Parents Asking To Gradually Start Their Child

[DaisyMamma]

I doubt that I would want to deal with parents who think that their 9-month old is capable of choosing a daycare. I would pass on these parents just based on them leaving previous care because she didn't "seem happy" and then asking for a trial to see how SHE likes it. Come on-a 9 month old!?

I would let these parents know that a child doesn't "settle in" in a day or two, and that while SOME kids are fine everywhere, many take a month or more to get comfortable.

I agree. There are so many red flags.

[Unregistered]

I actualy have a $25 enrollment and gradual entry
the family comes for an interveiw , then if enrolling, come again , get booklet, and do paper work , with child , then child comes again on own for a couple hours and some times again ....then I have the 2 week trial period.....I find it is esier on both the child and myself the gradual introduction to my home, me, the other children....if they enrolled but do not start for month or more , the family comes with child for coffee ....once or twice a month .....I am a family based day care ...I tell you it realy helps ....

[Annalee]

I had a lady once who wanted to bring her 2 year old in the evening for a couple hours to "get used" to the daycare. I allowed her to do this 2 afternoons. When she called for a third "get used" to the daycare I told her that I felt this was not necessary due to the fact the child would gradually be expected to fall in line with my routines throughout the day and the mom being with her at these "get used" to daycare dates was confusing to the child. Ironically, she started my program and stayed till she went to kindergarten. I now tell all parents that want to tarry around for a few days this same thing and it helps them get the point....it is my program and there are other children, not just their little one.