How Do You Handle DCK Appointments?

[lovemykidstoo]

The only saving grace is that they can't technically stop us from saying it (although we can't out it in print) and we can certainly terminate a family that is habitual about it.

But yes...total over reach! But then again, I am not surprised as I've been told repeated over the last year ANY time I complain about late payments (from agencies in regards to payment from QRIS grants) that I should try not to get upset when payment is late because "we are doing this FOR the children".



Translated: "We don't care if we send your payment out late. We don't care if parents don't put their children first because it is your job to make up for it and to sacrifice everything (including my own financial obligations) for other people's children."

That's such crap. Because you don't have expenses. Gotta love the gov't.

About the verbage on picking up during naptime from the state, they probably had 1 out of a million daycare providers that refused to let a child be released and now they have to spell it out. (rolling eyes)

[mommyneedsadayoff]

I tell them that if they have an appointment scheduled for the afternoon, they need to pick up the child before naptime which starts at 12 and like BC, only one pick up/drop off per day, so they cannot return. I expect them to come before 9 a.m. and to be consistent in their drop off time for the reasons CatHerder said. I don't "do" adults well in the morning!::

They don't get breakfast if they're not here by 8:30, but if it's an unusual circumstance, I will give the child something to eat. If they notify me in advance, they can come later than 9, but I expect the child to be on our schedule (fed, ready to play, ready for nap at usual time).

You can't deny a parent their child if they come early to pick up, but you can definitely make policies that enforce respect for the group, but also allow for individual needs and circumstance.

[LostMyMarbles]

I allow parents to pick up kids at any time they need. I just ask them to avoid to do it during nap time if it is possible.
If it is not possible they should text me when they are outside.

Same here. In my state we have to have open door policy. I strongly encourage 12-3 to be avoided. If they need to go at that time, I sneak the child out.

The parent agree with the quiet time, as they so NOT want a crabby kid for the evening. We had a party, inviting the moms. They gave all become friends. They respect rest time.

[Cat Herder]

They curl it out right there in the punch bowl don't they. Godwin's Law of Childcare.

Ironic that we don't want to wake the sleeping children. It is for the children. Not the adults.

[daycarediva]

The only saving grace is that they can't technically stop us from saying it (although we can't out it in print) and we can certainly terminate a family that is habitual about it.

But yes...total over reach! But then again, I am not surprised as I've been told repeated over the last year ANY time I complain about late payments (from agencies in regards to payment from QRIS grants) that I should try not to get upset when payment is late because "we are doing this FOR the children".

Translated: "We don't care if we send your payment out late. We don't care if parents don't put their children first because it is your job to make up for it and to sacrifice everything (including my own financial obligations) for other people's children."

Yup. MY CHILDREN. Which my JOB supports.

In any other field it would be ludicrous to (attempt to) make you feel guilty for expecting payment as agreed upon.

[LaLa1923]

Another reputable licensed home daycare in my area requires parents to give advanced notice for early pickup appointments. She also requires parents to pick up their child at 11:30 regardless of the appointment time (so if the appointment is at 3 pm,parents still must pick up by 11:30 am).
I really admire this woman’s policies and plan on implementing similar policies in the future.
What are your thoughts about set pick up times for appointments?
Also, if you request drop off at 7:30, and the children show up between 7:30-8:00 am...what do you do? Is it legal to just say, “ any child not here by 8 am, will not be served breakfast?”
Thanks!

For doctors appointments I require 48 hours notice. Where I am they have months notice unless it’s last minute (which is rare). I do not limit when they can pick up. However, I do request they pick up by 11:30 for appointments or after 2:30. I also only allow one drop off and one pick up per day. If they have an early AM appointment I do allow drop off until 10:30 am, but that’s only with notice! Without notice they need to drop off by 9am!!