How would you respond??

[fruitloop]

I always tell parents that I have an open door policy. They are more than welcome to come any time (except during nap time) BUT the rule is if you come by, you take your child home with you as it is both disruptive and hard on the child to have mom or dad come and not take them home. They also run the risk of the trust factor as well. How is a child suppose to trust that the parent is going to come back to pick them up when the show up but don't take them home.

[Wonderwiper]

Thanks! That was what I was thinking but I like your wording of the trust issue! My open door policy is a bit different in that I am uncomfortable leaving my front door unlocked as my daycare is in the basement. Parents are welcome to show up unannounced but have to ring the bell. Does that seem reasonable?