If DCK Doesn't Show Up For D/O, How Long Do You Wait To Contact Parent?

[aDCProvider]

I typically wait an hour before texting parent to ask if so and so will be coming. How long do you wait?

[Play Care]

The same. In some states a provider has to call within a half hour of the parents scheduled arrival time. Too many infants being left in cars...

[aDCProvider]

The same. In some states a provider has to call within a half hour of the parents scheduled arrival time. Too many infants being left in cars...

This child is pre k age. I know sometimes they sleep in and don't want to bother them if they are. I always feel bad when I know I woke them up.

[coolconfidentme]

I text within an hour.

[Oats&Ivy]

Most of my parents are good about texting if they'll be late or aren't coming. But if it got to that point, I'd call between 45 minutes to an hour.

[aDCProvider]

Ok, another question...How long do you wait for a response before attempting to make contact again?

[Meyou]

I call/text at 9am since that is my drop off cut off time. Repeat after 5 minutes if I don't get an answer.

[Blackcat31]

Parents have to notify me within 30 minutes of their expected arrival time if they are going to be late.

If they don't call, they are considered a "No-show" and marked absent for the day. After 3 "No-shows" termination may occur.

It is a matter of simple respect. NOT calling your provider is really a disrespectful and immature thing to do.

Either way, I RARELY text or call a parent about their absence. Not unless I really really think something is "off" and it's not normal behavior for the family to not show up or call.

Otherwise, I won't chase my clients and "remind" them of their ADULT obligations

[Blackcat31]

This child is pre k age. I know sometimes they sleep in and don't want to bother them if they are. I always feel bad when I know I woke them up.

Why would you feel bad for disturbing a family that hasn't shown up at the time they scheduled? They are the ones who should be feeling bad. :confused:

[daycarediva]

It is a matter of simple respect. NOT calling your provider is really a disrespectful and immature thing to do.

It is RUDE to no call/no show. If it's out of the norm, I text within 15 minutes to make sure everything is ok. If it's a regular thing, I speak to the parent in person about it. I have texted parents before and woken them up (and received thank you's as they were late to work). I have texted a parent before and found out that they were in an accident, and I have texted a parent before only to realize dck is in the car asleep and they are at work. I always text, and SOON.

[Heidi]

It is RUDE to no call/no show. If it's out of the norm, I text within 15 minutes to make sure everything is ok. If it's a regular thing, I speak to the parent in person about it. I have texted parents before and woken them up (and received thank you's as they were late to work). I have texted a parent before and found out that they were in an accident, and I have texted a parent before only to realize dck is in the car asleep and they are at work. I always text, and SOON.

I haven't had the last one actually happen, but too many people have, so I prefer to be certain.

[Play Care]

This child is pre k age. I know sometimes they sleep in and don't want to bother them if they are. I always feel bad when I know I woke them up.

In that case, I would NOT feel bad at all! They are being RUDE!

[MotherNature]

Why would you feel bad for disturbing a family that hasn't shown up at the time they scheduled? They are the ones who should be feeling bad. :confused:

This. It's rude to keep you waiting. Takes a second to roll over, text you that they're sleeping in, and go back to sleep. I wait about 45 mins.

[childcaremom]

Parents have to notify me within 30 minutes of their expected arrival time if they are going to be late.

If they don't call, they are considered a "No-show" and marked absent for the day. After 3 "No-shows" termination may occur.

It is a matter of simple respect. NOT calling your provider is really a disrespectful and immature thing to do.

Either way, I RARELY text or call a parent about their absence. Not unless I really really think something is "off" and it's not normal behavior for the family to not show up or call.

Otherwise, I won't chase my clients and "remind" them of their ADULT obligations

Very similar to how i do things, although I don't have the termination factor in there.... will be adding that

I think it is imperative to keep in contact with your care provider. If they were sick and not going into work, I bet they wouldn't forget to call there.

I don't normally call to figure things out. I may place one call or send an email but that is it. I wouldn't go further than that to figure out what is going on. I mark them absent after one hour, will send an email that they need to contact me before they return to care, and leave it at that.

[Stepping]

I usually wait about an hour before texting.

I had one today that dropped off an hour late without letting me know. At drop off I mentioned to dad that I need him to let me know if they are likely to be more than 10 minutes late (as per our contract). He didn't seem to get why I was annoyed.

I hate waiting around for people and I think it's disrespectful. Any ideas how I can word it next time to help him understand its important and disruptive to everyone's day?