was out shoveling snow so that they could pull in the driveway.

When they donate toys/books and/or buy something off of our wish list.

When they adhere to the policies and generally try to make it a great working relationship and you feel respected daily.

I have had some amazing kids and equally amazing parents come through my doors.

[melilley]

I had daycare parents get together and send a LARGE flower assortment when I lost my brother in law at a very young age. One of my dcms offered to watch my own kids so that we could help make arrangements.

When they drive way out of the way to get here.

When you and grandma are the only ones allowed to 'watch' the kid/s.

When a parent sends a nice thank you note, or text or email to let you know you're appreciated.

I had a dcm remember my birthday and get me a gift card.

When they bring me a latte, in the middle of winter because they know I was out shoveling snow so that they could pull in the driveway.

When they donate toys/books and/or buy something off of our wish list.

When they adhere to the policies and generally try to make it a great working relationship and you feel respected daily.

I have had some amazing kids and equally amazing parents come through my doors.

Awesome!

[mamac]

My very first dcm got me two gift certificates to say thank you for taking her child before I was open.

[craftymissbeth]

When I only had one dck on the Friday of Labor Day weekend and I asked her mom if she was scheduled to work that day (ds and I were riding with family to the Ozarks for the weekend but they suddenly wanted to leave Friday morning instead of evening... super short notice).

Not only did she let me close for the day, but she would not accept my offer to give her a credit... AND gave me a bonus for "spending money".

[Moppetland]

I had DCP give me gifts around Christmas and Mother's Day.

When my own children graduated from school, they gave them gift cards.

Also, when the state of IL was delayed in 2012 with funds to the child care assistance program, and I didn't get paid for 3 months ( I had 80% of CCAP parents), they would bring groceries for the day care kids.

I had two parents who came back to me recently after leaving to put their kids in preschools and told me that they wish they would have left them with me because they were not learning too much and were losing what they've learned from me.

There are those parents who really appreciate you. I know we get tired, frustrated and just annoyed with those parents who will push you there, but when I feel appreciated by at least one parent, it makes me remember why I entered this business in the first place.

[AnneCordelia]

I had a little boy paint poop all over his playpen at nap time. His mom bought me a big bottle of gin as apology. She knew what I needed after that mess, and provided the hazard pay! Lol,

[Laurel]

-The mom who gave me a gift for Mother's Day because she said "You are like his second mother."

-The mom that gave me a going away gift of a week's tuition that she didn't owe me.

-The moms (2 of them) who gave me a $100 bill for Christmas.

-The dad who every single pick up said "Thank You."

-The past daycare parent that showed up with her now grown child and two others (families are friends) that I had watched as babies (were now preteens and teens) just to say hello and bring me a boquet of flowers. No occasion.

Okay, I could go on forever. For the most part I've always had really great parents.

-Oh but wait, I have an adult son who took a job with one of my deadbeat dad's small business. At one point my son was working but not getting paid until finally the guy's business just folded and my son was due a few weeks' pay. By that time, the daycare child was no longer with me. Grandma felt so bad that her son had cheated my son that SHE paid my son what he was owed. Then she said to me "You took such good care of my grandson that I didn't want your son to get cheated." That was pretty darn special. She had no obligation to do that at all.

Laurel

[MotherNature]

I'VE only yhad this family for 6 months, but they thank me sincerely every day for taking care of their daughter. They also listen to any concerns I have and don't bring sick, always pay on time. They also bring her food, and it's all wonderful stuff. no junk in sight. During the interview, she told me she wanted every bite to count.

[BBDC]

well Im moving in three weeks and one of my daycare parents went to interview another lady and this is what she texted me after her interview:

"she was nice ...but wont hold a candle to you. We are gonna mis you soooo much with a sad face" made me cry. I love my daycare parents and family I wish I could move them all with me!

[Josiegirl]

I've got all wonderful dcps, I'm really lucky! The one family that comes to mind has been bringing her 2 kids here for the past 5 years. When I sent home evaluations to be filled out, dcm wrote how they loved me like family, that I should take paid vacations, and the fact that I have pets. She's also the one who brings tons of toys, card-making materials, craft supplies, all kinds of stuff. Just last weekend she stopped by with a huge bag of bubbles. The grandmother came in to pick up the 2 kids one day this summer and she said "Do you realize how amazing you are?" Nice nice family all the way around. Plus the last day they came before school started they brought me a Pandora charm and my dd(she was my assistant all summer) a beautiful scarf.

[jessrlee]

Every single parent had their child bring me something for Christmas last year I have also had parents bring me flowers, cookies, and one mom drove across town on a Sunday to bring me a Paraguayan casserole I said I wanted x to try

[EntropyControlSpecialist]

Yesterday I sent out photos for the month of August. Typically I send them out on the last day of the month/within a couple of days of the last day. But, I gave birth on the 30th so they were late.

I received a raving e-mail back about how wonderful I am, how happy the children are here (parents can see their child's album and other children's as well since I switched to using snapfish), and how amazing it is that I was able to upload the photos to each child's album despite having a newborn. It was such a sweet e-mail that I printed it off to save when I'm having a down day.

Oh, and 8 of my families brought me little (some big!) gifts for the baby. lovethis They are all wonderful gifts and I've never felt more appreciated/loved.

[melilley]

I lovethis all of your stories! It's so great to know we are appreciated in more ways than one!

[kimsdaycare]

I have been blessed over the years

Had a family with three children enrolled full-time that gave me a Christmas bonus of a bottle of liquor, a twelve pack of varied imported beers and a weeks worth of tuition equal to their norm...it was a big one!

A family gave me a beautiful opal necklace as a thank you when their son left for kindy (it was his birthstone).

When dh was deployed, one family took my children home with them one night a week for dinner and a playdate with their girls (for nearly a year!) so I could get some me time.

I've had several that buy me gifts for my birthday each year and donate toys year round.

I had a teacher that would bring me scholastic books when she had credits from her students orders.

One new dad came and helped us do our roof when he had just met us, and we went camping with them several times. He typically bought our kids sweatshirts and what not whenever they vacationed, too. Nearly 14 years later he still comes over every weekend, and his dd is now pregnant and has already asked if I will watch her baby

Many of my parents have brought me adult beverages on Fridays as a thank you for putting up with their offspring (I've had a few active ones ).

Oh my, just typing that out made me realize how lucky I truly am!!!!