Last Week For 1 Family & Having To Be Very Firm

[momofboys]

What is it about families leaving & them being bears the last several days? I am closing my DC at the end of May. One family's mom is graduating from college & we mutually decided (although I did term they likely would have oly used me 1 day week - mom has no job secured so she won't need care) their last day would be tomorrow. This was decided a few weeks ago. Today she told me she would be here at 7:30 am. At 7:05 I was barely out of the shower & just starting to get dressed when I hear them tapping loudly on the door.:::: I am not amused but I wait a few minutes before getting the door. My hair is noticeably wet & I don't appear they way I normally do. When I opened the door I feigned surprise saying I didn't expect them until 7:30, are my clocks off?!? Mom sheepishly responded that she wanted to make sure she was not late. I guess I need to ask her tonight if she will again be early tomorrow. Pick up is supposed to be at 4:30 but today she informed me that tomorrow she would not be here until 5:30. Ummm NO. I quickly stated that pickup had to be by the original 4:30 pick up as we had plans to leave the house by 4:45 (true-!!!). Ughhhh. . . just one more day!

[wdmmom]

Did she say anything about having to be there at 430pm rather than the 530pm she wanted???

Do you think she'll come at the right time?

I would have paperwork pulled out by 415pm and if she's not there by 430pm, call her, her work, and emergency contacts.

Oh...and if she's not there on time...maybe you should call in sick tomorrow! ::

[momofboys]

Did she say anything about having to be there at 430pm rather than the 530pm she wanted???

Do you think she'll come at the right time?

I would have paperwork pulled out by 415pm and if she's not there by 430pm, call her, her work, and emergency contacts.

Oh...and if she's not there on time...maybe you should call in sick tomorrow! ::

Apparently her "plans changed". Why is the provider the last to know? We have an appt at 5:00 that my family is going to & I don't want to be late. The only thing about "Calling off" is that I would have to refund their $$$. I don't want to do that! She told me hubby could pick them up by 4:30. I happen to know he does not get off until 4:00 & his job site is 45 min from our home. I'm, hoping he leaves early or he'll never be here on time.

[nannyde]

Apparently her "plans changed". Why is the provider the last to know? We have an appt at 5:00 that my family is going to & I don't want to be late. The only thing about "Calling off" is that I would have to refund their $$$. I don't want to do that! She told me hubby could pick them up by 4:30. I happen to know he does not get off until 4:00 & his job site is 45 min from our home. I'm, hoping he leaves early or he'll never be here on time.

Do you have a dollar a minute late fees?

Make them pay the fee BEFORE they drop off tomorrow.

[MarinaVanessa]

Why do I get the feeling that all she told him was "you pick up the kids" and that he won't be there at the time that their scheduled pick-up is? I hope I'm wrong and they pick up on time but if not and they're late can you take DCK with you to appointment and charge late fee? That's what I would do. I'd leave a note on the door explaining that I couldn't wait past {enter time here} and had to leave and leave the address of where I was going. Or can you text DCD around 3pm (or even earlier) to "remind" him that as discussed with DCM yesterday they HAVE to be picked up on time because you have an appointment?

[momofboys]

Amazingly they picked up 1/2 hr early yesterday & today they are supposed to be early too. Very glad!!!! I am feeling a little bittersweet about this family. They have been good to me but not THAT good, if you know what I mean. I feel a little sad that they never said/did anything today as it was the last day. I got their kids little presents & had written out a nice last day card for the mom & dad. Why don't parents think to honor their caregiver? We ended things on a good note . . . . Of course I should not be surprised. . . they never even got me a Christmas card. Sorry for the pity party.

[MarinaVanessa]

Amazingly they picked up 1/2 hr early yesterday & today they are supposed to be early too. Very glad!!!! I am feeling a little bittersweet about this family. They have been good to me but not THAT good, if you know what I mean. I feel a little sad that they never said/did anything today as it was the last day. I got their kids little presents & had written out a nice last day card for the mom & dad. Why don't parents think to honor their caregiver? We ended things on a good note . . . . Of course I should not be surprised. . . they never even got me a Christmas card. Sorry for the pity party.

I think we all go through it from time to time depending on the family. I have the "6 more days" (now 4 more days) family and it's bittersweet for me too. The bitter part is the DCB and the dad leaving. They were both great with me. DCM on the other hand could be a hand-full at times and sweet at others ... when it was convenient for her to be exact, so it's sweet that they will be leaving.

[cheerfuldom]

I know, thats sad when they just walk away so easily. It is normally the same parents that are so high maintenance and want the provider to "love the kid just like we do" but then just leave without even a goodbye. its weird.

[momofboys]

I was sort of glad to see them go. I guess I am just surprised that the parents wouldn't consider giving their provider some small token of appreciation; even if it is just a card-I totally am not looking for $$$ or gifts although that is nice too. I just want to know that my hard work has paid off. Childcare is such thankless work. Funny when the mom picked up she thanked me for my card & little gifts for the kids. You'd think she would have thought, "Gee I should have gotten Ms. Daycare Provider something for putting up with us this last year" Of course that never crossed her mind I am sure.