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Is there something that a dcp has done for you out of the goodness of their heart? I'm just wondering because I see so many negative experiences on the forum (mine included) and I'd like to know if any of you have one of those fantastic dcps that we all dream of.
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I have one family that I adore the 1 year old. I termed he SA kid due to his behavior. This family doesn't have much money. On good Friday, they showed up to pick up DCG and brought all 4 of my kids an Easter basket each. they had candy and toys in them and they did it just because. -
I have one family that I nannied for before opening my daycare. Once I opened, they kept bringing DCB to me but planned on leaving once DCM went on maternity leave because its a 30 min drive one way from their house to mine and they work right by their house (so a total of 2 hours a day in drop offs and pick ups).
Well after interviewing many people, they said I spoiled them because they couldnt find anywhere they liked to take this children to. So they are back with me!! They are overall a great family and I hope my husband and myself can be like them when we grow up (
they are about 10 years older than us).
oh! and dont get me started on christmas :
: Lets just say it was good!
All my parents right now are really great! I don't have any issues with any of them. They are very thoughtful, thank me all the time and talk about how we are a team!Comment
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I had a family pay me more each year even if I didn't ask for it. They just added more and told me what they were doing
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My very first dcf (and still current) gave me a raise voluntarily! And this same family gave me a very unexpected, but very appreciative bonus for Christmas my first year (only had their kids for 3 months) and then last year I asked for the week of Christmas off, they paid me for the full week as my Christmas gift!Comment
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I have had MANY wonderful families over the years!!!
I have a family now who truly loves the crafts we do and will repeatedly thank me for them. They send me texts of thanks for all the little things I do that are "just part of my job" and that is probably the best gift of all. I have had parents who bring me chocolates and cookies and gifts just because. I had a parent one time ask if they could have a pizza delivered at lunch time for me and the kids. They just wanted to make my day a little easier! I have parents who have been very generous with holiday gifts as well. And then I also have had the parents who just pay on time without question, who pick up on time each day or early whenever they can, and some who just say "thank you" every day when they leave.
Sometimes I have to step away from the boards because every little thing parents do will start to bug me when I spend too much time reading everyones complaints (and I complain too so its not that I'm saying not to, just gets in my head if I read too much of it, LOL).Comment
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I'd have to say that all my families are golden families.
They all pay on time, follow my rules and policies and spread the word about my program for me.
I haven't had an open space in over 3 years and actually have a pretty lengthy wait list....ALL from word of mouth and previous/current family recommendations.
I am eternally grateful that I have such awesome families but for any newbies out there....don't get discouraged; it took me years to find that perfect balance!
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All my parents pay on time and follow my contract, BUT I only have 2 that I can say are, what I consider, totally on board with my program 100%. I feel the others have checked around and feel I have a quality program, but I am not sure if they are on board due to my stringent 52 weeks pay a year...however, as long as they pay and follow the rules I can deal with it! happyfaceComment
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One of mine brought us chicken noodle soup, popsicles, etc when we were down and out with the WORST stomach virus EVER, plus a super sweet note and $20 for Christmas (AND gifts for my own two kids).
Another brings me essential oils a lot to help out with various gripes and illeness in my own kids (and those aren't cheap!)
Another has given me TONS of clothes for my own two plus as spares for daycare.
Nothing that is out of the way crazy generous but all very thoughtful and kind!Comment
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My teacher family is great to work with! They are kind, pick up early, keep home days mom does not work, takes off extra grandma days, never breaks a policy, brought in a baby gift, bday gift, and organized w other parents to give teacher appreciation gifts. She rocks!Comment
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After reading stories of DP's whose DCP's will leave their children with them while they're having all sorts of illness issues, I'm appreciating my DCP's more. They won't even bring their 3 year-old in if she's having allergy problems, because they don't want me to have to deal with it.
Very thoughtful.Comment
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I'd have to say that all my families are golden families.
They all pay on time, follow my rules and policies and spread the word about my program for me.
I haven't had an open space in over 3 years and actually have a pretty lengthy wait list....ALL from word of mouth and previous/current family recommendations.
I am eternally grateful that I have such awesome families but for any newbies out there....don't get discouraged; it took me years to find that perfect balance!
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this past year a dcf of mine donated a very large amount of money to my Niece's foundation for brain cancer. At that time she was still alive and we thougt she would have a chance. they knew how close I was to her and this is what they did for part of my christmas gift. the other part they gave me a gift cert for $100.00 towards a plane ticket to go see her. I cried my eyes out...
when she passed, they brought me a nice huge plant and handed me another check for her foundation.
hands down the most thoughtful thing any family has done for me.Comment
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I have one dcf who doesn't shower me with gifts etc but anytime they can pick up early they do, as they know that allows me to be done w my day a little early. Better than gifts lovethis and they do it often
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One family occasionally brings me a Dunkin Donuts coffee, just because
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