I too have 9.5 hr. contracted days. I work 7:30-4:45 right now and will make it 5 if I get a "new" client who reguires the time. If someone needs more time, I charge for the extra time. I've never had anyone need more time once they know this. Although I have had some clients pay for an extra 15 min. once in a while. I choose parents who can work in this time frame. I just don't want to work longer than my hrs. I have appt. scheduled for 5 most days after work.