DCM Not Comfortable Applying Sunblock Before Drop Off?????

[MarinaVanessa]

I would rob my kids' piggy bank, give them back whatever money they have paid up front and be done now.

There is no amount of money in this world that could convince me to keep clients that treat me like dirt. NOPE.

My sanity, self-respect and self-worth are FAR MORE important to me.

If they bad mouth you to friends... let them. People who talk smack about others never fail to realize that they are saying FAR more about their own character than yours when they talk behind your back.

If any of your mutual friends asks you, just give a brief but neutral statement such as "Group care is not right for everyone. I wish them the best" and leave it at that.


Maintain your professionalism above all else and it will pay off in the end.

[aDCProvider]

Unfortunately, if I were to refund all their money I would have to let my assistant go right now, if not I can continue to pay her for another week and at least give her some notice.

Spoke with my licensor, I'm sending an email explaining the situation and a copy of the term letter. Then I will be sending the letter via email. Here's what it says...

This letter will serve as the 4 week notice of termination of childcare services. The 4 week notice period ends 7/18/14. As you know, Daycare is scheduled to be closed for the week of 7/14/14, making the last day of attendance 7/10/14. Your deposit will cover the last 2 weeks of care, and your prepaid balance covers the week of 6/23/14, however you are still responsible for 1 week of tuition, due at Drop off on Thursday, 6/24/14.

If there are any occurrences of disrespect or hostile behavior or any other breach of contract during the notice period, care will be terminated immediately, you will forfeit your deposit and all tuition funds paid to date, and you must arrange payment for any balance owed. Late payment will begin to accrue late fees until the payment is made, as outlined in the Parent/Provider agreement.

Below is the number for the local Child Care Resource and Referral Agency to aid you in your search for new childcare arrangements:

CCR&R
Phone number

Please sign and return to me.

[Little Buttons]

I think the letter sounds great except that 6/24/14 is a Tuesday :-)

[aDCProvider]

I think the letter sounds great except that 6/24/14 is a Tuesday :-)

Haha, that's because, it should say Tuesday, 6/24/14. I'm asking that they pay at their first drop off for the week so I don't have to worry all week whether they'll pay me.

[daycaremum]

Well, at drop off I was told they are not comfortable applying it, my contract only asks them to provide it and that's all they'll do and it is what it is, and we all know how important contracts are (said a bit sarcastically). Then dad quickly walked out the door. This is obviously because of sending their child home sick.

I am going to discuss this at drop off. I called DCM and left a message to call me back for her updated work contact info. If she calls back I'll ask why all the tension. I just don't get it....

These people are being disrespectful. If it was me I would terminate them. If you don't want to outright terminate them I would make an amendment to your contract to state that all children are to arrive to daycare with sunscreen already applied and have every family sign it. Include with it a memo stating that if they choose not to sign then they need to submit their two week notice of termination.

I didn't read the newer posts before responding. I see now that you are terminating, good for you. Do whatever it takes to be rid of them.

[Little Buttons]

Haha, that's because, it should say Tuesday, 6/24/14. I'm asking that they pay at their first drop off for the week so I don't have to worry all week whether they'll pay me.

Lol! I mess up dates all.the.time. I only know that one because I am expecting a package that day LOL

[aDCProvider]

Lol! I mess up dates all.the.time. I only know that one because I am expecting a package that day LOL

[TwinKristi]

Wow!! All this over their puking child not coming to daycare and applying sunscreen at home?? :confused: Seriously... some people have deeper issues than you ever would care to know and this seems to be the case. And for them to be using you while they search for new care is just ridiculous. That really ****s that this all falls on the vacation you have, but honestly I HIGHLY doubt they'll give you anything and they'll make it very ugly before paying you a cent more than "they feel" is fair. They surely won't pay you for vacation time when they are paying someone else and your contract has ended. I mean I KNOW what you mean and what's right, but they're obvious pretty shallow when it comes to this stuff.

[preschoolteacher]

YAY! Good for you!!!

I agree that they are going to raise a big stink over having to pay for the four week notice that includes your vacation, but I would NOT back down because you worked for it, earned it, and deserve it.

I would not let them back in for care without everything being paid up front for the final four weeks.

