I’m Not Wrong Right?!

[Unregistered]

We usually ask all children be in by 830am the latest which is also when breakfast stops being served. We have 2 cases where 1-the parents split so when dad has him he brings him around 915 sometimes late as 10 once 1015. 2nd case, dad might be going to jail so sometimes he brings him late after 9 and after 10. Were fine with that.

We live in an apartment building so we typically go down to get the children in the am. However when kids come late its a distraction to all other kids who sometimes are here from 630. Weve already started our activities, etc. Of course 1 parent was a little upset saying when they first enrolled we said we would go down. Which is true, but that was when we thought dcb would be dropped off at 630 700am.

I don't think we are wrong at all in asking this. I think parents just need to wake up earlier if they want us to go downstairs to get the child. It's not fair to the other children who have already started their day.

Any thoughts?

[Blackcat31]

We usually ask all children be in by 830am the latest which is also when breakfast stops being served. We have 2 cases where 1-the parents split so when dad has him he brings him around 915 sometimes late as 10 once 1015. 2nd case, dad might be going to jail so sometimes he brings him late after 9 and after 10. Were fine with that.

We live in an apartment building so we typically go down to get the children in the am. However when kids come late its a distraction to all other kids who sometimes are here from 630. Weve already started our activities, etc. Of course 1 parent was a little upset saying when they first enrolled we said we would go down. Which is true, but that was when we thought dcb would be dropped off at 630 700am.

I don't think we are wrong at all in asking this. I think parents just need to wake up earlier if they want us to go downstairs to get the child. It's not fair to the other children who have already started their day.

Any thoughts?

If something doesn't work out for YOUR business then it's your right to make changes or have requirements that do.

So no, I don't think you are wrong. I think you need to reiterate to the parent that you WILL go down and get the children but ONLY at X time.

If necessary stop making exceptions for late drop offs to avoid confusion for other parents who think it may be acceptable to drop off late since others do.
....unless you run on contracted hours only.
In which case, require the parent to stick to the contracted hours.

[lovemydaycare0912]

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[lovemydaycare0912]

Yes thats what we did. My husband reiterated that if they come before 9, no problem. But dad is I guess just struggling with playing both roles since mom is working and business on side. It is what it is. Thanks for always responding.

[Blackcat31]

Yes thats what we did. My husband reiterated that if they come before 9, no problem. But dad is I guess just struggling with playing both roles since mom is working and business on side. It is what it is. Thanks for always responding.

It's hard. Especially when you know the reasons behind the actions but honestly, you wont be doing dad any favors by bending the rules for him. He's going to have to figure out how to juggle parenting duties with work duties like every other working parent does.

You could approach it from a safety stand point and let parents know that you can NOT leave the other children to accept a late arrival into care. It's simply non-negotiable.

[lovemydaycare0912]

You are right. Well when dads old job found out about his case, they fired him. So he has a new job he sometimes has. He keeps beinging him bc they know dcb loves us, and his wife keeps wanting him here. I just hope if they ever xo leave, they give 2 weeks. We do have a waiting list. Once become licensed for 12 instead of 6, we will implement 2 week deposit. Thanks for your tips and knowledge.

[Thriftylady]

You are right to set policies that are best for the group. I cut off breakfast at 8. If you kids are here by 8, they eat if not, you feed them before drop off. As far as going down to get kids, I would set a time that you are able to do that. If they are not there during that time, they have to bring the kids to you.