Restrictions at daycare finally lifted but almost everybody still following them.

[Anonymous]

Ok so just this week restrictions were lifted at the daycare my child goes to. Specifically, the biggest inconvenience which was having to wait in a long line outside every morning since it was limited to one family at a time dropping off in the foyer area. It takes FOREVER because of the couple of families who want to have an entire conversation with the staff member before they leave. Anyway, I was thrilled when this was lifted because no matter the weather or how long it took this was an every day thing. Well, the parents have not changed and still act like it is the rule. I honestly thought maybe they didn't read their email and mentioned it to someone still in line who responded "I'm still going to wait". Usually I'm all "it's everyone's personal choice" but in this particular case this personal choice is now being forced on the people who would like to make a different choice. Like I can't just cut in front of them because they choose to wait. I'm not asking for advice- just venting how I waited two years to not have to stand outside for 20 minutes just to have to keep standing in line for 20 minutes. That's all.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ok so just this week restrictions were lifted at the daycare my child goes to. Specifically, the biggest inconvenience which was having to wait in a long line outside every morning since it was limited to one family at a time dropping off in the foyer area. It takes FOREVER because of the couple of families who want to have an entire conversation with the staff member before they leave. Anyway, I was thrilled when this was lifted because no matter the weather or how long it took this was an every day thing. Well, the parents have not changed and still act like it is the rule. I honestly thought maybe they didn't read their email and mentioned it to someone still in line who responded "I'm still going to wait". Usually I'm all "it's everyone's personal choice" but in this particular case this personal choice is now being forced on the people who would like to make a different choice. Like I can't just cut in front of them because they choose to wait. I'm not asking for advice- just venting how I waited two years to not have to stand outside for 20 minutes just to have to keep standing in line for 20 minutes. That's all.

Thoughts and prayers.

[Anonymous]

If you aren't required to wait in line, just go in. Eho cwres what other people are soing?

[Anonymous]

I would not wait. I would recruit a brave friend to not wait with me. It only takes a few people to get the ball rolling.

That sounds insanely annoying BTW.

[Anonymous]

Parents in DC pare extremely COVID cautious. Covid isn’t going anywhere. If you’re living in the DC area you’ll need to put up with these practices for years. In fact, possible forever.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you aren't required to wait in line, just go in. Eho cwres what other people are soing?

What?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ok so just this week restrictions were lifted at the daycare my child goes to. Specifically, the biggest inconvenience which was having to wait in a long line outside every morning since it was limited to one family at a time dropping off in the foyer area. It takes FOREVER because of the couple of families who want to have an entire conversation with the staff member before they leave. Anyway, I was thrilled when this was lifted because no matter the weather or how long it took this was an every day thing. Well, the parents have not changed and still act like it is the rule. I honestly thought maybe they didn't read their email and mentioned it to someone still in line who responded "I'm still going to wait". Usually I'm all "it's everyone's personal choice" but in this particular case this personal choice is now being forced on the people who would like to make a different choice. Like I can't just cut in front of them because they choose to wait. I'm not asking for advice- just venting how I waited two years to not have to stand outside for 20 minutes just to have to keep standing in line for 20 minutes. That's all.

Sure you can. Go get your kid and they can keep waiting if they want.

[Anonymous]

I can't just cut in front of them because they choose to wait.

Why not? Say 'good morning, excuse me' and walk around them. It's their choice to wait around outside. If they say something, just remind them that the rules have lifted and that you need to get to work.

[Anonymous]

If you can go in, then go in. They can wait but I bet they will stop when everyone goes in ahead of them.

[Anonymous]

I think the commenters are underestimating starting drama with people you see all the time and/or the families then complaining about you "cutting in front of them". Like who needs the extra stress?

[Anonymous]

Confused about what the alternative is - could OP go straight to the classroom? Or does she have to drop off in the foyer too?

Btw what kind of monster has a long convo with teachers at drop off while other parents are waiting behind so they can get to work? Why do the teachers allow this?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Confused about what the alternative is - could OP go straight to the classroom? Or does she have to drop off in the foyer too?

Btw what kind of monster has a long convo with teachers at drop off while other parents are waiting behind so they can get to work? Why do the teachers allow this?

Op here. There is a computer system you have to sign your child into and there is only one. And then yes-you can now take your kid to their classroom. There would be no issue if it just involved walking in to the school. It's the sign in that's the issue.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Ok so just this week restrictions were lifted at the daycare my child goes to. Specifically, the biggest inconvenience which was having to wait in a long line outside every morning since it was limited to one family at a time dropping off in the foyer area. It takes FOREVER because of the couple of families who want to have an entire conversation with the staff member before they leave. Anyway, I was thrilled when this was lifted because no matter the weather or how long it took this was an every day thing. Well, the parents have not changed and still act like it is the rule. I honestly thought maybe they didn't read their email and mentioned it to someone still in line who responded "I'm still going to wait". Usually I'm all "it's everyone's personal choice" but in this particular case this personal choice is now being forced on the people who would like to make a different choice. Like I can't just cut in front of them because they choose to wait. I'm not asking for advice- just venting how I waited two years to not have to stand outside for 20 minutes just to have to keep standing in line for 20 minutes. That's all.

Thoughts and prayers.

I mean, some people have jobs they have to get to. You do understand the purpose of daycare right? So yeah-standing in line for a variable amount of time every morning is a pretty significant inconvenience.

[Anonymous]

I’m confused. You say You have to sign into the computer and there’s only one computer. So regardless of Covid, wouldn’t you need a line for signing into the one computer?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m confused. You say You have to sign into the computer and there’s only one computer. So regardless of Covid, wouldn’t you need a line for signing into the one computer?

+1 What OP is complaining about isn’t COVID related. There needs to be one dedicated person doing sign in and someone else can speak with parents that have questions.