Missing the Good Ole Days...

[KIDZRMYBIZ]

Ah, how I miss the daycare days before texting. These days, I usually get at least one text per DCF every day asking how baby is. I liked it better when DCM would have to call, and usually didn't cuz they didn't want to get in trouble at work.

I just don't want to be bothered to answer. Pardon my honesty! I usually am not able to until quiet time anyhow, you guys know how busy it is. If I do, it's a really short answer and sounds almost rude.

I want to tell them I don't care to text, but then I feel like I'm just pointing out my oldness.::

[Annalee]

Ah, how I miss the daycare days before texting. These days, I usually get at least one text per DCF every day asking how baby is. I liked it better when DCM would have to call, and usually didn't cuz they didn't want to get in trouble at work.

I just don't want to be bothered to answer. Pardon my honesty! I usually am not able to until quiet time anyhow, you guys know how busy it is. If I do, it's a really short answer and sounds almost rude.

I want to tell them I don't care to text, but then I feel like I'm just pointing out my oldness.::

I am 48.....vowed I would NEVER text because it was so unprofessional:: But guess what! Yep, I text.....seems to be the only way some parents will respond.:: During the day when I get text wanting a pic or checking on their child...sometimes I answer, sometimes NOT....my choice

[Blackcat31]

I am 48.....vowed I would NEVER text because it was so unprofessional:: But guess what! Yep, I text.....seems to be the only way some parents will respond.:: During the day when I get text wanting a pic or checking on their child...sometimes I answer, sometimes NOT....my choice

Same here. Vowed I would never text.
Now I eye roll when they call because I have to actually "talk" to someone.

What I do though when parents text during the day is NEVER.EVER respond until quiet time. Then I start my text with "Had my hands full with ALL the kids so am just now getting a chance to respond....."

After the first few times, most parents "get it".
Those that don't still don't get a reply until all the kids are down for rest time.

[nannyde]

Just say "same". Works like a charm!

[Heidi]

Maybe it's because I have a small group, but it doesn't bother me. I respond when I can. I also send pictures to them (especially when they're new).

[Gemma]

Ah, how I miss the daycare days before texting. These days, I usually get at least one text per DCF every day asking how baby is. I liked it better when DCM would have to call, and usually didn't cuz they didn't want to get in trouble at work.

I just don't want to be bothered to answer. Pardon my honesty! I usually am not able to until quiet time anyhow, you guys know how busy it is. If I do, it's a really short answer and sounds almost rude.

I want to tell them I don't care to text, but then I feel like I'm just pointing out my oldness.::

I tell families at interview, I do not have time to answer all the text, so unless they hear from me, they can assume all is going great! I don't have a problem

[Thriftylady]

I am 43 and HATE texting. I would hate it if I had parents doing it during the day and such. I would use BC's way!

Off topic, but nice to see nannyde post I was missing her.

[Unregistered]

I'm 57 and love texting! I respond and send pictures when I'm able.

[jenboo]

If I open another daycare after our move, I'm only giving families my landline number. No one is getting my cell phone number. I haven't had any bad experiences per se, but I don't want to deal with any after hours communication.

I have nothing against texting, I'm 24, but I don't want to send updates during the day. They can call if they need something. It's much easier to change a diaper or cook lunch while taking on the phone vs texting.

[Pepperth]

My daycare is small enough where I don't mind texting a parent once the kids begin naptime. My son was in a home daycare when he was little and it was the highlight of my day when the provider would text me a picture. I loved seeing the fun he was having. As a provider, my favorite part of parents texting me is that I have a written record of what each party says. Its been very helpful to refer back to.

[DaveA]

I'm the exact opposite- I prefer DCP text me. I can wait till I have a free moment to respond and have a written record of what DCP told me in case one of us forgets.

[Gemma]

I'm the exact opposite- I prefer DCP text me. I can wait till I have a free moment to respond and have a written record of what DCP told me in case one of us forgets.

I too prefer text oppose to phone calls, and I don't mind important text, but those: "so what's up?" texts, I can really do without, and I do not answer.

[LysesKids]

During work hours I send pics & updates... that doesn't bother me.

I do dislike when parents text me on my private time (especially weekends); I told everyone that after hours my phone is shut off; 7pm-5am weekdays and 6pm Friday thru 5am Monday morning (weekends). Of course my cell has the option for allowing certain calls to come thru (priority) so my grown kids can still get thru . I also can read any text that comes thru, I just might not know about it for hours though because the alert won't sound.

[Controlled Chaos]

I don't mind. My first was in a large center while I taught and I never got updates, a pic etc. Most days it was fine, but I really missed her. A pic now and then would have just made my day.

I try and send a pic once a day for the toddlers, 2-3 times a day for the infants and once a week or so for the preschoolers. Its part of my program. I advertise openness with parents (I am not available outside work hours and haven't had problems enforcing this). Texting takes just seconds to type and send. That's just me. I am 29

ETA: I have 8 dcks

[ColorfulSunburst]

During a first week of a contract I answer to parents SMS', but I always remind them at pick up time that "if I don't try to contact with you during a day it means your kid is doing well". After the first week of my service all SMS' that contained a question "how is my baby doing?" are ignored and at pick up time I remind to parents that my cell phone is ONLY for emergency contacts.