Hi all,
I run a program for elementary school kids, before and afterschool care. I also offer full time drop in care on school days off, snow days etc.
Right now I have a child who only comes on drop in days because my AM/PM spots are full. Every time she comes, we have issues with her bullying and picking on the other children. She calls names, pushes, and just tries to diminish the other kids whenever she can. I've even felt as though she was trying to bully me
She unfortunately seems to not understand boundaries between adult and child, she is very bold (she is 8). Up until now, I have dealt with these issues by having her apologize, then redirecting the activity or separating her from the other child.
I have an opening next school year for AM/PM care and this family wants to come on board. Am I wrong to tell them I don't have space? I feel like as a business owner I should be fair and impartial in terms of accepting clients, but know this is inviting drama.
If I do take her on as a client, does anyone have tips/tricks for dealing with this type of behavior? Because I only see her on a very limited basis right now (I only watched her 4-5 times last year), I have not addressed these issues with the parents (probably a mistake, I realize). I assume best practice would be to document the behaviors as they occur and address on an ongoing basis?
Sorry, lots of loaded questions here, I know! I wish in some ways I could have a positive impact on this child's life, but I don't want to set myself up for failure :/ Thanks for listening, you all have been so helpful with my questions. I'm glad this forum is here
I run a program for elementary school kids, before and afterschool care. I also offer full time drop in care on school days off, snow days etc.
Right now I have a child who only comes on drop in days because my AM/PM spots are full. Every time she comes, we have issues with her bullying and picking on the other children. She calls names, pushes, and just tries to diminish the other kids whenever she can. I've even felt as though she was trying to bully me

I have an opening next school year for AM/PM care and this family wants to come on board. Am I wrong to tell them I don't have space? I feel like as a business owner I should be fair and impartial in terms of accepting clients, but know this is inviting drama.
If I do take her on as a client, does anyone have tips/tricks for dealing with this type of behavior? Because I only see her on a very limited basis right now (I only watched her 4-5 times last year), I have not addressed these issues with the parents (probably a mistake, I realize). I assume best practice would be to document the behaviors as they occur and address on an ongoing basis?
Sorry, lots of loaded questions here, I know! I wish in some ways I could have a positive impact on this child's life, but I don't want to set myself up for failure :/ Thanks for listening, you all have been so helpful with my questions. I'm glad this forum is here

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