I usually close from December 22 or 23 until the first business day after New Years. This year it works out to Saturday december 22 and reopening January 2

I get paid Christmas day, Boxing day and New Years day.....the rest is unpaid.

I usually tell my daycare families around July/August

You deserve that time off and opening and closing in between holidays is a nuisance. Enjoy your time. I am sure they will think of something to cover those few days. Every parent in my daycare is told that they are expected to have backup care for vacation days or emergencies. You cannot be a slave to them and their schedule. They will think of something. Don't feel guilty about taking time for yourself and your family.