Music Program?

[mom-in-alberta]

I find that because parents are paying us; they quite often have higher expectations as to what we should be doing with our time during the day. They want better food than they serve, more structured activities than they actually do with their kids, an educational program for 10 month olds, and so on, hahaha.
I am completely honest with parents about what our daily routine consists of. At this point, I don't have a "program" to speak of with themes, etc. I would like to do more of it in future. We do crafts, listen to music and have dance parties, go outside to play, and of course have snacks, meals and naps. I have a lot of free play built in to the day right now, partly because of the age variance that I have right now. I think kids learn life skills and develop imagination, etc when I let them loose in the playroom with the toys and costumes. If we over-schedule the activities for our kids, they never learn how to just.... play!
If you think she is worried, present her with what your day-to-day would look like, and with a basic meal plan. Even if you don't use one, jot one down so she has an idea.

[Skysue]

I find that because parents are paying us; they quite often have higher expectations as to what we should be doing with our time during the day. They want better food than they serve, more structured activities than they actually do with their kids, an educational program for 10 month olds, and so on, hahaha.
I am completely honest with parents about what our daily routine consists of. At this point, I don't have a "program" to speak of with themes, etc. I would like to do more of it in future. We do crafts, listen to music and have dance parties, go outside to play, and of course have snacks, meals and naps. I have a lot of free play built in to the day right now, partly because of the age variance that I have right now. I think kids learn life skills and develop imagination, etc when I let them loose in the playroom with the toys and costumes. If we over-schedule the activities for our kids, they never learn how to just.... play!
If you think she is worried, present her with what your day-to-day would look like, and with a basic meal plan. Even if you don't use one, jot one down so she has an idea.

Personally I didn't get the most positve vibe from her so I'm sort of glad it hasn't worked out! I want parents like me!