My holidays are unpaid so I think I may add to my contract that I am aloud a certain number of sick days per year. Now...should I wait until July to change it when my contract is up for review or can I add a memo that they have to sign? Also....does anyone else find that the day home parents seem to blame all illnesses back onto the dayhome. We have had non stop colds all winter with all the kids and the moms always make some comment about getting it from my kids. Funny since we are housebound the majority of the week, and don't go anywhere but outside for walks (no public places with germy people). Chances are they bring it to us. but really it could come from anywhere. I just find this rude as I am always disinfecting and cleaning mine and the kids hands.