Late. Again....

[playfelt]

Is this the only family that stays till 6:00 as in are you going to change your hours to close sooner when you advertise. If so you could start out that way with a letter saying with the summer coming and your desire to spend more time with your own family enjoying it that you have decided to close the daycare at 5:30 and late fees will apply for every 10 minutes late. Then add that any pickup that goes beyond 6:00 pm will be grounds for immediate dismissal.

It would be interesting to know when they are put to the test if they can actually manage to hurry their little buns and get there in time. I know people that have done this and miraculously once the hours were changed they managed to pick up their kids on time.

You sort of have nothing to lose to try it in the sense that you were going to terminate anyways.

[samantha3]

Hi Playfelt, everyone picks up around 5:20-5:40pm, it is not the time of 6 that I have a problem with. It is the constant lateness that bothers me, even after having spoken to them verbally and sent out group notices as reminders. I already know for a fact that dad can come early as he finishes work at 3:30pm each day (works in construction) and comes to my house last minute, just fresh out of the shower....

My feeling on this one is that there is no respect for myself or my business policies, which is very frustrating. I do enjoy the family, but on the other hand I could have the spot filled by the end of the weekend if I made a few phone calls. I think I just feel guilty is all because we have had a long relationship.

[Dreamalittledream]

I already know for a fact that dad can come early as he finishes work at 3:30pm each day (works in construction) and comes to my house last minute, just fresh out of shower.

Oh man that would tick me off too! I agree with the 3 warning system. Letter specifying that out of respect for your family time.... 3rd time late & they're out...no suprise on the 3rd time. Good luck!

[Dayhome Mamma]

Hi Playfelt, everyone picks up around 5:20-5:40pm, it is not the time of 6 that I have a problem with. It is the constant lateness that bothers me, even after having spoken to them verbally and sent out group notices as reminders. I already know for a fact that dad can come early as he finishes work at 3:30pm each day (works in construction) and comes to my house last minute, just fresh out of the shower....
My feeling on this one is that there is no respect for myself or my business policies, which is very frustrating. I do enjoy the family, but on the other hand I could have the spot filled by the end of the weekend if I made a few phone calls. I think I just feel guilty is all because we have had a long relationship.

I hate the guilty feeling....especiall y when its with someone that has been with you for so long. But I guess we slowly learn to stick up for ourselves with time. Some people might take it as us being strict or bitchy, but their thinking would be way different if they had to be in our shoes. I think it will come as a surprise but just think of how good it will feel to have it running more smoothly the way you want. I would hate having the dad come freshly showered as well. I have a mom that does grocery shopping before picking up her kid. everyone picks up at 5/ 5:15/ and because she does this she ends up at 5:30....i hate it too.