How Long a Day Will You Agree To ?

[apples and bananas]

If they have a job where they have to be at work for 9 hours then 10 hours at daycare is normal. My kids were always at daycare for 91/2 - 10 hours a day.

You have to decide if having kids for that extra 1/2 hour (from 5:15 0- 5:45) is going to be a pain. If the child is old enough and plays independantly enough you may be able to start dinner once your 5:15 leaves and have it on the take for when the new girl leaves.

I love being closed early. I have just happened to fall into an 8 - 5 schedule and I love it. However, I know I won't have it forever.

You have to decide what you can handle and what you can committ to. In my opinion, no late fee is worth my sanity.

[Play and Learn]

You have to decide what you can handle and what you can committ to. In my opinion, no late fee is worth my sanity.

Well said!

My hours are 7:30-5, but most of my families are within set hours of either 7:30-3:30, 8-4 or 9-5. It works for them AND most importantly for me! Like A&B, I don't go outside of my 'set' hours. I have a life to lead after daycare!

[Monday 2 Friday Mama]

Thanks for all your thoughts and comments ladies. :flower I think I'll take a pass on this one. After some further questioning, she explained that she's commuting from Arnprior (quite a drive) so I "know" that she'll be arriving here closer to the 6 P.M. mark - especially with winter roads etc. I'll just have to hang in there and wait to find a family who' a better fit.

[BrightEyes]

Thanks for all your thoughts and comments ladies. :flower I think I'll take a pass on this one. After some further questioning, she explained that she's commuting from Arnprior (quite a drive) so I "know" that she'll be arriving here closer to the 6 P.M. mark - especially with winter roads etc. I'll just have to hang in there and wait to find a family who' a better fit.

Yes, Arnprior is a good length of a drive! It would probably be a long day for you.