Trumped by cheaper rates...again.

[5 Little Monkeys]

That would be disappointing for sure!! I'm assuming the other dcprovider charges only for hours used to discourage parents from staying right until close because they are paying for it? I charge for the day too but have it in my contract that I expect pick up shortly after their shift has ended. (I have one more week of being done early and than I have a new family starting who needs care right until my end time I'm sad lol but needed to fill the spot) A friend of mine who charged hourly said that all of her parents picked up as early as possible so they weren't charged as much. I personally don't like that method as our income is already inconsistent and I thought this method just made it worse. Plus, the way she did it, she got paid after care was given and that is a big no no to me! lol

I have been in the same situation as you...parents like me and my dc but choose a cheaper dc if they like us both equally. It sucks but I understand. I have had 2 who went to cheaper dc's and than asked later if they could have the spot here because things didn't work out with the other dc....both times I had already filled the spot so it wasn't an option.

From what I have read here, you provide great care so I am sure someone will take your spot, hopefully quickly!!