Oh, I hope you feel better quickly. I've worked sick so many days in the past 4 years. There were times when I was directing the play from my recliner chair in the middle of the room under a blankie feeling like death. But I told the parents at the door in the morning that was how I felt and they left their children here anyway! And who gave me the sicknesses? Yep, the little children in my daycare!

My hours are 7:30-5:00 with a maximum 9 hour day. If they go over it is an extra $5/half hour overtime. If they come before 7:30 or stay past 5pm it is $5/half hour early/late fee. I am not a morning person so would not even negotiate with a family who wanted care for 6:30am. I just won't do it. But if you want to do it, I recommend charging the extra fees.