Day Care Parents Don't Leave After Coming To Pick Up Child

[Unregistered]

Licensing says it's ok for parents to stay

according to my licensing analyst, 'it's okay and parents have the right to stay and be friendly. we're supposed to continue tending to the children in our care just as if they weren't there'! I just don't understand this. what about background checks and tb tests? so frustrating.

[Familycare71]

according to my licensing analyst, 'it's okay and parents have the right to stay and be friendly. we're supposed to continue tending to the children in our care just as if they weren't there'! I just don't understand this. what about background checks and tb tests? so frustrating.

I am very friendly with my parents... We chat for a little bit and then they leave- about 10-15 min process tops- for someone to be staying 2 hrs is nuts!! I just had a dc parent tell me yesterday it is more than just childcare having her kid here. They know I support them and would do anything needed to help their kids- but there has to be boundaries!
I would probably say to the parent: I understand you want to stay and chat and I am so glad your child loves it here - however I am not getting my needed bores done at nap with you staying so long. I really don't want to be rude but need to put a 15 min cap on pick up because otherwise I am behind all day... Then when she picks up just cut her off and say well- it was great to chat! Back to work for me!! Say goodbye to the kid and go into another room

[Josiegirl]

Two hours is absurd. Don't they have somewhere to be also? This is our job, we have chores and duties to attend to. What is their reason for staying that long and how often does it happen? The worst one I have is usually the very last pick-up. And I have to admit I've gotten very lax about things like that because it usually doesn't bother me. I used to close at 4:30 due to my dad needing me but when he passed away, I started closing at 5. My last parent comes in at 5:10 and it is one of her dds that is a bugger to get out of the house. And her mother isn't good at being strict(in front of me anyways).

[Play Care]

according to my licensing analyst, 'it's okay and parents have the right to stay and be friendly. we're supposed to continue tending to the children in our care just as if they weren't there'! I just don't understand this. what about background checks and tb tests? so frustrating.

This is for pick ups *before* closing. When you are closed, you are CLOSED. If I have a parent who is guilty of "lingering" I will have that child ready to go and hand them out the door.

That said, just because the licensing says you have to allow parents access, doesn't mean it should be a free for all. I see nothing wrong with telling a parent after a few minutes "See you tomorrow!"

[daycare]

no way 2 hours...I would allow 20 min tops and that would be a one time deal, unless it was a scheduled meeting.

I would be telling mom that is way too disruptive to your schedule and that you need to care for the other children, get cleaning done, etc, whatever it is you need to do. I told one mom, I would love to sit and chat, but my job is to care for the kids, not the parents. I said it in a joking way, she got the picture.,,..

I also heard that someone on here told a lingering DCP oh cool since you are still here, you can help me clean up....hhahah thats a funny one.....

[Cradle2crayons]

no way 2 hours...I would allow 20 min tops and that would be a one time deal, unless it was a scheduled meeting.

I would be telling mom that is way too disruptive to your schedule and that you need to care for the other children, get cleaning done, etc, whatever it is you need to do. I told one mom, I would love to sit and chat, but my job is to care for the kids, not the parents. I said it in a joking way, she got the picture.,,..

I also heard that someone on here told a lingering DCP oh cool since you are still here, you can help me clean up....hhahah thats a funny one.....

Ive done that before. I've totally handed them a broom and dust pan and asked them please start at the back and move forward. By the time I got to the dishes, they were out the door suddenly in a hurry

I had a daycare uncle lingering at pickup. He would walk in with his 8 year old son, plop down on my couch, pop out the recliner part of the couch and veg out. In my HUSBANDS spot, no doubt. Then he proceeded to tell his 8 year old son to go sit at the table and grab a plate of food. NO SIREEEE. Get your son, your nieces and nephews, yourself, and get OUT OF MY HOUSE . That lasted ONE TIME and he got the point.

[TheGoodLife]

Ive done that before. I've totally handed them a broom and dust pan and asked them please start at the back and move forward. By the time I got to the dishes, they were out the door suddenly in a hurry

I had a daycare uncle lingering at pickup. He would walk in with his 8 year old son, plop down on my couch, pop out the recliner part of the couch and veg out. In my HUSBANDS spot, no doubt. Then he proceeded to tell his 8 year old son to go sit at the table and grab a plate of food. NO SIREEEE. Get your son, your nieces and nephews, yourself, and get OUT OF MY HOUSE . That lasted ONE TIME and he got the point.

WHAT?! There are some crazies out there! ::

[My3cents]

Parents don't understand that we are tired come the end of the day just as they are and want to do whatever we want to do or need to do. Our job needs to end too. Not all parents but many just don't get this concept.

[renodeb]

I would just tell them that your legally not allowed to have any extra people in the dc area. I have had a few moms in the past who actually came in and sat down on the couch. I have a mom now that is expecting her 2nd baby and still feels that its helpful to stay. I just about have to kick her out because the boy (2 years old) just acts up more and more. He is always fine within minutes of her leaving.
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