Drop off times

[apples and bananas]

I wouldn't do it. I don't open any earlier for one person then another. This way I never have a client asking for an earlier drop off. I may do it the odd time if they have an early meeting but I would never do it on an ongoing basis.

If you over stretch yourself you will be no good for anyone! I hate having extra kids here before the bus comes. It just becomes so stressful and I feel my own kids don't get my full attention they deserve first thing in the morning.

Let her know... I'm very sorry but I already have a full plate with getting the kids ready for school, it just won't work to take on another one. If she asks why you do the other 7am drop off, I would let her know that "I wish I didn't" Make a joke out of it and let her know that it's just the way that spot worked out.

Or, I always fall back on my business plan. "My business plan only allows for one early drop off, otherwise I would be over stretched and no good for anyone"

[Trace of Angels]

Thanks Apples and Bananas......that is some great wording and great advice :-)

[playfelt]

Part of the problem is that she has already made an exception for another child that already comes at the time the next family wants to move to so the precedent has been set.

[Judy Trickett]

Part of the problem is that she has already made an exception for another child that already comes at the time the next family wants to move to so the precedent has been set.

Yep, I agree. BUT, the beauty of being self-employed is that any time she can change things as she sees fit.

[gcj]

I think your hours have to be your hours for all clients. Otherwise it opens quite a can of worms, as it has in this case. I can totally see you not wanting too many kids if those aren't your hours, but I can also see the parents thinking that if others are paying the same price, why can't they have access to the same hours.

I don't think some families can have privilleges that others don't.

At best, I hope the family there at 7 is paying more and then your can explain that this option is only available for 1 child due to your limitations, but they can be put on a waiting list for this extra service....