I have a very easy sick policy.

I don't want your child if they're sick. I don't want the client to feel like they have to bring the child in order to "get their moneys worth" so I don't charge if you're sick. I budget for clients to be sick unexpectedly so I don't worry about money that week. This is part of my business plan.

But seriously... at least give me a quick text to let me know that you're not coming.

This is a huge red flag in my books. It's incredibly disrespectful.

Do these parents think that I just happen to love setting up play pens for no reason? That I open my fridge and it magically feeds the amount of kids in my care? That I like having a lighter load so there's not urgency to let me know.
Maybe they think i'm a mind reader.

day care girl was sick yesterday. parents sent me a text 1/2 hour after scheduled drop off. (did I mention I wake up early to accept this child?)

Today... nothing! I even sent a text to confirm they're not attending and still nothing.

How frustrating!

I'm just focused on the weekend. Just get me through to the weekend.

I hope everyone's Wednesday goes smooth and quick. Thursday and Friday go by so quick once we get over Wednesday.