So annoyed

[Ellabella]

I have a daycare family who has been here since march they gave me notice 2 weeks ago that they are leaving as a spot at a daycare centre has opened up. so I advertised and have found a new family the new little boy started yesterday. I let all my families know that we have anew friend starting. today after drop off the mom of the girl who is leaving messaged me to say that they were not aware he was fulltime and are concerned for the safety of their daughter that they didn't sign up for this and did not pay for this then she told me she would be sending the dad to pick up their daughter he came got her and said they would call me later to let me know what they would be doing. i'm shocked, hurt and to be honest quite angry it ticks me off that they don't trust my judgement and feel like they can't trust me, and it ticks me off because they are leaving in 2 weeks and are getting worked up for no reason. I had 4 plus mine now i have 5 plus mine. rant over i feel a little better now!!

[Skysue]

If you are within your ratios then it's none of there business who your other clients are. Do you think a centre would notify them of new clients absolutely not?

[pink]

So sorry to hear Ellabella, it's seem like your family that is leaving is just trying to find another way out. Life as a daycare provider is difficult, last week, I had to make a decision about a family giving me notice and I decided for them to leave immediately. It affected me financially, $350.00 for two weeks of care is a lot of money. It's not the DCK fault it's the parents fault, when you find a nice provider that take very good care of your child why do you want to pull him out. Daycare parents want everything sometimes, it's none of their business what your ratio's are, maybe it's best that they leave immediately.

[treeholm]

As long as they gave you a deposit for the last two weeks of care, you don't need to worry if they decide to leave immediately. My parents are welcome to stay during the last two weeks of care, but if they leave early, bonus! I still get paid.

[mimi]

Yes, it is inconsiderate for them to doubt your abilities, especially when their child has been in your care for a while now. It is too bad they couldn't leave on a happy note. Are they attempting to leave earlier and not want to pay since your daycare is now offering something "they didn't sign up for"
I would just adopt a "who cares" attitude with them as they are working themselves up over nothing. I wouldn't even justify yourself to them. Let centre care have them.

[Momof4]

Did they pay you for the two weeks I hope? I agree with the others that it doesn't matter if they pull their child now or what they use as their excuse but they owe you for the two weeks or whatever is stated in your contract. You know that you haven't done anything wrong. Good luck with your new family and I hope they treat you a lot better than the last family!

[Ellabella]

Thank you all! yes I have the 2 week deposit so I won't be out any money

[playfelt]

Sounds like they are just put out that you were able to replace them so quickly. Their complaint of too many kids makes no sense when they are going to centre care. They thought they were in control and well don't like being snubbed by learning they are expendable and easily replaced. Good for you for filling the space so quickly. Maybe they were hoping you would take a long time and if daycare centre didn't work out the space would still be there for her. As long as you have been paid just go about life as normal and let them do what they want to do.

[Other Mummy]

Playfelt is 100% correct in her thinking. This is EXACTLY why they got so miffed. Too bad. Let them get mad. NEXT....

[DayHomeMama]

I agree, you're completely in the right here, not to mention within your ratios! They have nothing to complain about and I think they're upset that you're not begging them to stay. Sounds like it's not much of a loss for you