Paying for a child's sick day

[Inspired by Reggio]

Whoot Whoot - gotta love when we worry for nothing - glad she learned from the last encounter and chose to follow the contract

[samantha3]

That is awesome news! Way to go !!!

[Fearlessbaby]

I've had a breakout of Hand, Food and Mouth and really hope the parents who've taken 4 days off don't hassle me about refunds. They all pay in advance.

[bright sparks]

I've had a breakout of Hand, Food and Mouth and really hope the parents who've taken 4 days off don't hassle me about refunds. They all pay in advance.

Well if you have closed your daycare then they are entitled to a refund but if they have chosen to keep their child home then no refund. That being said, I am not familiar with H,F &M so I don't know how contagious it is, if you stayed open even though it was in the best interest and safety of everyone to close, then maybe the right thing to do would be to meet halfway and offer a 50% refund.

[mickyc]

No refund here. I have had children away for a week at a time and they still all paid me. I am open so therefore being paid. If I close due to illness then that is different.

[madmom]

At interview I tell parent that your child's sick days must be paid. I have my responsibilities financially and still must make mortgage payments whether you come or not. Most people understand and those that don't can find care elsewhere and take advantage of someone else