Parent Asks "What Am I Paying You For"

[MOM OF 4]

I'd text her right now and tell her that she needs to bring you another check for the amount she shorted you. And, if her kids shows up again without proper attire, require her to either bring a spare pair of shoes for the kid's cubby for when she "forgets", or send her back home to get the shoes he needs.

THIS! Don't let her short you. I made that mistake MANY times. Regretted every mistake I made with my daycare. I could have been a lot more successful, but when you let things slide, you begin to feel resentful and hate your job.

[rosieteddy]

I wrote a note and handed it to dad at pickup.I gave the check with wrong amount back and said to reissue in proper amount. I told her to bring sneakers and socks in his bag if he wears the sandals again. I explained that policy is to arrive wearing sunscreen and I would reapply when needed. I made it short and sweet.I also said in the note what next months tuition should be and that we would recontract for the baby in sept.when older child goes to kindergarten . Right now I have 3 families getting sibling discounts.We will see what tomorrow brings.

[SquirrellyMama]

You need to term them before they term you. Get the last word in this.

Kelly

[NightOwl]

I wrote a note and handed it to dad at pickup.I gave the check with wrong amount back and said to reissue in proper amount. I told her to bring sneakers and socks in his bag if he wears the sandals again. I explained that policy is to arrive wearing sunscreen and I would reapply when needed. I made it short and sweet.I also said in the note what next months tuition should be and that we would recontract for the baby in sept.when older child goes to kindergarten . Right now I have 3 families getting sibling discounts.We will see what tomorrow brings.

Good for you!!

[TwinKristi]

I don't see this ending well...

[rosieteddy]

Well I think the problem has blown over.Last pick-up this week and she seemed ok.We are on vacation untilJuly 14th so we will see.She did let the older child hand me the reissued check ,which usually isn't right.I just took it and said thanks Mom.The boy said look Nana I have my sneakers on.I said great you know the rules ,he said" ya you were right the wood chips were annoying". Mom just laughed. So I think this is over.Will I be shocked if after vacation they give notice?No and I almost asked her if I needed to start the babies book and blanket.When the children leave my group they get a memory book and crochet blanket (we call it a warm hug from Nana).I thought better not stir the pot. Thanks for all your support and advice sometimes this job is hard with no coworkersto bounce things off .Husbands are only so good (well mine anyway).