Oh Wow....... This Was a First

[gracepatiencelove]

Wow, I would be so shocked I don't know what I'd say.

The closest experience I've had to this is discussing the pros/cons of taking state assistance with a financial advisor I used to work for. He was very against it because the pay is so far below the regular rates around here, but in no way was he judgmental, just kind of irked about low payments.

[Laurel]

How's this:

"Dear DCF

Thank you for your interest in my preschool program.

I regret to inform you that you do not meet the income requirements to attend my preschool.

Sincerely

Provider"


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[Laurel]

I once interviewed a family that wanted to enroll ONLY because I did not take state assistance. I quoted them double my rate, they couldn't afford me.

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[Laurel]

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Dear Family,

Because the income of families your dear children come in contact with is important to you, I have decided to double your rate, so that I can better meet your needs.

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Wow, what a good thread for laughs today!

Laurel

[EntropyControlSpecialist]

That is so sad.

[Hunni Bee]

I would not even attempt to be polite about this.

I'd tell them they were not welcome in my home and good luck finding a provider who would let them get away with that kind of bigotry.

[KidGrind]

I am going to have to get the BIG DOG aka (BC) to help me with this letter....

I can’t stop laughing. I love this statement. BC is on point with the letters!::::::::::::

I have a DCM who attempts to look down on certain kids and parents. When she starts I just brag about how wonderful & non superficial they are…. It always shuts her up.

I know it’s a long shot. Do you think maybe they were testing if you’d keep their confidentially?

[Leanna]

Daycare, I swear you get the most parents!!!! If I didn't cyber-know you better, I'd swear you were making these up to make us old daycare ladies laugh/cry/scream!

[KidGrind]

Daycare, I swear you get the most parents!!!! If I didn't cyber-know you better, I'd swear you were making these up to make us old daycare ladies laugh/cry/scream!

Before I became a daycare provider, I thought providers were making up horror parents stories. Now I am sad to type I know that many providers are sharing their truths.

[mountainside13]

How's this:

"Dear DCF

Thank you for your interest in my preschool program.

I regret to inform you that you do not meet the income requirements to attend my preschool.

Sincerely

Provider"


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[daycare]

I just said something like this

thank you for your interest-
Our program is open to serve all families regardless of their education background, race, color, gender, ability, economic background, or religion. We are a very well rounded group that does not discriminate and opens our hearts and homes to everyone. Based our phone conversation, it does not sound like our preschool program is a good match for what you are looking for for your child.

Here is the number for RR now kiss my .......



JK... I didn't say it just like that but along these lines..........

[daycare]

I did not get an email back

[TwinKristi]

Knowing where you're from I can totally see this... Sadly, it's two very different income earning potentials, very high or very low with some people mixed in the middle. My dh lived in the Los Altos Hills surrounded by people like the grand/children of the owners and higher ups of Hewlett Packard and other major tech companies. Sadly he didn't fit their "income" requirements and was often teased because he have the best of the best clothing, shoes, etc, it's very sad!

I had a mom who claims she wants her kids to be well-rounded and doesn't want to send them to private school and think everyone is rich and snooty yet she doesn't want her kids to go to the school they're supposed to go to. LOL It's very obvious that the kids feel entitled and mom was actually talked to by the director of their preschool because her daughter was making comments to people about her going to Disneyland and making people feel bad. When she's been at my house she's often very mean (and now encourages her brother to be mean) to the DCB I have who's developmentally delayed. I understand she's only 4 but it makes me so sad that she's already separating herself from the "lesser" children. My dh even asked me if I thought she pulled her DS because he was more advanced speech wise than the other 2 boys (even though he's younger) so he wasn't mingling with kids below his level. It didn't cross my mind until he asked but I often wonder. I thought it was for another petty reason but if that's true that really makes me sad.

[KidGrind]

You handled it to perfection.

[MarinaVanessa]

You handled it to perfection.

. I agree. You stuck to what you believe in but told them politely that it wouldn't be a good fit.