This DCD Really Gets Under My Skin...

[taylorw1210]

Be sure to bring this to dad's attention today. "I can see this isn't working out for you, since you don't agree with the way I do things. Will this be your 2 weeks notice? I having several families waiting for an infant spot, and will gladly give the spot to next family since it is clear that this isn't working for you"

Exactly. Why even bother allowing him to treat you like dirt? Adios, buddy! You don't come into my home and talk to me like a child...

[Unregistered]

I would send an email to the mom's email address or both.

I understand from the conversation this morning at drop off that the childcare arrangement we have is not working for your family. Would you like to set up a meeting to go over the daycare routine and policies again, or are you feeling it is time to end our childcare contract? Please let me know by such'n'such date, as I have several families waiting on an infant spot should your family have decided we are not a good fit for care.

[KIDZRMYBIZ]

I am going to give him ONE chance to redeem himself at pick-up with an apology.

If not, I will be sending an e-mail reiterating what has already been said, and include something about mutual respect and a suggestion that perhaps it is not working out. Then, either he will be ticked and pull, or I will have no more problems. Either way, I win (although I would miss DCG, but we all get over it).

I will let you know how it pans out!

[spud912]

Can't wait to hear the update. That dcd seems like a real "winner" . It makes me wonder what he does on the weekends if his baby isn't following the "perfect" schedule.......

[TwinKristi]

Update?!?!?

[playdate4]

Update?

[Laurel]

Update?

Yes update, we all hate cliffhangers! ::

Laurel

[Luna]

Enjoy your weekend, but we want to see you here first thing Monday morning!

[CraftyMom]

Haha! I also came on here this morning to check for an update! Hope it wasn't too stressful at pick up!

[KIDZRMYBIZ]

Sheepish here...I drug my feet about updating because I'm kinda going to let it slide. Kinda.

DCA (new acronym for DayCareA$$hole: did not apologize at pick-up, but I admit I didn't give him much room to. When he came in and didn't immediately say something along the lines of "Can we talk?" or "I'm sorry about this morning." I handed DCG over and said, "Here she is." Then handed him the bottle I was feeding her and said, "Here this is. Have a good weekend. Goodnight." Then walked back into my playroom and busied myself with the kids. He said "See you later" when he left and that was it.

After venting with DH, I decided I made it quite clear that I won't be pushed around, and I really do think he will back off now and be (fake) sweet as pie, at least until the cycle comes full circle again (how abusers work, ya know). The reason this guy bothers me so is that he is exactly like my brother, so I can see right through him, but I also know how to handle this type. He does not scare me or intimidate me whatsoever.

Instead, I finally sent an e-mail with a new contract that states that they can only be here 3 days per week, or pay extra for the 1 or 2 additional days. If you remember me posting about that, I was only going to charge them $10 for extra days because I was feeling generous and grateful for their business and really don't need the extra amount... Well, guess what? My feelings are not quite so fuzzy anymore, so I set it at $25 per day. I can put up with DCA:: an extra 1 or 2 days for that amount.

And if ever he is rude to me again, or even brings up last Friday ever, I will tell him to his face that I will not tolerate it, and next time you are TERMINATED. And no, Ah-nold, you won't be back!

[KIDZRMYBIZ]

Another update if interested

DCD called me last night and was angry. I defended my position, repeated what they told me upon enrollment and interview about using only 3 days, thus the discounted rate. I said he had two options to keep weekly rate the same/trade days if you want/pay extra for extra days OR go to a full-time contract and DCG can be here any day, every day, all day. I wanted to tell him there is a 3rd option-leaving-but it would sound snarky and he knows that anyway. He asked if I was raising everyones rates and other equally stupid things. I stood my ground and was only professional. Then he asked to trade today for wed. Sure thing.

The way he was at drop off and she was at pick up, I'm sure they will bail soon. The deal I am offering them for more than 3 days is steep, but idc. DCD is lazy, rude, and I just am not willing to watch kids for free, even if it is only $20.

[Zoe]

Good for you for standing your ground! happyfacehappyface

[KIDZRMYBIZ]

Wellpers, DCG was scheduled to be here yesterday-she stayed home "sick." Scheduled for today but texted last night that DCM has day off so will keep her home. I bet they are interviewing new daycares. That's ok. Fully expecting it. I have an interview tomorrow for spot in July. I will just keep on interviewing so I'm ready for their notice. I collect those last two weeks payment at enrollment so absolutely no worries. It took a long education of hard knocks to get here. It sure does feel good now! I wish I had provider friends in my area. My friend that quit and I would always compare notes and we would know when someone was shopping around.

Also, DCM has next Th off so they asked to trade T for Th. Amazing how they are exercising that trade option when they don't work when they aren't going to get free extra days anymore, huh?

[cheerfuldom]

yeah they are definitely shopping around for daycares. but no worries. you are prepared to replace them and I would not be ashamed to say "I understand. I figured that is what you might be planning to do and already have a replacement so this worked out well for all of us" when they gave notice. with a smile on my face