You're doing the right thing. Come back for more support when they're jerks about the termination, and you'll get more from all of us!

[aDCProvider]

Wow!! All this over their puking child not coming to daycare and applying sunscreen at home?? :confused: Seriously... some people have deeper issues than you ever would care to know and this seems to be the case. And for them to be using you while they search for new care is just ridiculous. That really ****s that this all falls on the vacation you have, but honestly I HIGHLY doubt they'll give you anything and they'll make it very ugly before paying you a cent more than "they feel" is fair. They surely won't pay you for vacation time when they are paying someone else and your contract has ended. I mean I KNOW what you mean and what's right, but they're obvious pretty shallow when it comes to this stuff.

Our contract won't have ended until the end of my vacation that has been scheduled since January. They only owe 1 week of tuition and I will not accept their child until payment is made and I ABSOLUTELY WILL take them to small claims court if they do not pay it and I will win, I have a very good contract!

[TwinKristi]

Our contract won't have ended until the end of my vacation that has been scheduled since January. They only owe 1 week of tuition and I will not accept their child until payment is made and I ABSOLUTELY WILL take them to small claims court if they do not pay it and I will win, I have a very good contract!

Oh I completely understand, but you mentioned that you would have to let your helper go if they didn't pay you or something so I just want you to be prepared. I don't see this ending well at all and would hate for other people to be involved. And sadly, I'm sure they would go to small claims with a laundry list of BS and think they're going to win because in their shallow little brains, WHY should they have to pay for your vacation when they're not even there anymore?? I totally get it and agree with you 100%. If they had a job that fired them or they quit from prior to using their vacation that they accrued, they would be entitled to that anyway, even if they didn't plan on working there after that date. But of course they only see it on their side of the street.

[aDCProvider]

Oh I completely understand, but you mentioned that you would have to let your helper go if they didn't pay you or something so I just want you to be prepared. I don't see this ending well at all and would hate for other people to be involved. And sadly, I'm sure they would go to small claims with a laundry list of BS and think they're going to win because in their shallow little brains, WHY should they have to pay for your vacation when they're not even there anymore?? I totally get it and agree with you 100%. If they had a job that fired them or they quit from prior to using their vacation that they accrued, they would be entitled to that anyway, even if they didn't plan on working there after that date. But of course they only see it on their side of the street.

My helper was leaving anyway, in a month, if I had to refund their deposit and prepaid tuition I would have to let her go now.

[Blackcat31]

The only real up side I can see by allowing them to attend during the final few weeks of care is that people usually don't have a valid complain or case against the provider for sub-standard care if they still used the provider AFTER being given the term notice.

Make sure your licensor is aware of what is going on.

Be proactive in stead of reactive. It helps 99.9% of the time

[Unregistered]

Dear CRAZY PARENT,

As of TODAY's date, 6/19/2014 (Date it for them yesterday bc that was day of incident), care has been terminated IMMEDIATELY without refund due to lack of respect for my home, my child care AND the children that were in my care yesterday when you had your outburst.


Sincerely,
I HAVE PUT UP WITH ENOUGH! Provider

[DaisyMamma]

Unfortunately, if I were to refund all their money I would have to let my assistant go right now, if not I can continue to pay her for another week and at least give her some notice.

Spoke with my licensor, I'm sending an email explaining the situation and a copy of the term letter. Then I will be sending the letter via email. Here's what it says...

This letter will serve as the 4 week notice of termination of childcare services. The 4 week notice period ends 7/18/14. As you know, Daycare is scheduled to be closed for the week of 7/14/14, making the last day of attendance 7/10/14. Your deposit will cover the last 2 weeks of care, and your prepaid balance covers the week of 6/23/14, however you are still responsible for 1 week of tuition, due at Drop off on Thursday, 6/24/14.

If there are any occurrences of disrespect or hostile behavior or any other breach of contract during the notice period, caresponseill be terminated immediately, you will forfeit your deposit and all tuition funds paid to date, and you must arrange payment for any balance owed. Late payment will begin to accrue late fees until the payment is made, as outlined in the Parent/Provider agreement.

Below is the number for the local Child Care Resource and Referral Agency to aid you in your search for new childcare arrangements:

CCR&R
Phone number

Please sign and return to me.

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