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late to collect, so I didn't wait!

57 replies

happydazed · 11/02/2014 23:35

I'm a cm and one of my parents is always late to collect. I have fined her, complained, explained impact on me, my family, other kids. It makes no difference, she apologises but is then at least 10 mins often 40 mins late.

I was going out tonight so waited 10 mins, didn't show so I left and took her child with me. I texted address and said to meet me there, the place is hard to find and she got lost, she wasn't pleased said why can't you just fine me.

I know I can fine her but it's not effective, and I don't want the extra money I want to leave work on time! A friend has said she would be furious if she went to her children's nursery and they weren't there even if she was late. I ended up delaying her an hour tonight when she was only 10 mins late, however I still feel it's fair enough really, am I wrong.

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colditz · 11/02/2014 23:44

Obviously yre not fining her Eough!

FetchezLaVache · 11/02/2014 23:42

She asked why you couldn't just fine her?? She's a piss-taker- happy to throw a bit more cash your way and sod the inconvenience to you! Tbh, I would either give her notice or make a point of going out to a hard-to-find-location every single time she's late from now on.

MyNameIsKenAdams · 11/02/2014 23:42

Well, youve tried everything else so good on you!

I know a CM who had one mindee always left late. In the end she said if mindee was ever still waiting for collection after X time she would assume abandonment and contact social services.

ForgettableTampon · 11/02/2014 23:41

Please give notice, you don't have to put up with this

Shocking behaviour from the parent

TheScience · 11/02/2014 23:41

I think it's fair enough - if nothing else has worked then this is a last resort before giving notice.

Imnotaslimjim · 11/02/2014 23:40

no, you're not wrong and tbh I would be giving her notice. it isn't fair on you, your family or your other charges

onedev · 11/02/2014 23:37

I think it's fair enough - whenever we've used childminders / nursery / nanny, we always ensure to pick up on time. Hopefully lesson learnt on her part & good on you for taking a stand.