I Want to Quit!

[mountainside13]

I really want to quit right now! My 2 year old is really sick and I called the parents to pick up. Almost all the parents picked up right away except one. I'm still waiting for them to get here after 90 minutes. There normal pick up time is in 7 minutes! I am really upset! My son has been screaming in pain and I can't do anything about it. I can't take him to the doctor until the child leaves. I am so defeated! Why why why?!?!?

[AuntTami]

I really want to quit right now! My 2 year old is really sick and I called the parents to pick up. Almost all the parents picked up right away except one. I'm still waiting for them to get here after 90 minutes. There normal pick up time is in 7 minutes! I am really upset! My son has been screaming in pain and I can't do anything about it. I can't take him to the doctor until the child leaves. I am so defeated! Why why why?!?!?

Call again to come get the child immediately or you will call an emergency contsct

[mountainside13]

Call again to come get the child immediately or you will call an emergency contsct

He picked up at his normal pick up time. He was frustrated at me! He was the one that showed up at normal time. He said I need to be open tomorrow because no one else can watch the child.

[AuntTami]

He picked up at his normal pick up time. He was frustrated at me! He was the one that showed up at normal time. He said I need to be open tomorrow because no one else can watch the child.

Do you have a handbook that covers your illness policy? If so, show it to him next time you see him. And if you're not open tomorrow, that's HIS responsibility to find alternate care. If your son is sick and you don't want to open, that's your choice as a business owner and he needs to respect that. It's not on you to make sure he has daycare lined up, that's his responsibility.

[craftymissbeth]

He picked up at his normal pick up time. He was frustrated at me! He was the one that showed up at normal time. He said I need to be open tomorrow because no one else can watch the child.

See ya later, dude! No one gets to talk to me like that or tell me what I "need" to do when it pertains to my business or family.

[craftymissbeth]

mountain, I know it's frustrating that this guy is being a jerk, but I think getting rid of him would be far better than quitting :hug:

[mountainside13]

mountain, I know it's frustrating that this guy is being a jerk, but I think getting rid of him would be far better than quitting :hug:

Thank you! It's not just him. It's everything. I'm burnt out and can't get out of the hole. This is just another piece giving me reason to want to move on. I'm not happy anymore.

[Josiegirl]

Can you afford to let them go? It sounds like another parent who is 'the boss'. The disrespect he has shown for you and your sick child is unbelievable. Even if I had to eat rice I'd tell him he's gone due to lack of respect.
Hope your son feels better!!

[mountainside13]

Can you afford to let them go? It sounds like another parent who is 'the boss'. The disrespect he has shown for you and your sick child is unbelievable. Even if I had to eat rice I'd tell him he's gone due to lack of respect.
Hope your son feels better!!

I could afford to term them.

He was diagnosed with Croup and Rotovirus. I should close tomorrow right?

[Leigh]

I could afford to term them.

He was diagnosed with Croup and Rotovirus. I should close tomorrow right?

You should absolutely close-rotovirus is miserable and contagious. If you have infants, croup can be very hard on them-both COULD be fatal in infants. Talk to your own doctor about precautions and when he/she feels you should reopen.

[TheGoodLife]

Close tomorrow, and send a notice to DCD that you are closed permanently after tomorrow- he will need to find care tomorrow and permanently afterward! I would never allow that lack of respect toward my family in my home again

[mountainside13]

Thank you! I notified the parents that I am closed tomorrow over an hour ago. I haven't heard from the problem dad recently. My first response was the diagnosis. His response was he was confused and am I still open. I responded within 5 minutes. Then nothing back. I sent a text over 25 minutes ago saying I need confirmation that he received it. Nothing yet. It's so odd because they used to be so amazing! The perfect parents. But the last 1-2 months they have been really difficult! I am going to try and call them.
I know the right thing was to close. Just needed some encouragement. :-)

[Shell]

Thank you! I notified the parents that I am closed tomorrow over an hour ago. I haven't heard from the problem dad recently. My first response was the diagnosis. His response was he was confused and am I still open. I responded within 5 minutes. Then nothing back. I sent a text over 25 minutes ago saying I need confirmation that he received it. Nothing yet. It's so odd because they used to be so amazing! The perfect parents. But the last 1-2 months they have been really difficult! I am going to try and call them.
I know the right thing was to close. Just needed some encouragement. :-)

Don't call them. They are probably trying to find care for tomorrow, and probably beyond. In my experience, when a good parent goes "bad", it's not too long before they start looking for a new daycare. Please don't let him disrespect you- it was rude and unfair of him to pick up at regular time when your child needed to get to the doctor. Frankly, it's unacceptable. I would tell him that your child comes first, and he should have a backup. If not, perhaps a center would be a better fit.

[TheGoodLife]

Don't call them. They are probably trying to find care for tomorrow, and probably beyond. In my experience, when a good parent goes "bad", it's not too long before they start looking for a new daycare. Please don't let him disrespect you- it was rude and unfair of him to pick up at regular time when your child needed to get to the doctor. Frankly, it's unacceptable. I would tell him that your child comes first, and he should have a backup. If not, perhaps a center would be a better fit.

I wouldn't give him a chance to term- term him immediately! I am so angry for you and sad for your son Don't allow him the decency of a notice, that was beyond rude and potentially dangerous for your son had it been something more serious!

[rosieteddy]

I would defineately put a sign on your door tomorrow.Ialways post -REMEMBER DAYCARE CLOSED DUE TO ILLNESS.do not answer the door.I would leave a message that you will see how your son does and make a decision about Thursday as well. Print out your policies for this family and be ready if he questions you.Sorry you are feeling so overwhelmed.It is really hard to have a balance with this job.