I wouldn't open for one kid either. I look at my numbers early in the fall and decide based on what I have going on over christmas, how many days would i be closed based on when Christmas falls and what kind of families I have.

This year most of my families are off, but I've offered to be open as I'm not going anywhere and it really isn't inconvenient for me. However, at Christmas I don't charge if they dont come. It's kind of like my gift to them.

In the past I've closed for the week of Christmas only, not straight through to new years as we normally go away. This year we're not going away.

I think that you're right to close as it's only one child. Backup care is not your concern, it's theirs. However, you have to look at your contract too. I write my contract around Christmas very loosly so I can make these desicions on the fly. However, if I have someone that I know will have trouble with care I normally try to accomodate.

Enjoy your time off! and be guilt free about it. We deserve it.