DCP Summer Off??

[Unregistered]

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does it bother anyone else that a DCP has the summer off (teacher) the other spouse works but they still want to bring dck to you??? because watching your child interferes with your gaming habits or becasue you are just to lazy to watch your own child..

[cheerfuldom]

It is something I dont understand. However, if a parent is paying me for childcare and I accept them for care over the summer, it will make my job easier if I do not waste time worrying about what mom is or is not doing with their time. Either you accept them into care or you don't, your choice.

[KidGrind]

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does it bother anyone else that a DCP has the summer off (teacher) the other spouse works but they still want to bring dck to you??? because watching your child interferes with your gaming habits or becasue you are just to lazy to watch your own child..

Nope. I think it’s unfortunate for the child. I think if the child communicated to me that he/she was sad because they want to spend more time with their parent then I’d be bothered due to the child’s sadness.

[Cradle2crayons]

It's one huge reason I only provide contracted care for working parents only. If they want "me" time they pay separate and additional for that at a premium.

[playdate4]

It's one huge reason I only provide contracted care for working parents only. If they want "me" time they pay separate and additional for that at a premium.

smart imo!

[Crazy8]

nope, doesn't bother me a bit. I actually encourage my teachers to bring their child 2 days a week in the summer, makes Sept. much easier and I totally get a parent wanting to have some time to do things that are easier done without an infant/toddler with them.

Now the ones who still come full time, I do feel sorry for the child, but as long as they are paying me and there are no issues I do not believe it is my place to determine how they parent.

[UnregisteredMe]

I actually let people go down to half of their regular schedule for the summer. It keeps teachers or students kids used to being here, gives parents that "me" time, and I don't mind the income drop because some of my bills are lower then. Most of all, it makes my days easier for a while.
They pay me half of their fee, but they have to choose regular days for the summer and stick to them, unless they check with me first. That way if someone else wants the other days, I can choose to take them.

[Blackcat31]

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does it bother anyone else that a DCP has the summer off (teacher) the other spouse works but they still want to bring dck to you??? because watching your child interferes with your gaming habits or becasue you are just to lazy to watch your own child..

No. It doesn't bother me in the slightest.

I am a business owner.

My business goal is to make an income for the services I offer.

When parents contract with me to purchase my services, there are no limitations as to under what circumstances they can use those services.

Personally, I think it's kind of hypocritical to be a daycare provider that offers child care services and then doesn't like why a parent uses those services.

I don't mean that rudely but really, you are a business owner and offer a service. If you judge your parents because of why they use your services, that just seems wrong.

I admit I too, have wondered why a parent dropped their child off verses keeping them at home on a certain day, but usually it's after that parent complained they never see their child or because I am just needing a break from a certain kid but I've learned over the years that I really have no right to judge a parent for using the very services that I offer.

If we don't think parents should leave their children, we shouldn't be in the business of offering care during times in which parents leave their children...kwim?

[Blackcat31]

....or give them summers for free and hold their space for the fall when they return.

[debbiedoeszip]

<<<Personally, I think it's kind of hypocritical to be a daycare provider that offers child care services and then doesn't like why a parent uses those services.

I don't mean that rudely but really, you are a business owner and offer a service. If you judge your parents because of why they use your services, that just seems wrong.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

It's like being a restaurant owner and thinking that the customers who come in every day are lazy for not cooking at home. I don't care why they don't cook at home, so long as they choose my restaurant, kwim.

[Kabob]

It only bothers me when a parent tries to send their sick kid to daycare because they claim they don't have any paid time off left but then use their paid time off at random the next day because they need "me time" and send their kid to daycare.

Otherwise I don't ask. I charge for extra time over 9 hours so if they want to use it they gotta pay for it...and no more than 10 hours. I have one family that works overnights so technically they aren't working when their child is here but they need that time to sleep...so there are plenty of reasons for sending a child to daycare when a parent is not working...it's up to you how you want to structure your business...

[Cradle2crayons]

No. It doesn't bother me in the slightest.

I am a business owner.

My business goal is to make an income for the services I offer.

When parents contract with me to purchase my services, there are no limitations as to under what circumstances they can use those services.

Personally, I think it's kind of hypocritical to be a daycare provider that offers child care services and then doesn't like why a parent uses those services.

I don't mean that rudely but really, you are a business owner and offer a service. If you judge your parents because of why they use your services, that just seems wrong.

I admit I too, have wondered why a parent dropped their child off verses keeping them at home on a certain day, but usually it's after that parent complained they never see their child or because I am just needing a break from a certain kid but I've learned over the years that I really have no right to judge a parent for using the very services that I offer.

If we don't think parents should leave their children, we shouldn't be in the business of offering care during times in which parents leave their children...kwim?

Totally agree. If I offered 7am to 6pm services it's just that... From x to y paid. It wouldn't be my business if they got off work at three and decided to go get a mani pedi. They've paid until 6:00 pm. Who cares why.

The reason I chose to do contracted care is because I offer my services during times and days where parents can't find care elsewhere. Very few places offer care for weird or crazy hours and days. Because i offer untraditional care, it does sometimes include weekends and late nights. Because of this, I don't offer from x to y care. I offer care according to their schedules.

I'm trying to move my care hours more towards traditional and now I have two kids during Monday through Friday traditional. My other two kids are contracted care only according to moms schedule.

[Unregistered]

these are the same people that complain they never see their kid or it cost to much etc..

[taylorw1210]

It doesn't bother me in the slightest.

I provide a childcare service and as long as they are following my policies and I am getting paid, who am I to put stipulations on how they spend their time when they are using their paid-for child care? I would feel too much like a control freak if I were busy worrying about keeping track of which parent was working and which was not while their child was in my care.

[sahm1225]

I have 3 families that have a parent that is a teacher. During the summer, they switch to part time and I add on school aged kids. I actually tell the parents that they SHOULD bring the kids to daycare, since they are paying for it anyway. I tell them to go grocery shopping, get a mani/pedi, watch a movie, read a book, and just enjoy themselves.

they are paying me for the service, why not use it? But I have to say, they are wonderful families- during the summer they pick up early, usually only use 1-2 days when paying for more, keep them home to do family things, etc.