Hi Ladies, could use your advice here in how and when to communicate something to Mom. They are a golden family, respect all the policies, never late on payment and Mom and I have a very friendly relationship. They were my FIRST daycare family to sign on 2 yrs ago, and I love dck to bits! I have outlined in my contract that I provide care for a 9 hrs day,,,,upon sign on, she asked if we could extend that by 15 min and I didn't mind at all, the child's day started at 7:30 (on wed and thurs, the others days she's here at 8:30-5) and ended at 4:45. No biggie, and it's never been an issue.

But things might change. Mom let me know that she has been offered a new job downtown and she's very excited about it. She mentioned in passing (she hasn't accepted yet) that it's regular hours, no more evenings, etc etc. I am very happy for her as it means more time home with her family but after the fact I thought about how this will affect me. IF she has to be downtown for 8 every day, she will have to make all her drop off days for 7:30 (commute is longer and busier through rush hours)...and if her days go to 4:30 then she will not arrive until 5. I'll be the FIRST to admit that yes, I'm whining about the 7:30 start...I have a 4 month old who still gets up several times per night and it gets rough. And while 15 min was fine...I think pushing it to a 9 1/2 hrs day is just too much, though I know she'll ask. Mom likes (or is expected) to do most of the drop offs and pick ups but Dad's schedule is flexible so I know he able to drop dck off later or pick her up earlier. I feel like I need to communicate to her that yes, if she takes this job dck can either start at 7:30 but then will need to be picked up by 4:30, or her husband can drop her off later and she can do the 5pm pick ups. Do I just stay quiet until she asks? Or should I pipe up now? Be passive aggressive and put in a general reminder in this month's newsletters about a 9 hrs day maximum? lol Another fact to consider is that this little one goes off to school in Sept so should I just suck it up for the last couple months? Or am I being unreasonable altogether?

See how I got myself all in a lather?? I even confuse myself, lol. If you've made it this far kudos to you!! Any advice would be appreciated.