During the initial shut down of things in March I cut my availability. My one family, my neighbors a couple homes down said they were looking into Daycare, a center. I told them in person that I will not take their child here any days at all if she goes to a daycare center some days and here the others. I just don't want her coming with all her "allergies" and "teething" kids get from large centers. As things stabilized here I offered more days back to them and they declined. I know they both work 5 days a week. Soooo, where is dcg going the days she's not here? I think it's a daycare. I can't be 100% sure but my gut tells me she's in a center. How do I ask the parents if she goes to daycare? Can I ask? She came here with "allergies" yesterday 😔
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Originally posted by Valerie928 View PostDuring the initial shut down of things in March I cut my availability. My one family, my neighbors a couple homes down said they were looking into Daycare, a center. I told them in person that I will not take their child here any days at all if she goes to a daycare center some days and here the others. I just don't want her coming with all her "allergies" and "teething" kids get from large centers. As things stabilized here I offered more days back to them and they declined. I know they both work 5 days a week. Soooo, where is dcg going the days she's not here? I think it's a daycare. I can't be 100% sure but my gut tells me she's in a center. How do I ask the parents if she goes to daycare? Can I ask? She came here with "allergies" yesterday 😔
I would just be blunt and ask them where dcg goes when she's not with you. In todays world, it's not an unreasonable thing to ask at all.
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Originally posted by CountryRoads View PostI would ask! It's your business and if you told them that their child cannot attend if they went somewhere else, then you have a right to know.
I would just be blunt and ask them where dcg goes when she's not with you. In todays world, it's not an unreasonable thing to ask at all.
Or, should I just be blunt and ask?
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Originally posted by Valerie928 View PostI was thinking something like this......" Just checking in again as fall approaches to see if you want to add Suzy on a day? Also, Suzy keeps talking about her teachers? Is Suzy in daycare?
Or, should I just be blunt and ask?
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Originally posted by CountryRoads View PostI like that way of bringing it up - asking if they want to add a day. It doesn't sound accusatory and you should get the answer you need! I would just be prepared with a response if they say that she is in a center.
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Originally posted by Valerie928 View PostI actually just texted and asked bluntly if she goes to daycare the days she's not
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Originally posted by CountryRoads View PostOh, good! I'm glad you got the answer you need! Do you believe her, though? Lol I've got some parents that would definitely lie about that if they knew they were in the wrong.
Mom hasn't responded yet.
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I would aquire the teacher's name from kid and ask parent "she keeps talking about X, sounds like she has fun" and see how the convo goes or her face.
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"I noticed you work 5 days a week but she isn't here
Who is watching her?"
As a home provider you can tell them-make sure you can reference in your handbook, if not revise it and get a signature- if you feel they are exposing themselves (that sounds wrong) you cannot have it in your home and it is grounds for termination.
I have neighbors in front of me with a little and I introduced myself and they are interested in my 2 hour program...but I have seen people coming to their house a couple of times all unmasked. I will be addressing that when|if they contact for care.
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I like bringing this stuff up face to face as it gives them less time to think of a response!
I would have said “sally keeps talking about her teachers at daycare, is she in daycare?” and see what mom says. Then term on the spot!
I actually found out that a family was leaving because the kid told me they went to a new school and she was going to be starting a new school soon. It is hilarious that parents think kids won’t tell us
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Originally posted by Ariana View PostI like bringing this stuff up face to face as it gives them less time to think of a response!
I would have said “sally keeps talking about her teachers at daycare, is she in daycare?” and see what mom says. Then term on the spot!
I actually found out that a family was leaving because the kid told me they went to a new school and she was going to be starting a new school soon. It is hilarious that parents think kids won’t tell us
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Originally posted by Blackcat31 View PostIn light of COVID I would trust my instincts and logic and simplY require 5 days a week attendance or bail and let them go.
They sound like a selfish and risky family.
This pandemic is stressful enough as it.
If your instincts are talking I’d listen
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