Ad response bizzar.

[Skysue]

Had someone today call about my ad and asked if I had a full time spot open I said yes and he said to hold it for him as they need care as soon as Monday.

He hasn't even met me yet? I said you need to meet me 1st for an interview to see about compatibility and he said ok. I am seriously thinking of canceling the interview, as he doesn't seem fully interested in anything about me, just the space?

Go with my gut right?

[Emily3]

Super weird!! Who waits to the last minute to find care? Don't they want transition time? Unless they have a problem with their current daycare and feel the need to move immediately and are in a bit of a panic. Did they ask to meet you ASAP?

[Spixie33]

Wow. It does sound like for whatever reason they need care desperately.

It could be that they suddenly got offered a job and have to start Monday or that their current provider terminated or they terminated their provider. I would give it a chance.
Him saying to hold the spot just means he wants you to keep it warm for him. He could be saying that to several other providers as well just so he can pick what daycare he wants.

When is the interview?

I would interview....but with a wary and suspicious examination to see what kind of feel/vibe I get and what sort of answers are given about the sudden need on such short notice.

good luck

[Momof4]

Skysue, you are in charge right? You own your business and it is your contract and you can choose who you allow in your house. Definitely go with your gut but if they show up for the interview thinking they have the space make it clear from the first minute that they have to pass the interview before you will accept them. No harm in meeting them and hearing their explanation, it may make a lot of sense. However, be cautious and watch for those big old red flags!

[dodge__driver11]

I had the same thing happen tp me today 2 people called me URGENTLY seeking care and I said we had to meet to take a tour go through my handbok etc, and they are both no shows. I would be very leary of this. (Of course hubby is here I refused to meet these types alone after that nutso lady)

[Play and Learn]

Very weird. What I would do is ask for references from this person before you do decide to meet with him for an interview. Maybe they just don't understand there's a system to look for daycares?!

[Mamma_Mia]

Very weird. What I would do is ask for references from this person before you do decide to meet with him for an interview. Maybe they just don't understand there's a system to look for daycares?!

Or are in a rush because they're being terminated from current care?? it's just weird....

[Play and Learn]

Or are in a rush because they're being terminated from current care?? it's just weird....

very true! Who knows?!

[dodge__driver11]

good question, you can always tell the parents that are serious and genuinelly (sp) are looking for the best fit generally thier calls open with Hi I am calling about you ad on__________ Do you have a min to answer a few questions?

[little rascals]

I had this happen to me on the last long weekend . She told me needed care to start Tuesday and had no time to meet. Told her need to meet to go through contract and registration and that sort of stuff. She agreed to meet on Monday and then didn't show up. She wanted to reschedule for the next weekend. I got bad feeling about it and just said no sorry cant hold the spot that long. Did t have a good feeling about it from the start but agreed to it bc having a very hard time filling spots.
I hope you have better luck then I did.