10.5 hr days for a 12 month old?

[bright sparks]

I agree with BS. Yes, it's a long time in daycare but sometimes both parents work long shifts so it can't be avoided. If the times fit into your open hours than I'm not sure I see the problem? Sounds like mom really wants to come to your dc if she is willing to change her work schedule.

Right now I only have children for 7-8.5 hours depending on the day but I used to have children for 9-10 hours and they all were fine. I know this child will have an extra 2 hours on top of that but once he is adjusted into your routine I don't think it would be a problem.

Ultimately, it's up to you but personally, I wouldn't let an issue like this stop me from taking a child if that was the only "problem". As long as a parent drops off and picks up within my open hours than it's fine.

7-8.5hrs a day 5LM.....I am jealous lol all but one of mine are 9 hours and the last one is here nearly 9.5 but 7 hour day sounds heavenly

[Fun&care]

I am open 7:30 to 5 but most of my kids arrive after 8 am. I like my days like that. I once had a boy who was here 6:30-5:30 and that was way too much. For me AND for the kid. But obviously others have found a way to make it work...don't know how you do it!

[bright sparks]

I am open 7:30 to 5 but most of my kids arrive after 8 am. I like my days like that. I once had a boy who was here 6:30-5:30 and that was way too much. For me AND for the kid. But obviously others have found a way to make it work...don't know how you do it!

I did early drop off 3 days a week for a family 6:30 and they were collected by 3 but I still worked till 5 and it was a long day for me. It didn't last too long before I stopped it.

[5 Little Monkeys]

7-8.5hrs a day 5LM.....I am jealous lol all but one of mine are 9 hours and the last one is here nearly 9.5 but 7 hour day sounds heavenly

It is nice, not gonna lie I used to be 730-530 and am now officially 730-5 but usually 730-4ish or 820ish to 330 or 430ish. Today it's 820-330ish for example. I have had to change my hours to an earlier closing time twice now and this summer will likely officially close at 445. I don't know how I lucked out on getting these families who need such short days but I'm not complaining!!