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Paid childcare

Discuss everything related to paid childcare here, including childminders, nannies, nurseries and au pairs.

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pissed off with waiting for late mindee

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woahthere · 03/09/2010 09:19

Im sat here waiting for the child who was meant to be here at 8 o clock. i have had no phone call or text. They have done this so many times to me and it really annoys me, Ive waited ages sometimes and then found out they arent even coming. I have politely asked them to make sure they let me know in a reasonable time but they continue not to bother. Its so annoying, I could have ...had a lie in, or gone out with my kids, instead they are sat in the lounge watching tv because we are all waiting. Grrrrrr

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Booh · 03/09/2010 09:22

I go out.

I leave it about 20mins after they are due to arrive and phone them, if I get no answer I send a text - 'Hope all ok, was expecting X this morning - sorry left the house now had to do school run etc'

If the parent still wants me to have the child they can phone me and come and find me!!

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woahthere · 03/09/2010 09:28

I was just going to say, do you think I should just go out. Luckily I didnt have a school run this morning but still fancy going out anyway. I actually cant bear to ring them because Im so annoyed!

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looneytune · 03/09/2010 09:33

God, never stay in just because. Their problem if they turn up and you're not there. I personally would call or text at least BUT they've not bothered with you have they so I can see why you don't want to.

ForzaDelDestino · 03/09/2010 09:37

yy call or text then go out

I had this with one set of parents who started coming late and making my boys late for school

drinkyourmilk · 03/09/2010 09:45

Can you introduce a fee for each time they don't turn up? Or is it possible to fill their space and give notice? I'd be furious.

EmMum06 · 03/09/2010 11:01

I have put it in my policies that drop off and collection times are for a reason and if a parent is late i cannot guarantee that i will be home but they are welcome to call me if i am not home and they can drop their child off to me where ever i am. all kids need a routine and it isn't fair on anyone when they are continually late.

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woahthere · 03/09/2010 11:17

they are not coming, i gave in and called. At least I get paid for it I suppose. I hate them being so flippant about it though. It took ages for me to settle this boy, he was cripplingly shy and at first spent a lot of time just sucking his thumb. When he comes regularly he really comes out of himself, but then when they dont use me I dont see him for weeks and its back to square one. I dont understand them?

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StarExpat · 03/09/2010 11:22

That is so inconsiderate. I agree. Place a fee for every time she wastes your time by not telling you that she's not showing up.

sorrento56 · 03/09/2010 11:24

I would consider giving notice tbh.

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woahthere · 03/09/2010 12:18

can you place a fee for them not showing up if they are paying you for the day despite them not being there?
Really cant give notice, dont want to either, he is lovely

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HSMM · 03/09/2010 18:51

I warn parents in advance that we have a set time for school runs and will be out at those times. Also that we go out during the day, but they are welcome to come and find us if they like. I had a parent call to say he was coming to pick his children up late once (10 mins before pick up time) and he ended up following me all over the county, because I had school runs, after school clubs, drop offs etc that I had to do at set times.

I know they are paying us for the time and I like to be as flexible as possible and I can usually work some kind of comprimise if I know a child will be late, or picked up early, but I have to consider the other children as well.

In your situation I would just say it is OK to drop off late, but you must know in advance (particularly if they are not coming at all), so that you can make plans for ALL the children (and let them know where to drop their child off).

HSMM · 03/09/2010 18:52

Sorry .... that makes it sound like I might know what I'm talking about, but I ended up collecting a child from home at 1130 one day last week, because we waited in for them all morning when we had a day out planned for some school children who were leaving.

sorrento56 · 03/09/2010 18:53

If you want to carry on with them then you need to say to them if they have not arrived by a set time then you will go out. Or just accept waiting in.

missymoo2411 · 04/09/2010 00:42

simple if they are late its there choice so if i am out at say tots the parent has to drop there kids there or were ever i am if i am ot and about i will give them a time that i will be back and believe me i dont rush this usually works ..

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