Back in March when the chaos began with the virus I went down to providing part time care. Families were fine with this understandably. Except the one family that doesn't like being parents. They have 1 child that I look after, 2 yr old girl. When I told them I would only watch dcg 2 days per week they were not happy. EVEN THOUGH, dad was basically not working and mom was working from home. I honestly did not care that they were put off by this because PANDEMIC. Mom especially has been standoffish ever since. Fast forward to now where my state is pretty stable with the number of infections ect. The other day I text dcm mom and tell her I will now add dcg on another day if she'd like. I got no response. I know she got my text. I really don't feel like asking again when I know she is just acting stupid about the question because she is mad I cut back care 3 months ago. Do I just assume she does not want the extra day? This is so immature. Why can't she just answer me? And dad drops off and picks up so I never see mom.
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I would wait in person with dad or respond and send a morning text (to provide ample time) "checking in. I have someone in need of care and I need to know if I have a space. Let me know tomorrow morning"
Yes, she may have received the text but who knows the reason she did not respond you can only assume. She forgot, she was busy, she did not have an answer.
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Found out from dad that they are looking into daycare center for dcg. He said they aren't sure though because at first there were just a few kids in the daycare, now there are more.... I swear I don't know why I bother🤪. Like, did they think no other kids were going to enroll? I said if they choose a daycare center, she can't come to my home care anymore. The germs she will bring in my home from day care center will ruin lives.
Now what to say to them? I want to tell them I need to know in 2 weeks weather she will be leaving as I will need to bring in a new daycare child. What would you say?
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Originally posted by Valerie928 View PostFound out from dad that they are looking into daycare center for dcg. He said they aren't sure though because at first there were just a few kids in the daycare, now there are more.... I swear I don't know why I bother🤪. Like, did they think no other kids were going to enroll? I said if they choose a daycare center, she can't come to my home care anymore. The germs she will bring in my home from day care center will ruin lives.
Now what to say to them? I want to tell them I need to know in 2 weeks weather she will be leaving as I will need to bring in a new daycare child. What would you say?
I refuse to be on edge with families. Communication is essential and it sounds like they don't feel the same.
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They need full-time care, you don't offer it, they need to go find other care. Pretty cut and dry to me.
I'd wish them good luck on their search and refer them to the States daycare listing site.- Unless otherwise stated, all my posts are personal opinion and worth what you paid for them.
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Originally posted by Cat Herder View PostThey need full-time care, you don't offer it, they need to go find other care. Pretty cut and dry to me.
I'd wish them good luck on their search and refer them to the States daycare listing site.
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Originally posted by Valerie928 View PostBack in March when the chaos began with the virus I went down to providing part time care. Families were fine with this understandably. Except the one family that doesn't like being parents. They have 1 child that I look after, 2 yr old girl. When I told them I would only watch dcg 2 days per week they were not happy. EVEN THOUGH, dad was basically not working and mom was working from home. I honestly did not care that they were put off by this because PANDEMIC. Mom especially has been standoffish ever since. Fast forward to now where my state is pretty stable with the number of infections ect. The other day I text dcm mom and tell her I will now add dcg on another day if she'd like. I got no response. I know she got my text. I really don't feel like asking again when I know she is just acting stupid about the question because she is mad I cut back care 3 months ago. Do I just assume she does not want the extra day? This is so immature. Why can't she just answer me? And dad drops off and picks up so I never see mom.
For example when you sent the offer of adding a day to her 2 day a week schedule you could end the text with "Please let me know by Friday or the offer will no longer be available. Thank you! "
That way they know they HAVE to tell you and you know if they don't that you need to move on to your next option.
Waiting for a daycare parent to respond sometimes is like teaching calculus to your dog.
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I agree-always be sure to include a timeframe for families to respond. It is not respectful to your time if they feel they don't need to tell you u til it is convenient for them.
I ran centers and had to do that-if they communicated with me I could change deadlines but I always did that so I could move on and tell them that if they came back later and have something to back me up.
I am sure as an in-home provider I will need to do that.
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