Post 1 Good Thing About Each Of Your Daycare Families

[Controlled Chaos]

1- They always pay on time. Dcm brings me coffee once a week at pickup

2- They are wonderful hard working people. They love their children and they value me.

3- They say thank you.

4- They are truly doing the best they can in a terrible situation (too long, detailed and personal to get into but they have it rough)

5- divorced parents - great at communication. Are consistent and hold their son to a high standard.

[Unregistered]

They all pick up their children at the end of the day.

[sally]

My longest family has been great at paying me in time lately even when things come up. My other family has been great at paying me 2 to 3 weeks in advance.

[Josiegirl]

I am positive that all of our daycare families can find fault with us. They're trying to work and provide for their families just like us. We are no better than our families that we complain about.

So very very true. I know my dcps have lots on their plate, each and every day. I couldn't imagine keeping it together. But my families seem to. They're easy to talk to, they pay on time and apologize profusely if they don't, they pick up on time and if they're a few minutes late I know it's because they had no choice. They're more than understanding if I have to close early. They appreciate and respect what I do. They all, more or less, seem to be on the same page as I am with their child. If an issue does come up about their child, they work on it home so we feel like a team.

Oh wow, just had one of my dcms call me to let me know she's stopping by to drop something off on my doorstep because I've been sick. I almost cried.

[spinnymarie]

1-always goes the extra mile to keep DCB home when sick
2-always open to suggestion and tell others nice things
3-always say thank you
4-a friend and always keeps DCG home when at all possible
5-always respond to issues right away and follow policies to a T

[nanglgrl]

My clients are all pretty good.
1. Pays a month in advance and keeps the child home or with grandparents a few times a month even though tuition is the same.
2. Really values my opinion when it comes to her child.
3. Really values my program and what I do with her child. Sends me nice texts full of encouragement.
4. Follows my policies and doesn't ask for special.
5. Is always giving out referrals to my daycare.

Actually as I'm looking over this some of the things apply to all of my clients.

[_Dana_]

Great post!

Both of my families are awesome! I've been really fortunate w/ good families. They've all followed my policies and paid on time.

Family 1: Dcm shows that she appreciates me through saying thanks and asking how my day was. Both her and her sister(first dcf when I opened) recommend me to their friends, offering to write references if ever I need them. Dcb3 loves playing with the other children. He greets and says good bye to everyone everyday. It's so sweet.

Family 2: They have their kids on a schedule and see me as a partner in their children's development. Dcd works nights and sleeps while the kids are with me. He does all the pickups/dropoffs. But always says if I have any problems to give him a call. Dcb3 is smart as a whip. He knows all of his colors, numbers, letters, etc. He is always asking good questions to learn about the world around him. Dcb3months is a laid back, happy baby! It's easy to know what he needs/wants reg. bottles, naps, and diaper changes. He takes in everything around him, watching the other kids intently.