Clients on rotating schedules

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They won't pay FT when only PT is needed.

But Full Time care is needed!! Aside from the money lost, make it clear to them that in order to accommodate their changing days, they need a spot on every day for their child in order for that flexibility to be had. If they only had a part time spot then it would be for set days. For a rotating schedule they absolutely need a full time spot and they know this I'm sure they just don't want to pay for that unique service on the days of the cycle that they don't require care. Either explain this and make it very clear to them that yes they do need a full time spot or offer them the alternative of a daily rate which is equivalent to dividing your weekly rate by 3 and make it clear that if they only want to attend on certain days each week which will leave you with 2 days a week that are impossible to fill then they can do it with pleasure but at a premium. I'm sure they aren't stupid and know what they are asking you to sacrifice at your financial expense. It implies that they think they are in charge and calling the shots when they are in fact not your boss and you are the one to decide what is okay and what isn't.