I Know We All Have Our Gripes About DCPs, But...

[sahm1225]

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!

This brought tears to my eyes. Just beautiful!

[sahm1225]

I am super blessed and have amazing families.

I have a dcm that when my dd was diagnosed w a rare chromosome disorder, she got off early from work one day to pick up her dcg and to ask me how I'm doing. I hadnt told anyone about it & was still internally processing it and she said that she could see it that I needed to talk so she came to pick up and ask how I was doing & how can she help. She gave me a beautiful Mother's Day card that brought years to my eyes.

[wonderfullisa]

I have a family who asked to pay more (um.. sure?!). She has also offered to bring me things when I'm sick, and volunteered her husband to help with our move this coming weekend.
Last month I had a little girl here for a temporary position (2.5 weeks, her family worked on a pipeline coming through the area). She repeatedly told me how I was making it hard for her to settle on the providers in her home state. On her last day, she brought a basket full of craft supplies. I just about cried.
So far I've had almost entirely really good experiences, even with the parents.

[MCC]

I have a great group of clients right now, I know that they all respect me and my home. I don't have to worry about late payments or late pick ups etc. We have been smooth sailing for quite a while now.

I have one DCM that drops off first and picks up last, she has two DCGs here. I'm only open 8:15-5:15, she works 9-5, and her husband travels for work. It doesn't bother me at all that they use the whole day, and I understand why. However, one day she showed up with a beautiful flower arrangement from Whole Foods and had DCG 2.5 say "Happy Thank You Day" to me when I opened the door. It was completely out of the blue and so sweet. She told me she knows her kids are here the longest and she wanted to let me know she appreciated me and all the love and care I provide for her DDs.

[Shell]

I really only have one family that gives me any trouble, the others are great and thoughtful. One dcm is great, and has given me two referrals so far. The next dcm was termed from their last dc because dcb was a screamer. Dcb does great here- fantastic actually. Dcm had an edible arrangement delivered to my house on my birthday, and whenever I post pictures on our daycare page, she always writes things like, "We are so lucky to have you" lovethis

But, I tell you, the one trouble family causes enough grief that it usually overshadows all the awesome ones. So, thanks for bringing up this thread

[FluffyGrandma]

We have two, one doesnt have alot of money, she brags all over about how quikly we potty trained, she always thanks us, comes on her day off to pay us despite telling her she doesnt have to, never asks for freebies and is on time often early. Then we have a mom who is nice to both but favors my daughter. She pays two weeks in advance, is never late, will pay even if her son doesnt come for a week and has asked for an overnight twice and paid double our rate for it. Shes also a tball coach and invited my grandson to play even though hes younger and she picks him and my daughter up and takes them. Then over the weekend she said she thought we needex a break and invited my grandson to spend the night with her son. Took them out to eat and to the park.

[NightOwl]

I really only have one family that gives me any trouble, the others are great and thoughtful. One dcm is great, and has given me two referrals so far. The next dcm was termed from their last dc because dcb was a screamer. Dcb does great here- fantastic actually. Dcm had an edible arrangement delivered to my house on my birthday, and whenever I post pictures on our daycare page, she always writes things like, "We are so lucky to have you" lovethis

But, I tell you, the one trouble family causes enough grief that it usually overshadows all the awesome ones. So, thanks for bringing up this thread

That's exactly why I did. Because I have FANTASTIC families and then that one bad apple. And I have noticed in my own posts that I wrote about that dcm the most. When I realized that, it made me angry that her drama was overshadowing all the other great people I have here.

[coolconfidentme]

One of my families cared for a foster child. It broke my heart when outta the blue the court gave the child back to the mother last week. (smh) The foster dad sent me a card written from the prospective of the child thanking me for taking care of her. It ending with, "You made me the best meals of my life, it's time for me to treat you to dinner. I love & miss you!" It had two gift cards for nice restaurants. lovethis

[Laurel]

I received an edible fruit arrangement from a daycare parent for Mother's Day a half hour ago!! Wow, in 20 years something like this has happened twice for Mother's Day. So sweet and healthy!

Laurel

[Blackcat31]

I received an edible fruit arrangement from a daycare parent for Mother's Day a half hour ago!! Wow, in 20 years something like this has happened twice for Mother's Day. So sweet and healthy!

Laurel

Cool!

I've never had one but I keep seeing the commercials for them and think they look fantastic!

Is it good?

[melilley]

I received an edible fruit arrangement from a daycare parent for Mother's Day a half hour ago!! Wow, in 20 years something like this has happened twice for Mother's Day. So sweet and healthy!

Laurel

Awesome!
One of my dc parents gave me one for Christmas. ..boy are they yummy!

[melilley]

I received a gorgeous hanging basket yesterday for teacher appreciation and today a beautiful bouquet of tulips from a dcf for Mother's Day.
How thoughtful!

[Childminder]

Over the years I have been blessed with both generous and bad parents. The best was probably the one that gave me a gift for every little holiday, Easter, Mother's Day, Grandparent's Day, Cinco de Mayo, etc..., $500 for Christmas, $200 for birthday, even "just cause" gifts like a set of 800 ct sheets for my bed when I moved into a new home. Took me on a vacation for 10 days once to Florida with them. When The children grew out of care after six years they gave me a $5000 severance check. We still talk and exchange birthday and Christmas cards, the youngest is 16 this year.

Wish I could get a few more families like that. Mostly I get State pay parents that I'm lucky if I get a "Thank You".

[KiddieCahoots]

Right now my families are fantastic!
Just today, got a bouquet of flowers from one family for Mother's Day/Teacher's Appreciation.
The beginning of this year was tough, but after weeding through the bad apples, I am happy again and can honestly say that I love what I do!
My families right now are good, kind hearted people, give to me, the children, and the child care regularly, follow the rules, and are so respectful and pleasant.

[Shell]

Over the years I have been blessed with both generous and bad parents. The best was probably the one that gave me a gift for every little holiday, Easter, Mother's Day, Grandparent's Day, Cinco de Mayo, etc..., $500 for Christmas, $200 for birthday, even "just cause" gifts like a set of 800 ct sheets for my bed when I moved into a new home. Took me on a vacation for 10 days once to Florida with them. When The children grew out of care after six years they gave me a $5000 severance check. We still talk and exchange birthday and Christmas cards, the youngest is 16 this year.

Wish I could get a few more families like that. Mostly I get State pay parents that I'm lucky if I get a "Thank You".

happyface Wow, what a generous family!!!