Venting

My almost 2 year old just started daycare a month ago. She’s never been in daycare and this is a transition for her, myself and dad. Well I signed up for a parent teacher conference phone call yesterday and never received a call. So today when I picked up my kid I asked if they had a moment to discuss with me then and they did. So mid conversation (let’s call teacher Anne), Anne smiled at the director (let’s call her Beth). Beth apparently made some sort of face or something behind my back.

There was an incident that took place a couple weeks of my kid being enrolled. She apparently did not get lunch because there was not enough food. I reiterated what was told to us in the beginning. That we could provide food and they would still offer their food. Apparently, that was not the case this day as my kid was crying her little heart out because she was hungry and wanted to eat her teachers cupcake. I confronted Anne and she was so dry and short. Anne said it wasn’t enough pizza. Um what??? I pay $1,400 monthly for 1 kid how do you not have enough food. I was so pissed and asked who do I need to talk to and she pointed and said Ms. Beth is right there. I confronted Ms. Beth and we ended up going into her office as kids were being kids. We get into the office a different teacher is sitting in Beth’s chair while we were discussing so she heard everything that I needed to say. I told her how I felt about Anne and that I am a vocal person and I care about my kid wellbeing as a parent should.

The next day Beth called me and told me the complete opposite of what she informed Dad and I regarding lunch from home and doctors note. Now, the doctors note should say my kid has dietary restrictions and if I provide lunch I’ll have to provide breakfast, lunch and snacks OR I can let them provide all 3. So we decided to let them provide all 3 so that she can adjust to eating their food.

Well, now I’ve noticed a difference in ALL of the staff towards me. I feel as though when they see me they’re like “here she comes or oh gosh it’s her again”. I really liked the reviews and this daycare and my kid seems to be adjusting well. How would you handle this???

Note to mention I have signed up to be on the parent teacher committee at a previous event and haven’t heard anything. Although I try to small talk with the staff I feel like I’m being more of a bother, even if it’s just a good morning.