Jeez..... Late Parent

[NightOwl]

AND mom asked last night if I could fit dcg in today. NO, NO I CANNOT.

[Blackcat31]

AND mom asked last night if I could fit dcg in today.

*I have no words *


:hug: to you and your DD.... I hope she feels better soon.

[SquirrellyMama]

Makes you wonder if he was late on purpose because of the text...I'm mad for you! Very disrespectful!

I was thinking the same thing. Sounds like a passive aggressive response to asking him to pick up early.

Kelly

[spud912]

I think your letter sounds great ! I would leave out that it is a second visit because then the parent will ignorantly think "well then why did she have us pick up early in the first place if she made it there?"

[kathiemarie]

After not being able to get a hold of dad I would have told mom that I was taking DCG to the doctor with me if she was unable to either get a hold of dad of find some one else to pick her child up by the time I requested. I would have left a note on the door for dad telling him where he could get his child. I have done this, I will do this is the future if needed. If parents want the convenience of center care they can pay for center care.

[Laurel]

Is there a possibility he didn't get your text? Maybe he didn't have his phone with him? Perhaps he accidently left it in the car that day or at home? After I heard from everyone else but one or two families I would call to confirm they got your message.

No way would I rely on text only. I'd want to tell someone in person so I knew they knew.

Texting is a nice convenience but you never know for sure if someone got it. I would fault myself partially for something like this.

Laurel

[daycarediva]

I would change the email about the second trip to the dr's, to needing to reschedule the appointment and inconvenience the other families to pick up early again, AND that your sick child had to go an entire 24 hours before she was seen.

Depending on their response, they would get 2 weeks notice.

No respect=no stay.

[dalman]

I would change the email about the second trip to the dr's, to needing to reschedule the appointment and inconvenience the other families to pick up early again, AND that your sick child had to go an entire 24 hours before she was seen.

Depending on their response, they would get 2 weeks notice.

No respect=no stay.

[Naptime yet?]

Please add $10 to Emma's fees this week for the late pick up fee ($1.00 per minute after 6pm).

I would have left off the "please" and just said, "your late fees for such & such a date are $10 ($1.00 per minute after 6)"

Dcd doesn't deserve a please

[NightOwl]

I'm sending it now, with your corrections! Thanks guys! I'll update.

[saved4always]

I would have sent another text at 4:31 to both mom and dad (mom since it sounds like you could at least contact her) telling them that you are taking your child to the doctor and that you will have to take their child with you. Then a note on the door saying we had to go to an emergency doctor appt. No way would I let an inconsiderate parent keep me from getting my child medical care. What a rude DCD! Don't let them come back til the pay the late fees, too.

I hope you get satisfaction with your note and the extra $10 without argument!

[NightOwl]

Well that was fast. Mom called. She was slightly upset until I explained that I considered sending the email to dcd only, but since they have no communication, I felt he would not tell her about it. So the email was not directed specifically toward her because I was well aware that she was out of town. She also said "but we've never been late picking up before...." so she was not aware that dcd had picked up late in the past and said he was probably pissy at pick up because she had just chewed him out for not arriving on time and not answering his phone. Dcd says he never received any text or calls from me yesterday (LIES). I know I sure didn't receive any from him! Mom is definitely the responsible parent here. The late fee stands and mom says she will make sure dcd does not arrive late again. She also asked about dd and said she hoped she felt better soon. Sooooooo? Strike one?

[MarinaVanessa]

Sooooooo? Strike one?

IDK but I do know that all contact with DCD within the next few days would be greeted with a blank stare and a hint of "I'm watching you buddy"

[TaylorTots]

Strike One.

Glad that DCM is on the same page. Did you let her know that DCD is late often?

[wdmmom]

Definitely strike 1!!

But I dont offer 3 strikes. At 2, you're out here.

My happiness is of utmost importance when im the one working 10 hours a day to support my family. Blatant disregard for me, my family or my home will give you no strikes. Just OUT!