What is a best compliment you ever got

[Magic]

What is a best compliment you ever got about being a provider ?

my favs are ....
." I don't know how you do it " ..
" I could never do what you do "
and the best
"I'd rather die than do what you do "

[laundrymom]

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What is a best compliment you ever got about being a provider ?

my favs are ....
." I don't know how you do it " ..
" I could never do what you do "
and the best
"I'd rather die than do what you do "

[spedmommy4]

I have a dcd that is super tight with money. He tried to negotiate my rates when his kids first started with me. We recently met for a parent-teacher conference and he declared that the money he spent on my program was the "best money he has ever spent" happyface That was an awesome compliment!

[permanentvacation]

When parents tell me that due to my preschool educational program and everything that I do with the children in my daycare, their child is the only one in their kindergarten class that can read, write, and other examples of things that their child is able to do that the other kids in their class aren't able to do yet. It shows that the parents really appreciate and acknowledge all of the work that I put into their child.

Being told that they don't know how I do it, they couldn't handle my job, etc.
That shows that they realize that my job really IS a job and IS hard work!

When parents tell me that their child randomly told them the letters on street signs, read the words on signs, told them numbers they saw somewhere, out of the blue zipped their own coat, tied their own shoes, etc. And how excited and proud they were of their child's new knowledge and abilities. Basically when the parents inform me that they can see how much I am working with the children because the children are doing and saying things that they know they hadn't taught them.

Honestly, any time that someone truly acknowledges and appreciates me for the work that I do!

[daycare]

wow those are all very nice.

I had a family that I termed, they gave me a lot and I mean a lot of grief.

for whatever reason this family would refer people to my program all of the time. great families too. unusual family to say the least.

anyways, I have an interview with a family that was referred by the termed family. I knew from the get go they were referred, I asked how they found out about our program.
Long story short, during the interview the parents said to me we hear that you are a stickler for rules. I got the biggest smile on my face ever. Anyone who has been on this form as long as I have would know that I used to be the biggest push over with ZERO BACKBONE.

that made me feel so good to know that people knew I was a true business that was not going to put up with any more funny business.

I also hear day, I don't know how you do it, but to me that is more of I think you are crazy lady...

nice thread

[BabyMonkeys]

One of the dads told me that I was a huge factor in his decision not to move for a job out of state. He accepted the job, but has to travel somewhat frequently, leaving his wife and baby home. He said that they would never be able to find someone to replicate the care he has gotten here since birth. I'm not a sappy person and I contemplated tears

[nanglgrl]

I watched a little girl for over a year and the parents were great clients. I urged the parents to get her evaluated because there were red flags I was seeing with her large and small motor skills and they eventually did. Moms hours were going to change and I couldn't accommodate them so they gave a 1 month notice. Thanksgiving was the week after they gave notice and I had 3 days off that week and they were on vacation the next week so I think they did the math and took away the month notice and ended up pulling right before thanksgiving and started her with another provider after their vacation. I don't require a two week notice so they were fine as far as my contract goes but my feelings were definitely hurt. All of my families that leave in good standing give me a two week notice if not more even though they aren't obligated to. It hurt more that it was right before I had paid time off. Life went on, they ended up moving to another state and the child was finally diagnosed with a degenerative disease. Out of the blue one day I got a text apologizing and telling me how much they appreciated everything I had done for them, thanking me for advocating for their daughter and how they couldn't have done it without me.

[Magic]

rewarding

yes very rewarding compliments ..feels good doesnt it and makes it all worth while lovethis
this past month I lost 4 children to kindergarden and not to come back to day care world ...still concidered as family and friends and I get to see them and get updates
when feeling the empty nest of the frist night they where gone ( we had had a party in the day for them )
I did get many true compliments
the biggest of how well I did with my girl , she is almost 16
these children where with me for years which is the biggest compliment in it's self lovethis

[BabyMonkeys]

I watched a little girl for over a year and the parents were great clients. I urged the parents to get her evaluated because there were red flags I was seeing with her large and small motor skills and they eventually did. Moms hours were going to change and I couldn't accommodate them so they gave a 1 month notice. Thanksgiving was the week after they gave notice and I had 3 days off that week and they were on vacation the next week so I think they did the math and took away the month notice and ended up pulling right before thanksgiving and started her with another provider after their vacation. I don't require a two week notice so they were fine as far as my contract goes but my feelings were definitely hurt. All of my families that leave in good standing give me a two week notice if not more even though they aren't obligated to. It hurt more that it was right before I had paid time off. Life went on, they ended up moving to another state and the child was finally diagnosed with a degenerative disease. Out of the blue one day I got a text apologizing and telling me how much they appreciated everything I had done for them, thanking me for advocating for their daughter and how they couldn't have done it without me.

happyface That's awesome! It's nice to know that your advocating for their daughter made a difference in her life

[littletots]

So wonderful to hear lovely compliments. I've had three DCF send gifts after leaving my program.

[Laurel]

What is a best compliment you ever got about being a provider ?

my favs are ....
." I don't know how you do it " ..
" I could never do what you do "
and the best
"I'd rather die than do what you do "

My favorite was the last parent I had when I retired last year. I had her first child and when she came to me with her second (different father) I actually tried not to take the child. In the past the mom had been okay but I had a few minor issues with her and while she wasn't horrible by a long shot I just didn't feel like putting up with her quirks another time around. But I ended up taking her and this mom had changed quite a bit. I think it was because she was having relationship problems back then and her and this new guy were just such good parents. The dad was soooo nice too so I relented.

Well the last day dad picked up and I thought it odd that mom didn't. She usually didn't but for the last day I thought she would because I knew she liked me. Then I forgot about it and a month later she asked if she could stop by. She stopped by just to hug me and told me how much she had appreciated me. It was simple but she said "You really DO things with the children." Meaning I just didn't sit them in front of a t.v. I used to send her pictures of our day occasionally as well. I did SO much hands on and creative things with all the kids and sometimes it seemed like they took it for granted. So that particular comment meant a lot. Plus a special trip just to tell me. lovethis

Laurel

[Annalee]

"Ms. xxxx knows her kids" ....this came from an autistic child's mom.

He is now in 3rd grade. He did not have behavioral issues, just the social issues with high intelligence. This child was with me almost 3 years before the mom would listen to me. I opened the door but allowed the mom to close it and reopen it.

I still remember the day during naptime, she called and said "ms.xxxx, I am ready to listen now". The dcb then got tested at age 3 and began therapy. When his speech teacher come to observe him at daycare, she further explained to the mom how important it was for this child socially to be in FCC.....made me smile really big.

Also had a mom tell me she thought I was magical due to getting everyone asleep at the same time.::

[ChelseaB]

A couple of my DCF also tell me frequently that they could not do what I do, and they love knowing how safe and happy their child is when they are here. Even the smallest of gestures are appreciated!

Just this morning though, my one DCM texted me and asked me if I would like a coffee or anything before she dropped off DCG! It was an incredibly sweet gesture and made me feel so appreciated!

[nannyde]

One month pay for a xmas bonus.

[Baby Beluga]

One family drives 14 miles in the opposite direction then they travel for work to bring their children to me.

A while ago I unexpectedly thought I would have to close business. I gave notice and one DCM started crying saying I was everything they needed for DCK and they would follow me if I decided to go to a center. Same DCM came in the next day and told me her husband said I could start an in-home in their house if it would help me to stay open.

DCM asked me what she had to do, pay or buy to convince me to enroll her newborn.