Lateness.... termination?

[mickyc]

Like I stated before late drop off's are not an issue for me. We do what we do and if their child isn't here they miss out. too bad. I have had kids show up half way through snack and nope I don't go get them anything. I prepped only what was needed and that is that. I have 1 mom right now that can be here anytime from 9-10:30 (usually comes at 9:30).

Now late pickups are a totally different issue! LOL I close at 5 and there is no way I would stand for a parent being late. I charge $1 for every minute after 5 that they are late. I enforce this policy (I used to charge $5 for every 10 minutes but recently changed it). I have charged a few parents the late fee and it usually doesn't happen again. My new contract also states that consistent late pickups are grounds for termination. If a parent usually picks up at 4:15 and doesn't show until 4:30 or 4:45 that is fine but after 5 - NOT GOING TO BE HAPPY LOL.