Back To Basics

It has occurred to me after reading a number of forum posts both on the Daycare Provider Connection and other message boards that there are a number of newbies and seasoned providers alike who are missing the boat on the most fundamental daycare know-how. Every time I see a forum post of a provider asking the same question that has been addressed a thousand times before I shudder just a little. It is not the question that causes my immediate dismay but the answers that often follow.



I do not profess to know it all. There is plenty in life that is yet to be learned. But there is one thing I DO know - how to run the business side of daycare. Parents follow my policies. Parents in my care do not send sick children. Parents in my care do not arrive early or pick up late. Parents in my care do not "forget" payment. Parents in my care do not feel free to deduct payment from a cheque because their child missed a day the previous week. In short, parents would not dare to do such things because they understand that I am running a business. It is not by chance that the parents have come to realize the necessity of following policies. I am solely responsible for their towing the line. I have instilled this sense of responsibility in them. And, just as I claim responsibility for having zero problems on the business side of daycare I too, must claim responsibility should a problem ever crop up. For it is the business OWNER who allows such things to happen. Clients (and people in general) will only take advantage of you if you allow it.

I will share with you how I do it - from start to finish - from advertising for that open spot to signing on and keeping a family in care.


And with that I want to introduce the next series of blog entries - Back To Basics.



















For concerns, advice or suggestions I welcome your email at judytrickett@yahoo.ca