DCP Summer Off??

[e.j.]

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?

Well said.

[Mister Sir Husband]

I'm with blackcat.. I agree it's a shame that parents do ditch the kids with us when they couid keep them, but I will take the money..

[TwinKristi]

Yeah I don't have teachers but I do have a mom who's schedule is different than mine and Nana watches him after I do so she can work evenings. Sometimes she drops him off like 3hrs before she has to leave for work but it's fine with me.

[Cat Herder]

I expect parents to keep kids in care during the summer.

It keeps the kids in a routine, allows parents time to nurture marriages, enables them to pursue part time employment and keeps me in business.

**I could not provide very well for my own kids if every parent who had summers off left me hanging.

[Blackcat31]

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

My standard reply to that kind of "complaint" is:


"Yes, we all have choices to make in life."

I leave it at that.

One of my biggest pet peeves is when people complain about something they have the power to change. If parents feel they never get to spend time with their child or that the costs of child care are too much, they DO have choices.

[TaylorTots]

One of my biggest pet peeves is when people complain about something they have the power to change. If parents feel they never get to spend time with their child or that the costs of child care are too much, they DO have choices.

Agree!

[Oss_cc]

My standard reply to that kind of "complaint" is:


"Yes, we all have choices to make in life."

I leave it at that.

One of my biggest pet peeves is when people complain about something they have the power to change. If parents feel they never get to spend time with their child or that the costs of child care are too much, they DO have choices.

The DCG I termed had a mom like this. Always complained that she never sees her DD enough, yet DCG was here 30-40 hrs/wk when mom only really needed 4-10 hrs/wk for school. Same mom also constantly complained about never having "me time".

[SquirrellyMama]

I logged out..
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..

What do you charge through the summer? If it is full time then I wouldn't be surprised they bring their child.

If you want them to bring the dck less in the summer then make a schedule change. You can tell them they have to go to part time, but then charge them part time.

Kelly

[playdate4]

This is my post I changed my user name... I charge per day they don't pay when they are not here I did talk to DCM and we will do 2 to 3 days a week but on my terms so I feel much better about the situation ...

[jenn]

I think it's sad when the parents are home and the kid is with me, but I don't mind it. I get paid the same whether the parent is at work or at home.
I allow my teacher/summer off parents to move to part time (3 days) over the summer. They pay for the 3 days per week to hold their spot, whether the child attends or not.
I encourage them to come at least a few days per week, just to keep them in the routine of daycare. Also, I was a teacher in the past and know that the "3 months off" are not quite what they seem. There are trainings to go to in the summer, plans to be made for the next year,...so the teacher/parent may really be working while the child is with you even though they aren't technically at work.

[hwichlaz]

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...

Yeah that!

[SquirrellyMama]

This is my post I changed my user name... I charge per day they don't pay when they are not here I did talk to DCM and we will do 2 to 3 days a week but on my terms so I feel much better about the situation ...

Glad you got this worked out to your liking.

Kelly