Families wants to bring Ponies at daycare

[Thriftylady]

Perhaps they can have the party at the ponies house.

[preschoolteacher]

That is one of the craziest things I've ever heard, and I think it's probably also the worst idea as well.

There is SO much liability hanging over you if a kid gets hurt. Even if the "pony company" has insurance, that doesn't mean anything. You could still get sued. You'd still have to have your day in court.

How old is this little girl, by the way? If she's under 4 or 5 years old, I don't think this is her "dream"--it's her parents' dream for her. Get the kid a pony cake and some My Little Ponies and honestly, the average kid would be thrilled.

[Josiegirl]

Do not put this 'make the lil girl's dream come true' your responsibility! If they wanted to do it themselves, they'd find a way.

[Thriftylady]

Do not put this 'make the lil girl's dream come true' your responsibility! If they wanted to do it themselves, they'd find a way.

I agree. And they choose where they live. They can always choose to move to a house with a yard. If they can afford a pony for a birthday party, they can make things happen. No way no how would I do it.

[nannyde]

They live in an apartment and there aren't a ton of kids to party with? Why can't they rent a place and have their own party.

Sounds to me like they want to JUST show up andpay for a pony.

I have been hearing for years now of parents wanting the kids only birthday party to be done at daycare. The excuse is always their friends. The parents need to cultivate friendships with their age mates that have kids so their children have real life friends who don't come and go like the kids in daycare.

[daycare]

They live in an apartment and there aren't a ton of kids to party with? Why can't they rent a place and have their own party.

Sounds to me like they want to JUST show up andpay for a pony.

I have been hearing for years now of parents wanting the kids only birthday party to be done at daycare. The excuse is always their friends. The parents need to cultivate friendships with their age mates that have kids so their children have real life friends who don't come and go like the kids in daycare.

I agree, it sounds like they want to dump it in your lap.

When I lived on the beach my daughter wanted a pony ride party for her birthday when she was 5. at the time, i lived in a very small condo and no parks in my area would approve such a thing. I ended up going to the horse stables not too far from where we lived and was able to secure a very inexpensive pony ride for her birthday. None of her friends came, but she got her birthday wish.

If you allow this, what will you have to allow next?????

[NoMoreJuice!]

Nope. I go way out of my way for my dc families, but I'd draw the line there. That is a huge liability risk for you. Parents just have to **** it up and try to understand that side of our business. We are not in the business of making children's dreams come true, we are in the business of keeping them safe.

If dck's dream is to ride ponies, the parents should take her to a stable to ride ponies. Knowing me, I would print off a list of stables that accommodate drop in birthday rides, but you're not obligated to even do that.

[mommiebookworm]

If you allow this, what will you have to allow next?????

[earlystart]

haha, I guess I'm the odd person out in thinking I would allow it and be excited and totally understand why the parents want to do it there

But the liability thing is a perfectly good reason not to do it. Perhaps you can suggest that they find a local farm or horse stable to visit on their own. Or even as an outside-of-school field trip, or as a birthday party that everyone is invited to

[Unregistered]

haha, I guess I'm the odd person out in thinking I would allow it and be excited and totally understand why the parents want to do it there

But the liability thing is a perfectly good reason not to do it. Perhaps you can suggest that they find a local farm or horse stable to visit on their own. Or even as an outside-of-school field trip, or as a birthday party that everyone is invited to

I'm the same as you! As long as it wasn't any extra work for me (cleaning up after etc) I totally do it! I think it would be fun

[KSDC]

haha, I guess I'm the odd person out in thinking I would allow it and be excited and totally understand why the parents want to do it there

Maybe I have a different perspective being from a very rural area, but I would love it. I can easily see one of my farm parents wanting to bring a pony, a lamb, or a calf to share with the DCKs.

I would expect the parents to be the entire time to supervise the animal(s). But, it sounds like an amazing stay-at-home field trip for the kids.

[DaveA]

UMM.... Oh @#$% no!

"Dear DCP. I'm sorry I'm not able to allow you to bring a horse to my daycare. I'm too busy providing CPR to my license rep who just had a stroke when I asked if it was ok. Good news- today's lesson plan theme has been changed to Ambulances." ::

First thing that popped into my head.

[Laurel]

UMM.... Oh @#$% no!

"Dear DCP. I'm sorry I'm not able to allow you to bring a horse to my daycare. I'm too busy providing CPR to my license rep who just had a stroke when I asked if it was ok. Good news- today's lesson plan theme has been changed to Ambulances." ::

First thing that popped into my head.

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I'd say no to ponies also. We have stables near us that are pretty reasonable. The children and/or adults can ride a pony and all the liability is on them. It seems like a parent could look into something like that.

If you do agree to do it, I wouldn't just ASK if they had insurance, I'd ask to see proof and see exactly what it covers and doesn't cover.

Laurel

[BabyMonkeys]

UMM.... Oh @#$% no!

"Dear DCP. I'm sorry I'm not able to allow you to bring a horse to my daycare. I'm too busy providing CPR to my license rep who just had a stroke when I asked if it was ok. Good news- today's lesson plan theme has been changed to Ambulances." ::

First thing that popped into my head.

I totally should not have read that response during nap time!::::

[KiddieCahoots]

UMM.... Oh @#$% no!

"Dear DCP. I'm sorry I'm not able to allow you to bring a horse to my daycare. I'm too busy providing CPR to my license rep who just had a stroke when I asked if it was ok. Good news- today's lesson plan theme has been changed to Ambulances." ::

First thing that popped into my head.

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How bizarre is this thread?! ::....

As cute as this idea sounds, the liability is too great. My daughter takes riding lessons, and as we've found out, even the gentlest of horses can have a bad day.