I Don't Even Know What to Say About This.. WWYD?

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  • DancingQueen
    Daycare.com Member
    • Sep 2010
    • 580

    I Don't Even Know What to Say About This.. WWYD?

    So I think I told you that I just re-signed up a girl I had earlier this year.
    Mom and dad are not together.
    Mom went elsewhere for care when she moved to another town.
    She was incredibly unhappy with the care and wanted to move back to me.
    Dad did not. He liked me he just liked the other lady better?? She is a teacher and she is in his town - those are his reasons.

    when ever I see dad - he is as sweet as can be (he is the one that picks up every day).

    Last Tuesday his daughter fell off the kiddie rocking chair (she is 17m) she hit her nose on the toy that was right next to the rocker and it bled. Not even classifying this one as a bloody nose because I wiped it away and no more blood came. I couldn't see exactly where she hit her nose at the time but it was clear after nap that it was the bridge of her nose. She WAS FINE!!!!

    I've made all of my paperwork in mom's name. he is NOT on the contract except as an approved pick up and OK to make decisions for her -but he did NOT sign my contract.

    So I filled out my little state mandated form that says what happened (accident report). Although there is NO spot on the form for parents to sign - I make one. I put a line next to it, mark it with an X and below the line I write (parent's signature) so that if ever something came up I would have proof they knew about it.

    Well - he asked the next day (after bloody nose) if there was an accident report and I said no - I have a form that I complete for my records but that is all. And that was all that was said. I did not have him sign it - I waited until the next morning and had mom sign it (not sure if that was the wrong thing to do - but that is how I handled it).

    Mom went away on business this week So dad is supposed to do all drop off/pick ups.
    I get a text from him at 8:50 (50 minutes passed drop off time) stating
    "Sorry for the last minute notice, C... will not be attending daycare, until wed., its do to my schedule!! thks"

    and that was that.

    I thought it was odd but didn't think anything of it.

    Mom is in California and texted me 10 minutes ago to ask if he dropped her off - I said NO and she is THROUGH THE ROOF pissed because he brought her to the old daycare provider. He claims there should have been an accident report filed (not required by State of Connecticut) and that she should never have signed my personal paperwork regarding the incedent.

    so he was pissed (although he NEVEr shows this to me - sweet as honey with me) so he brought her elsewhere? And plans to bring her here on Wednesday? Will my home be safer on Wednesday????

    I just don't get it. WTF am I supposed to do with this????
    Last edited by Michael; 11-15-2010, 10:07 PM.
  • laundrymom
    Advanced Daycare.com Member
    • Nov 2010
    • 4177

    #2
    hmm,.. I dont know, but your contract is with mom,.. I would tell mom she will have to deal with it and to let you know if she is pulling her so she can sign the termination papers. That Dad simply said due to his schedule he wouldnt be there until wed.That you have done nothing wrong and you will not feel guilty. That you need to know because the people on your waiting list deserve to be called. Either way it is important for dad to know that accidents hapen and you followed procedures.

    So thursday when she doesnt show up will you call dad? or just wait for him to contact you?

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    • laundrymom
      Advanced Daycare.com Member
      • Nov 2010
      • 4177

      #3
      you know,.. Im changing my answer,... I would call dad and point blank ask,.. so the reason josie didnt come today was because you didnt need care? or because you are upset at my procedures following an accident?

      Of course Im in a mood today so dont listen,.. but thats what I would do.

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      • DancingQueen
        Daycare.com Member
        • Sep 2010
        • 580

        #4
        I have no idea LOL
        The funny part is that Mom's other son comes here (different dad). And is here today. the NOT so funny part is that he is sad because he wanted to see his sister today
        Since mom is away he didn't get to see his sister last night - and if she doesn't come to care this week - he won't see her until Friday and they are very close.

        The last text I sent mom was asking if he was definately bringing her Wed. She hasn't responded so I have no clue what is going on.

        Dad has no clue that I know. Part of me wants to call him out on it but the other part likes that we have this very fake smile and wave relationship.

