I guess I am different. First off I do not have a cell phone so I am not accessible via text and I was considering getting a cell but have decided against it. All of my families know that I don't generally answer my phone or check my email during the day as I am generally outside or busy with their children. I do want my families to feel that they can call me off hours to talk. Pick up can be quite hectic and I don't promote lingering so if they want to talk I always ask them to call me after their LO is in bed. I am a small business owner and want my clients to feel I am approachable for any issue concerning their child's care. It's five minutes out of my day and would prefer they talk to about anything that way when there are bigger issues they feel there is an open line of communication. Just my opinion!