Strange Request?

[BlueRose]

This is normal. I personal don't allow it. A child always acts differently when their mom is with them, so she will not see a "true picture" of how her child will be. I feel that it is confusing for the child and unfair to the other children. I tell this to parents and also ask them if they would like someone they have never meet and I really don't know in the daycare around their child. They usually say no.

If you do decide to allow it, then make sure the mom is aware that you are not there to talk to her, but to watch all the kids in your care. I would also keep it to one hour.