I love my job.....today.

[Crayola kiddies]

I must be very lucky cause I have all golden parents ( must be my exceptional interviewing skills ; )....). I never have to ask twice for supplies, and all the kids have the proper outdoor wear everyday and I even had a parent bring me a shepards pie yesterday .... She said " serve it to your family or to the daycare kids .... Your choice but you do so much and I appreciate it!!!" What a wonderful woman..... here she is spending the last of her mat leave packing up her house to move in two weeks time and she is making me a shepards pie..... I was truly truly touched !!!!!

[Bugaboo]

Speaking of attacking, who exactly is being attacked and doing the attacking??

[Crayola kiddies]

I wouldn't. I want the person caring for my child to be honest with themselves and their peers. No job is all rainbows and butterflies and trying to convince yourself that it is is NOT safe for anyone. Just my two cents.

Yikes!!! I do think she was being honest ..... IMO this is how she feels ...... I can also say with relative certainy that she knows it's not "all rainbows and butterflies" just by the title of her post .......

[jazmic]

I wouldn't. I want the person caring for my child to be honest with themselves and their peers. No job is all rainbows and butterflies and trying to convince yourself that it is is NOT safe for anyone. Just my two cents.

Come on, now. I think that's taking it too far. She came here to post about what she feels. It's not up to any of us to accuse her of "not being honest with herself". I think the very title of her post "I love my job... today" makes it be known that she also has peaks and valleys like all the rest of us. Let's be happy that she had a good day. This is supposed to be a safe place for people to be able to express what they feel. And honestly, I'm surprised at how badly this whole thread has turned out. Couldn't we just be happy that someone posted a happy thread and move on??

[Crayola kiddies]

No kidding ... With all the drama who needs to watch young and the restless!!

[LittleWing]

that wasn't exactly my intention. I was referring to the comment made by the parent I quoted not the original post. See? Words can certainly (and very quickly!) be misinterpreted by anyone when you are posting on an OPEN forum. It's funny how many of the people who are quoting my post are the same who defended the op with her misuse of the word "PERK". I maintain that being paid is NOT a perk and to think your job is so wonderful that being paid is, in and of itself, a perk, does lead me to stand by my post. You are all welcome to disagree. And just fyi, all my HAPPY, well cared for, and safe little daycare kids are all happily napping...and I do expect to be paid on time tomorrow for making this a consistently positive and safe environment for those kids.
I don't know the op or anyone on this site really, but in my experience, again, not talking about op or any of you personally, the providers that I have met in person who are all sunshine and lollipops are the ones who, a-quit b-snap (hence the dangerous for everyone comment) c-are inwardly miserable and resenting the kids in their care.
I again, was referring to the parent's comment, which, while innocent, I believe to be somewhat worrisome. I would not leave my child with someone who puts on a show (not that op was....) you really can't judge a book by it's cover when it comes to finding childcare. I think it's awesome op was having a terrific day and shared it. I also think saying being paid is a "perk" is a bad idea.

[happymomma]

Just to clarify - I searched long and hard for the right daycare provider and by no means does she "put on a show." She genuinely loves her job and I know this for a fact. I am no fool. I am also a strong believer that positive energy breeds positive events and maybe that's why some of the most positive (and IMO best) childcare providers have some of the "best" parents!

[sunnydays]

Yes, I do believe parents (I have been on both sides...had my kids in daycare before and now have my own daycare) can tell if we actually like our jobs...it shows in the dedication and hard work and positive energy we put into everything we do. And you can see it in the kids who are thriving That doesn't mean we don't have bad moments or bad days sometimes as anyone does (parents included) and I let my daycare parents know about these sometimes as I think it helps them understand the reality of running a daycare and that while some moments positively stink (sometimes literally LOL), we can still love our jobs It sounds like you have a great daycare provider and I am so happy you came here to post about her! We hear way too many unhappy parent stories and I think it was very brave and positive of you to post your good news story. I do not think that your positive provider who loves her job is dangerous because she is too happy or putting on a show!

Just to clarify - I searched long and hard for the right daycare provider and by no means does she "put on a show." She genuinely loves her job and I know this for a fact. I am no fool. I am also a strong believer that positive energy breeds positive events and maybe that's why some of the most positive (and IMO best) childcare providers have some of the "best" parents!

[giraffe]

Ok ok... I love my job too. It works great for my family. I enjoy being with little ones I love the perks of having a 10 step comute to my coffe pot, i love being home for my children after school, I love watching little ones learn and grow and I love love love seeing that magic in their eyes when they discover pride. I love hanging out at the park and I love creating artwork and I even love circle time. But would I do it 7:30 - 5:00 every day for free?? NEVER EVER EVER!! And to those of you who think that daycare is a walk in the park, you are sadley mistaken. And to those of you who put on a "always happy face" on forums you are not fooling anyone.

[sunnydays]

Personally, I haven't seen anyone here put on an "always happy face" here. We are coming here to get support, advice, share stories and ideas, vent etc. Just because someone wants to share something positive, does not mean she is trying to fool us into thinking she lives in some type of daycare eutopia. I don't believe the OP said she would do it for free...I sure wouldn't either! It is very hard work and has some really crummy parts...but overall it is great for me and if I post something positive in that regard, I don't think I am trying to fool anyone into believing anything in particular.

Ok ok... I love my job too. It works great for my family. I enjoy being with little ones I love the perks of having a 10 step comute to my coffe pot, i love being home for my children after school, I love watching little ones learn and grow and I love love love seeing that magic in their eyes when they discover pride. I love hanging out at the park and I love creating artwork and I even love circle time. But would I do it 7:30 - 5:00 every day for free?? NEVER EVER EVER!! And to those of you who think that daycare is a walk in the park, you are sadley mistaken. And to those of you who put on a "always happy face" on forums you are not fooling anyone.