DCM Offering to Babysit

[Unregistered]

Should a daycare mom babysit for you or not? What are your thoughts?

[Unregistered]

I wouldn't mix business with my family

[Unregistered]

Oh hell to the no!!

Never ever ever ever ever would I let a dcm babysit my kids. What if my kids were horrible little ****s or something? Or what if she didn't treat them right? And and and. There are too many what ifs.

[cheerfuldom]

no, absolutely not. especially if it the type of parent that will expect favors later.

[MotherNature]

No,don't mix business.

[Childminder]

I have had dcmoms work for me as subs, a lot. Every one has worked perfectly and to my advantage. I do not have young children but my grandchildren, that I care for, have close relationships with some of my dckids. Sleepovers, dcparents exchange transportation with DD, etc...

Use your own judgment and common sense.

[littlemissmuffet]

Not in a million years. I don't like how 99% of my dcps look after their own kids... they sure as hell aren't going anywhere near mine!!!! ::

[Sugar Magnolia]

I have a dcm that watches my SA son after school on Fridays. Her daughter goes to the same school, they grew up in my daycare together. Her son attends w me still. It's only a couple hours. I love this family, and I appreciate the help.

[JenNJ]

I have two clients who have kids the dame age as mine. We often do sleepovers and playdates. Its been fine. But these clients are my friends that I just happened to meet through my daycare. They aren't typical clients, .

[Brooksie]

Not in a million years. I don't like how 99% of my dcps look after their own kids... they sure as hell aren't going anywhere near mine!!!! ::

This. I also have a very challenging DD and know they wouldn't be able to handle her and I know she would act out. But then again, I don't trust any one but family (my mom) to babysit.

[TwinKristi]

It's obviously very individual. Some parents absolutely. In fact 2 of my DCMs have been my best friends for 20yrs and were friends before daycare. But other parents I hardly know but for 5 mins at drop off and pickup? Nope. I know most of my DCPs well and would have no problem with them doing that. But I wouldn't make a habit of it.

[sahm1225]

It depends on the client.

My oldest is 6 and one of my dcm took him & her soon to & from summer camp all summer plus would keep Him some days during the day in the summer time. Her son was my dck and jokes that my house is his second (vacation) home!

I have great dc families at the moment, so for most I would say no just to be polite, but if trust them w my kids.

[Unregistered]

Should a daycare mom babysit for you or not? What are your thoughts?

I'd say No.