Inconsistent drop off times

[mlc1982]

I mentioned it to mom again yesterday when I picked up dck. Ya, that's right, I picked him up. Don't know why but i offered to pick the dck up on my out since we were heading the direction of the house anyways (in same neighborhood.) Anyway, we'll see how she does next week with getting him here now that I've touched on it again.

[BCParent]

I had a parent do this repeatedly. Then I just rewrote my contract that if a parent is not here within 15 minutes of their child's scheduled drop-off time, they will be marked absent (and I get the day off from their child with pay..hehe). Never had a late drop off ever again.

[Gails]

Too frustrating, not a great way to begin the day; I did provide a schedule... ie I leave and will return by, but am constantly receiving texts... where are you etc., it is crazy... I want the phone with me in case of emergencies but when it turns into a pain because people want directions ... to places I may not even know the street names. I can't text and watch the kids, I also do not have a phone for their convenience I will not answer calls, but don't know what to do with the texts; I don't mind the odd time, I do understand sometimes things don't work the way they should? I feel it is my responsibility to be accessible, but.... I provided the schedule so this does not happen?

[horsegirl]

I put a note on the door when I am leaving for preschool and school drop off. Parents are given notices during the year to remind them of the drop off times. If someone is late they have to wait till I get back from drop off or if I have already put the children in the car and I am ready to leave they must wait also. I don't mine the children having breakfast here, but parents send it and I will either warm it up or just serve it to the child. If they are too late to eat, they eat as much as they can and then we leave. I will not stress myself out because a parent does not respect my time. The same as if parents are constantly late. I will have their children sitting on a bench in the hallway with shoes and coats on, the daycare room lights off, so when the parents come their child is asking them "Why are you always late". This works better than me mentioning it all the time. I will also let them know that if they continue to be late I will add an extra $20. per day to their bill. Money talks and they are always early or on time. This is your business and they need to respect that. Just because you are a home based business does not mean that your time and schedule should not be respected.