Are parents usually okay with you taking holidays?

[Momof4]

I was just thinking about my newest boy who started the first of July because I had a vacation the last week of June and didn't want him to start until then so the family made arrangements for June. Now I have a family who want to start in September (not signed on the dotted line yet) and I told them I have a week off the first of October and they looked at each other and said, so and so could help us for a week. If they want the space they will figure it out.

[Inspired by Reggio]

.... If they want the space they will figure it out.

Exactly!

Seriously if they do not have back up care and other options for times when a provider has to close than IMO choosing HOME childcare is not the best option for them ~ this is why there are big ole centres where they are open 12 hours a day and 52 weeks a year and are staffed regardless of regular providers being sick or on vacation or quitting ~ downside being as the parent you've got absolutely no control over WHO might be working with your kid from one day to the next and you often will arrive in the morning to a total stranger ~ but if you do not get any holidays, sick days or time off yourself as part of your employment than well its a con you'll have to learn to live with I guess!