Being taken advantage of

[5 Little Monkeys]

Thanks, that's a good idea!!! I used to be open till 515, so the $10 was for 15 minutes, until 530 and then anything over 530 was a full day's rate, which is $30. I am now closed at 5 and I forgot to change that part in my contract so now they pay $10 for the first 30 mins.

They are my last to pick up normally and they usually pick up at 430. I think that is what bugs me the most. When they don't get here until 530, that is almost an hour past their usual time so why can't they at least send a text!! I have mentioned it on my monthly newsletter twice now. I am finding this group to have way less respect!

[Crayola kiddies]

Thanks, that's a good idea!!! I used to be open till 515, so the $10 was for 15 minutes, until 530 and then anything over 530 was a full day's rate, which is $30. I am now closed at 5 and I forgot to change that part in my contract so now they pay $10 for the first 30 mins.

They are my last to pick up normally and they usually pick up at 430. I think that is what bugs me the most. When they don't get here until 530, that is almost an hour past their usual time so why can't they at least send a text!! I have mentioned it on my monthly newsletter twice now. I am finding this group to have way less respect!

Change it to a $1/minute after 5pm .... That'll fix their wagon

[Crayola kiddies]

Thanks, that's a good idea!!! I used to be open till 515, so the $10 was for 15 minutes, until 530 and then anything over 530 was a full day's rate, which is $30. I am now closed at 5 and I forgot to change that part in my contract so now they pay $10 for the first 30 mins.

They are my last to pick up normally and they usually pick up at 430. I think that is what bugs me the most. When they don't get here until 530, that is almost an hour past their usual time so why can't they at least send a text!! I have mentioned it on my monthly newsletter twice now. I am finding this group to have way less respect!

Hey wait a minute .... If they are your last pick up at 4:30 why not close at 4:30 ??? That would be my letter ...
Dear parents
. As of xxxxx my closing time will change from 5pm to 4:30pm. Late fees of $1/minute will apply for any pickups after 4:30. Late Fees are required in cash at the time of pick up. Thank you for your understanding.
Regards 5 little money's daycare

[bright sparks]

Hey wait a minute .... If they are your last pick up at 4:30 why not close at 4:30 ???

I agree...why not just close at 4:30 if they are your last pick up. The hour they are late picking up because they are running errands is time they are stealing from you to run your errands and have family time.