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  • cheerfuldom
    Advanced Daycare.com Member
    • Dec 2010
    • 7413

    Thoughts On This Interview Tomorrow?

    I have been talking to a mom that needs care for her almost 2 year old son. Hes been at home with dad since he was a baby. Mom has been very upfront from what I can tell and here is the situation....2 weeks ago he started at a daycare and has had issues napping. Supposedly there are no other issues. Mom says that the provider is "being negative" (her words) about the fact that her son is not napping well. They expect him to nap from 1 to 3 and according to her, his naps have gotten longer each day he has been there. The provider has said that if he isn't sleeping the full 2 hours by the end of the 2 week period she has to find someone else. His 2 weeks is ending in the next day or two and mom is assuming they will just kick him out because he has not done the full two hours yet. Here I just leave them in the pack and play for the nap period and it doesn't bother me if they are actually awake as long as they are not screaming bloody murder or overly cranky after wake up time, plus each kid has their own room here to nap in (we have a small group and large house). I did tell her that he would be required to have a nap time here but that as long as he wasn't having a lot of prolonged crying, I was willing to work with her on it. As long as I see improvement even in tiny amounts. Shes upset that they have only given 2 weeks with no leeway which I do understand. On the other hand, she possibly is not telling me the truth and either way, other providers have a right to set up their policies any way they want. What are your thoughts on this? She has said a few things that I do like, such as the fact that certain days a week she gets off at 3:30 and will be picking him up anytime that she is not actually working. Now thats one comment I never hear from daycare parents!
  • SilverSabre25
    Senior Member
    • Aug 2010
    • 7585

    #2
    I think it's fair to give her and the boy a shot. As long as you don't see any other red flags, no problem giving them a try. You might even want to consider giving him a longer trial period--3 or 4 weeks.
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    • nannyde
      All powerful, all knowing daycare whisperer
      • Mar 2010
      • 7320

      #3
      Sounds fishy.

      The only way you are going to know is to try them out or ask for the providers name and phone number so that you can discuss "continuity of care". See if the Mom is willing to give you the number.

      There may be payment issues and she's trying to avoid a payment by hopping day care.

      Don't buy the "I'm going to pick them up after work". IF they are telling you the truth that the child has only been with Dad there is a really good chance that once they get a taste of freedom they are going to like it A LOT and start making the day longer and longer.

      Get a straight pick up time and put your rates and contract on when they WILL pick the kid up not when they SAY they will pick the kid up. If they come early then cool... if not... late fees.

      It's very common for parents who hop day cares to SAY the kid has been only with them, grandma, or auntie. After you get to know them they slip up and start talking about the other day cares. They learn when they are interviewing NOT to say anything about the other child cares because they can't keep the story straight and the provider catches on. So the "go to" reason the kid is entering care at two is because they were with family.

      This kid may have had a number of child cares he's been booted out of. It's hard to say.
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      • cheerfuldom
        Advanced Daycare.com Member
        • Dec 2010
        • 7413

        #4
        thanks for your ideas. They are paying for care until 5:30 so as long as he is picked up by then, I don't care what they do with the time. 3:30 would be nice but I am not counting on that. I am very strict on payments. Everything in advance on the Monday before care with any additional fees included. Non-pays don't fly here. I am going to have my daycare hopper radar on so thanks again for your input.

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        • Christian Mother
          Advanced Daycare.com Member
          • Feb 2011
          • 875

          #5
          I started a little guy about 7 months ago and just recently he's been staying for naps. In the beginning mom would pick him up bc I have a no nap no daycare policy. So if the parent requires no nap then they have to pick them up right at nap time. 3 weeks ago we started with trying to nap and the first time months prior it was diff. he kept getting out of his play pen so I called mom and said sorry I tried need to come and pick him up mainly bc he was screaming and just all out frightened. He had never slept at my house other then his own or his mom's office as they own there own biz. But 3 weeks ago we tried again and little by little it got a lot better he still cries in his pnp but he doesn't get out and he only cry's for less then 10 min. sometimes a lot less then that. He's my fighter at nap time..!! Try giving them a month to work with them and I would def. try and get the other daycare's #. If she doesn't give it to you I would be weary of that family as she did indicate that they where expecting to get termed so there shouldn't be any reason she wouldn't want to give it to you. Good luck!!

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