What Would You Do?

[Momof4]

Does this family share a space with another family or are the empty days not being used by anyone? If you have a plan to fill the empty days with another family then you will have to insist that this family stick to their scheduled days. If you allow them to switch a day once in a while then charge them for that day on top of their scheduled 3 days.

I know this is why some people insist on charging full fees for part-time families but I don't do that. When I have a part-time family I don't have them sharing with anybody else so I'm ok with them switching a day now and then. I enjoy having a few easy days every week with one less child in care.

Definitely weigh all your options and do what is exactly what works best for you.

[DaycareLady1]

Thanks for the advice! I stuck to my guns and said no. I feel annoyed because I have already been very flexible with this family. I have already opened the daycare early each morning for them. I have already agreed to feed their child an extra meal each day since he's here so early, and I gave them 3 hours of free integration time. I just feel enough is enough. They are just starting and already asking for so much. I feel I have already been very good to them.