Parent who is one time, but takes their time leaving

[playfelt]

I agree - this is NOT playgroup. Besides I have things I want to do with the group at the end of the day and they are in the way.

If she is paying for a full day and expecting to get her money's worth then she can just come later. Better yet make use of her - hand her a kid in poopy diaper or juice and cups to fill with a comment like as long as you are going to hang out here disrupting our routine you might as well make yourself useful and help out. Wonder how long she would do it. And if it is daily take advantage of it giving her all the tasks at the end of the day you don't feel like doing.

[Judy Trickett]

Just don't let the parents in your house. I make it very clear using my body language and my position between the front door and the rest of my house that parents are NOT welcome to come in at drop off or pick up. This is not playgroup, as playfelt has mentioned.

Besides, I do not allow ANY parent in my home while I am caring for the kids. I don't know WHO these people are. Where are their clear police checks? And, where is their liability insurance if it is THEY who harms a kid on my watch??

[Fun 88]

For some really weird reason he was early and left right away. I think he didn't want the car to heat up because of the 45 plus heat we are having!!

[Crayola kiddies]

Are you kidding me Clep ??? Two hours a parent spends at your house.... Umm I'd have the kid ready at the door and say enjoy your evening together see ya tomorrow . If I wanted company I'd invite a FRIEND over.

[Momof4]

Are you kidding me Clep ??? Two hours a parent spends at your house.... Umm I'd have the kid ready at the door and say enjoy your evening together see ya tomorrow . If I wanted company I'd invite a FRIEND over.

DITTO! I can't believe the nerve of that parent. Go home and spend some time with your child lady.

[apples and bananas]

I am very luck as I have a foyer in my house that is closed off to the front room by a door!!! With child proof handle on it!!! Mom's are welcome to walk into my front hallway if the door is open or unlocked as I only do this at pick up time. The very odd time that I don't notice them they always knock on the inside door, but I'm usually watching for them. I don't mind a bit of chit chat, i find most parents are anxious to get home!

I had one parent I was worried about in the first few weeks of care, she always seemed to hang around and ask questions "what are you doing this weekend, did you see this on the news etc..." But she's limited it now so I think she was just trying to get to know me being new here.