Juggilng Part-timers!

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Originally Posted by kidlove

re: apples and bananas: you cant terminate a part timer if a full timer comes along.
You could add to your contracts that part time is contingent based on the need for full time. I have in the past used this for people who only want a couple days a week, I informed them I had a spot but temp only based on the filling of the full time I had available, sometimes they bite on it. I have also approached a parent with a offer of raising fees (to near full time charge) or having them lose their spot to a full timer. Just have something in your contracts so you have the freedom to do it!

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Smart idea. When my child was part time YMCA care it was based on the part time space being available. If they filled up it was understood that I could either take the full time spot of be removed from the program.

I charge $5.00 more per day for part-timers. The only way I will take a part-timer really is if they are current clients going down for mat leave or someone I know. The main reason is that newbie babies don't transition too well coming only a few days a week. Who wants to transition for a couple of months with what could be done in a few weeks.

I have 2 part timers atm who have both been here for years so it is perfect. It works out that it is some extra cash too. :)