Aghhhhh I'm not a nurse!

[Kaybeaa]

Parent whose child I have before and after school 3 days a week has texted to say that her daughter is feeling run down with a bad cold and could she come to me tomorrow rather than go to school. Tomorrow I have no other children and I've got loads of paperwork to do for ofsteds impending visit and really don't see why I should play nurse when the child should clearly be at home in bed. Why do parents think we are nurses as well as childminders? I don't particularly want to catch this cold either or pass it on to my own child! How do I tell her NO politely without looking really mean??

[blue bear]

I'm sorry but no if she is not well enough for school then I'm not allowed to have her here.

[shortstuff]

I agree if she isnt well enough for school then she needs to be home with a parent.

Maybe point out that you work using the same guidance as a school for illness so if school cant have her neither can you.

[Kaybeaa]

I've just replied giving those examples...no response yet!, I don't think it's unreasonable for me to say no to this but for some reason I always doubt myself. I imagine she's now making a voodoo doll of me!!

[sing-low]

Completely unfair of parent to even ask, IMO. Just say 'no'.

[smurfette]

Completely unfair of parent to even ask, IMO. Just say 'no'.

Yes very cheeky and uou are right to say no

[Ripeberry]

She's trying her luck. Well done for standing your ground

[Maza]

They just don't get it! I think sometimes they see us as a third Granny for the child or some doting Auntie, rather than really taking us for granted. Well done for saying no though!