Child has Anxiety - Can't talk to Daycare Mom about it.

[pinkspring331]

Lee Bee and Bright Sparks,

The DCM keeps contacting me regarding her daughter's things that were forgotten here. Her husband came to drop off the funds for the days her daughter was here but he forgot to collect her stuff. She wrote me saying its too bad it had to happen this way etc. No apology or anything. I can't even bring myself to write her back. I just messaged OK back. I feel so much hurt and anger for the things she said to me. The names she called me. It was horrible. I am a sensitive person. I cannot face this woman again. She can get very hostile quickly. The DCG things are just a stuffed animal and sunscreen. Should I write her back and let her know how I feel about the whole situation. If so what do I say? Should I arrange a time for her to collect the DCG's things or have her husband meet my husband. Our husbands are familiar with each other and her husband is very friendly. Let me know.

Edited to Add: Also this whole sitiaton has me not wanting to do daycare ever again. I've been at it almost a year and still have my first family. I only had the DCG as full time and a very part time DCB. So I am out the full time income. The DCB's Mom was very understanding and actually witnessed some of DCM's behavior that day and took my side.

[Lee-Bee]

I would let her know that due to her behavior you are not willing to meet her in person but you will hang her daughters items in a bag from the mailbox on x day from XX-XXpm. Make it a time that your husband is home and avoid that area of the house during that time so you won't see her. Let her know that after that time if the items remain they will be disposed of.

Don't let this bad experience prevent you from providing future care. There are many respectful families out there that will treat you appropriately.