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        • DancingQueen
          Daycare.com Member
          • Sep 2010
          • 580

          #5
          so far this is all I've found regarding my state's regulations


          Department of Public Health Public Health Code
          19a-87b-10. Responsibilities of the provider and substitute
          Current with materials published in Connecticut Law Journal through 06/01/2006
          (C)
          Transportation for children leaving the home as part of the day care program.
          (D)
          The conditions under which the parent will allow swimming when recreational swimming is part of the family day care program.
          (4)
          Incident Log. The provider shall have on file an incident log for each enrolled child to record accidents, illnesses, unusual behaviors that occur at the facility and observations of the child made by the provider.
          (5)
          Immediate information about any accident involving the child, or any illness or injury to the child which occurred at, or was detected in, the day care home.

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          • kendallina
            Advanced Daycare.com Member
            • Jul 2010
            • 1660

            #6
            This is between them and in my opinion, mom needs to handle it. If she's pissed that dad didn't bring dcg there, then she needs to talk to him. I woudn't call dad at all, as far as you're concerned, it doesn't matter why he didn't bring the girl there (hopefully you still get paid for these days??). For all you know, mom is saying these things about dad that aren't true. I would leave it alone, you have enough to do without getting in the middle of their stuff!

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            • countrymom
              Daycare.com Member
              • Aug 2010
              • 4874

              #7
              hmm, I hope you have in your contract that because she is not there that you still will charge them for the days she was suppose to be there. I would be very angry because this sounds like dad is being a moron.

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              • DancingQueen
                Daycare.com Member
                • Sep 2010
                • 580

                #8
                (hopefully you still get paid for these days??).
                LOL ABSOLUTELY!!!

                Mom says that dcg will be here on Wednesday and she will make sure of it. whatever that means. I plan to continue being as sweet as pie to everyone.

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                • DancingQueen
                  Daycare.com Member
                  • Sep 2010
                  • 580

                  #9
                  oh and he is paying the other provider too LOL

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                  • Unregistered

                    #10
                    This isn't about you, or your procedures. This is because Dad wants dcg to go to the daycare that is more convenient for him...the one in his town.

                    Don't let yourself get ****ed in to this little drama. Stick to your procedures, keep it in writing, and just keep doing your thing.

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                    • kendallina
                      Advanced Daycare.com Member
                      • Jul 2010
                      • 1660

                      #11
                      Originally posted by DancingQueen
                      LOL ABSOLUTELY!!!

                      Mom says that dcg will be here on Wednesday and she will make sure of it. whatever that means. I plan to continue being as sweet as pie to everyone.
                      Yup, a very good plan...don't make their problems your problems.

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                      • kendallina
                        Advanced Daycare.com Member
                        • Jul 2010
                        • 1660

                        #12
                        Originally posted by DancingQueen
                        oh and he is paying the other provider too LOL
                        ...he sounds so smart

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                        • DancingQueen
                          Daycare.com Member
                          • Sep 2010
                          • 580

                          #13
                          I went so far as emailing my contact at the State licensing. LOL
                          She said....

                          You are right any incident you should document in detail in your log also include any illness, disagreements with parents & milestones plus other important details. The log is to protect you. You must also notify the legal guardian of the incident. If the child spends the night at the hospital due to getting hurt in your care you must notify us.
                          Dad did question the lack of accident report last week. He also asked me to send him a copy of my sick child policies. I was going to send him the following email - do you think I should or shouldn't???


                          Hi ***(dad),

                          Per your request I am attaching my sick/well child information to this email.

                          I also wanted to let you know about the accident report information. I know that when Carly had her nose bleed last week you had asked about an accident report and at the time I told you that I wasn't required to write one and the one that I have is for my records.
                          But after we spoke I really wanted to make sure that I was, in fact, handling the situation as I was supposed to. So I double checked with the State of Connecticut’s regulations and I also emailed the person that I report to at the State of Connecticut Daycare licensing.

                          I just wanted to thank you for mentioning it to me. I have had so few incidents with the kids that I take care of that this was a great way to refresh my memory on the proper procedure.

                          “You are right any incident you should document in detail in your log. The log is to protect you. You must also notify the legal guardian of the incident. If the child spends the night at the hospital due to getting hurt in your care you must notify us.”


                          Thanks again!
                          Tara


                          PS – I have cc’d ***XX (mom) in on this email so that she also has the information

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                          • laundrymom
                            Advanced Daycare.com Member
                            • Nov 2010
                            • 4177

                            #14
                            I for one am jealous that they got back with you so fast!!! mine takes 48 hours!

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                            • DancingQueen
                              Daycare.com Member
                              • Sep 2010
                              • 580

                              #15
                              I have her personal email - I don't go through the main information to get to her. LOL

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