Do I Respond? Did I Over-React?

[Unregistered]

The provider should have had the necessary equipment.

Personally, I would not take a child into care if the parents weren't okay with me leaving my property with the kids. This is something that should have been made clear and covered in the contract.

[Unregistered]

I am curious how many children this provider was providing care for? Was your child the only one in her care that week?

[KidGrind]

I guess I am reading it differently. I am reading that she trusted the provider, but that it was a hassle to provide the stroller and all. Part of that I get, as I think it is my job to find a stroller, they are plentiful second hand. But I would suggest to any parent to have a car seat for each vehicle, first it is easier second I just don't have room to store them for everyone. Beyond that, I think it was just a lack of communication. I as a provider may legally be able to take the kids out without permission of parents, (legally unlicensed but operate mostly like I did in KS where I was licensed.), but I wouldn't dream of doing it. My biggest suggestion to any parent is make sure your provider has a handbook AND a contract with all the major things that could be questioned in it. That way if there are questions, it is right there in black and white.

We all interpret things differently. I read she doesn’t trust the provider and wanted to control whether she left her home with the child. As an observer, I have not one bone in this fight. As a parent, I think OP could’ve voiced her real issue/concern instead of ignoring the request. As a provider, I think the stroller request should’ve been handled at the interview and the 1st drop off without it, care should’ve been denied.

[Thriftylady]

We all interpret things differently. I read she doesn’t trust the provider and wanted to control whether she left her home with the child. As an observer, I have not one bone in this fight. As a parent, I think OP could’ve voiced her real issue/concern instead of ignoring the request. As a provider, I think the stroller request should’ve been handled at the interview and the 1st drop off without it, care should’ve been denied.

I can see what you are saying. And the request shouldn't be ignored, if anything talked about. The parent of my DCG I have now at first didn't want me to take her anywhere, including walks to the park and library. I told her at the interview "Well then your child won't be able to use my services as we do those things often". She changed her mind .

[KidGrind]

I can see what you are saying. And the request shouldn't be ignored, if anything talked about. The parent of my DCG I have now at first didn't want me to take her anywhere, including walks to the park and library. I told her at the interview "Well then your child won't be able to use my services as we do those things often". She changed her mind .

Well done!