Grace period?

[Momof4]

Ok, then say it with me............NO!!!

[Crayola kiddies]

I have a light and if its not on I'm not open so wait in your car..... I turn the light on at 6:45 every morning. If she want to drop off 15 mins early every day then tell her it will be an extra charge of $xxx and I'm sure she won't need an early drop off..... I would also charge a fee for the late pick up ... Post a note on your door advising all parents of the late fees and let them know all late fees are due at pick up in cash.

[treeholm]

I unlock my door at 7:30, and my hubby has left for work at that point. I'm home alone, so they can ring the doorbell if they want, but there is no one to disturb, and I won't go to the door early. Of course, it has also never happened.... my parents seem to be always running late because they have trouble getting their children out of bed LOL. Nothing like being ready at 7:30 and being able to drink my coffee in all peace because my 7:30 drop off doesn't come some days until 7:45. Bonus!

[Judy Trickett]

NO! I do not work extended hours either way. If a family kept coming early or picking up late I would hand them a termination warning along with a hefty late fee and it would be very clear that one more time WILL result in termination.

You can only be taken advantage of if you allow people to do it to you.

[mac]

tell dad he needs to bring you a coffee if hes coming 5 mins earlier....double double and then smile huge at him....betcha he does
actually, i have never had any issues regarding this but my doors do open at 7am....kids bring their breakfast and eat at the table while watching the morning cartoons( i dont do babies)....and some dads do bring me coffees....
if one did come before 7am though, i would have to charge them an extended hour fee....and he would have to see me in my old housecoat....probabl y wouldnt come early after that!