Have you ever 'timed' collection?
I would love to know how long your average collection takes.
I had a bad experience last time I was minding with a lovely family who used to take ages to leave after collecting their child. I didn't nip it in the bud and it got too awkward to say anything and so put up with it for about three years. We were all determined that I would not fall into that trap again...
My current mum is a bit chatty :panic:
Tonight, DH and DD were telling me off when I finally closed the door on her. They irritated me a bit because there has to be a bit of chit chat sometimes...Last week DH was there at collection too as he was working on the front garden and he struck up a conversation with her and made it last longer than it should have been, so he is no angel when it comes to it, lol.
Today, DH said she was 12 minutes. I reckon it was more like 9 minutes. She did have some important info that she needed to let me know, but then she does flipping draw it out and make the child say thank you and blow me kisses about 65 times. She is so lovely, so I feel bad moaning about her.
Any idea how long your average collection takes?