Prolly gonna get an ear full, but that's alright I guess

[mustbenuts]

Oh alreadyhere, I like you already.

[dodge__driver11]

why do you like already here must be??

[Crayola kiddies]

Huh dodge ?

[dodge__driver11]

Oh I was asking why mustbenuts liked alreadyhere lol

[mustbenuts]

why do you like already here must be??

I am impressed that she came on here to stand her ground and clarify statements made by her own client. I like her frankness and her business sense. It's kind of nuts that this is even playing out on here but this parent had to know that her provider was on here since the provider is the one who directed her to the site to show here that her policies are not out of the norm.

[Inspired by Reggio]

I am impressed that she came on here to stand her ground and clarify statements made by her own client. I like her frankness and her business sense. It's kind of nuts that this is even playing out on here but this parent had to know that her provider was on here since the provider is the one who directed her to the site to show here that her policies are not out of the norm.

Sadly this is such a common problem in this industry it still could have just been a coincidence ... I know I have seen threads like this over and over on every 'parent' based form where they are more inclined to go vent as they are the majority and we are the minority on those verses coming on a forum geared towards the actual 'providers' where parents only are the minority instead.

[apples and bananas]

I am impressed that she came on here to stand her ground and clarify statements made by her own client. I like her frankness and her business sense. It's kind of nuts that this is even playing out on here but this parent had to know that her provider was on here since the provider is the one who directed her to the site to show here that her policies are not out of the norm.

I have to say I'm not overly impressed by alreadyhere. I respect the idea that someone was speaking about your business and maybe not giving the full story and we all have a natural reaction to defend ourselves. But at the end of the day your business is your business. If I were you I would have read the responses that the very professional group of daycare providers gave her and know that we all supported what you were doing. Sometimes it's better to just watch from a distance and pick up whatever information you can that gives you an advantage.

I have an entire full time space taken up with a part time, casual before and after school. I have thought about replacing time and time again just for the money. However, I took her on and I have found a way to adjust my business to work with her. She will be 10 soon and not in my numbers anymore so I will probably replace at that point. However, if I was in a financial situation where I needed that income I would do exactly as you did. I think you did everything right. It was nice of you to offer her an alternative rather then forcing her FT or hit the road. But you should be content with the desisions you've made and know that we all supported you.

I hope you can retain this client if that's what you choose to do. I'm not so sure I would want to stay with you if I was the client after posting your comments here and not taking me aside privatly.

Just for the record... I completely support your desisions to set a fixed rate for this client. It's something I have not yet been able to bring myself to do for my casual.

[mamabear]

I think alreadyhere had every right come on here and give her side. After all, her client came here FIRST. Personally, I would be done with her. She's been given her choices and still hasn't made a decision. Advertise and get a full timer in there.

[kidlove]

I get that one apples: was just thinking the same thing. Reading this was like watching a soap opera, and YES the plot did thicken as soon as the provider chimed in! uuuug! not sure this relationship will last much longer than this post will linger though, now that the "battle" has been opened up so much. Too bad for both of them now. I think this Mom should move on and so the provider....not sure anything will be the same after this. Understand wanting to tell your side totally, but now that you have? No turning back! Time to move on. good luck getting a client that is a better fit already there. and good luck to you Mom, it may be hard but you might be bale to find a provider to better fit your needs.......just be careful..alot of times, cheaper ($) care= cheaper (quality) care

[alreadyhere12]

Kidlove and Apples: I came here to clarify that she was NEVER A CASUAL CLIENT; not to get my own cheering section or garner "I'm sorry's" I am not one to stir things up, but I am very much one who always believes there are two sides to every story.

My client has chosen to stay with me until I find someone to fill her spot or the days she is not here, and she states that she will find a student to watch him at the house or whatnot; frankly it doesn't really bother me. I've done all I can do. Nor does it bother me that some of you think that I overstepped.

It's ok. We are all unique.