DS, 8 months old, has a fundraiser!

[skuttle]

When I picked up DS from daycare earlier this week, he was sent home with info for a fundraiser! I didn't know daycares did fundraisers. It's for computers and new playground equipment (the daycare moved to their new location almost a year ago). And we're selling expensive stuff, too...cookie dough that goes for $12-14 a bucket! I can't believe it! Can't DS be exempt until he can actually use the computers and playground equipment?

So...anyone want some cookie dough?

 

[shep]

No, but had to say I loved the pic in your siggie..

 

[GoofItUp]

Take the form back and tell them that you drove your DS around the neighborhood, but you just could not get him to get out of the car and go to the door to solicit.

Of course, then we'll need to talk about how you can't make your kids mind!

 

[DoeWDW]

My kids attended a non-profit community day care. They also rely on fundraisers, since many of the parents could not afford full tuition. They were able to use United Way money to meet staff costs and basics but there was no money left over for the "extras" like computers and playground equipment.

If you feel you do not want to participate in the fundraiser, that is your choice. Another option is to forget about the expensive cookie dough and just give them an extra $5 donation if you feel compelled to help.

 

[Toby'sFriend]

Has he picked out his prizes yet?

 

[CEDmom]

I think you need to tell your son to stop being such a slacker and get out there and sell, sell, sell .

One idea you might want to suggest to the Director is to look into grants available from companies in your area. DD's Director did that a few years ago and got a $25k grant. Most companies have a "good neighbor" program for these sorts of things. The money was used for computers and playground equipment.

I don't do the fund raisers I just give a donation directly.

 

[Kimberle]

Boy, he's late! Brittany had her 1st when she was 6 mths old! We'd been at the center only a couple of weeks when I was "presented" with a box of $1 candy bars to sell.

 

[pattyT]

I quess it makes a difference if it is a non-profit organization, or for profit.

Non profit then I can understand it
but if you are shelling out big $ on a weekly basis I would say enough is enough

Although if it is the same Cookie Dough DD had for her Little Leauge fundraiser it is pretty good

 

[cajunmommy]

Hello there skuttle!

It was an eye-opening experience for us as well 5 years ago! At the time our day care gave us the option of selling the quota or donating the comparable amount. I balked at both, quite honestly. Despite the tax write-off, I felt they should've just passed on the extra cost in tuition since the fundraisers are scheduled like clockwork 2x a year.

Since then I've realized they probably bring in more $$ through these sales instead of raising tuition (which happens anyhow.) It's tough for DH & me however - he works in a small office & most of my co-workers can't afford the same $12 cookie dough. Can't even think of asking the neighbors - the kids in public school are selling the same stuff!!

Understand the frustration - most of the new furniture, cribs, etc. seems to come along after my DS's have left that particular age group. Gotta love it!

 

[jennyl772003]

My son went to a for-profit branch day care for after school care. One day my son came home with a fund raising booklet. I could not believe it! I was paying good money to have them watch him only 2 hours a day, and now they wanted me to sell junk!? I did not do it. Lo and behold, a few months later they raised tuition. Some of these centers are a joke. Just wait until your children are school age and you have to choose the center that has transportation to your childs school. They charge an arm and a leg for those stupid before and after school programs!

 

[shortbun]

LOL! I have 3 tubs of cookie dough in my frig. If it's the kind
we sold, you can eat it raw as they use fake eggs. Believe it or not, that was a major selling point at our school. The dough is
great and can freeze for up to 6 months. I made all my cut out
Christmas cookies out of the sugar cookie dough. As far as
participating in a fund raiser with a child that young-buy some
yourself and skip the rest if you are so inclined; there will be
plenty of opportunity later!!!
Enjoy your cookie dough!
mimi

 

[skuttle]

I don't mind doing fundraisers (DH on the other hand would rather just write a check), I just never knew they did fundraisers for daycares! I can understand it, though, since the daycare is run by one woman....i.e. not part of a church, school, etc. And, they just moved to this new location and they've been doing tons of repairs, renovations, etc. I was in band in highschool and DH is a music teacher so we are very familiar with fundraisers.

Glad to hear this cookie dough may be good. It does say it can freeze for up to 6 mths so it must be the same. We are already buying three and my mom is buying one for us in addition (she's diabetic so can't eat it but there's no way Meme won't buy something from her grandson! )

I just had no clue that all of this would start so soon!!

 

[Lewski709]

I don't understand it at all and I would adamently protest it. What a scam! She get's reimbursed for anything she purchases not to mention a portion of general day to day necessities (ie. carpet reimbursement for wear and tear, fencing, paper, food, etc.).

 

[castlegazer]

I actually disagree about understanding if its a non-profit - and the price per child for non-profits is the same as for-profit its just a different way of running the center - so I am still getting soaked regardless for my DS's care - which is oustanding I might add. We use a non-profit center and my DH is on the board - they do not do this, but they do raise tuition due to health care increases and the like. I actually would feel a little put off by this. What our center DOES do is some of the parents who are CM or Pampered Chef reps will hold fundraising evening where they donate all profits from their open house to the center. I love these and go to each and every one of them because I think its just awesome that these parents do this for our center. This is voluntary and no one is forced to partcipate or give money.

There are better way to raise funds for the center than to make parents solicit co-workers, which is actually not allowed in my workplace.

 

[Pooh93]

And so it begins! However, he's soooo cute, I don't think anyone could say "no" to him.

 

[nativetxn]

I don't eat cookies, sent you a pm, though

My son started Montessori school at age 18 months and they had fundraisers all the time back then.

 

[Toby'sFriend]

actually disagree about understanding if its a non-profit - and the price per child for non-profits is the same as for-profit its just a different way of running the center - so I am still getting soaked regardless for my DS's care - which is oustanding I might add.

But at least the Not For Profit Centers usually have some type of Board or Parent's organization that oversees the funds.

I'm uncomfortable with the Private Daycare Center Fundraising. Nobody except the Owner of that Center knows what the Profit Margins are and whether or not other funds are actually available to purchase the equipment. There is also no way for the Parents to give input on what should be purchased with the Proceeds of a Fundraiser. Donations aren't even Tax Deductible.

As always -- I hate product sales as a fundraiser. Ther merchandise is ridicuously overpriced and 2/3 or more of it doesn't even stay in the community. It goes to the Fundraising Company to cover their product and profit.

 

[Deb in IA]

Brace yourself, skuttle. It's just beginning . . .

 

[mommytotwo]

That is some expensive cookie dough-good luck in selling it.