I don't have sick days. I do have 10 paid holidays per year. If I need to close unexpectedly because of illness or whatever... it's not paid by the parents. If my kids are sick I let the parents know and their choice to come or not. I have not been obligated to close because of my own kids health so far. It's been colds and stomach flus and we have been able to cope. If not my husband usually can be here and stay with my kids outside the daycare area as much as possible. So far all my parents bring their kids in anyway. Fortunately in 18 months of daycare we have no been ill to often and never closed... Knock on wood !!