Forum: Daycare providers' experiences with parents

Hey everyone. Ok so I'm just wondering how much of an open door policy everyone has with their dcps. I have a new dcb that started last month. Her...

I have a parent that is here three days a week, contracted days, two children. She called today to ask if she could switch days next week. Told her...

What a day. I had an interview this evening. I have been talking to this mom for weeks. They were supposed to be here an hour and a half ago. They...

So I have a space available and I was in contact with a parent for a few weeks. I am still new at this so I asked her to come over one day to see how...

Arghhhh! Hope someone can help with my situation. I have a child in my care who is 18 mths old and wears cloth diapers. Not a fan of this option but...

So I just started my day home, I've only had a week with this dcg. This morning mom drops her off and mentions she started threatening to "spank" her...

Ahhhhhhh... I have a space open that I am trying to fill and the responses I get are all about the money. I get an email from a parent looking...

This is in the States. I did have one long time client give me a gift of appreciation on this day. Has anyone elses clients done this.

So my sister in law texted me at 10:30 last night tellin me her boys would not be there first thing in the morning. That was fine.. 10:30 comes and...

If a child has a diaper leak whether it be pee or poo, do you bathe the child if they get really soiled? I have had to bathe one of my dck for the...

Ugh. So I'm seriously contemplating terminating a family who has been with me for over 14 months. The dcb is having many issues with I have worked...

I have a contract with all my clients (i didn't in the beginning :( ) and I have it written right on the contract about stats and missed days. ...

I am feeling a little "frumpy" these days, perhaps it's a mid life thing, perhaps it's a "mom" thing, perhaps it's a "day care provider/never get out...

Ok, its probably not listed in the right place... But Oh well! I have decided that I am done being nice and I will terminate one of the family...