Interview/Tour - Do you Show Parents Your Bedrooms?

[MonkeyPrincess]

Right now i only have one DCK that naps, and come hell or high water, she will not sleep in her playpen in our spare bedroom. The mom is ok with her sleeping in the living room on one of those toddler pull out couches- as long as she sleeps! With that being said, i don't show our bedrooms, unless the child will be sleeping while in my care, then i show our spare bedroom. As for the other bedrooms, no one needs to see them, it's none of their business.

[Sandbox Sally]

I didn't show the bedrooms. They asked about naps, and I mentioned that they are in playpens in our family bedrooms upstairs. They nodded and smiled, and I moved on in my chat seamlessly.

Thanks for all the advice!

I think they're going to sign, too. She emailed me this am and told me they need to see one more place on Monday, but that she and her husband agree that they are very comfortable with me, and she said, "but to be honest, we both think that you are exactly what we are looking for". Fingers crossed.

This will be the child that replaces the two after school kiddies from my other thread. I will be giving notice to the older kids as soon as I hear a confirmed yes from this interview.

Thanks again, everyone.

[Sandbox Sally]

Oh and will somebody PLEEEASE remind me in the future that I hate doing daycare for school aged kids?? LOL My second sib set is leaving in June, and I can't WAIT to replace them with a baby!

[Momof4]

Congratulations in advance Alpha! I hope you are writing in this thread on Monday that you have the signed contract in your hands.

[Sandbox Sally]

Haven't heard from them yet. I think their last interview is tonight. I am counting down...hopefully they sign. School aged dcb said the EFF word twice on Friday afternoon in front of my toddlers and babies. I am tired of his shenanigans. Just way too many reasons to terminate, kwim?? lol

[angelina]

My kids bedroom is their sacred space. I don't show it, and i remind all daycare kids that it is a private space for them.

My living room is where they nap: 1 baby, 1 toddler, my 2 toddlers go up to their bedroom to nap. Also, half playroom, music and dance room. I sing with them and dance ZUMBA here.

My basement is finished, it is also a full play area. And when its summer, my fence backyard counts.

[Harmoni]

That's my personal space and all the kids do is sleep up there so no we don't go up there. Some have asked and most are accaptable with the response that I've given. One dad was very persistant so I brought down the play pen and said this is where YOUR child will sleep

Yikes! Is it just me, or do others find it weird when they don't drop it after being told it's a private room?? I had one lady come for a interview and it felt more like I was doing a open house for sale! She was opening doors and cupboards, wanted to see EVERY room! It left me with a wtf was that feeling?? So glad she didn't sign on! Geesh!

[fruitloop]

I only show them our bedrooms if they ask to see them. I don't offer it up ever.