Need Opinions Quick

[playfelt]

The only problem you are going to run into if you make a policy like that is that the family isn't goign to cancel in advance so you will make all the preparations and then will cancel that morning using the excuse they didnt' want to get caught without care if their needs changed - note they do what is in their best interest. So while you would be getting paid regardless you would also be preparing for them and then not using.

I will be in a similar situation come March where mom is paying full time but doesn't work on Friday. She will keep child home "most" Fridays but likes the idea of having the option to use the space. We have agreed that she needs to let me know on Monday if she will be using Friday or not.

You could put in something that changes are at your discretion with full payment due regardless if less than XXXX amount of notice is given. And explain it with the idea that you are then allowed to plan for less children or to allow one of your own children to invite a friend over and remind her how doing that while all are there violates regulations. Mention things that don't require payment such as a friend, integration on a day with less children, etc. so she doesn't feel like she is being bilked but also explain your position. Then who you give the day to or if they pay is non of anyone else's business.