Parent Soooooo Late!!!!!

[TwinKristi]

happyface

Biting my nails in anticipation!!!

[mountainside13]

Dad showed up at 5:36. I didn't say anything about it. I handed him the termination letter and said "I am terminating our Childcare arrangement. I am no longer able to provide the hours of care that you need" He got very nervous. He asked if it was because of yesterday. I said I took that into consideration but it wasn't the only reason. Then he was trying to rush her out the door.

[Unregistered]

Nice to see they are really sorry and respect your closing time, by showing up 21 minutes late again today. At least that is closer to a few minutes late. I would be tempted to communicate with mom the late charge for today as well, since she wanted you to let her know

[Meeko]

Dad showed up at 5:36. I didn't say anything about it. I handed him the termination letter and said "I am terminating our Childcare arrangement. I am no longer able to provide the hours of care that you need" He got very nervous. He asked if it was because of yesterday. I said I took that into consideration but it wasn't the only reason. Then he was trying to rush her out the door.

happyfacehappyface You go girl!

[TwinKristi]

Dad showed up at 5:36. I didn't say anything about it. I handed him the termination letter and said "I am terminating our Childcare arrangement. I am no longer able to provide the hours of care that you need" He got very nervous. He asked if it was because of yesterday. I said I took that into consideration but it wasn't the only reason. Then he was trying to rush her out the door.

Are you going to add the late fee for today onto their 2wks notice? LOL

[mountainside13]

Nice to see they are really sorry and respect your closing time, by showing up 21 minutes late again today. At least that is closer to a few minutes late. I would be tempted to communicate with mom the late charge for today as well, since she wanted you to let her know

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happyfacehappyface You go girl!

Thank you!!! happyface

Are you going to add the late fee for today onto their 2wks notice? LOL

I was going to add a late fee for tonight too but a few minutes before he showed up my friend called me and told me our friend had died. It was hard enough trying to get through the term and get them out the door without crying. I may tack on a late fee when they come on Monday.

[MarinaVanessa]

Nice to see they are really sorry and respect your closing time, by showing up 21 minutes late again today. At least that is closer to a few minutes late. I would be tempted to communicate with mom the late charge for today as well, since she wanted you to let her know

I just died. ::

[Josiegirl]

I'm sorry about your friend.

I'm glad you gave them the heave-ho. They obviously had no respect for you or your rules.

[LaLa1923]

Omg! I need a break after this evening! Most of my kids are gone by 4:30. Today 2 parents were late and they didn't get picked up until 4:50. I didn't mind too much since I had 1 child that was going to be here until 5:15. I didn't charge them late fees since they are rarely late!

My last child was suppose to leave at 5:15. Dad called at 5:10 saying he will be a FEW minutes late! Ok no big deal we don't have to leave here until 5:30. My aunt was driving through town so just here for 1 day. 5:30...5:40, still not here. Call dad, no answer. 5:50 call both parents, no answer. 6:05 call emergency contact...they live in New Mexico! But with Iowa zip code. No help there...2nd emergency contact at 6:10 no answer. 6:15 I call moms work because she is suppose to be working until 8pm tonight. The manager says that she didn't work today. Our agreement was the child is to be picked up at 4:20 on days off or days that she works early. The days she works late dad picks up at 5:15. So right there she broke the contract!

6:30 I text both mom and dad. Dad finally shows up at 6:41! He said that the battery in his car died and couldn't get it to start, then his phone died so he couldn't contact me. I told him that I am charging a late fee of $5 for the first 10 minutes then $1 per minute after that. It looked like he was going to argue with me but I cut him off and told him that my aunt got into town this morning from Illinois and we were going out to spend time with her but we missed the get together and she leave tomorrow at 6 am. So we can't see her now and will have to wait another year or 2 to see her again! He then started apologizing and asked if they can pay it on Mondays check. I said nope, tomorrow morning at drop off or she won't be admitted back into care until it is paid.

Oh I am so upset! Never has a parent ever been that late before! Oh and he said that his phone died and couldn't respond... He has iMessage on and it informs me when the text message is read. He flat out lied.

At this point I don't even care if they don't come back! Thanks for listening to my vent!!

1. I would've handed him a term notice at the door.

2. I would've taken the kids with me to see my aunt. No way would I miss that

[Msdunny]

I just caught up with this story. I am so glad you stood up to this family, and I am so sorry you had to go through this headache. happyface

Also, I am so sorry for the loss of your friend. Prayers to you.

[mountainside13]

I'm sorry about your friend.

I'm glad you gave them the heave-ho. They obviously had no respect for you or your rules.

Thank you!

1. I would've handed him a term notice at the door.

2. I would've taken the kids with me to see my aunt. No way would I miss that

I now have in my contract that if a parent is late for pick up then I can take the child with me and parent picks up at my location!

I just caught up with this story. I am so glad you stood up to this family, and I am so sorry you had to go through this headache. happyfacey

Also, I am so sorry for the loss of your friend. Prayers to you.

Thank you!! It was very unexpected. Domestic violence is very serious!

[mountainside13]

UPDATE:

Mom emailed me and asked when the new pick up time starts?! So dad lied to mom about termination. The 2 weeks can't come fast enough! She has to know, this whole week is late night pick ups again!

[Blackcat31]

UPDATE:

Mom emailed me and asked when the new pick up time starts?! So dad lied to mom about termination. The 2 weeks can't come fast enough! She has to know, this whole week is late night pick ups again!

Ok, you need to contact the mother and outright tell her the family is being terminated.

Dear DCF

You are being terminated from care due to:

late pick ups
disrespecting policies
dishonest behavior

If during the final two weeks of care you are late, services for care will be terminated on the spot.

Late is defined by 1 minute beyond closing time.

Sincerely

Provider - who ain't got time for this b.s.

I am starting to think this family is playing dumb on purpose.

Please put a stop to this nonsense and make it CLEAR they are being terminated due to stupidity....well, don't actually say that but make your message clear so that there is no chance of any misunderstanding.

*whew* some families make this job tough....

[mountainside13]

Ok, you need to contact the mother and outright tell her the family is being terminated.

Dear DCF

You are being terminated from care due to:

late pick ups
disrespecting policies
dishonest behavior

If during the final two weeks of care you are late, services for care will be terminated on the spot.

Late is defined by 1 minute beyond closing time.

Sincerely

Provider - who ain't got time for this b.s.

I am starting to think this family is playing dumb on purpose.

Please put a stop to this nonsense and make it CLEAR they are being terminated due to stupidity....well, don't actually say that but make your message clear so that there is no chance of any misunderstanding.

*whew* some families make this job tough....

I emailed her back as soon as I read the email. This is what I sent her:

***,

I'm sorry if there was a misunderstand. This was not a notice of changing hours or early pick up. This is a 2 week notice of termination for Childcare arrangement. The last day **** will be in my care is Feburary 7th 2014. No services will be provided after this date.

I didn't think about saying of they are late again to terminate services immediately. Great idea! It wouldn't surprise me at all of they are always playing dumb. I have had a lot of bad experiences and difficult families but I think this one takes the cake! I should have terminated after my 2 week trial but I wanted to stick it out.

[mountainside13]

Another question ladies!

Dad dropped off and I was my happy normal self like nothing happened. The little girl started crying and saying she wanted to go home. I understand this happens with kids but she has never done this a drop off since she started. Dad left and she said C*** mean. I go home. Saying some other very interesting things. As well as hitting and yelling at me And the kids. She just turned 2. She has never acted like this. So mom and dad had to have said something. Do I bring it up at pick up or just keep it to myself? I want the next 2 weeks to go smoothly without problems. But I don't think that will happen.