Dcp entering my home

[bright sparks]

Mommy, It sounds like you have some issues with this family and really the only way to stop this from happening is to take control of the situation. Did this family sign a contract? If so, then you need to tell this mother the very next time you see her that her hours are 7-4 and that she can not show up early or late. If she is only till 4 how is it that she thinks that she will only start to be charged for late pick up at 5:15? Sounds like I'm missing some info there. If you would prefer her not to wander around the house then tell her! She probably doesn't think shes doing anything wrong. Our opinions and values aren't always the same and unless you say something to her then she won't stop and you will continue to be irritated by this woman. Regardless of whether other providers do or don't mind parents wandering through the house, you don't like it, so don't stand for it anymore. Politely remind her that this is not only a home daycare but is your private home and you would prefer it if at drop off and pick up she stayed at the front door/hallway area and as Judy said keep diapers and wipes at the front door. You are allowing her to do these things so you are the only one who can stop it. Open door doesn't work for me at all. If a parent wants to call in during the day they are quite welcome to call ahead to ask so I can make a decision based on our activities on that day as to whether it will be disruptive or not. I actually have it in my contract that the door will always be locked and they should not ever try to enter my house unannounced or without permission. Yes this is a daycare but it is also my home and is not a shop open to all members of the public.

[Mommy]

I like that bright sparks that its right in your contract.