Hi, this is my first post. My DC isn't required to have a fence. I have a few parents who visit too long at pick-up time and allow their kids to play outside my house unsupervised. Within the last 2 weeks a very rowdy 2yo has broken a piece of the treehouse in my yard, and a decorative item of mine (not expensive but sentimental). Is it reasonable for me to make a rule that children may not play outside unsupervised? I wonder if I'm being petty. The mother of this kid didn't apologize at all.
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Originally posted by Boney View PostHi, this is my first post. My DC isn't required to have a fence. I have a few parents who visit too long at pick-up time and allow their kids to play outside my house unsupervised. Within the last 2 weeks a very rowdy 2yo has broken a piece of the treehouse in my yard, and a decorative item of mine (not expensive but sentimental). Is it reasonable for me to make a rule that children may not play outside unsupervised? I wonder if I'm being petty. The mother of this kid didn't apologize at all.
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You don't need a reason!
It should be expected that all enrolled families treat your property with respect anyway! They shouldn't feel entitled to help themselves!
If it were me, I'd be having a one on one with those parents and letting them know they are only allowed to come in, pick up and leave. No loitering on the property.
But, I know some providers aren't comfortable with the my approach.
You could print out a policy and tell them exactly what you expect. Have them sign off on it and let them know that violating the policy may result in termination of services.
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Originally posted by Boney View PostHi, this is my first post. My DC isn't required to have a fence. I have a few parents who visit too long at pick-up time and allow their kids to play outside my house unsupervised. Within the last 2 weeks a very rowdy 2yo has broken a piece of the treehouse in my yard, and a decorative item of mine (not expensive but sentimental). Is it reasonable for me to make a rule that children may not play outside unsupervised? I wonder if I'm being petty. The mother of this kid didn't apologize at all.
I also require parents to hold their child while walking from house to car for the very reasons you mentioned.
I wouldn't worry about being unreasonable and instead view this like the liability it is. If a parent or child got hurt you would be responsible so for that reason I would tell parents they have NO option other than walking from your door to their vehicle.
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Originally posted by Blackcat31 View PostMy policies state parents must pick up and leave immediately. I do not allow (non-enrolled) siblings on site and if they accompany the parent for pick up, they must remain in the vehicle.
I also require parents to hold their child while walking from house to car for the very reasons you mentioned.
I wouldn't worry about being unreasonable and instead view this like the liability it is. If a parent or child got hurt you would be responsible so for that reason I would tell parents they have NO option other than walking from your door to their vehicle.
I just 'got into it' with a dcm for allowing her child to climb up the stairs on the side to my main floor and jumping off.
Uh, NOPE. HOLD HIS HAND, walk him to the car.
If he fell and broke his leg it's on ME, not dcm.
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This is exactly why I started waiting in foyer.All children left between 5-530 so we would get coats on bags ready infants in car seats.Then every one picked a book.Seats were assigned.We would sing some songs and then they read their books.They were not allowed to get up until their parent came then they said bye to us ,hello to there parentgot a sticker and left.Noone was allowed to race around the driveway.In warmer months we would leave the yard for a quick walk around the block.Every one was either contained in the 5 seat stroller or holding a safety strap on the side.They had to hold parents hand get in car and then get their sticker.This worked great for everyone.
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