Parents who show up early

[JennJubie]

I open at 7:30. Dcp show up 7:20, I'm in the bathroom. They're knocking..... and waiting. 7:30 I open the door. They say something, I tell them that I was in the bathroom, and that I hadn't expected them for ten minutes yet. They look embarrassed, say good bye to dcg and go.

[mimi]

Good for you for standing up for your opening time. If you bang on the door of any other business would they open early for you? Nope, hope they wouldn't try early arrival again.

[Crayola kiddies]

I have a light at my door and my families know if the light is not on then you wait in your car.

[monkeys]

I have one family who tried to show up early once. My husband had left for work and forgot to lock the door, so they knocked and walked in. I was vacuuming and continued until I was done (including the rugs at the front door) then proceeded to the kitchen to put my coffee on. At 7, when I open, I then greeted them at the door. They haven't shown up early since.

I also use my front light to signal that I am open and ready for the day.

[dodge__driver11]

Mokeys that is awesome :P

I had one dcf who did it, they buzzed, and I did not answer until the contracted drop off time, no one has shown up late since then...

[Monday 2 Friday Mama]

Ugh...I hate when parents do this/try to do this. One of my parents did this a couple of weeks ago. I explained to her that I would be more than happy to help her out on the rare occasions when her hubby is out of town and she needs to drop dcg off early, BUT I would require her to notify me the day before so that I would be able to start my own morning routine 15 minutes earlier. Duh ! What is it about some people and their lack of basic manners ? Ask and ye shall (likely) receive, but to just show up without even asking is just plain rude.

[Crayola kiddies]

Yup I had one family ask me if they could drop off early as mom had to start work early and dad was supposed to drop off but got stuck out if town in a snow storm so I said yes she could drop off at 6 instead of 6:45 and when I came out if my bedroom that morning at 5:20 to make my tea and get my kids lunches ready she was already in my basement... Had turned on all my lights and her kids was running laps around my basement and squealing at the top of his lungs ..... I went half way down the stairs and said "oh your early I'm not ready yet." Then I looked at her kid and said "shhh everyone is still sleeping" and I went back up did what i had to do and sat on the couch with my tea till 6. I posted a note that day that the door would now be locked and when the outside light was on then they were welcome to come in. This particular family is no longer with me ; )

[monkeymama]

Yup I had one family ask me if they could drop off early as mom had to start work early and dad was supposed to drop off but got stuck out if town in a snow storm so I said yes she could drop off at 6 instead of 6:45 and when I came out if my bedroom that morning at 5:20 to make my tea and get my kids lunches ready she was already in my basement... Had turned on all my lights and her kids was running laps around my basement and squealing at the top of his lungs ..... I went half way down the stairs and said "oh your early I'm not ready yet." Then I looked at her kid and said "shhh everyone is still sleeping" and I went back up did what i had to do and sat on the couch with my tea till 6. I posted a note that day that the door would now be locked and when the outside light was on then they were welcome to come in. This particular family is no longer with me ; )

oh my goodness Crayola! I would have been livid- 5:20am!! Good for you for standing your ground, that is ridiculous!

[gramma]

Yup I had one family ask me if they could drop off early as mom had to start work early and dad was supposed to drop off but got stuck out if town in a snow storm so I said yes she could drop off at 6 instead of 6:45 and when I came out if my bedroom that morning at 5:20 to make my tea and get my kids lunches ready she was already in my basement... Had turned on all my lights and her kids was running laps around my basement and squealing at the top of his lungs ..... I went half way down the stairs and said "oh your early I'm not ready yet." Then I looked at her kid and said "shhh everyone is still sleeping" and I went back up did what i had to do and sat on the couch with my tea till 6. I posted a note that day that the door would now be locked and when the outside light was on then they were welcome to come in. This particular family is no longer with me ; )

I think I would have asked her to leave. arriving at 5:20 is ridiculous, not to mentioning walking into your house knowing that you werent expecting them till 6.

[JennJubie]

Omg Crayola, I would have flipped! I've had a rough week, I've got 2 non nappers right now and basically haven't had a break all week. I'm tired and I don't think patents realize just how much ten minutes can mean to us in the morning.