I hear ya! I work a 9.5 hour day and that is long enough. I love my job and the children and working the shorter day keeps me happy and full of energy and ensures that I have all of myself to give to the children that truly deserve that. That is still 47.5 hours a week.........way more than most people work. I am 7-4:30 and I have had many clients enquire about early drop off and late pick ups and I say no........My family and my time are important and you too must have some "work/life" balance or you risk burn out. And then you are no good to anybody. I started working 6:30-5 when I first opened and then quickly learned that was WAY too long and cut back. I just did it with turnover. Whenever a new family signed they signed within my new hours. It took some time but I got there within a year. And the family that has been with me was super supportive and understanding of the change. I am sure the parents will understand and as long as they can work it out with their schedule be supportive to the change.