ok so since starting this whole daycare process, I really try to be flexible. I know people are on tight budgets and childcare costs money. But why do I have a feeling I am being taken advantage of..
I have one little boy(J) who is a full time child. I have his contract written that if he's not here, I don't get paid. This is something that his mom and I discussed and there are reasons behind why its set up like this.(it also gives me a break from him if he isn't here) He has been very consistant and they are understanding of when I get paid and how. (probably b/c they were at a center before and most of my guidelines and pay rates are based on that.)
Well another little boy started last week(L). His parents call me friday night mind you, saying " we have some concerns about your contract" please call us back. well it was after 9 when i got home, and no offense but the weekend is my time to get errands done and see my family. So I was finally able to call them back sat @ 4. I left a voicemail and of course they never called back.
Today his mom calls to tell me of her schedule for the week. So while I have her on the phone I asked what the concerns were. Basically it was all about money...why do we have to pay if he isn't there? well hello he still has a spot in the daycare and I can't take another child on if the spot is taken. Basically I loose money if he isn't here...so to prevent that I have it stated "you pay regardless if he is here"(not word for word, but you get the idea). well why do you get paid for holidays? don't you get paid for holidays? so why can't i? I only picked the major holidays, there are some out there that pick every little tiny holiday and are closed and you need to get paid.
Her schedule changes, so I told her that seen as she is only part time and only for the summer, we could work it out that you only pay when he is here. Pretty black and white right?? wrong she was still confused! ugh...i hope she gets it now, but in the end I'm still loosing money. She really wants a full time spot, which I do have now, but I won't come the end of aug. I'm sorry but according to guidelines I can't have 4 under 2...I told her I would have an opening in Nov when avery turns 2. she says well everyone has an opening then, i need one now. Daycares can change overnight...so just keep asking and calling!
I wonder what I got myself into sometimes!
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Good lord! You would think that people would think of these questions before enrolling their child into a daycare and not after.... people are so inconsiderate sometimes. How else do they think you make money? It's not like you're doing it for free, you need to make a living just as these parents do.
hellloooo... what do they think you are going to take care of their child for nothing??
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