I am totally venting here but I had a parent come in ( a referral from a parent I already have) for an interview on Monday for a part time 3 year old to start in May. She is moving jobs and has decided to move her child from a Childcare Centre to closer where she works.

She didn't bring her son for the interview (which was fine), but I said she would need to bring him here before he starts. The moment she walked in she said that it wouldnt be permanent and that she was on a waiting list for another daycare centre. OK sure, I said.

She was only here for about 10 minutes so I didn't nearly get through all the things I normally do. I sent her off with a package (handbook, contract, etc) and she said she would let me know by then end of the week.

I just received an email from her this morning saying that she wasn't going to place him here for child care and that "I am not just requiring care for my son, but a stimulating program for him". So she has decided to put him in a half day program somewhere else.

WHATEVER!!!! I'm NOT JUST A BABYSITTER providing care!!!! I consistently provide educational activities for the kids on my care. I regularly attend caregiver network meetings, workshops to update my skills. I run a daycare website and post regularly on my blog about all the things we do here and how children are learning everyday. I am not just sitting them in front of a tv all day.

I know it was only a temporary spot but I have never received that response from someone coming in for an interview. Every family who has met me has chosen my daycare so I guess I'm a little disappointed with her response.

I guess this will open the door to another family who was meant to come here.