What would you do ?????

[Secondtimearound]

So I texted everyone to keep their children home until they are symptom free for 24 hrs !! Ugh dcm of dcg says yes no problem !!!! And dcm if dcb no comment !! So she's prob ticked !!
How do you keep families for years ? Seems like when you agree to everyone's wishes they are happy but insist on enforcing a policy and they are ready to leave ? I feel like I have zero job stability unless I kiss a$$ all the time !!

[5 Little Monkeys]

Yes that is a good point about the doctors. In the case of something that I KNOW is contagious, I would tell the parent I want a 2nd opinion.

secondtimearound...I know how you feel. Even though the mom told me she was leaving for a centre as it was cheaper and than they didn't need a replacement for my holidays, I do wonder if she was still ticked at me for enforcing the sick policy.

[Secondtimearound]

Well I finally got a text and now she doesn't want to have to pay for the 3 days missed ! So writing is on the wall !!
It seems as long as everything goes the way they want ! they have soo many Dayhomes to choose from in my area !

[Crayola kiddies]

did she sign a contract stating that all days are paid for including her childs sick day? if so then remind her of that

[MonkeyPrincess]

Well, if your contract says payment is due regardless of attendance, then she must pay her regular rates, and that's that!. Unless your policy is that a parent doesn't have to pay on any day their child is absent.

[MonkeyPrincess]

did she sign a contract stating that all days are paid for including her childs sick day? if so then remind her of that

even if you have to print her a copy of the page, and highlight the section...lol...soun ds facetious i know...i think a nice, verbal reminder of the policy would help you

[mickyc]

I would remind her of your sick policy and that your contract states she must pay for days they are absent even if they are sick. I just changed my contract to state that I have a right to terminate if a parent doesn't follow my sick policy and continually sends a child to daycare sick. I am hoping that it will make parents really think before sending their child to daycare.

I know she is ticked at you for charging for sick days when you are telling her to keep your child home but if they do decide to leave then just think good riddance. I had 2 families who constantly sent their kids sick to daycare. I got really mad at one family one day (after dcb threw up projectile vomit all over the table and all over the other kids food -dcb told me he told his parents he was not feeling well). It was always awkward after that and it wasn't too long until they gave their notice. It is such a relief having them gone and now I have become more strict with my sick policies. If you want to leave because I have the health of the other children and myself as a priority then so be it.

[mom-in-alberta]

I empathize, as we have had a bunch of germs circulating lately. 'Tis the season, I suppose?
I think if you are going to place your child in a multi-child care environment, you need to be prepared to have some sick days coming your way. It's the reality of having a bunch of walking petri dishes playing in a confined space all day. We can clean, and clean, and clean. They are still breathing! And touching stuff, and even licking stuff that they shouldn't be. LoL
I understand that it is difficult from the parents standpoint, and this is why, in my interview I am upfront about them needing a back-up plan for when Jr gets sick!

[Secondtimearound]

Nobody cares about the contract it seems !!!! Literally there are soo many providers here , they can pick and choose !!!
It is Christmas and everyone is tight and they are expecting me to make allowances for them ! I mean I'm doing this because I'm rich and can afford to give out free care !! Ugh ! Come on !! This is how I make my living too !!
Self absorbed people !!! I mean if you buy a car and only use it 12 days out of 20 they do not give you a portion of your money back !!!!!
I'm officially Scrooge !!!