Just Received a Text From DCM

[Josiegirl]

Wow, what an irritating dcm to have! I take toys away from kids all the time, for all kinds of reasons. Too bad dcg was upset.
Hopefully, dcd will set her straight.
WTH was she going to discuss with dcd anyways? Do you usually have problems like this with her? I would go nuts with a parent like that.

[Sugar Magnolia]

"talk to her husband"= veiled threat to pull her child. Snowflake will play toaster, "or else".

RIDICULOUS!!

I too find toy time out to be more effective than child time out.

[nannyde]

Here's your am text

Diva, we had to take the Pook to children's hospital last night. She had an anxiety attack because you took away the toaster. She should be released from the ward this morning IF you agree to apologize and give it back. We have a return to daycare Dr's note saying she has to have it back and not to do that again because it upsets her.

We are taking the day off to rest because we didn't get any sleep last night thanks to you but Pookie will be there a little early.

See you in a few. happyface

[daycarediva]

They're due in at 8. I'll update you all then.

She questions EVERY SINGLE time out. I stopped writing ANY issues on the take home sheets. She now questions dcg. UGH! I honestly think she read my discipline policy and saw 'time out as a last resort' and assumed=no consequences for her special snowflake.

I was already considering replacing the family. They have been here a few months and I am OVER being questioned about it.

I have great clients in 4 of my 6 spaces. I am having a heck of a time finding good clients for the last 2. It's like I term everyone (or push them to leave) in the last year after a golden family moved. It's VERY frustrating!

[DaisyMamma]

Term.
This isn't going to stop. And I'm willing to bet that DCG is very difficult to take care of because she is so spoiled.

[Play Care]

They're due in at 8. I'll update you all then.

She questions EVERY SINGLE time out. I stopped writing ANY issues on the take home sheets. She now questions dcg. UGH! I honestly think she read my discipline policy and saw 'time out as a last resort' and assumed=no consequences for her special snowflake.

I was already considering replacing the family. They have been here a few months and I am OVER being questioned about it.

I have great clients in 4 of my 6 spaces. I am having a heck of a time finding good clients for the last 2. It's like I term everyone (or push them to leave) in the last year after a golden family moved. It's VERY frustrating!

I would stop entertaining any questions about your policy. Anytime mom texts, the answer will be "DCM, refer to your signed contract RE: discipline policy. Thanks!" At least until you hand her her term notice

[hope]

Term.
This isn't going to stop. And I'm willing to bet that DCG is very difficult to take care of because she is so spoiled.

I also think you will have a difficult day with dcg today. I'm sure she over heard her parents discussing how horrible your treatment of her was and she will continue to test you to gain more attention from her parents.

[Naptime yet?]

I would stop entertaining any questions about your policy. Anytime mom texts, the answer will be "DCM, refer to your signed contract RE: discipline policy. Thanks!" At least until you hand her her term notice

Princess mommies drive me batty. Why do we, as providers, feel the need to explain our policies every step of the way? Human nature? I think you were very professional, Diva, and if DCM continues to talk about it I'd stop engaging her.

Because you know, Pookie Wookie is going to show up with the Deluxe Travel Kitchen set that only SHE can play with, thus forcing you to enforce your "no toys from home" policy...::

[daycarediva]

Dcd dropped off. He did ask to see the toaster because dcm asked how a cookie could have broken it. I showed him, and then he went to his car and came back with dcg's play toaster from home. Dcg gave us the replacement toy, dcd apologized and said DCM over reacted and dcg blew it out of proportion. I handed dcd a copy of my discipline policy and told him that any future questions, he should refer dcm to it. Dcd seemed embarrassed.


I was/am fully ready to term if it happens again.

[Meyou]

Thank goodness for DCD being sensible. I hope DCM can get it together from now on.

[deliberateliterate]

Dcd dropped off. He did ask to see the toaster because dcm asked how a cookie could have broken it. I showed him, and then he went to his car and came back with dcg's play toaster from home. Dcg gave us the replacement toy, dcd apologized and said DCM over reacted and dcg blew it out of proportion. I handed dcd a copy of my discipline policy and told him that any future questions, he should refer dcm to it. Dcd seemed embarrassed.


I was/am fully ready to term if it happens again.

At least one member of their family has some common sense, good for him. You handled everything exactly the way I hope I would.

[cheerfuldom]

Dcd dropped off. He did ask to see the toaster because dcm asked how a cookie could have broken it. I showed him, and then he went to his car and came back with dcg's play toaster from home. Dcg gave us the replacement toy, dcd apologized and said DCM over reacted and dcg blew it out of proportion. I handed dcd a copy of my discipline policy and told him that any future questions, he should refer dcm to it. Dcd seemed embarrassed.


I was/am fully ready to term if it happens again.

wow. DCD manned up! sweet!

[NightOwl]

That's an awesome way to handle it. He made her give her own toaster to the daycare. Excellent lesson, dcd.

[lovemykidstoo]

Dcd dropped off. He did ask to see the toaster because dcm asked how a cookie could have broken it. I showed him, and then he went to his car and came back with dcg's play toaster from home. Dcg gave us the replacement toy, dcd apologized and said DCM over reacted and dcg blew it out of proportion. I handed dcd a copy of my discipline policy and told him that any future questions, he should refer dcm to it. Dcd seemed embarrassed.


I was/am fully ready to term if it happens again.

Seriously he asked to see the toaster because you weren't intelligent enough to know that it was broken? What a bunch of doo doo! So do you think dcg is going to expect that her toaster is going back home with her at the end of the day? These people have alot of nerve really. I think if she questions the toaster again, you should tell her that if her daughter is so upset that it's broken, then she shoudl buy a brand new one for your house.

[mamamanda]

Sometimes I feel sorry for the dads. Lol These kind of moms drive me batty. Imagine what they put their husbands through. Haha So sorry you had to deal with that. Glad the dad stepped up.