Forum: Daycare providers' experiences with parents

Hello, my name is Shelly and I operate my own in home daycare. I have had a part time child with me for only three weeks. I normally do not...

I posted a while back regarding a Mom who didn't inform me she was pregnant until about 6 months. (should have known something was up then) but gave...

Has anyone experienced a parent blaming you for their child'd diaper rash? I have a parent who is telling me that on Friday her child was sent home...

I've had quite the day already and could really use a place to vent. This morning one of my clients let me know, via text, that she was moving....

Here is the deal: I had told all my daycare moms that starting in Jan 2013 i need to close at 5instead of 6. My hours have been for the past 2yrs...

Hi Everyone, So, last week I had one of my daycare parents tell me that they can't do 3 days per week for their two children and then move to 4...

Anyone else do this? I have some questions if anyone else is in this boat!

Hi everyone i just got word today that one of my dck is leaving me in Jan due to my change of hours in the new yr I have this girl for about a year...

Hi, I currently have two daycare families at my home daycare. One family (been here since May 2011) has their child here two days a week and then...

I have this family who has been sick for two weeks now but they never call to tell me they wont be droping off the little girl. I have only cared for...

Hey, So anyone who has read my posts have seen that I'm getting taken advantage of...and here's another one. This parent is a church member...

Why oh why do some parents continually lie thru their teeth when bringing sick kids to daycare! I have one parent who I would terminate in a...

I am having trouble with a mom who doesn't want to pay my fees. I charge a flat rate of $12 for after school care. She is a part time teacher and...

I cannot believe how long it is taking me to find a family to fill this last space in my program - I've been advertsing and interviewing but no luck....

I think we can all write books by now on some of the horror stories we've encountered with parents. :rolleyes: I thought it would be fun to write...