If I'm dead to the world, I close my doors. I ask my parents when they sign on, what the earliest time I can call them to cancel for the day. Usually call if I'm puking or have diarrhea (or both!).

For extra hours - I don't do them. 7:30-5 are my contracted hours, and if they don't like them, then tough. I've lost some great families due to my hours, but I need ME time (or sleep time!). I am NOT a morning person - it's hard enough for me to wake up at 7 a.m.

But like above posters have stated, IF you do decide to take them on, make sure they're paying for it. And hopefully they're picking up earlier too!