Why is it that others who stick to the rules in their handbook can get away with it when I do the parents find alternate care.

I have had this baby in care for a year, he started partime 3 days a week went full time after a couple of months. The contract signed by parent showed his hours as 7:30 to 4:30 little by little he started coming at 7:15 staying till 4:45 then went to 7-5 at which time I reminded them that she had filled out the hours as 7:30-4:30 at which time she stated that she wants to go to the gym in the morning and after work...lol...really?

I told her that I would love to go to the gym too! I also said that those hours are ok but she would have to pay $5 a day extra, she quickly went back to her agreed drop off and pick up times.

Well 1 month later she gave me a notice that she has made alternate arrangements.

So while I really try to stick to the contract, parents take advantage and when I speak up they leave.

I'm like everyone else here, need the income, now I'm down that pay and no bites so far to get a new child. I read here everyday and know about expecting respect from dc parents but it seems that I need them more then they need me. There are way too many daycare homes to choose from so parents can do whatever they want because if I don't like it they move on to the next.

Any suggestions on how to handle these parents?

Thanks!