Very Emotional Mom

[Heidi]

I honestly believe there are many right ways.

I am more like NWOJ in my approach, but that doesn't mean that anyone else's is wrong. I would not have even considered years ago when I had a more preschool type program.

Now that I have primarily and infant and toddler program, it sounds like a great idea. To try. If I hate it, I won't do it again. Part of being my own boss.

My own reasoning is a little more selfish. I know the kid's will adjust just fine, and since most of mine come in as newborns, separation anxiety is not a factor. My reason would be so the parent SEES what I do and doesn't get the misguided notion that this is nanny care. Secondly it would be about building trust and getting to know each other better.

[Unregistered]

I do a gradual introduction too
I have a $25 reg fee which includes , kind of, the interview with the children during day care hours so parent and children can meet other children and see some of the day and how I am with children
and then if they want to sign up they come back with the children during hours if possible so children can paly and we fill out forms
and then the children themselves come an other day for 2 hours parents leave and then on pick up parents can gage how their child did
and then if need be one more time
the little ones learn mom and dad always come back ,
if registered month before starting parents and child come every so often for visit
to me it is about having the children and parents feel comfortable with the place and care that they are a part of
I have an open house policy parents can come anytime during the day ( they usely don't ) or even stay for coffee when picking up to talk and visit
I have even had grandparents come for visits to visit their grandchildren ....deal is they help if need, and have to respect everyone here
I am a family day care so family comes first

[nothingwithoutjoy]

I am a family day care so family comes first

I like that.

[jokalima]

Well, she never came back.

It was to much for her, I ended up encouraging her to keep her home. Why? Because she was not able to bring her during the rest of the week and I am afraid that if she brings her again next week it will be the same, she will be to sad and want to keep her the next day and so on. So I told her about other options she might have like a nanny. I sent her an e-mail telling her I would not charge her for the 2 weeks ( deposit) just the 1st, to please come and give me a new check. Have not heard from her yet.:confused:

[jokalima]

So she did call back last night and said she wanted to come pick things up during the week but that she wanted me to keep the 2 weeks deposit as the payment of her 2 weeks even when she was not going to come. Wow! Really need it.