I do not have a cleaning fee. I think it is part of the job unfortunately. sometimes kids will be sick at daycare first and not at home. I certainly don't think it is fair to charge a parent a fee to clean up.

For the most part I have good families right now. I do get some illnesses blamed on teething though. I don't care though. Fever is fever and your child goes home.

I had one girl on Friday saying her ears hurt. Mom said she didn't say anything until she pulled into my driveway. I allowed her to stay but told mom if she continued I would text for pickup in an hour. Mom thought it was just a matter of not wanting to come to daycare that day. Well mom was right. She was totally fine after mom left and never mentioned it all day, played wonderfully with everyone and had absolutely nothing wrong with her.

I had one family last year who often sent their child who wasn't feeling well. Well he threw up all over the table at snack time. I was sooooooo mad!! It was a huge mess. I told Dad WHEN HE IS NOT FEELING WELL HE NEEDS TO STAY HOME!! (it was my fault though too for not enforcing it). It wasn't too long until I got this families notice which was OK because they often send their child to me/to school not feeling well.

I would print out a copy of your sick policy and tell all parents to re-read it. I also have in my contract that consistently sending a sick child to daycare may result in termination of care.