I have no idea if you are still reading the responses on this post, but just incase, CHANGE DAYCARES!!! I am a new owner of a multi-aged centre, I am paid for stats, and I take 1 week off in the summer and one week at Christmas off - paid vacation. Most businesses get paid vacation, and I am no different. However, having said that, there are a few situations where I will give discounts, for example, I have one family with 2 little boys, and they are now Mon and Friday... well that's when most stats fall... so I have given them a discount on their fees. It's a small price to pay for a fantabulous family like them. As a caregiver it is my job first to care for the children in my care, and second to do what I can to make "daycare life" as easy as possible for the parents. I will always do my best to help a family out - unless they start trying to take advantage of me in which case, I reassess the situation. Anyways, if you still check this thread let us know if you have changed daycares or not!