The Clients I Don't Talk About On Here...

[NightOwl]

Here's another. I texted dcm this morning because dcb had been constipated, we thought it was over, but he was having some discomfort in his tummy. I told her I'd just keep an eye on him and let her know if it got any worse.

Half hour later, dcd is here to pick up because they want dcb to be home and resting if his belly hurts. He thanked me profusely and paid for the next two weeks.

Good lord, I'm spoiled.

[Annalee]

I have a family whom has been with me for 8 years....her oldest is now in second grade, the next in first grade and I have the least 2 of the siblings...have been through 4 children and she is my best advocate for business....brings me something every day the week of "teacher appreciation" and always has....they never question anything I ask them to do and I don't have to nag!!!!

Got one more fam been with me for 4 years now and the mom worked at the dr office my grandpa went to while he was alive and she was an awesome help even if we were at the ER....we could call her and she would tell us what we needed to do....she stays on top of what is going on in child care...

As for the rest?????? Just depends on the day...::

[daycarediva]

Awesome additions!!!

DCD sent me a text this morning saying that they overslept and that he would feed dck breakfast. Cool.

He comes in with a muffin and pumpkin spice latte for me. He saw me at Starbucks buying one last week and remembered.

Then paid me for next week because he took the day off tomorrow to run errands and was keeping dck home.

S P O I L E D.



I seem to ALWAYS have 4 awesome, respectful, golden parents. Then I have ALWAYS had 2 that no matter how hard I tried to weed them out and blood hound sniff out red flags, were not so golden clients. I even term and replace them, and get another rotten apple. Never fails. It's a giant joke with dh about replacing known issues with unknowns, and trying to guess what the other clients will do.

Rotten apples are how I found this forum. ::

[GabsKids]

A dcm arrived this am and quietly told me...I think your cat may have been hit by a car. He is out on the road. I was clearly upset she comforted me, asked if my husband was still home because she knew someone would need to get him before our kids and dcks saw him.

She hung around a few extra minutes, gave me a hug and made sure I was ok.

I know it may not sound like much.. But it meant so much that she cared. And wasn't upset she had to see him and inform me, which I feel bad about.

[Annalee]

Awesome additions!!!

DCD sent me a text this morning saying that they overslept and that he would feed dck breakfast. Cool.

He comes in with a muffin and pumpkin spice latte for me. He saw me at Starbucks buying one last week and remembered.

Then paid me for next week because he took the day off tomorrow to run errands and was keeping dck home.

S P O I L E D.



I seem to ALWAYS have 4 awesome, respectful, golden parents. Then I have ALWAYS had 2 that no matter how hard I tried to weed them out and blood hound sniff out red flags, were not so golden clients. I even term and replace them, and get another rotten apple. Never fails. It's a giant joke with dh about replacing known issues with unknowns, and trying to guess what the other clients will do.

Rotten apples are how I found this forum. ::

I don't really have rotten apples::I seem to have the ones that pay good but I also know for a dollar less or an hour longer they could possibly leave! I feel they could stay with me the entire 5 years or could give me notice today??? kwim

[daycarediva]

I don't really have rotten apples::I seem to have the ones that pay good but I also know for a dollar less or an hour longer they could possibly leave! I feel they could stay with me the entire 5 years or could give me notice today??? kwim

Oh I hear ya! I raised my rates to be the high end of FCC in our area. That weeded out the parents only seeking price.

Now I have rotten apples- who are special snowflakes themselves and expect that I treat them and their snowflake special, too.

[christine19720]

Because there's no need to.
Just this week ALONE they....


Dropped off on time.
Sent me a text the night before if they weren't coming for the day/going to be arriving after breakfast.
Picked up on time.
Picked up early if they were out of work.
Asked before bringing a toy to share (board game, to leave here!)
THREE brought snacks without being asked- two healthy (picked apples, oranges) and one not (donut holes). All were appreciated, though!
Dressed their children weather appropriately. Had back up clothes.
Made drop off quick.
Said THANK YOU at pickup. Told DCK to say thank you, too.
Marveled at 'how I do it all.'
Asked about my own child.
Kept their sick child home, WITHOUT being told they HAD to.
Made pick up quick. Sent me an email if things needed to be discussed.
Apologized for their child peeing on the (toilet) seat at pickup (which happened after breakfast, but he told on himself. Was embarrassed. Offered to clean it up.
Brought a hand me down rain coat and rain boots to leave here---just in case someone else forgets.


......and it's only Wednesday. happyface

Nice! Now you must clone them

[EntropyControlSpecialist]

That is wonderful! Yes, please clone and spread them out across the country.

[melilley]

I love hearing positive things! happyface

All my dcp's are great, except for one dcm, but she isn't terrible so it's not so bad.

One of my dcb's had hfm, which he didn't get from here. They found out on a Monday (he wasn't here since the Thurs. before and is p/t 3 days) and he just came back today, 2 weeks later. The doc said he could come back that Friday, but dcm wanted to keep him home and then he was supposed to come back Monday, but dcm kept him home because she didn't want to chance the other children getting sick.

One dcm brings treats for the dc and sometimes just for my family. Same dcm gave me money for my birthday last year and things "just because".

Another gave me a gift card for my b-day and always tells me that I'm the best person around, that they love me. lovethis

I had to let 2 p/t dck's go because of ages and ratios (I needed to fill a f/t spot) and they were both sad. Both families are waiting for the day my ds turns 2.5 so they can come back.

It's all the little things that make a difference between having a great parent(s) and having not so great parent(s)

[Play Care]

A dcm arrived this am and quietly told me...I think your cat may have been hit by a car. He is out on the road. I was clearly upset she comforted me, asked if my husband was still home because she knew someone would need to get him before our kids and dcks saw him.

She hung around a few extra minutes, gave me a hug and made sure I was ok.

I know it may not sound like much.. But it meant so much that she cared. And wasn't upset she had to see him and inform me, which I feel bad about.

I'm so sorry:hug: