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Okay so awhile back I interviewed a family. 8 month old needing part time care for one day a week and was let go from her previous daycare for being too "energetic". We all guessed that was provider speak for "crys all the live long day" but it was actually worse. This was rage baby extreme! She actually napped and ate here but any other time, screamed in anger. It was not crying for mommy, or scared crying but that cry that says "give me what I want or you're going to get it!". She never once touched any toy to play with. Her activity involved taking toys from other kids and then immediately not wanting them. Once all toys were grabbed, she went for the other kids clothing/face/head, scratching and scrabbling at them and continuing to scream. I called mama and updated her. She came today (day#2) because that was our agreed upon trial period. Mom sent three diapers for the whole day so at about 9 I called her for more diapers, let her know that today was a repeat of day #1 and that little angel would not be returning after today. She just came and got her and was upset about what to do next. Kiddo got kicked out of one daycare and even the nanny didn't want to take care of her and then I don't so thats 3 providers in the last 6 months. She kept asking me "what am I supposed to do?". And I kept herding her towards the door with "thats something you and your husband will have to work out". On one hand, I always feel a tiny bit of guilt when things don't work out but on the other hand, I am so sick of this type of child and have absolutely zero tolerance anymore. Mom even said kiddo could come three days a week to get more daycare time and be forced to acclimate but I declined. I have a great group right now and I don't want to hear that crying nor do I want the other kids around that every day for who knows how long. I have started picking kids and parents with the goal of as little drama as possible. I hated seeing my 3 year old try to offer toys and soothe this wild child. Thats not her job and I don't want her to feel responsible to keep kids happy. Plus the DCG absolutely freaked out when I went to hold my own newborn and nurse her. How is anyone supposed to relax and nurse with all the screeching? So mom picks up and emails me to ask how long DCG was in a pack n play by herself. This was where she was both times at pickups. I let her know that this was a last resort and only done for the few minutes before pickup because by then kiddo has worked up everyone and would not be soothed whatsoever. Of course mom is looking for a reason why her kid is doing this but I made sure to say that she was put there because she was crying and NOT that she was crying because she was put there. Oh well, not my problem anymore and I feel a-ok with this decision. I already have two other interviews for this spot so, no worries.
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Good thing you seen it early and bid her farewell now! :
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It might have gotten worse (if that's even possible!)
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Scary! I fear for our future with these wild children. What on earth is causing this?
I think too many women have experimented with drugs in their youth and have damaged their offspring as a result.Comment
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I want your backbone!! Good for you for handling it all so well!! I love this forum!!Comment
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took me four years to get a backbone but yes, finally got it and lovin' it!Comment
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Good job!
I had an 8 month old boy that sounds like a carbon copy of this girl. He came to my daycare a couple months ago and last 1.5 days. I had to terminate the contract asap. Same exact situation... cried non-stop - nothing would make him happy. Best feeling ever when I said goodbye to them the last time.
We dont have to put up with that kind of chaos in our daycares... and the other kids suffer for it too when there is one little "Damien" type child crying all day! 
Good for you for getting rid of her asap!
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