Inconsistent drop off times

[horsegirl]

I put a note on the door when I am leaving for preschool and school drop off. Parents are given notices during the year to remind them of the drop off times. If someone is late they have to wait till I get back from drop off or if I have already put the children in the car and I am ready to leave they must wait also. I don't mine the children having breakfast here, but parents send it and I will either warm it up or just serve it to the child. If they are too late to eat, they eat as much as they can and then we leave. I will not stress myself out because a parent does not respect my time. The same as if parents are constantly late. I will have their children sitting on a bench in the hallway with shoes and coats on, the daycare room lights off, so when the parents come their child is asking them "Why are you always late". This works better than me mentioning it all the time. I will also let them know that if they continue to be late I will add an extra $20. per day to their bill. Money talks and they are always early or on time. This is your business and they need to respect that. Just because you are a home based business does not mean that your time and schedule should not be respected.