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    This is business. What you find petty, I find...

    This is business. What you find petty, I find necessary. As a business, if you want something to stop, attach a fee to it. It's an effective way to stop a behavior pretty quickly!
    And yes, I charge...
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    Do I make parents responsible for their child...

    Do I make parents responsible for their child when they are present? Absolutely yes!

    I would write up an addendum that would need to be signed and returned stating:

    Subject: Closing Time
    ...
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    I think those of us that said our kids didn't...

    I think those of us that said our kids didn't have to participate would still be using common sense with our expectations of our own children. Even though I don't force my children to play with the...
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    Once my kids were old enough to play in their own...

    Once my kids were old enough to play in their own house without direct supervision, I let them. For my son, it was 5 years old, for my daughter it was 4.

    This is their home and they are ENCOURAGED...
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    I'm assuming you probably verbally agreed to drop...

    I'm assuming you probably verbally agreed to drop off a deposit and take the spot, which is why she's upset- since it takes time and effort to fill our spots and if we turn other people down while...
  6. I hope it went well! Let us know that you're ok...

    I hope it went well!
    Let us know that you're ok too!!
  7. Oh my goodness. Honestly, I think it's a huge...

    Oh my goodness.
    Honestly, I think it's a huge liability to let that family come back for even one more day.
    I would terminate effective immediately and tell them you'll mail the 2 day refund.
    Keep...
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    7 years ago, I could have written this exact...

    7 years ago, I could have written this exact post.

    Because it's family, it's hard to separate the business relationship from the family relationship because the ramifications of HOW these parents...
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    Everything you described in your policy sounds a...

    Everything you described in your policy sounds a lot like the Baby Center article here:
    http://www.babycenter.com/0_teething_11403.bc

    I also am a firm believer that teething does not cause...
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    Yes, anyone can develop asthma at any age. To me,...

    Yes, anyone can develop asthma at any age. To me, this sounds like viral induced asthma or pneumonia.
  11. So, let me get this straight. She expected you...

    So, let me get this straight.
    She expected you to get dressed, get all the other kids you care for dressed, and risk everyones safety's in bad weather conditions to retrieve her child and all WALK...
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    You've gotten great advice. I just wanted to...

    You've gotten great advice. I just wanted to chime in about how you asked if it was ok to confront the issue.
    This is your business, your decision, your rules.
    So many of us forget this way too...
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    While I understand this, I disagree to a degree. ...

    While I understand this, I disagree to a degree.
    I don't allow parent visits during daycare hours for the safety of myself, my business and my daycare children.
    If a parent is here with a full...
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    I'm not specifically referring to anyone. If it...

    I'm not specifically referring to anyone.
    If it works for you, that's great.
    I certainly don't mean to come across harsh, but I personally just feel that no parents are going to look out for your...
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    Do what's right for YOU and your family. Yes, we...

    Do what's right for YOU and your family.
    Yes, we want to be "nice" and accommodating. But where does nice get you when you let them call the shots and you're left struggling to fill the spots later...
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    Agree: definitely demand more for late pick ups...

    Agree: definitely demand more for late pick ups (unless you WANT to work longer) to deter the people who WILL take advantage!
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    I'm right there with you! For the most part, my...

    I'm right there with you!
    For the most part, my current families are pretty good about payment. But there are the occasions where someone pays me late, which just so happened this week.
    :mad:
    I...
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    I also offer organic foods and my rates reflect...

    I also offer organic foods and my rates reflect that. However, I make it clear to my parents (and have raised my rates based on organic prices in the past) that my grocery expenses require me to...
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    I was able to call the transportation/bus line...

    I was able to call the transportation/bus line and have them move the bus stop for me. It's now at the end of my driveway. :thumbup:
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    If it were me...I would focus on the soaps/creams...

    If it were me...I would focus on the soaps/creams and possibly do back up care for other providers on the side. If you decide to go this route- definitely let other providers know you aren't here to...
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