Rude Parents

[cara041083]

I don't understand how parents think and feel that they can treat you anyway they feel like especially in your own home. You would think that they would grateful for the care you are providing there children. I had the mom of the 2 girls I want to term but can't show up this morning. She shows up with out formula and a change of clothes for the 5 month old. She gets mad at me when I tell her I need these thing so she runs back home to get them.Which I don't see how she could forget because she took yesterday off to hang out at home and relax. She then come's back in and says to me:

Her-"You know I had to cut the rubber band out of DKG's hair this morning because you keep using the rubber band ones."

Me- Well I have short hair and it is all I have and I don't feel the need to go buy any regular hair ties when I don't use them

Her- I don't understand why DCB is always fussy for you and poops through her clothes everyday here. She doesn't do that at home ever!

Me- Well I guess she is just a different baby for me then she is for you

Im so beyond try to kill my self for this woman. Not to mention her baby is spitting up all over my carpet because now she is crawling and when I try to contain her she screams all day. So I had to choose between ruined carpet or screaming kid. Oh and lets not forget her oldest little diva that's just so cute with her attitude. If I didn't need the money so bad I would term tomorrow. Im praying that my husband finds a new job soon so I can.

[LadyPearl]

Advertise, interview, and replace! Some parents need a reality check! No need to be so unhappy in your own home.

[cara041083]

Advertise, interview, and replace! Some parents need a reality check! No need to be so unhappy in your own home.

I am trying so hard. I compete with an in home provider on the next street that is very popular. She runs the pta for our school district so EVERYONE here knows her and she is there first choice. Right now she has a few spots open so Im having a hard time finding anyone I would term right now if I wasn't going to loose 2 kids with it. I will never take siblings again for this very reason

[Kabob]

You sound like you have the twin of the dcm that I termed for being rude and constantly "forgetting" policies and supplies.

I was worried about finding a replacement but ended up finding a better family that brings me more income through another provider's referral. She had no room so she asked if she could refer them here and suddenly I was full again.

Moral of the story: advertise and talk to everyone about having an opening. Talk to your cashier at check out...talk to your friends, neighbors, etc.

If you need to term immediately then make a budget and see where you can cut spending. Have a garage sale.

Just speaking from personal experience.

[TickleMonster]

I have had plenty of parents like this. So rude that I could hardly stand it. I have the hair tie issue before. I tell parents if you dont like what I use then bring your kids hair ties cause technically I dont have to do their hair at all! Ive also had a baby that constantly spit up. carpet was a wreck. Found out she has acid reflux and needed medication so maybe mention that to dcm. As for forgetting items send a text reminder to her the night before and the morning of. It will probably annoy her but she will get the message! Good luck!

[CraftyMom]

I am trying so hard. I compete with an in home provider on the next street that is very popular. She runs the pta for our school district so EVERYONE here knows her and she is there first choice. Right now she has a few spots open so Im having a hard time finding anyone I would term right now if I wasn't going to loose 2 kids with it. I will never take siblings again for this very reason

I am very against siblings at this point as well. Not only have the 2 sets siblings I've had behaved the worst, but I ended up keeping them longer than I should because it's a huge hit to my pocket when the leave.

However, in each case, after they were gone I wished I had done it sooner! Replacements will come!

[midaycare]

If you haven't done so already, start doing some things to set yourself apart from the PTA woman who lives so close to you. Offer some things she doesn't so you can be someone's first choice.

I open in a few weeks and I have people banging down the door to get in here and I'm in a very competitive home daycare market. I spent my time while waiting to open setting myself apart and it worked.

If you need any ideas, PM me. Try to set yourself up so in the future they are coming to you, and not Mrs. PTA. Then you can term without a problem.

Sorry you have to deal with that parent. Uugh. Definitely start the interview process for replacements.

[KiddieCahoots]

I am very against siblings at this point as well. Not only have the 2 sets siblings I've had behaved the worst, but I ended up keeping them longer than I should because it's a huge hit to my pocket when the leave.

However, in each case, after they were gone I wished I had done it sooner! Replacements will come!

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Same experience here with 3 siblings.
Hindsight is amazing! Wish I had term'd sooner too!

[cara041083]

If you haven't done so already, start doing some things to set yourself apart from the PTA woman who lives so close to you. Offer some things she doesn't so you can be someone's first choice.

I open in a few weeks and I have people banging down the door to get in here and I'm in a very competitive home daycare market. I spent my time while waiting to open setting myself apart and it worked.

If you need any ideas, PM me. Try to set yourself up so in the future they are coming to you, and not Mrs. PTA. Then you can term without a problem.

Sorry you have to deal with that parent. Uugh. Definitely start the interview process for replacements.

I sent you a PM

[coolconfidentme]

You sound like you have the twin of the dcm that I termed for being rude and constantly "forgetting" policies and supplies.

I was worried about finding a replacement but ended up finding a better family that brings me more income through another provider's referral. She had no room so she asked if she could refer them here and suddenly I was full again.

Moral of the story: advertise and talk to everyone about having an opening. Talk to your cashier at check out...talk to your friends, neighbors, etc.

If you need to term immediately then make a budget and see where you can cut spending. Have a garage sale.

Just speaking from personal experience.

EXACTLY!!! I carry my business cards everywhere & always talk to people with kids. It seems second nature to talk about my daycare. When the casher asked how are you doing I comeback with, "I taught toddlers how to skip today at my daycare! How great is that? I make daycare fun for everyone even me. If you know anyone needing childcare I have a business card."

[My3cents]

Advertise, interview, and replace! Some parents need a reality check! No need to be so unhappy in your own home.

lovethis

[Kabob]

EXACTLY!!! I carry my business cards everywhere & always talk to people with kids. It seems second nature to talk about my daycare. When the casher asked how are you doing I comeback with, "I taught toddlers how to skip today at my daycare! How great is that? I make daycare fun for everyone even me. If you know anyone needing childcare I have a business card."

Yep! My father is an electrician so he sees many people and their homes on a regular basis...he spreads the word too...

[FluffyGrandma]

The sibling think erks me too. One the parents always want a sibling discount, two the kids seem to think they can take over because they have back up. 3. Often one of the kids is a great fit, while the other is a pill.