I have to console the parents too???

[Secondtimearound]

Yes I think parents like that feeling and who can blame them ! I have the job to cuddle and play and they are rushing around trying to get lo fed , dressed and out the door ! I couldn't imagine my child being excited to play with another "mom" . In a perfect world I understand it is best for the child to feel connected to someone else but I'm not perfect and at times would prob feel badly as well !!
I would text her pics and reassure her as much as possible when you have the time , I may not always answer her texts so that she understands while you understand her feelings you have more than one child in your care and are not on call so to speak !!

[cfred]

Sounds like we're on the same page 5LM and 2ndtimearound! Yep, I have a little guy who would flip right out at the hand over. I told dad to stand outside the door for a second to hear what happens next - of course the kid stopped Something I've started doing, with the parents' permission of course, is to post pics of our meals and a couple activities through the day on FB. They love it!!! PLUS, it's awesome advertising for me as they share some of the photos on their pages too Helllooooo free advertising!

[5 Little Monkeys]

I keep saying that I'm going to start a fb page specifically for my daycare but I never get around to it!!

[33 Daiseys]

I strongly disagree with not giving out your cell number. In fact I don't give out my home number at all, because that is my personal number and my cell is my business number.

I also don't agree with parents not being able to get a hold of me for hours. We go to play groups, story time at the library, parks ect. We take the bus, and unlike you have have many emergencies. The most recent being that one of my clients had to be rushed to the hospital for a emergency c- section. The most serious being one of my families the dad was in a car accident 10 minutes after dropping off the kids, and almost being killed.
Possibly it is personal likes and taste, but I prefer that parents are able to get a hold of me, and know that they can at any time during the day. I know that I expect to be able to get a hold of the parents if I need them at any time ,and ask that if a parent is going to be in meetings or if they will be away from their cell for an extended period of time then to then to let me know.