No Call, No Show. (Long Vent)

[ihop]

I have a dcg 2 with older Sa siblings who do not attend. Lately they have been coming for pick up with the young babysitter.

Little terrors they are throwing rocks, kicking, hitting, yesterday they broke glass in the road behind my car. And climbing on things on my property.

They babysitter does nothing about it, and I can't go out there because I have a house full of kids.

So yesterday I text dcm (preferred communication method) and asked her to talk with her kids about being respectful of the property and gave a quick recap of behaviors and showed my concern about safety. I didn't threaten that they could no longer come for pick up because I knew it wouldn't go well.

No reply. And now this morning they are no call no show. Nearly two hours after normal drop off. No communication from them about not coming or being late.

How do I handle this? She know the kids are awful so I don't know why she would be so sensitive about it!

Maybe I'm reading too much into it but it seems like a pretty big coincidence.

[Maria2013]

Sorry but..."no call, no show" tells me the grownups are disrespectful too, I would get rid of anyone I felt disrespected by
:hug:

[Play Care]

I tend to be sensitive with certain dcp's so I feel your pain. I would TRY not to read too much into it or let it bother you. Hers kids, under someone else's care, behaved so badly that someone could have gotten hurt. She needs to know that and deal with it.

[coolconfidentme]

The only thing I would into it is, You do not have to deal with them today but are still getting paid! BAM to her no cal/no show!

[daycarediva]

I agree with both pps.

Parents are disrespectful for not responding and then no calling/no showing.

Mom needs to know what is happening. That sitter obviously has no control and it's a safety issue.

She should be THANKING you.

I would text and ask if dcg was coming in today, just to see if that generates a response.

[ihop]

Update. They overslept and text around lunch time. And showed up on time this morning with apology notes from their Sa kids. Very nice, sincere notes and a promise to do better next time

[Luna]

Update. They overslept and text around lunch time. And showed up on time this morning with apology notes from their Sa kids. Very nice, sincere notes and a promise to do better next time

I love a happy ending! Well done to you, Mom, and the apologetic kids

[daycare]

Update. They overslept and text around lunch time. And showed up on time this morning with apology notes from their Sa kids. Very nice, sincere notes and a promise to do better next time

Iknow that sometimes we tend to think the worst. I always try to give families the benefit of the doubt.

It sounds like it already all unfolded in a good way for you, but next time just shoot them a nice text, saying hey susie, just checking on you guys. Wanted to make sure everything was ok and wanted to see if the kids will be coming today?

I have had siblings of enrolled children that were not allowed in my house for drop off due to the same reason as you are having. I had to have them sit on my steps until the parent was done picking up.

It is sad, but sometimes we just need to set the boundaries for the parents when they fail to. AND there is nothing wrong with doing it.

[daycarediva]

Update. They overslept and text around lunch time. And showed up on time this morning with apology notes from their Sa kids. Very nice, sincere notes and a promise to do better next time

Gotta love a happy ending!

[ihop]

Iknow that sometimes we tend to think the worst. I always try to give families the benefit of the doubt.

It sounds like it already all unfolded in a good way for you, but next time just shoot them a nice text, saying hey susie, just checking on you guys. Wanted to make sure everything was ok and wanted to see if the kids will be coming today?

I have had siblings of enrolled children that were not allowed in my house for drop off due to the same reason as you are having. I had to have them sit on my steps until the parent was done picking up.

It is sad, but sometimes we just need to set the boundaries for the parents when they fail to. AND there is nothing wrong with doing it.

I text them and called. Took until 1230 to get a reply. Man I'd love to sleep in like that. Hopefully they behave better now.