I Gave A Parent Notice And Now They Are Badmouthing My Daycare

[countrymom]

I flagged it too.

[countrymom]

I would like to send a reply and ask the parent, that if it was so bad then why did they keep their kid their for a month.

[MamaBear]

I flagged them too... 3 showed up when I just looked. I'm sorry they are doing that to you. That is so mean of them.

[LaLa1923]

I am wondering how the OP's name was brought up?

When I receive interested callers, I just answer their questions...nothing more.

I certainly wouldn't recommend another provider and I would never bring up another providers name so I am curious as to why all these gals would go so far as to say not to use the OP's daycare or to not call her.

There seems to be more to the story if all the providers in the area are talking about her.....kwim?

I asked if they could recommend any providers in their area that may have infant openings.

I'm confused about the bold part.??

[cheerfuldom]

I asked if they could recommend any providers in their area that may have infant openings.

I'm confused about the bold part.??

I am guessing they just don't know the OP. There is over 600,000 people in Baltimore. I also am VERY careful when recommending a provider. I know probably 30 in my area but I would only feel comfortable recommending two. There are many others that seem like wonderful people, I just am so cautious about recommending.

[LaLa1923]

I am wondering how the OP's name was brought up?

When I receive interested callers, I just answer their questions...nothing more.

I certainly wouldn't recommend another provider and I would never bring up another providers name so I am curious as to why all these gals would go so far as to say not to use the OP's daycare or to not call her.

There seems to be more to the story if all the providers in the area are talking about her.....kwim?

Why? Why not help each other out?? At the very least you could offer to take their info and pass it on to anyone who may be able to help them...

[Blackcat31]

I asked if they could recommend any providers in their area that may have infant openings.

I'm confused about the bold part.??

My bolded statement was simply that just my opinion that if ONE family was unhappy with her but yet a group of other providers are refraining from recommending her, it just seems odd...

I don't know.....

I imagine bad things are said about daycare providers by disgruntled parents ever day but not so much that all the other providers are talking about it...kwim?

Also most providers are inclined to stick up for a fellow provider and not just refuse to recommend them.

I hope that made sense...

Why? Why not help each other out?? At the very least you could offer to take their info and pass it on to anyone who may be able to help them...

Oh, don't get me wrong. I will happily work with a fellow provider. I am a child care provider mentor for new providers in my area so I am all about helping each other out.

I don't recommend anyone in particular because the relationship between provider and parent is a personal one. If I know someone has openings and is actively looking, I would pass on their info but I don't give "recommendations" as in saying someone is great or the best...kwim? It's not my place to say.

Plus if things went downhill between that provider and the parent, I don't want it to come back as "Well...Blackcat said they were great so I should go there and now this.." kind of scenario to happen.

So sharing available vacancies or phone numbers....sure! But not personal recommendations.

[Willow]

Did you email the parent from the ad?

Yes. No response yet but I wasnt really expecting one

[craftymissbeth]

If you need a lawyer please contact me. I have one on retainer and she's very close to your location and is very affordable.

I have to say, I called a lot of providers in your area because that's where my mom lives. I'm looking for a new provider for my nephew. Every provider I called told me they had no infant openings. However, they also said not to call you. Not one provider in your area recommended you. I have a feeling it's because your rates are so low. About half of what everyone else charges.....
You can obviously do what you want since it's your business, but wouldn't it be better to make friends instead of enemies?? I have several providers I work with and we all work together. That's one reason why I'm full right now. KWIM???
On another note- if you do happen to have any infant openings I'd like to know. I would never pay half of what your worth.

Just curious... did you ask those providers if they specifically recommend OP or just if there is anyone they will recommend? As in "would you recommend Happy Face's Daycare?". There's a huge difference between the two.

[Childminder]

OP, don't be surprised if licensing or CPS shows up at your door. Often times parents will call them and complain and they are required to inspect you by law. Not trying to worry you but want you to be prepared. Get all your ducks in a row.

[cheerfuldom]

Yes. No response yet but I wasnt really expecting one

what did I miss? what did you say in your email????

[LaLa1923]

Just curious... did you ask those providers if they specifically recommend OP or just if there is anyone they will recommend? As in "would you recommend Happy Face's Daycare?". There's a huge difference between the two.

I answered this above.

I asked them if they would recommend any providers in the area, or if they knew of any providers with openings.
Some gave me names and numbers, others said no. But almost all of them said stay away from Happy Faces Daycare.

[craftymissbeth]

I answered this above.

I asked them if they would recommend any providers in the area, or if they knew of any providers with openings.
Some gave me names and numbers, others said no. But almost all of them said stay away from Happy Faces Daycare.

Wow that's crazy that they felt strongly enough to say to specifically stay away from the OP without her name even being brought up. I wonder what the whole story is with OP :confused:

Not that there is anything wrong with her, but for that ^ to happen there's got to be a reason ya know.

[LaLa1923]

Wow that's crazy that they felt strongly enough to say to specifically stay away from the OP without her name even being brought up. I wonder what the whole story is with OP :confused:

Not that there is anything wrong with her, but for that ^ to happen there's got to be a reason ya know.

I think it's because she's severely undercutting other providers with her rates....

The average rate per week in her area is anywhere from $125-$150 for toddlers, and $150-$180 for infants. Her rate is $50 a week all ages!!!

[daycare]

I think it's because she's severely undercutting other providers with her rates....

The average rate per week in her area is anywhere from $125-$150 for toddlers, and $150-$180 for infants. Her rate is $50 a week all ages!!!

$50 a week........ My food and insurance cost more than that.....