I think that I am pretty reasonable and flexible with my dc parents, I have never charged a late fee in all the years I have done daycare. I think most parents are appreciative of my daycare servces. I understand that at times parents are late due to traffic and at times a meeting at work will run late, but I did draw the line this time since the dc parent wanted to go to the gym, that is not work related or traffic related and where did it get me? lost revenue. I feel that she was trying to take advantage.

It's sad because her little guy really loved coming here and would cry when it was time to leave. I hope her other daycare will be a better fit to her gym hours.

Anyway maybe we are too soft, but being hard azzed has it's disadvantages, as I found out.

Have a great day ladies and again thanks for your responses.