To be honest, she probably is getting burned out. If I only had one day off (well, I have my own children too...so no day off) from Home Daycare I would be exhausted too. And, if she only has one child...that's a challenge too. Perhaps you could discuss the option of you packing all of his snacks/meals for the day when he goes there (or to the next place you send him)...just to try. That way, it eases her financial burden a bit and hopefully modifies his behavior.