WAHM declined aftercare

[Anonymous]

DS's school recently told us we're not eligible for aftercare because my "mother's work address matches family's home address." We explained the situation to them (100% telework), but apparently they "reserve to right to limit spots to those who need them most." Mm-kay. DS is going into kindergarten, and can't spent 4 hours a day entertaining himself. I know there's not much I can do about this, but has anyone else experienced it?

I don't live in DC (haven't since kids), for whatever that's worth.

[Anonymous]

Obviously I meant denied! Sorry!

[Anonymous]

I'd put down your work address as where your company is located.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'd put down your work address as where your company is located.

That's in DC, unfortunately. We're in CA. They'd never buy that either.

[Anonymous]

They don't sound smart enough to be taking care of children, frankly.

[Anonymous]

Can you show them the company policy that requires you to have child care in order to telecommute and that you'll be fired if you don't have it? Most companies put that in writing somewhere.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They don't sound smart enough to be taking care of children, frankly.

They think I'm lying about WAH, obviously. I don't see how it matters, but that's the deal.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Can you show them the company policy that requires you to have child care in order to telecommute and that you'll be fired if you don't have it? Most companies put that in writing somewhere.

I've shown them that plus everything else I can think of. We're likely pulling him out and going public over it (can't find a center with transportation and aftercare locally). It sucks, but it is what it is. I was mostly just curious if this is common.

[Anonymous]

Can you get a letter showing you are required to have childcare?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Can you show them the company policy that requires you to have child care in order to telecommute and that you'll be fired if you don't have it? Most companies put that in writing somewhere.

I've shown them that plus everything else I can think of. We're likely pulling him out and going public over it (can't find a center with transportation and aftercare locally). It sucks, but it is what it is. I was mostly just curious if this is common.

Well, if it's a private school, you have other choices. Certainly we were never asked for our justification for aftercare at my kid's school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Can you show them the company policy that requires you to have child care in order to telecommute and that you'll be fired if you don't have it? Most companies put that in writing somewhere.

I've shown them that plus everything else I can think of. We're likely pulling him out and going public over it (can't find a center with transportation and aftercare locally). It sucks, but it is what it is. I was mostly just curious if this is common.

Well, if it's a private school, you have other choices. Certainly we were never asked for our justification for aftercare at my kid's school.

If this is how they respond to a need for aftercare, you are better off going somewhere else. The appropriate, and easy, response is for them to provide aftercare for everyone who needs it, even if they have to hire more staff. Just imagine how they would respond to an actual difficult problem.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Can you show them the company policy that requires you to have child care in order to telecommute and that you'll be fired if you don't have it? Most companies put that in writing somewhere.

I've shown them that plus everything else I can think of. We're likely pulling him out and going public over it (can't find a center with transportation and aftercare locally). It sucks, but it is what it is. I was mostly just curious if this is common.

Well, if it's a private school, you have other choices. Certainly we were never asked for our justification for aftercare at my kid's school.

No, this is not common. That’s just ridiculous.

[Anonymous]

I’d honestly reconsider attending that school if it’s a private.

[Anonymous]

Just out of principle, I would show them a letter written by your employer on company letterhead stating that you are working for them and need childcare when teleworking.
What a bunch of morons they are.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Can you show them the company policy that requires you to have child care in order to telecommute and that you'll be fired if you don't have it? Most companies put that in writing somewhere.

I've shown them that plus everything else I can think of. We're likely pulling him out and going public over it (can't find a center with transportation and aftercare locally). It sucks, but it is what it is. I was mostly just curious if this is common.

Can you use your husband’s work address?