Parents later and later pick up

[5 Little Monkeys]

For myself, I do the same. I do my outings in the morning but in the past I have had a parent or 2 who wouldn't text with their later drop off time and I'd be tied to the house waiting for them. It annoyed me. There would also be times that a mom would finally text me at 11-1130 and say they weren't coming that day. In the afternoons we stick to the backyard only. I don't mind so much if the pick up time is different as long as it's before closing.

I guess I just look at it differently. Yes they pay for the day but this is still my home business and I'd rather they not treat it like a drop in centre. I like to know what's happening and if there will be changes. I want their child to get the most out of coming here and if you're just coming for lunch and nap I feel it's a waste. ( nice on my end! But you're child won't really get anything educational out of it)

I have a thing with respect I guess lol. I feel like more and more people just do what they want when they want without any regard for how it may affect others. I don't mind the odd time the pick up or drop off changes because I totally understand life happens but when it's a consistently different time all the time, I feel that shows disrespect and that their time is more important than others.

I used to have my first child at 730 and than the others came closer to 9. The 730 mom knew this and if she knew they would be late in the morning she'd text the night before so I could sleep in. It was very appreciated....but she is quite respectful and does many other things that show me she respects and values me. It's just who she is....and I like it lol.