Do you have a late fee? I have a late fee and a part in my contract that says if you are consistently late, I have the right to terminate. (nice little rhyme! lol) I don't want them thinking that as long as they pay the late fee it's okay to come whenver!

I ask the parents what time care is needed for and ask that they pick up within a reasonable time frame of their shift ending. However, I don't charge the late fee until I am closed for the day. All my parents pick up before I am closed. I don't mind the odd day they go home to shower or grocery shop as long as they let me know which they almost always do.

I also ask that they drop off before 930 or text me to let me know if they are going to be late. I have one family that drops off whenever they feel like getting out of bed. It drives me nuts!! I continue on with my day but it's annoying when they show up during snack or art or whatever else we are doing and I have to accommodate for their child. (I'm not going to punish her for her parent's mistakes). If she shows ups when we are done these things that is fine but when it's during them, it's a different story. She is done in a week though as dad is laid off for 3 months. She mentioned to me the other day that they are going to get a babysitter to come to the house to make it easier for the child once dad goes to work. I'm thinking they are tired of me asking that they show up on time and would prefer to just let their child sleep in. Oh well, they were my last pick up so now my days get even shorter so it's a win for me!