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After I gave birth to my youngest DD, I came down with a horrible infection. I found out that I had to have surgery, just as I was coming off of maternity leave. Every one of my DCMs took turns taking days off of work and watching my entire daycare, so I could have an extra two weeks off. They were so awesome about it, and I loved hearing their stories about the experience, later--LOL!
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I have two dcm's who have brought me things out of the blue and/or for holidays. I don't expect it, but it is nice!
The one always gives me clothes for my ds and always thanks me at the end of the day.
One is always telling me how much her ds and the family like me and how they love my program.
Overall all of my families are great and I'm grateful that they found me, well except for 1 dcm, she's not horrible, but is nothing like the others. She does follow my policies most of the time though.Comment
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I have REALLY great families. They bring me sodas or coffees just because. They leave me extra wipes, kleenex, clothes, and toys to share with everyone. They often gift me a week's pay during christmas. I've gotten flowers randomly. Lots of kind cards and words of encouragement and thanks. I've even had parents organize a collection between all the other dcps for end of the year gifts or Christmas gifts. Even collections for new playground equipment!
And they all pay and pick up on time!!
It hasn't always been this way, but I'm extremely blessed with the families I currently have.Comment
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Over the years I've had mostly wonderful parents.
They have given me toys/equipment, etc. No hassles with the very little time I have to take off.
Mostly it seems negative here sometimes because we tend to vent here like any job.
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Most of my dcp's are pretty good. They pay on time and respect my working hours. I have one mom in particular who is awesome. She always picks up early, buys large gifts for the playroom (including our slide) regularly sends emails and gift cards to say thanks for looking after her little one. Sometimes she brings starbucks when she arrives at pick up. It's great to feel supported and appreciated!Comment
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I have two really, really great families right now. They respect my business and they are open with concerns and questions. We have a wonderful business relationship and their children are just as super. That is all I ask for
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For the most part my families are fantastic. I have some issues but even th families that I vent about do things that make me want to keep them anyway.
My clients
- Understand and encourage me when my children or I become sick and make arrangements so that I can go or take my kids to the Dr.
- Pay for these days that I close when I'm sick or my kids are sick even though contractually they don't have to.
- Bring me supplies like snacks, milk, fruit, art supplies, etc. or donate clothing and/or toys regularly so that I can either use them or sell them for $ towards daycare.
- Ask if they need something instead of assuming that I'll be ok with it even though they know that I will be ok with it.
- Respect my family time and keep contact with me to a minimum on evenings and weekends or if they do contact me evening and weekends they are patient and willing to wait until I can get back to them.
- Communicate with me about their child and any issues they may have which makes things MUCH easier for me
- Some clients will come in and read a story to keep the children occupied which helps me out and I can wash the dishes, sweep the floor etc.
- Take the time to come in and talk about their careers and really get into it.
For the most part it isn't until you need help with something that people think to come on the forum and post about it.Comment
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I have to admit that the main 3 I have now don't think twice about me or daycare once they walk out the door. It really doesn't offend me.
In the past......
When I had bc the first time, one of my daycare moms would take my girls to the mall or the movies over the weekend. She also cooked meals for my family while I was hospitalized. She also made a beautiful sweatshirt for me with all my dck's handprints so I could have them close to me while I was in the hospital.
When I had bc the second time, one of my moms took the day off and drove me to chemo and sat with me all day.
One of my teacher moms knew that having the summer off would hurt me fnancially, so she brought her kids 2 or 3 days a week at a higher rate so I almost made the same.
My PT mom never forgets a holiday. She brings me a gift card and candy for every single holiday from Valentines Day, St Patrick's Day, all through the year.Comment
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one time a mom brought me a beautiful orchid plant on mothers day
this week a mom brought me a present for teacher appreciation week
for several years, several families gave generous monetary gifts for christmas
i normally get a christmas present from every family
i have had some great referrals from daycare families for new familes
i had one parent, who i had to term, come back to the house weeks later and thank me for doing the right thing, even though they didnt understand the decision at that time
that one was a shocker! but appreciated!
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Thank you all for sharing! I also have mostly great families. I closed once earlier this year, with only 2 hours notice, due to a serious stomach virus and was so afraid they would be angry. Instead, I got texts asking "what do you need? Gatorade? Soup? Can I drive you to the Dr?" It was so heart warming.Comment
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I've been very lucky to have some really wonderful dc parents. Some have donated craft materials, toys, books and baby equipment as their kids have grown out of them. Some have downloaded kid's songs and given me copies of cds they've made. One dc family donated a like-new swing/slide/playhouse set that usually sells for well over $500. All I had to do was get my husband to transport it from their house to ours.
Several families have given me checks for Christmas that equal a week's pay in addition to a gift. One dcd hand made a beautiful wood cabinet and an end table for my living room in addition to several wooden shaker boxes. A few even bought my own kids Christmas gifts. One brought me smoothies for a week when I was recovering from a stomach bug. Another brought home made pies at Thanksgiving because she knew I had had extended family coming for the holiday. Several have recommended me to their friends or have acted as references for me.
When my father was diagnosed with a terminal illness, not only were all families very supportive and understanding of the time I needed to take off, but they brought plants and flowers and sent cards after he passed away. Several also showed up at his wake to support me and my family.
I'm sure I'm forgetting some things but these are the examples that stand out for me right now.Comment
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